Elections

Jennifer Yon: “We were not aware of the law.”

Building supply co. CFO says he wants “to work to solve problems.”

Scott Kennedy: “It’s time for new representation that is dedicated to District 1 and devoted exclusively to the concerns of our residents.”

Former state House candidate Nate Robertson announces run for special election for District 4

Unopposed, both Mayor John Rees and District 1 Commissioner Lisa Bennett, are automatically re-seated. Ballot measure to grant the city manager the freedom to choose where to live is withdrawn.

City charter requires that candidates be “bona fide residents” when they qualify — and remain so for their four-year term.

Former congressional candidate enters District 3 race against incumbent.

Two-term Town Council Member Bill Martini says he will not seek re-election.

Defendants include elections supervisors from Orange, Lake, Polk and Sumter counties, moderate Republican challenger Gavriel Soriano and Rep. Daniel Webster.

Candidates urge voters to “get up, get out of the house and go vote.”