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Orange County’s longest serving Election Supervisor, Bill Cowles, will not seek re-election | Orlando Area News | Orlando

News Editor 1February 8, 2023

by News Editor 1February 8, 2023022

Photo via Orange County Office of Elections/Facebook After decades serving as Orange County’s Supervisor of Elections, Bill Cowles announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election...

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Florida Sen. Kathleen Passidomo’s ‘Live Local Act’ focuses on increased development, bars local rent control | Florida News | Orlando

News Editor 1February 8, 2023

by News Editor 1February 8, 2023012

Photo via Kathleen Passidomo/Facebook A priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo to make housing more affordable for workers started to move forward Wednesday despite some...

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Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation awards grant to Orlando voting-rights group Equal Ground | Orlando Area News | Orlando

News Editor 1February 7, 2023

by News Editor 1February 7, 2023035

Photo courtesy Beyoncé/Facebook Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation awards a grant to local organization Equal Ground Orlando voting-rights group Equal Ground is one of the Central Florida...

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Florida lawmakers back bill to fund DeSantis’ migrant flight program | Florida News | Orlando

News Editor 1February 7, 2023

by News Editor 1February 7, 2023011

click to enlarge Nearly five months after Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration sparked controversy by flying about 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts, Florida House members...

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Federal judge rules against DeSantis’ request for minors to undergo mental examinations in transgender coverage lawsuit | Florida News | Orlando

News Editor 1February 7, 2023

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click to enlarge Two minors who are plaintiffs in a challenge to a state rule prohibiting Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care for transgender people won’t...

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Under new proposal, Disney’s Reedy Creek would be renamed, and DeSantis would handpick its board | Orlando Area News | Orlando

News Editor 1February 6, 2023

by News Editor 1February 6, 202306

click to enlarge The Florida House on Monday proposed an overhaul of the Reedy Creek Improvement District that would give power to Gov. Ron DeSantis,...

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Pups Pub Orlando challenges state decision to ban dogs from bars | Orlando Area News | Orlando

News Editor 1February 6, 2023

by News Editor 1February 6, 2023024

Photo via Pups Pub Orlando/Instagram Bars in Tampa and Orlando are challenging the Florida Department of Health over decisions to block dogs from being in...

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Special session called over Reedy Creek Improvement District | Florida News | Orlando

News Editor 1February 4, 2023

by News Editor 1February 4, 2023011

click to enlarge photo by Asher Heimermann/CC_SA 4.0 Reedy Creek Improvement District office building Florida lawmakers will start a special legislative session Monday that is...

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Florida Gov. DeSantis plans to defund diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at state universities | Florida News | Orlando

News Editor 1February 1, 2023

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click to enlarge Photo via Ron DeSantis/Twitter Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday rolled out a slate of higher-education proposals that included eliminating spending on diversity,...

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New College board fires president, installs former GOP House Speaker Richard Corcoran | Florida News | Orlando

News Editor 1February 1, 2023

by News Editor 1February 1, 2023012

click to enlarge Photo via New College of Florida/Facebook A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday quickly shook up leadership at...

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Orange County’s longest serving Election Supervisor, Bill Cowles, will not seek re-election | Orlando Area News | Orlando

Florida Sen. Kathleen Passidomo’s ‘Live Local Act’ focuses on increased development, bars local rent control | Florida News | Orlando

Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation awards grant to Orlando voting-rights group Equal Ground | Orlando Area News | Orlando

Florida lawmakers back bill to fund DeSantis’ migrant flight program | Florida News | Orlando

Federal judge rules against DeSantis’ request for minors to undergo mental examinations in transgender coverage lawsuit | Florida News | Orlando

Under new proposal, Disney’s Reedy Creek would be renamed, and DeSantis would handpick its board | Orlando Area News | Orlando

Pups Pub Orlando challenges state decision to ban dogs from bars | Orlando Area News | Orlando

Special session called over Reedy Creek Improvement District | Florida News | Orlando

Florida Gov. DeSantis plans to defund diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at state universities | Florida News | Orlando

New College board fires president, installs former GOP House Speaker Richard Corcoran | Florida News | Orlando

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