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Published July 18Oakland residents could see improved cell service under new telecom rules | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Ordinance changes aim to improve coverage, support public safety and meet growing demand.
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Published July 18Governor’s Office distributes redistricting map labeled “Gulf of Mexico” | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Whatever else may be said about the new map, it's counter to Florida statutes for renaming the Gulf.
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Published July 18The story behind the Stop Sabatini SuperPAC | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch on his mission to keep Republican Anthony Sabatini out of Congress.
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Published July 18Could Christian Service Center leave Ocoee? | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Running a $300,000 annual deficit — and with a $1 million grant offer from Orange County on the table — Executive Director Eric Gray is facing a decision about upgrading his current Ocoee location or relocating. He wants buy-in from the city to stay.
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Published July 18Politicos sound off on Florida’s new district map | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Unsurprisingly, Republicans are satisfied while Democrats are outraged.
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Published July 18Winter Garden hires retail consultant to “undergird” its small businesses | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
“It's a good moment to kind of step back and recalibrate,” says Winter Garden Economic Development Director Marc Hutchinson.
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Published July 18Two Orange County Court elections canceled days before qualifying period began | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
DeSantis picks for circuit court created county court vacancies that now mandate gubernatorial appointments. It’s happened in three other counties this month. And it's all legal.
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Published July 18Ocoee residents stiff city $2.1M in unpaid water bills | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Nearly $500K is uncollectible because the debt is five years or older, say city officials.
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Published July 18Oakland Avenue Charter School files formal request for mediation with Orange County School Board over January funding dispute | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
OCPS says all charter schools were “aware of their financial responsibility.”
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Published July 18Ocoee ditches plan to nix citizen code enforcement board, adopts new fines | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Fines for first violations soar to $1,000, repeats, $5,000.
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Published July 18Democrats hold first forum for Orange County mayoral candidates | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
Former Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy agreed to participate, then pulled out of event, say organizers.
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Published July 18Kamia Brown comes back to Orange County politics | Vox Populi - Winter Garden, FL
The former state representative has her sights set on the District 2 County Commission seat.