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BLACK HISTORY

Celebrating May 20 Emancipation Day

When enslaved Floridians learned they “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.”

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HOMELESSNESS

550 OCPS students are homeless in Winter Garden, Ocoee, Oakland, Windermere

Federal law protects homeless students. Schools want more struggling families to know that.

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

More than two months in, Orange County advisory committee votes down latest redistricting map

Considerations for future population growth and fair representation for minority groups factor in latest failure as September deadline approaches.

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Orange County Redistricting Advisory Committee rejects two more maps

Vetoed maps did not reflect county diversity, split cities like Winter Garden, Ocoee, Pine Hills

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Inaugural District 1 Safety Expo combined interactive fun with public safety education

Live demos, fire trucks and animal “ambassadors” were just some of the available offerings.

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Orange County Redistricting Advisory Committee rejects first map for approval

Map-maker lauded for first efforts but received little support for concept

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

State Democrats indicate they want two Black, two Hispanic districts in Orange County district reorganization

In letter to advisory committee, lawmakers urge members to “uphold the principles of fair, equal and inclusive representation.”

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HOMELESSNESS

Housing NOW! rally protests ban on public sleeping, camping

Orange County joins nationwide call for affordable housing, end to homelessness

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