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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Orange County redistricting committee votes up two proposed maps, amid flurry of new submissions

Both maps would move some west side cities into new districts.

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IMMIGRATION

Orange County will not transport ICE detainees to federal facilities, OC commish tells packed town hall

Ahead of Tuesday Board of County Commissioners meeting, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings confirms, “That is the responsibility of the federal government."

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Three more maps fail in Orange County redistricting process

Concentrating the Black vote, splitting cities, voting precincts tank latest efforts.

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WE THE PEOPLE

Orlando says No to kings and dictators

“We the people have zero interest in living in a dictatorship.”

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Another map bites the dust

Redistricting Advisory Committee overwhelmingly rejects latest map submission, which failed to pass legal review, split key communities and diluted minority representation.

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HOMELESSNESS

Trump proposal threatens key money to Central Florida’s homelessness fight, advocates say

Christian Service Center's Eric Gray: "This is the worst-case scenario stuff for homeless services."

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Who’s who on the Orange County Redistricting Advisory Committee?

Meet the people tasked with moving 60,000 residents out of each of Orange County’s six existing districts to create eight new ones.

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Orange County Redistricting Advisory Committee accepts first map for consideration

Map upvoted for largely maintaining the status quo.

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Let’s talk redistricting!

Orange County Dems offer virtual training sessions to help residents provide effective public comments during redistricting meetings.

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