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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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ORANGE COUNTY REDISTRICTING

State Democrats indicate they want two Black, two Hispanic districts in Orange County district reorganization

In letter to advisory committee, lawmakers urge members to “uphold the principles of fair, equal and inclusive representation.”

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HOMELESSNESS

Housing NOW! rally protests ban on public sleeping, camping

Orange County joins nationwide call for affordable housing, end to homelessness

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