When the Trayvon Martin tragedy happened, thousands descended on Sanford in support of Trayvon, his family and justice. The entire nation tuned in, ready to join the conversation in our greater quest for justice and understanding. I was a candidate for Mayor of Orlando at the time, and I picked… [read more]
Early Voting has started today in Florida. Early Voting Centers will open Saturday, October 27th and close on Saturday, November 3rd and are open from 8am to 8pm. Find the location closest to you here. Orange County Supervisor of Elections will also be open on Sunday, November 4th from 10am-4pm for absentee… [read more]
The Orlando Film Festival welcomed a slate of talented independent cinema to the City Beautiful October 17-21. The Festival aims to promote culture and arts in Downtown Orlando by exposing wide audiences to unique and diverse stories told by independent filmmakers. This year did not disappoint. West Orlando News spotlighted… [read more]
There’s an interesting opportunity to write-in a Democratic challenger in the Orange County Clerk of Courts election this November. The two Democratic write-in candidates are Randy Ross and Tim Adams and they are hoping you will use your pen to write their names down when you cast your ballot. West… [read more]
Life can take you off track and these days it’s hard to find anyone who can’t relate to that. Whether it’s struggling to find a job, not being able to pay the rent or attempting to raise a family, people are facing difficult transitions. But as everyone attempts to navigate… [read more]
Texting in politics. What a ridiculous issue to be talking about in Central Florida, especially this close to a major Presidential election. Perhaps texting about it would be more appropriate. We find ourselves caught up in what activists are trying to label “textgate” in Orange County. Citizens for a Greater… [read more]
UPDATE: Know the Candidates (and party affiliations) in Orange – 2014 General Election — click here! UPDATE: Orange County Democratic Party candidates for August 26, 2014 — click here! I was very excited today to pick up my first batch of the Orange County Democratic Party Voting Guide! I’ll be doing my… [read more]
There is a looming reality that no one in Orange County is talking about in the Earned Sick Time battle. The truth is the people are destined to lose their voice once and for all if a vote is not scheduled immediately. The delays of the County Commission were devious… [read more]
Orlando is essentially broke. The city dipped into the reserves to the tune of around $30 million to “balance” its budget just weeks ago. Our credit is maxed out, literally. Mayor Buddy Dyer had to get Orange County to bail him out just to get the Citrus Bowl renovations started. But… [read more]
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs concluded public comments from her critics with a commanding and at times emotional response slamming the Orlando Sentinel for an article this past weekend that was “totally false.” The article focused on text messages of the Mayor and County Commission in the aftermath of the… [read more]