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Orlando drops eminent domain lawsuit against Black church, moves site of soccer stadium

August 4, 2014 Editor

The city of Orlando will no longer pursue its eminent domain lawsuit against a Parramore church which has refused to sell in order for a new soccer stadium to be built.

Tinker Field: Community Groups Recall 50th Anniversary of MLK’s Speech at Historic Venue

March 7, 2014 Editor

On the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s ‘fiery’ speech at Tinker Field, community organizations gathered on Thursday evening to march against the city of Orlando’s plan, currently on hold, to demolish the historic sports venue. Initially part of the Citrus Bowl renovation, following an outcry, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer ordered a halt […]

“It’s Finally Happening”: Florida Citrus Bowl Demolition Begins

January 29, 2014 Editor

The continuous rains and cooler temperatures couldn’t stop the kick off of the reconstruction of the Florida Citrus Bowl, with a demolition ceremony on Wednesday.

Grassroot Groups Urge County to Reject Orlando Soccer Stadium

July 16, 2013 Sources

Grassroot groups on the left and right appealed on Tuesday to the Board of the Orange County Commission to do the right thing and reject funding the corporate welfare soccer stadium.

Jericho March Fades to Black

June 17, 2013 Sources

Several community organizations decrying the pace of gentrification of Parramore in the historically African American section of Orlando, called for a march on city hall today, Jericho-style.

Orlando Election Complaint Gathers Steam

April 7, 2013 Mike Cantone

The Election Complaint against the City of Orlando regarding the 2012 Orlando municipal election is moving along apace, with increasing calls for a formal investigation to be opened.

The Little Complaint That Could……

February 27, 2013 admin

At a news conference Wednesday, former municipal candidates Mike Cantone and Lawanna Gelzer called on State Attorney Jeff Ashton and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, to open a criminal investigation into the 2012 Orlando municipal election.

Ex-Orlando City Candidates Reveal Voting Irregularities at News Conference

February 25, 2013 Events Editor

Former municipal candidates, Mike Cantone, Lawanna Gelzer and Ken Mulvaney, along with concerned voters and residents, will hold a news conference to discuss voting irregularities which occurred in municipal elections last April and to call for an investigation.

Cantone’s Corner: A New Direction

December 18, 2012 Mike Cantone

Orlando is changing. As we prepare to head into a new year, our population continues to grow, buildings continue to boom and our city is on the horizon of a new direction.

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