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Published July 29SeaWorld Orlando ordered to post ‘We violated federal labor law’ notice at park
In a victory for divers at Orlando’s Discovery Cove who voted to unionize last year, The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that SeaWorld has violated federal labor law by failing to recognize the divers’ union. The board ruled last week that SeaWorld of Florida — doing…
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Published July 26Ocoee approves procedures for challenging commission candidates | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
New ordinance stems from the lawsuit Commissioner George Oliver III filed against the city to run in 2024 special election.
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Published July 26Ocoee commissioners push back on social media, invite public to budget workshops | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
“I don’t think everyone understands what it costs to run a fire department, run a police department, run code enforcement. This all costs money.”
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Published July 18Judi Garabo Hayes to be seated as Orange County Judge | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Incumbent withdrew from Group 21 race for position on immigration court.
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Published July 18Orange County faith leaders urge elected officials to “protect our vote” ahead of midterms | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Officials asked to pledge to follow election laws, refuse unlawful orders, certify election results and seat winner regardless of party.
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Published July 18Oppo website aims to boot Judge Nix from bench | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Circuit judge in re-election bid is accused of corruption, favoritism, incompetence and massive personal debt.
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Published July 18Ocoee passes e-bike, e-scooter ordinance | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
City institutes safety measures to protect e-bike, e-scooter riders, curb stunt riding and racing.
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Published July 18VoxPopuli joins six local news outlets to produce voting guide for August primary election | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
“Working collaboratively with these other fine journalists, sharing ideas and information together, we’ll deliver a guide that voters will really value,” says VoxPopuli editor in chief.
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Published July 18Ocoee cancels Music Fest in anticipation of potential revenue losses tied to property tax amendment | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
“We’re facing so many uncertainties right now when it comes to budgeting, taxes and fees,” says City Commissioner George Oliver III.
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Published July 18Homeowner files petition for Ninth Circuit Court to review city’s rezoning decision | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Claims the city created a “brand new zoning category” for developer Scott Boyd that’s unique to this city project.
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Published July 18Republicans protest Republican FL-11 candidate for being Muslim | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Republican Freedom Assembly members demonstrated Friday outside a candidates forum, hosted by the Sumter GOP.
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Published July 18Winter Garden reorganizes building department to comply with new Florida permitting law | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
New statute ditches permits for low-cost home repairs; expands allowances for private contractors, inspectors, manufactured homes; enforces tight permit deadlines, real fee costs.