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Lawanna Gelzer Emphasizes Affordability, Results in Orange County Commissioner Race

Lawanna Gelzer is emphasizing affordability and delivering results in the District 6 Orange County Commissioner race.
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Orange County Clerk Candidate Withdrew, Other Candidates Respond

An Orange County Clerk of Courts candidate withdrew from the race after a legal challenge, and the other candidates responded. 
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Democrats Should Ask Themselves: Why Not Rick Singh for Orange County Clerk?

Orange County Democrats face an important choice in the race for Clerk of the Courts, and this election is more than deciding whose “turn” it is.
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Florida Senator Introduced Legislation to Protect Children at School

Florida Senator Rick Scott introduced legislation to protect children at school.
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Florida Democrats Warn Voters Against Amendment 3

Florida Democrats are warning voters against Amendment 3.
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Florida Republican Top Ticket Presumptive Nominees Unite to Campaign

Florida Republican top-of-the-ticket presumptive nominees united to campaign together. 
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Orange County Democrats Respond to Governor’s Commissioner Appointment

Orange County Democrats responded to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' local Commissioner appointment. 
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Governor DeSantis Appointed New Orange County Commissioner

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed a new Orange County Commissioner.
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Governor DeSantis Says Florida Budget Caps Years of Conservative Leadership

Governor Ron DeSantis said the new Florida budget caps eight years of conservative leadership and "historic results."
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Ruling on Lawsuit Seeking to Remove Republican for Florida Governor from Ballot

A judge ruled on a lawsuit seeking to remove a Republican candidate for Florida Governor from the ballot. 
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Florida Governor Signed Legislation Increasing Local Government Accountability

The Florida Governor signed legislation increasing local government accountability, and Republicans say it will protect taxpayers. 
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Orange County Clerk Race Tests Difference Between Redemption and Qualification

In Orange County's race for Clerk of Courts, a question moved into legal qualification, public confidence, and governmental accountability.
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Former Local TV Anchor Calls on Republican Incumbent to Drop Out of Race

A former local TV anchor is calling on his opponent and Republican incumbent to drop out of the Central Florida race. 
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Orange County Candidate’s Election Lawsuit Transfers to Leon County

An Orange County candidate's election lawsuit transferred to Leon County.
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Florida Governor Signed Five Public Safety Bills to Strengthen Law Enforcement

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed five public safety bills to strengthen law enforcement and hold criminals accountable.
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Florida Senator Honored with Bipartisan Democracy Award

Florida's Senator was honored with a bipartisan Democracy Award. 
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Governor DeSantis Announced Florida Initiative to Crack Down on Medicaid Fraud

Governor Ron DeSantis announced a Florida initiative to crack down on Medicaid fraud. 
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Officer Jason Raynor Act Signed into Florida Law

The Officer Jason Raynor Act was signed into Florida by Governor Ron DeSantis. 
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Candidate in Florida Governor’s Race Accepts Crypto Contributions

A candidate in the Florida Governor's race is the first to accept crypto contributions. 
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Candidate Files Emergency Lawsuit for Orange County Commissioner Election

A candidate filed an emergency lawsuit for an Orange County Commissioner election to protect voters' rights in District 3. 
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Supervisor of Elections Clarifies Resign-to-Run Timelines in Orange County

The Orange County Supervisor of Elections is attempting to clarify resign-to-run timelines currently making a local impact.
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Florida Woman Going to Prison for Making Political Threats on Social Media

A Florida woman is going to prison for making political threats on social media videos.
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Orange County Clerk Resigns, Special Election Set

The Orange County Clerk resigned and a special election has been set for voters to pick a replacement. 
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New Florida Law Protects Communities from Harm Caused by Data Centers

A new Florida law protects local communities from harm caused by data centers. 
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Florida Senator Acts to Stop Manufacturing of ‘Murder Pills’

Florida Senator Ashley Moody is acting to stop drug cartels manufacturing "murder pills."
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Push for Accountability for Violations at Detention Facility in Florida

A Florida Representative is pushing for accountability for violations at a controversial detention facility.
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New Florida Law Protects Against Foreign Influence, Hostile Actors

A new Florida law protects against foreign influence and hostile foreign actors. 
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Orange County Supervisor of Elections ‘Uncertain How to Proceed’

The Orange County Supervisor of Elections office said it was "uncertain how to proceed" on an important election decision. 
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Orange County Commissioner Decides on Resignation Despite Pressure

An Orange County Commissioner made a major decision on her resignation despite pressure from special interests.
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Democratic Candidate Arrested at Florida Governor’s Office

A Democratic candidate was arrested at the Republican Florida Governor's office. 
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