Tag: Orlando
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Part 1: The DOGE Audits – Who’s Watching Your Wallet in Orange County and Orlando?
Hey Orlando and Orange County neighbors – whether you’re juggling a family budget in Winter Park, running a small business downtown, or just trying to make ends meet in Apopka – you’ve probably felt the pinch of rising property taxes and wondered where all that money goes. Right now, there’s a big spotlight on exactly Read more
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Questions About Key Witness Could Impact Orlando District 5 Race
By David WashingtonThe Orlando Voice & J & Washington’s The Blog and The Informer Newsletter The criminal case against suspended Orlando District 5 Commissioner Regina Hill has taken an interesting turn. Questions are being raised about Sandra Lewis, one of the main witnesses prosecutors plan to use against Hill. Who Is Sandra Lewis? Sandra Lewis Read more
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Miami’s Election Postponement Sparks Questions About Orlando’s Off-Cycle Voting
The Miami Precedent: A Battle Over Democratic Participation The controversy surrounding Miami’s decision to postpone its 2025 municipal elections has sent shockwaves through Florida’s political landscape. Miami city commissioners voted Thursday to cancel this year’s municipal election and postpone it until 2026, approving a controversial ordinance to move city elections to even-numbered years — a Read more
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Understanding the America Party: A Fresh Perspective for Orlando Residents
Hey, Orlando! If you’ve ever felt like the same old political parties don’t quite speak for you—or that the news doesn’t tell the whole story—you’re not alone. There’s a new player in the political scene called the America Party, launched by Elon Musk, and it’s worth taking a closer look at what it’s all about. Read more
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Florida’s 2025-2026 Budget: What Got Left Behind
The Big Picture On June 30, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed off on Florida’s $117.4 billion budget—but the real story lies in what he cut. While the Florida Senate gave the plan a unanimous green light, only Reps. Angie Nixon (D–Jacksonville) and Dotie Joseph (D–North Miami) opposed it in the House. DeSantis then took a Read more
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Special Election Victories in Central Florida: Bracy Davis and Young Claim Democratic Nods, Set for September Showdown
Tuesday night’s special primary elections in Central Florida’s Senate District 15 and House District 40 delivered decisive victories for two rising Democratic leaders, setting the stage for a high-stakes general election on September 2. LaVon Bracy Davis and RaShon Young emerged victorious in their respective primaries, each overcoming competitive fields and now shifting focus to Read more
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When Campaign Literature Masquerades as News: A Line We Won’t Cross
By David Washington, The Orlando Voice Politics Editor Recently, Orlando District 5 Commissioner Shaniqua “Shan” Rose submitted what can only be described as campaign promotional material to The Orlando Voice, requesting we publish it as legitimate news content. While we respect Commissioner Rose’s service to District 5, we cannot—and will not—blur the fundamental line between Read more
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Regina Hill Orlando Legal Case Update: DCF Clears Former City Commissioner, Witness Credibility in Question
Stay updated on the Regina Hill Orlando legal case. DCF clears the former city commissioner of elder exploitation, but prosecutors and a key witness keep the case in the spotlight. Read more