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Frank TorresAugust 4, 2015

Former Seminole County Commissioner Grant Maloy said Tuesday afternoon that he’s filed to run for Seminole County Clerk of Courts in 2016. Maloy said he wants to bring his combination of experience in the private and public sector to the office. “As clerk, my focus will be to ensure that our tax dollars are being […]

Frank TorresAugust 4, 2015

Tuesday morning the Orange County Board of Commissioners received a briefing on the measures being taken to prevent predatory towing in the region. A year ago, the commission approved ordinances for vehicle towing in response to a public concern over the growth of trespass towing activity. The public complaints that prompted the changes included towing […]

Frank TorresAugust 3, 2015

More hotels are needed near Osceola County’s sports venues, local officials told county commissioners on Monday. Particularly in need, they said, are places to stay near the county’s baseball and softball fields that draw events featuring players from across the country. The issue came up during a quarterly briefing about the fields, including the Osceola […]

Frank TorresAugust 3, 2015

Laura Kelley, executive director of the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX), delivered the agency’s 2040 visioning study to the Osceola County Commission on Monday as it seeks feedback for the newly formed coalition’s direction into the next 25 years. CFX consists of nine members, six elected officials and three appointed by the governor, and encompasses […]

Frank TorresAugust 3, 2015

Gov. Rick Scott on Monday said Amazon.com Inc. will add 2,000 new jobs at its fulfillment centers in Lakeland and Ruskin. Amazon’s fulfillment centers already employ more than 2,000 Floridians. Scott said, “I am excited to announce that Amazon is expanding in Florida and adding more than 2,000 new jobs, which will more than double […]

Frank TorresAugust 2, 2015

Everyone has a role in their family. Mine, unfortunately, is often “chauffeur.” As the single guy living in the tourism capital of the world, with a family from the Midwest, I get to drive everyone around to the attractions and beaches when they visit. My siblings and cousins quickly use their children and traditional “9 to […]

Frank TorresJuly 31, 2015

The Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida met Friday with a panel focused on solving the problem of homelessness among veterans once and for all. The panel consisted of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, CEO of the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness Andrae Bailey, and psychiatrist Dr. Paul Deci. The trio broke down the challenges and misconceptions […]

Frank TorresJuly 31, 2015

Equality Florida, a civil rights organization dedicated to securing equality for Florida’s LGBT community, has endorsed Carlos Guillermo Smith in the race for Florida House District 49. Smith worked for Equality Florida’s public policy team during this year’s Regular Session. In a message to supporters Equality Florida said, “In 2016, we’ll have a chance to […]

Frank TorresJuly 30, 2015

With lawmakers returning to Tallahassee in October to redraw Florida’s state Senate Districts, candidates in one of the most potentially dramatic matchups aren’t flinching at how it might affect their chance at victory in 2016. The race in Senate District 13 to replace term-limited Senate President Andy Gardiner has already drawn three challengers and could […]

Frank TorresJuly 29, 2015

Dena Minning, a biotechnology entrepreneur with romantic ties to U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, filed paperwork last week to replace the Orlando Democrat in Florida’s 9th Congressional District. Minning’s entry in the race is certain to ramp up what could be one of the country’s most dramatic primaries. Wednesday, she reached out to supporters with her vision for the district […]

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Former commissioner Grant Maloy announces candidacy for Seminole Clerk of Courts

Orange County keeping tabs on predatory towing practices

Osceola County leaders want more hotels near sports venues

CFX presents 2040 visioning study to Osceola County Commission

Amazon adds 2,000 new jobs at its 2 Florida centers

“Orlando North” concept is wrong for Seminole County

Tiger Bay of Central Florida tackles challenge of homeless veterans

Equality Florida endorses Carlos Smith in HD 49

Redistricting doesn’t rattle candidates in Senate 13 race

Email Insights: Dena Minning says she can “heal our country”