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HOMELESSNESS

Anti-homeless camping ban depresses annual PIT Count

“People are intentionally trying to find places that can’t be found.”

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FINES AND FEES

Operation Greenlight helps safe drivers get suspended licenses back

Most suspensions are for nonpayment of court debt, not dangerous driving, says advocacy group.

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REDISTRICTING

Concerns about “outdated” census data dominate Orange County redistricting meeting

Residents say 2020 data doesn’t represent Orange County’s current demographics.

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GOVERNMENT

Is your license REAL ID compliant?

Department of Homeland Security says May 7 is deadline to update driver's licenses to revised standard.

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GOVERNMENT

Orange County Redistricting Advisory Committee to use Dave's Redistricting App for new maps

Free nonpartisan web app lets committee members, residents experiment with drawing district maps.

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DEMONSTRATING DEMOCRACY

Protesters rally in Orlando against Trump executive actions

Demonstration was one of 18 in Florida, third nationally for new 50501 protest movement.

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15 MINUTES WITH ...

State Rep. Bruce Antone talks about his dream museum

The Ocoee lawmaker broadened its mission in an effort to move it from St. Augustine to Eatonville.

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

Local leaders share thoughts on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as Donald Trump becomes president

Ocoee's Ages Hart: "King's message rings louder than any inauguration, any presidency."

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Sexual perversity in the Ninth Circuit’s Public Defender’s office

Retiring Public Defender Robert Wesley created an environment of sexual harassment, fear and vengeance, current and former attorneys say. 

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