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Scott PowersOctober 4, 2018

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The three mayors of major Interstate 4 cities came together in Orlando Thursday to endorse Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum‘s bid for Governor because they’re all Democrats, they’re all mayors, and they all want to see more investment in mass transit. As Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn and St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman […]

Scott PowersSeptember 27, 2018

All 12 public mayors in Orange County have endorsed Orlando Police Chief John Mina for the elected position of Orange County Sheriff, his campaign announced Thursday. At least a couple of the endorsements, notably those of Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, who hired Mina to be his city’s police chief, […]

Jacob OglesAugust 25, 2018

One of Florida’s top mayors officially cast his primary vote Saturday for former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham in the Democratic primary for Florida governor. Buddy Dyer, Orlando’s mayor since 2003, appeared with Graham today at a rally in Orlando outside the Orange County Supervisor of Elections’ Kaley Street office. He then voted early himself. “Together, […]

Scott PowersAugust 24, 2018

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has endorsed Gwen Graham in the governor’s race, her campaign announced Friday. Dyer, mayor of the City Beautiful for 15 years and with with enough statewide recognition that he was considered a possible strong candidate to run for governor himself this year, matches up well political with Graham’s more moderate Democratic views. “Here […]

Scott PowersJune 12, 2018

As crowds gathered around and across the streets from the interim memorial that had been the Pulse nightclub and then the scene of so much horror, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs called for the city and nation to focus on the Pulse legacy for future generations and history books. That […]

Scott PowersJune 11, 2018

Two months after making one of the biggest political debuts in recent Central Florida history, Lori Harris has withdrawn from the race for the Orange County Commission District 4 seat. Harris is pulling out to care for a family member who developed a serious health issue, a situation that emerged after Harris first entered the […]

Scott PowersApril 4, 2018

With Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer‘s endorsement of Orange County School board member Nancy Robbinson to be the board’s chair, the election has turned into a high-stakes battle. On the steps of Orlando City Hall Wednesday, Dyer endorsed Robbinson, a bit of a protégé, for the countywide chair position amidst expectations that Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs is […]

Scott PowersApril 3, 2018

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orange County School Board Member Nancy Robbinson are holding a joint press conference Wednesday morning at which the mayor is expected to endorse her for the position of county-wide chair of the Orange County School Board. The announcement has particular significance coming as Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs makes increasing […]

Scott PowersMarch 30, 2018

The Orlando International Airport may have been stopped from the prospect of privatizing security checkpoints now that the U.S. Transportation Security Administration is rushing to make improvements. Swift changes coming to expand TSA staff, add more screening dogs, and bring in new state-of-the-art equipment have happened in a matter of less than seven weeks, and […]

Scott PowersMarch 1, 2018

Survivors, family, and community members battered but not beaten by Florida’s two great recent tragedies met in Orlando Wednesday at Pulse nightclub, uniting in their grief, anger, determination and a frustration over how things do or do not change. A busload of Parkland community members, including families of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students, came […]

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Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Image via Visit Florida.

As I-4 mayors endorse him, Andrew Gillum pledges interest in mass transit

12 Orange County mayors endorse John Mina for sheriff

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer casts his vote for Gwen Graham

Buddy Dyer endorses Gwen Graham

Buddy Dyer, Teresa Jacobs talk of Pulse’s legacy

Lori Harris withdraws from Orange County Commission race

Buddy Dyer endorsement of Nancy Robbinson sets stage for high-stakes school board race

Buddy Dyer set to back Nancy Robbinson for Orange County School Board chair

Orlando showdown with TSA brings swift airport security changes

Parkland meets Pulse, uniting in grief, anger and frustration