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Final Push to Vote Early: Saturday, Nov. 3 is the deadline

Opinion Only days remain before the 2012 General Election Day (next Tuesday) but there is a mad push for voters to exercise their right to vote early to save time and avoid any last-minute distractions or mishaps, especially here in … Continue reading

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“Souls” Vote Early, Despite Changes to FL Election Law

Orange County, FL (October 28,2012) — Some came to vote in person. Some came to vote by turning in their absentee ballot. Some brought other people to vote. Others just showed up to support the effort. A few came to document and … Continue reading

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Early Voting at Public Libraries, Election Offices Starts This Saturday, Oct. 27

Registered voters can vote early and avoid historically long lines at their polling places on General Election Day and any confusion as well, in light of new polling places and longer than normal election ballots. They can vote at any Early Voting … Continue reading

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Check Your Mail: Sample Ballots En Route

Check your mail: Orange County election officials started mailing out sample ballots this week to eligible voters and they are urging voters to study the questions on the ballots, fill out the ballots and use the ballots as a guide in … Continue reading

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Views from the Stop the Killing, Start Living Rally Oct 9

Stop the Killing – Start Living Rally at Evans High School stadium on Saturday, October 9. People stood, sat in the stadium or lawn chairs on the track and listened to speakers at the rally, which also included prayers from area … Continue reading

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Absentee Ballots Mailed Out, Require More Attention to Detail

If you plan to vote by absentee ballot, listen up: The elections office (at least in Orange County) started mailing absentee ballots about a week ago. It is the longest ballot in county history so make sure you include all … Continue reading

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Pine Hills: Hope, yes. Action, yes.

Pastor Kelvin Cobaris at Stop the Killing, Start Living Rally. Opinion I missed some of the “Stop the Killing, Start Living” rally but what I did catch spoke volumes about people’s genuine love of the Pine Hills community. There were … Continue reading

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Stop the Killing…Start Living Rally on Saturday, Oct. 6

Now more than ever, there is a need for change in our communities concerning the latest rash of serious crimes. A group of concerned community leaders, business owners and residents will push that change this Saturday, October 6, during a “Stop the Killing, … Continue reading

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R-Day: National Voter Registration Day Sept. 25

Events are planned national-wide for National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 25, 2012. Here in Orange County, U.S. Congresswoman Corrine Brown is asking folk to support the day and register or update their registration Tuesday at the Supervisor of … Continue reading

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Countdown: October 9 is the last day to register to vote in Presidential Election

This is the time to act. If you or someone you know is 18 years old or older but not registered to vote, you have until Tuesday, October 9, to register to vote in the General Election. The General Election includes races for … Continue reading

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