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2026 SCHOOL BOARD CHAIR

Alicia Farrant kicks off campaign for Orange County School Board chair

The District 3 school board member faces fellow School Board Member Angie Gallo in the nonpartisan August election.

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Dr. Jim Moyer on reviving Orange Soil and Water Conservation District amidst uncertain future

In the face of climate change, the supervisor believes the agency has a role to play.

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FOOD ASSISTANCE

Seeking food assistance? Here’s a list of resources

Even as benefits are restored, there are reports that faith in the social safety net has been undermined, so keep this list handy.

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SIGN HERE

Did you mean to sign that ballot amendment petition?

The Supervisor of Elections will soon be mailing you a letter that asks.

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GOVERNMENT

Orange County Commissioners vote for Map 7B, adding two more districts to county landscape

In 5-2 vote, the county chose the map that created two Black- and three Hispanic-plurality districts. New commissioners will be elected in 2026.

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COMMENTARY

Congressman Maxwell Frost talks about the government shutdown

“Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans would rather shut down the government than ensure that working people have healthcare.”

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Orange County Commission split on the two maps they favor

Mayor Demings says both maps will represent the people of Orange County.

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VOTING & ELECTIONS

Supervisor of Elections announces new youth initiatives on National Voter Registration Day

“We’re trying to be very proactive in starting with our young students, making sure that they know that [voting] is a priority that should be a priority for their adult life,” says Supervisor of Elections Karen Castor Dentel.

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Orange County Redistricting committee holds final meeting, maps head to county commission

Mayor Demings says he hopes the commission will not “second guess” the committee’s work.

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Maps 1 and 7A make the final cut

West Orange County maintains the status quo.

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