Tag: elections
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Part III: Transforming Culture Into Power — When the Numbers Speak, We Must Act NOW
Political Editor’s Note Crystal Negron concludes her transformative three-part series not with soaring rhetoric, but with a battle cry backed by hard data and harder truths. Part Three strips away any remaining illusions about the barriers facing Central Florida’s Hispanic community—revealing that 44% of Hispanic-owned businesses are denied loans compared to just 34% of white Read more
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Miami’s Election Postponement Sparks Questions About Orlando’s Off-Cycle Voting
The Miami Precedent: A Battle Over Democratic Participation The controversy surrounding Miami’s decision to postpone its 2025 municipal elections has sent shockwaves through Florida’s political landscape. Miami city commissioners voted Thursday to cancel this year’s municipal election and postpone it until 2026, approving a controversial ordinance to move city elections to even-numbered years — a Read more
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Understanding the America Party: A Fresh Perspective for Orlando Residents
Hey, Orlando! If you’ve ever felt like the same old political parties don’t quite speak for you—or that the news doesn’t tell the whole story—you’re not alone. There’s a new player in the political scene called the America Party, launched by Elon Musk, and it’s worth taking a closer look at what it’s all about. Read more