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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 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

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 16, 2015

The Buddy Dyer campaign will launch it’s grassroots operation on Saturday morning near downtown Orlando, in their latest efforts to help the Mayor win his fifth term. In an email to supporters Dyer highlighted his message on Wednesday. “The campaign is heating up and our team is fully committed to working day and night to […]

Frank TorresSeptember 11, 2015

Altamonte Springs State Rep. Bob Cortes is looking to reform the Central Florida Transportation Authority with a new bill that could eventually privatize the region’s LYNX bus system. Filed on Friday, HB 155 would change the five-person board, now made up of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, Osceola Commissioner Viviana Janer, Seminole County Commissioner Carlton […]

Frank TorresSeptember 10, 2015

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer raised a combined $124,000 in campaign cash for his re-election efforts in August for a grand total of $484,000 for the campaign. The combined August total consisted of about $76,000 from his individual campaign account and $47,500 from the Dyer connected PAC “Moving Orlando Forward”. The haul on his individual account […]

Frank TorresSeptember 10, 2015

Orlando District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan will seeking a fifth term this November, and wants voters to know she’s ready to serve and to set the record straight on the property tax increase that has been the dominant theme in all of city races. Like Mayor Buddy Dyer and fellow Commissioner Sam Ings, who are […]

Frank TorresSeptember 5, 2015

Qualifying Orlando municipal races ended Friday with Mayor Buddy Dyer and two incumbent City Commissioners facing challengers in November. Dyer will face businessman and veteran Paul Paulson, as well as student Linda “Sunshine” Grund, who filed late Friday. The mayor will be favored to win a fifth term with a heavy fundraising advantage and wide support […]

Frank TorresSeptember 4, 2015

Linda “Sunshine” Grund, a student and mother of three, threw her hat in the ring for Orlando Mayor. Grund filed this morning, becoming the third candidate to join the race. Grund’s platform is “Promise, Peace, and Purpose.” Her campaign will be centered around development in the Lake Nona area, where she’s raising her family. In a phone conversation […]

Frank TorresSeptember 2, 2015

As Paul Paulson sees it, raising taxes to close Orlando’s budget gap was like a “disease.” On Wednesday, the newest candidate for Orlando Mayor spoke to Florida Politics about what voters can expect from his campaign, as well as his past personal history with incumbent Buddy Dyer. After launching his campaign Tuesday, Paulson promised to make this race about the Mayor’s […]

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Paula Stark is hosting Buenaventura Lakes' 'first-ever' event to honor veterans.

Orlando Mayor hopeful Paul Paulson names Mike Shirley campaign manager

Tourism trade group endorses incumbents in Orlando city races

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

Email Insights: Buddy Dyer launches grassroots efforts on Saturday

New bill filed to reform Central Florida Transportation Authority, privatize LYNX

Buddy Dyer banks 124K in August for re-election

Patty Sheehan wants to set record straight about property tax increase

Field for Orlando municipal races set; Tony Ortiz re-elected without opposition

Linda “Sunshine” Grund files to run for Orlando Mayor

Paul Paulson on Buddy Dyer in college, says Orlando “can’t afford him”