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After Horner quits in scandal, Democrats see a sudden pickup while Republicans scramble for a replacement
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelState Rep. Mike Horner’s decision to quit his campaign for re-election amid a prostitution scandal has transformed what had been a safe GOP seat into one of the most competitive legislative elections in Central Florida. Horner, a two-term... -
Firefighters join police in endorsing Game for HD42
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy David Breen A pair of firefighters unions today endorsed Democrat Eileen Game in her campaign for Florida House in District 42. Game received the endorsements of the Osceola County Professional Firefighters and Florida Professional Firefighters. Last... -
Orange school board members read to students at charter schools
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelDespite their concerns about the booming growth of charter schools and their lower accountability requirements, school board members all agree on one thing — kids make equally adorable photo ops regardless of where they attend school. That said, the... -
Florida Virtual Academy gets dubious reception in second Orange presentation
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelFor the second time, a board wanting to open a “Florida Virual Academy at Orange County” presented to the Orange County School Board, seeking a charter. The Orange Board still seemed skeptical. Last year, their application was denied, and... -
Deputies: Church administrator embezzled money to run for Clerk of Courts Office
FloriDUHOliver “Dan” Durfey is not only running for office — he's also apparently on the run from lawmen. On Friday, deputies issued a warrant for the arrest of 54-year-old Oliver “Dan” Durfey, of Kissimmee, to face charges of...Tags: Eustis, Religion and Belief, Kissimmee, Career and Workplace, Mount Dora
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Puerto Rican leaders vie for 'seat at table' with political-action committee
In the days following the general election, it quickly became clear that Puerto Rican voters helped tip the scales of political power in Central Florida. Democrat Darren Soto became the first Puerto Rican to win a state Senate seat. Lynx bus driver...
Tags: Federal Election Commission, Barack Obama, Alan Grayson, Kissimmee, Politics
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SunRail cities hope to silence train whistles
Countless country songs lovingly refer to the lonely shriek of a train whistle, but few people really enjoy that screeching sound, especially in the middle of the night. "People call and complain about trains all the time," said Longwood City...
Tags: Poinciana, Hospitals and Clinics, Maitland, Government, Winter Park
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Where to vote: Find your Central Florida polling place
Polling places change depending on the election. Sometimes city elections take place in different locations than county, state and federal elections, so it's important to check either your county supervisor of elections website or your sample ballot...
Tags: Seminole County, Volusia County, Politics, Voting, Local Elections
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Arrington elected chairman of SunRail governing board
Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington has been elected chairman of the board of the Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission, which oversees SunRail. Arrington, who previously served as vice chairman, was elected for a one-year term and...
Tags: Teresa Jacobs, Seminole County, Volusia County, Politics, Local Government
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Orlando Sentinel Voter Guide
Be prepared for Election Day with poll locations, our candidate endorsements and a guide to the amendments!
FIND YOUR PRECINCT
Information about voting locations is available at these websites:
Lake County: http://elections.lakecountyfl.gov
Orange...Tags: Abortion, Barack Obama, Andy Gardiner, Justice System, Volusia County
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Spate of domestic violence leads to deaths in recent weeks
Jerome Gallon was shot in the back of the head during an argument with his girlfriend about his suspected infidelity. Carlene Pierre was gunned down by her estranged boyfriend, Michelet Polynice, a day after she filed an injunction against him. Vanessa...
Tags: Orlando Police Department, Orlando Hotels, International Drive, Prosecution, Pine Hills
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Grant honors historic school that Flagler's railroad brought to rural Osceola
With its tall white columns and wide green lawns, the Palm Beach mansion that Henry Flagler built for his bride Mary Lily Kenan was hailed in 1902 as "more magnificent than any private dwelling in the world." Originally called Whitehall, it's now the...Tags: Transportation, Whitehall, Students, Human Interest, Travel
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