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10/03/2026

On the upside, people are talking about property taxes ...

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In online discussion, some in the city are furious taxpayer money was "wasted" on signs about property taxes.

10/02/2026

If you weren't able to attend the Amendment 3 Community Conversation last night sponsored by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, here's the video of the event, which featured the city/town managers from Town of Windermere, Town of Oakland, Florida, The City of Ocoee and Downtown Winter Garden. Props to Orange Observer Editor/Publisher Mike Eng for moderating.

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10/01/2026

Hugely informative, candid community forum on Amendment 3 tonight, sponsored by West Orange Chamber of Commerce and moderated by Observer Editor/Publisher Mike Eng. Panelists included city managers from Windermere, Ocoee, Apopka, Oakland and Winter Garden who fielded questions from the audience.
We’ll have video posted soon.

09/29/2026

Winter Garden budget hearing night!

09/28/2026

Property insurance beats property taxes as top concern for Central Florida homeowners/voters — regardless of party, new poll from Public Opinion Research Lab at The University of North Florida.

Concern cuts across party lines, despite attention paid to Amendment 3.

09/27/2026

Whether you vote by mail, vote early or vote on Election Day, Nov. 3, here's the info you need to ensure your voice is heard and your vote counts.

Whether you vote by mail, vote early or vote on Election Day, here's the info you need to ensure your voice is heard and your vote counts.

09/25/2026

Way to go Downtown Winter Garden — demonstrating what our tax dollars pay for and what may be lost if Amendment 3 passes. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

09/23/2026

Mark your calendars! You don't want to miss this!

09/22/2026

Orlando Health's chief of infectious disease Dr. Jarod Fox is challenging two-term incumbent Representative Doug Bankson, Florida House District 39, a vaccine skeptic, in House District 39 as the state health department considers relaxing school entry immunization requirements.

Midterm election pits vaccine skeptic against infectious disease specialist as the Republican-led government tries to eliminate vaccine mandates for daycare and school entry.

09/16/2026

This idea is inspired. If you have a community organization and are thinking about doing a voter drive, these new voter registration drive kits make it super easy. Everything you need in a fairly small box. Props to Orange County, FL Supervisor of Elections.

The hope is to reach areas of the county that don't receive a lot of attention, says Orange County Supervisor of Elections Karen Castor Dentel.