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Frank TorresSeptember 25, 2015

In front of a group of friends and supporters in downtown Orlando Thursday night, Greg Eisenberg officially began his campaign for Orange County Commission District 5. Eisenberg, a real estate business director, discussed his plans for the county that include attention toward smart growth in transportation and infrastructure, and improving the local quality of living. He also focused […]

Frank TorresSeptember 24, 2015

Wednesday night, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined local leaders to officially reveal details of the 2015 Calle Orange Festival, an annual celebration of the region’s Hispanic culture. The Festival, now in its 17th year, has become one of the largest events in Orlando. On Sunday, October 25, Calle Orange will fill the streets of downtown with thousands […]

Frank TorresSeptember 24, 2015

On Wednesday night, candidates for Orlando City Council District 6 met to debate who would best to represent the area in the future, other than the incumbent, Commissioner Sam Ings . Realtor Nathan Chambers, insurance agent Marcus Robinson, law professor Ka’Juel Washington, and activist Lawanna Gelzer were all present at the Hope Church. Ings was nowhere to be seen. […]

Frank TorresSeptember 23, 2015

Congressional candidate Susannah Randolph rolled out a climate change action plan Wednesday afternoon, one she vows to enact if elected in Florida’s 9th Congressional District Randolph’s announcement, which coincides with Pope Francis‘ visit to the United States and his acknowledgement of climate change, criticizes Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump and blasts Florida Gov. Rick Scott on his inaction […]

Frank TorresSeptember 23, 2015

Commissioner Sean Parks was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Lake County Young Republicans on Tuesday night, and voiced his support for the upcoming special election that will determine the renewal of a 15 year penny sales tax. “I’m for it. I’m a fair tax guy. This is the closest thing we’re able […]

Frank TorresSeptember 23, 2015

The Orange County School Board examined several plans for moving back start times for high schools in the area on Tuesday evening, while minimizing the transportation costs that would be involved. The work session comes after several members of the school board including Chairman Bill Sublette and Superintendent Barbara Jenkins voiced concerns that high school […]

Frank TorresSeptember 23, 2015

The sport of golf is on the decline in the United States, with 1,400 courses closing the last decade, including 7 here in Orange County. On Tuesday afternoon, county commissioners explored options for keeping the costs of maintenance for the large stretches of land off the backs of taxpayers. Many of these failing golf courses […]

Frank TorresSeptember 22, 2015

Orlando mayoral candidate Paul Paulson named longtime political operative Mike Shirley as campaign manager. Shirley, 32, has served as campaign adviser for several local campaigns including Orange County Commissioner Pete Clark’s upset win three years ago. Additionally, Shirley served as Field Director for then-candidate Rick Scott’s winning 2010 campaign for governor, as well as State Director […]

Frank TorresSeptember 22, 2015

Randy Osborne is questioning the wisdom of the Republican Party of Florida, which is thinking of using an invite to exclude presidential candidates from the Florida primary. Osborne, chair of the Marion County Republican Executive Committee, sent out an email Tuesday to membership slamming an idea from the ROPF to keep candidates who will not attend […]

Frank TorresSeptember 22, 2015

Government affairs representatives for Osceola County told the Board of Commissioners on Monday night that they plans to try again on state dollars for the Florida Advanced Manufacturing Research Center in the 2016 legislative session. The center will focus on the research and production of sensors found in cell phones, computers, and other high tech […]

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Greg Eisenberg kicks off Orange County Commission District 5 campaign

Local leaders announce Festival Calle Orange in downtown Orlando

Orlando District 6 debate slams Buddy Dyer, absentee Sam Ings

CD 9 hopeful Susannah Randolph rolls out climate change action plan

Sean Parks voices support for Lake County penny tax

Orange County School Board explores options for later high school start times

Orange County leaders try to solve failing golf course puzzle

Orlando Mayor hopeful Paul Paulson names Mike Shirley campaign manager

Marion County GOP questions wisdom of excluding Sunshine Summit candidate no-shows from primary

Osceola County will try again for sensor research center money