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Scott PowersMarch 22, 2018

Republican congressional candidate Mike Miller has earned the endorsement of Seminole County Commission Chairman John Horan, Miller’s campaign announced Thursday. Miller, the state representative from Winter Park, is running for Congress in Florida’s 7th Congressional District, covering Seminole County and north-central Orange County. He’s in a Republican primary battle with Scott Sturgill, Patrick Weingart, and […]

Scott PowersAugust 2, 2017

Thanks Jack Latvala, from Winter Park, signed Clear Channel Outdoor. A billboard has appeared on Winter Park’s busiest boulevard praising and thanking state Sen. Jack Latvala, the Clearwater Republican who chairs the appropriations committee. The ad thanks him, and credits him for saving Florida jobs, supporting Florida tourism, and supporting Florida businesses. The billboard’s disclaimer […]

Scott PowersApril 7, 2017

Former Osceola County chairman, Florida state representative, and Kissimmee Mayor Frank Attkisson was killed Thursday night when the bicycle he was riding was struck by a car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Attkisson, 61, was riding on Kissimmee Park Road near St. Cloud around 6:30 p.m. Thursday when his bike was struck from behind […]

Scott PowersOctober 10, 2016

U.S. Rep. John Mica said Monday he’s using his influence as chairman of the House Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Assets to work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency in its restoration efforts from Hurricane Matthew’s swath of damage along Florida’s northern Atlantic coast last week. Mica toured hard-hit areas of Flagler County and other […]

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Mike Miller picks up Seminole County Chair John Horan’s backing in CD 7 race

Jack Latvala ‘thank you’ billboard appears in Winter Park

Frank Attkisson killed in bicycle-car crash

John Mica checking on Matthew damage, FEMA preparations