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Frank TorresSeptember 22, 2015

Osceola County Commissioners turned away a living wage increase from $8.05 to $11.66 Monday night, citing the repercussions in an uncertain local economy that would come with such an abrupt increase. A living wage would be the minimum amount the county or contractors that do business with the county, could pay their workers. The full […]

Frank TorresSeptember 21, 2015

Orlando State Senator and candidate for Florida’s 9th Congressional District, Darren Soto, sent out a fundraising email using GOP Presidential front runner Donald Trump’s stance on immigration as a call to action. Titled “Can you believe what they’re saying?” the email, in part, says “Did you catch the debate last week? There was plenty of […]

Frank TorresSeptember 21, 2015

Activist and talk show host Randy Ross wants the community to know that his 25 years of advertising, public relations, and marketing experience, as well as longtime involvement in local politics, gave him the experience needed to be the next City Commissioner for District 4. Since moving to Orlando in 1994, Ross has worked for former Orlando Mayor Glenda Hood, […]

Frank TorresSeptember 21, 2015

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Gov. Rick Scott visited Viera High School in Brevard County on Monday morning for the official signing of the All-American Flags Act into law. The act requires all flags flown outside of official government buildings be from “articles, materials or supplies, all of which are grown, produced and manufactured in the United States.” Sponsored by Altamonte Springs […]

Frank TorresSeptember 21, 2015

Realtor Nathan Chambers has begun his direct mail charge in the Orlando City Council District 6 race, tagging incumbent Sam Ings on multiple issues. The mailer identifies Chambers as a neighborhood-focused “bridgebuilder” and business leader who will focus on fighting crime, creating jobs, and improving infrastructure. It also takes a few indirect shots at Ings, saying he […]

Frank TorresSeptember 18, 2015

On Monday, Osceola county commissioners will vote on a living wage ordinance that requires all workers employed by the county – and the companies they contract with – to receive a wage that aligns with the cost of living in the region. The wage that will be debated is expected to begin at $11.61 with […]

Frank TorresSeptember 18, 2015

The Central Florida Housing and Lodging Association told Florida Politics Friday morning that it will be endorsing three Orlando pols in upcoming municipal elections. Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan, and District 6 City Commissioner Sam Ings will all get the support of the powerful interest group in this November’s Orlando city races. […]

Frank TorresSeptember 17, 2015

Attorney Greg Jackson will be running for Florida House District 45 in 2016, the seat now held by Democratic incumbent Randolph Bracy. “As I volunteer throughout this neighborhood and talk to people, there is increasing frustration with our representation in Tallahassee and I believe we need a change,” Jackson said Thursday morning. “Throughout my life, service […]

Frank TorresSeptember 17, 2015

Businessman and veteran Paul Paulson released a new ad in the Orlando Mayoral race, which aired during the second Republican presidential debate Wednesday night, introducing him to the community he hopes to represent. Paulson is challenging incumbent Buddy Dyer for re-election. “From the people, not the powerful,” the 30-second spot, mentions Paulson’s military service prior to coming to […]

Frank TorresSeptember 17, 2015

Wednesday night, the Seminole County Republican Executive Committee held a watch party for the second GOP presidential debate in Casselberry. A straw poll followed the three-hour affair, which laid out clear favorites among viewers in one of Florida’s most consistently Republican counties. Participants liked former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, who made her first appearance among top-tiered candidates. She […]

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The Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse is located at 801 North Florida Ave., in Tampa, Fla. (Brooke Johnson/Fresh Take Florida)

Living wage increase fails in Osceola County

Email insights: Darren Soto fundraising off Donald Trump immigration message

Randy Ross says Patty Sheehan’s complacency keeps District 4 from moving forward

Rick Scott signs All-American Flags Act into law

Direct mail round-up: Nathan Chambers says he’ll offset Sam Ings’ failure

Osceola commissioners to vote on living wage ordinance Monday

Tourism trade group endorses incumbents in Orlando city races

Attorney Greg Jackson announces run for HD 45

Paul Paulson airs new ad in Orlando mayor race during GOP debate

Seminole Republicans favor Carly Fiorina, Donald Trump after 2nd GOP debate