Tag: Orange County

“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.

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

West Orange County maintains the status quo.

Committee OKs amendments to two of seven maps ahead of Sept. 3 deadline to adopt redistricting plan.

Winter Garden residents rally to support Map 2 as committee members discuss important objectives in prioritizing maps.

Last map approved keeps Winter Garden, Oakland, Windermere, Tildenville, Horizon West in District 1 and Ocoee in District 2.

District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson voted against the addendum to allow Orange County corrections officers to transport ICE detainees to federal facilities. We asked if she was concerned DeSantis would still remove her from the commission. Here’s what she told us.

State, county lawmakers lambast DeSantis administration’s bully tactics, “political theater” at press conference.

Two would split Winter Garden, Ocoee.

Re-Imagine Communities, West Orange Chamber of Commerce book drive collects 4,000-plus volumes