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Scott PowersJune 28, 2016

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is working double-duty this week for fundraisers for Florida’s 9th Congressional District Democratic candidates, with a planned appearance Thursday at one for state Sen. Darren Soto. The Democratic mayor, who is not picking Democratic sides in the race, will be joined at Soto’s $100-per-person fundraiser by Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh, […]

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 TorresAugust 10, 2015

Osceola County Commissioners were at odds this afternoon over a tourism development trip that would enter the county into “Sister City” agreements with Taiwan, Shanghai, and Beijing. The discussion began when District 5 Commissioner Fred Hawkins raised questions over the benefits of spending money on a trip to visit with representatives from those cities. District […]

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