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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Let’s talk redistricting!

Orange County Dems offer virtual training sessions to help residents provide effective public comments during redistricting meetings.

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BLACK HISTORY

Celebrating May 20 Emancipation Day

When enslaved Floridians learned they “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.”

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

More than two months in, Orange County advisory committee votes down latest redistricting map

Considerations for future population growth and fair representation for minority groups factor in latest failure as September deadline approaches.

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Orange County Redistricting Advisory Committee rejects two more maps

Vetoed maps did not reflect county diversity, split cities like Winter Garden, Ocoee, Pine Hills

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PUBLIC SAFETY

Inaugural District 1 Safety Expo combined interactive fun with public safety education

Live demos, fire trucks and animal “ambassadors” were just some of the available offerings.

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Orange County Redistricting Advisory Committee rejects first map for approval

Map-maker lauded for first efforts but received little support for concept

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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

Winter Garden to petition to stay with sibling cities during redistricting

Winter Garden residents told the Orange County Mid-Decennial Redistricting Advisory Committee they envision dividing District 1 into two districts with Horizon West in one and the older communities like Winter Garden, Oakland and Windermere in another.

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SENATE DISTRICT 15 SPECIAL ELECTION

Race to fill late Sen. Geraldine Thompson’s seat is on!

RaShon Young filed Friday for House District 40 race.

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