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GOVERNENT

Ocoee backs Sons of Confederate Veterans group’s bid for Wreaths Across America proclamation

One commissioner said they were unaware of the group's connection to Sons of Confederate Veterans until after they'd consented to the proclamation.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Swastikas deface trees near Orlando early voting site

Hate symbols to be removed; location remains open for voting.

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LEGAL AFFAIRS

Matthew’s Hope locked in lawsuit over shelter buses

The homeless services ministry is being sued by another homeless services organization for allegedly appropriating the bus concept and design.

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HOMELESSNESS

“We have to tell the truth about homelessness”

Elected officials, advocates, service providers say it's getting harder to get people housed. Amendment 3 could make it worse.

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