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Tag: 2026 Elections

PROPERTY TAX

7 takeaways from the West Orange Chamber Community Conversation on Amendment 3

City, town managers offer blunt assessment on ballot measure's potential impacts to West Orange County.

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2026 ELECTIONS

No budget, no power, no paycheck: who wants to serve on Orange's Soil and Water board?

Three of five seats on the board charged with helping people keep their soil and water clean are on the Nov. 3 ballot.

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REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK

Winter Garden "Thank You" signs anger residents

In online discussion, some in the city are furious taxpayer money was "wasted" on signs about property taxes.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Let's get ready to vote!

Whether you vote by mail, vote early or vote on Election Day, here's the info you need to ensure your voice is heard and your vote counts.

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2026 ELECTIONS

House District 39 race reflects fight between public health and "medical freedom"

Midterm election pits vaccine skeptic against infectious disease specialist as the Republican-led government tries to eliminate vaccine mandates for daycare and school entry.

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2026 ELECTIONS

Orange County Supervisor of Elections introduces grab-n-go voter registration drive kits

The hope is to reach areas of the county that don't receive a lot of attention, says Orange County Supervisor of Elections Karen Castor Dentel.

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2026 ELECTIONS

6 Takeaways from the West Orange Property Tax Town Hall

Orange County Tax Collector says Amendment 3 will save homeowners money — but cautions, with non ad valorem fees, some may end up with even higher tax bill

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2026 ELECTIONS

Nate Robertson out, Tuan Le in for House District 40, says GOP

Orange County's Republican State Executive Committee members "voted unanimously" for the Apopka entrepreneur to fill the ballot vacancy.

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COMMENTARY

How I cut the Winter Garden budget (to the bone) and you can too

City’s “Budget What-If Tool” gamifies the budget process, letting residents choose their own scenarios for offsetting $13.7M in potential property tax revenue losses.

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2026 ELECTIONS

No change in CD-11 results after Republican primary recount

Businessman Joe Strada officially becomes Republican nominee.

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