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Frank TorresAugust 31, 2015

Maggie’s List, a federal PAC created to raise awareness and funds to increase the number of conservative women elected to office, has endorsed former U.S. Rep. Sandy Adams in her bid to return to the U.S. House from Florida’s 6th Congressional District. “Sandy Adams is a proven leader who brings so much to Florida’s 6th Congressional […]

Frank TorresAugust 31, 2015

The field of candidates is down to one in House District 49, after one potential challenger said she won’t be running and a filed candidate withdrew over the weekend. Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration regional director Betsy Franceschini confirmed late Friday that she would not be running for the east Orlando seat that includes the University […]

Frank TorresAugust 30, 2015

State Rep. Jennifer Sullivan will kick-off her House District 31 re-election campaign Friday, September 4th. The host committee for the event includes fellow state lawmakers state Sen. Alan Hays, state Reps. Larry Metz and Marlene O’Toole, and local lawmakers Lake County Commissioners Leslie Campione, Sean Parks, and Tim Sullivan and Property Appraiser Carey Baker. Sullivan, at 23 last […]

Frank TorresAugust 28, 2015

Sen. David Simmons formally announced the passage of his “No Contact” bill in Downtown Orlando on Friday afternoon. The legislation will ensure that once an “order of no contact” has been issued by the court, jailed suspects are prohibited from contacting and potentially threatening retaliation to victims. “We’re trying to ensure the prevention of domestic violence […]

Frank TorresAugust 28, 2015

Much like preparing for a hurricane, Orange County Republicans are looking for some shelter from an upcoming storm. And it’s not Tropical Storm Erika that has the GOP worried. In a unanimous vote Thursday evening, the Orange County Republican Executive Committee approved a group of three stand-alone campaign finance accounts, which would protect them from […]

Frank TorresAugust 27, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, along with dozens of leaders from the community, were in Downtown Orlando on Thursday to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Canvs, downtown’s technology hub. Canvs has supported technology startups in Orlando by providing work space options, mentorship, programming and regular events. One year ago, the collective found its home in the renovated […]

Frank TorresAugust 26, 2015

Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger said Wednesday morning that he will be retiring after 38 years on the job with 26 years as sheriff. Eslinger made his statement on social media: “After much thought and consideration, I have made the decision to retire as the Sheriff of Seminole County at the end of this term of […]

Frank TorresAugust 25, 2015

For the Orange County Board of Commissioners, the biggest challenge in erasing Orlando’s reputation as one of the worst cities in the country for pedestrians could be educating and compelling the very people they’re trying to keep safe. On Tuesday, Mayor Teresa Jacobs ordered county staff to seek solutions, including community outreach, safety audits, and capital […]

Frank TorresAugust 25, 2015

State Rep. Tom Goodson wants to remind voters he’ll be running in House District 51 next year. Goodson. a Titusville Republican who represents District 50, sent out a news release Tuesday afternoon: Despite what the pundits are saying, I want to make it clear that I am running for the Florida House of Representatives in District 51, and […]

Frank TorresAugust 25, 2015

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs was favorable when asked whether she would support a ballot initiative that would go before the voters adding two districts to the current seven-member Orange County Commission. The Charter Review Commission has been considering a ballot initiative that would go before voters to add the seats. “I think it’s a […]

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Maggie’s List endorses Sandy Adams in 6th Congressional District

2 possible contenders pass on HD 49 run

Jennifer Sullivan re-election campaign kick-off set for Sept. 4

David Simmons formally announces passage of “No Contact” bill

Orange County GOP approves finance accounts to shelter from House Speaker storm

Buddy Dyer celebrates Canvs anniversary in downtown Orlando

Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger announces retirement

Biggest obstacle to pedestrian safety in Orange County could be pedestrians

Tom Goodson wants to be clear that he’s running in House District 51 in 2016

Teresa Jacobs would support ballot initiative for 2 more seats on Orange County Commission