U.S. Representative Val Demings published an op-ed in the West Orlando News ahead of President Donald Trump’s first visit to Orlando in an official capacity. In her op-ed, titled Welcome to Orlando President Trump, A City Stronger Because of its Diversity, Congresswoman Demings touches on the Affordable Care Act and how… [read more]
After months of campaigning, knocking on doors, calling voters and of course a large supply of mailers and all the TV ads voters could stomach, Election Day 2016 is almost here. Ahead of the important 2016 general election on November 8th, here’s a quick recap of all the candidates running for office… [read more]
Today’s high-stakes Republican leadership meeting on Capitol Hill will include a vote for their party’s Speaker nominee, as John Boehner is resigning from Congress. Orlando Congressman Dan Webster is one of the three running for Speaker of the US House along with Reps. Kevin McCarthy and Jason Chaffetz. With the… [read more]
State Representative Bruce Antone is weighing in on the Orlando Union Rescue Mission homeless shelter relocation as the proposal remains in jeopardy ahead of an Orange County Commission meeting next month. In letters sent to Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and all County Commissioners, Rep. Antone agreed with concerned residents… [read more]
This week marks the grand opening of a youth center in the poorest neighborhood of Florida’s poorest county that is resurrecting pride and creating a safe haven for youth. After seven years of development, the effort of the community and business leaders in addition to the ambition of the students… [read more]
The primaries are long over now and absentee ballots will be mailed soon for the 2014 November General Election. Candidates appearing on Orange County ballots are listed below, and all are linked to the candidates’ sites. Candidate party affiliations are also listed. Check out the differences and make the best… [read more]
Local elections are just around the corner for Orange County voters. While Republican Mayor Teresa Jacobs escaped unchallenged because Val Demings dropped out of the race and the Democratic Party could not field another challenger, there still are some important decisions to be made on August 26, 2014. There’s also… [read more]