Tag: Orlando
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The Best Man for the Job… in Venezuela: Why Samuel Vilchez Santiago is Too Big for Florida
If you want to understand the tragedy of modern politics, look no further than the resume of Samuel Vilchez Santiago. By all accounts, Samuel is a star. He is the classic American success story: arriving at age 13, rising to become valedictorian of Colonial High School, earning degrees from Princeton and Oxford, and serving as Read more
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Florida DOGE Audits: The Full Story from Subpoenas to Final Numbers – How Much Money Can Stay in Your Pocket in 2026?
By Sean King, Public Relations/Media Associate, J & Washington ORLANDO – If you own a home in Dr. Phillips, rent an apartment in Pine Hills, run a small business in Lake Nona, or just drive our roads every day, this story is about one thing: your money. Back in the summer of 2025, Florida’s new Read more
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Three Ways Orlando Is Failing Its Homeless—And It’s Not What You Think
Homelessness in Orlando is not a hidden problem; it’s a crisis unfolding on our streets, a crisis underscored by a recent 24% single-year spike in the unsheltered population, and a staggering 156% increase over the last three years. In response, city officials have launched high-profile initiatives like “Accelerate Orlando,” promising bold, compassionate, and effective solutions. Read more
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📝 The Strategic Win, The Civic Loss: What Orlando’s Election Night Really Revealed
The Unpacking of November 4th: Triumphs, Tensions, and the True Test of City Power Good evening, Orlando. The results from the November 4th municipal elections are in, and while they solidify a few campaigns, the most significant outcome is not found in the victory tallies but in the numbers that stayed home. For an electorate Read more
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The Orlando Sentinel’s Snub: Why the Editorial Board’s Endorsements are a Power Play, Not a Public Service
By David Washington, The Orlando Voice Political Editor In the chaotic, often confusing world of local politics, a newspaper’s editorial endorsement is meant to be a lighthouse. It is, in theory, a non-partisan, sober analysis designed to cut through the noise and guide voters toward the best-qualified candidates, regardless of political affiliation. This year, the Read more
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A Tale of Two Narratives: Storytelling, Scrutiny, and the Trillion-Dollar Question
By David Washington of J & Washington LLC, for The Orlando Voice In the modern political arena, the story is the strategy. We recently observed a fascinating example of this in a passionate “letter to the editor” from Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost. As a team that specializes in data, behavioral science, and persuasive communication, J Read more
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From Outrage to Resolution: Central Florida’s Latino Voice
Here in Central Florida, it means being present at town halls, commission meetings, and school board discussions. Osceola, Orange, and Polk counties hold meetings every month where issues that directly affect us, transportation, housing, education, public safety — are decided. The seats are open to the public, but too often, they are filled with the… Read more
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Part 1: The DOGE Audits – Who’s Watching Your Wallet in Orange County and Orlando?
Hey Orlando and Orange County neighbors – whether you’re juggling a family budget in Winter Park, running a small business downtown, or just trying to make ends meet in Apopka – you’ve probably felt the pinch of rising property taxes and wondered where all that money goes. Right now, there’s a big spotlight on exactly Read more
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Questions About Key Witness Could Impact Orlando District 5 Race
By David WashingtonThe Orlando Voice & J & Washington’s The Blog and The Informer Newsletter The criminal case against suspended Orlando District 5 Commissioner Regina Hill has taken an interesting turn. Questions are being raised about Sandra Lewis, one of the main witnesses prosecutors plan to use against Hill. Who Is Sandra Lewis? Sandra Lewis 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