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BLACK HISTORY

Oakland issues proclamation for Juneteenth

“Juneteenth reminds each of us of the precious promises of freedom, equality and opportunities.”

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Pride and Pulse Remembrance Proclamation

Oakland issues second Pride Month Proclamation

Orange County School Board issues Pride and Pulse Remembrance Proclamation.

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OAKLAND RECALL

Oakland recall movement fails 

Recall Oakland fell short of the required signatures needed to move the process forward. 

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GOVERNMENT

Oakland launches recall drive

Commissioners Rick Polland, Joseph McMullen in the crosshairs.

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GOVERNMENT

Oakland’s Outrage

Sal Ramos rejoins the town commission, sparking residents’ anger, allegations of commissioners’ collusion, and a recall drive.

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GOVERNMENT

Oakland’s Outrage

Sal Ramos rejoins town commission sparking residents’ anger, allegations of commissioners’ collusion and a recall drive.

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GOVERNMENT

Oakland’s open Seat 3 draws 13 applicants

Applicants come from the construction, insurance, defense and aerospace/aeronautics industries as well as law, science, banking and healthcare.

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GOVERNMENT

Oakland mayor opens Seat 3 applications to the public

In a first, the town commission will not nominate the next commissioner to fill seat.

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2024 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Shane Taylor sworn in as Oakland's new mayor

"I look forward to delivering on the change of priorities I pushed so heavily during my campaign."

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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Oakland votes for change

Shane Taylor is first "elected" mayor in decades. George Oliver III regains Ocoee D4 seat. Winter Garden D2 race goes to April run-off.

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