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Make Good Trouble: 2024 General Election, OCN Recommendations

Nov. 5, 2024 (Orlando, FL) — It’s Election Day! Here’s my message to every registered voter, in the words of the late Civil Rights leader and United States Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.), MAKE GOOD TROUBLE – VOTE. This is for … Continue reading

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Who and What for Next Week’s General Election

October 29, 2024 – So far, 286,200 people in Orange County have voted early, either by vote by mail ballot or at an early voting location; that’s the unofficial number, according to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office. With … Continue reading

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Up Next: Early Voting for Orange County – Monday, Oct. 21

October 20, 2024 (Orlando) — It’s the eve of the first day of early voting (in person) and if Florida is anything like Georgia and North Carolina, it will see a record number of early voters according to reports, to … Continue reading

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Election Roundup: What You Need to Know to Prepare for Nov. 5 General Election

October 5, 2024 (Orange County, FL) – For some people, the day can’t come soon enough. For others, the day seems too soon: They need more time to prepare. “The day” is Election Day on Nov. 5 in which Florida … Continue reading

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Community Meeting: Be Prepared for Nov. 5 General Election

Sept. 25, 2024 (Eatonville, Florida) – A group of concerned citizens gathered last week at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church to hear from voting advocates who shared their experiences over the years and specific issues that will be on the Nov. … Continue reading

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Save Money for Disaster Preparedness

August 29, 2024 (Orlando) — We’re in the midst of hurricane season here in Florida – with several more months to go. So now is the time to buy supplies, during the state of Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, … Continue reading

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Vote and Vote Wisely – Early

From the Editor’s Desk: August 16, 2024 – If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times – one way or another: Vote and Vote Wisely. Your Vote is Your Voice. Vote in every election. So here we … Continue reading

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Orange County Early Voting Starts Today

August 5, 2024, (Orange County) – Good news: 22 early voting locations across the county are open today until 7 p.m. Yes, it’s a rainy day but you still can go vote early, if you are available and prepared. If … Continue reading

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Early Voting: City of Orlando District 5 Run-Off Election

June 10, 2024 (Orlando) – Residents in the city who are registered to vote started voting early today for the District 5 Run-Off Election. Early voting, held at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office, will run through Sunday, June … Continue reading

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Voters in Orlando’s District 5 Prepare for Runoff Election

May 22, 2024, (Orlando) — It ain’t over. Registered voters in the city’s District 5 will go to their polling places on Tuesday, June 18 for Run-Off Election Day because none of the seven candidates hoping to fill the open … Continue reading

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