According to voter rolls, District 39 will be a battleground where the number of registered Democrat and Republican voters is about even. There aren't a lot of those in Florida.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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11/7/22
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Apopka City Commissioner Doug Bankson surprised a lot of residents when he announced his intention to run for Florida House District 39, a new seat created in the Legislature.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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11/7/22
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Commissioner Doug Bankson said goodbye to the Apopka City Council at its November 2nd meeting after serving six years in Seat #3.
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With the general election drawing close, it’s important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged. Advocating for yourself is the best way to ensure your vote is counted.
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By Karen Figueroa-Clewett, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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11/3/22
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Tiffany Hughes: "The recent barrage of political attacks against me in voters’ mailboxes and on their T.V. screens have caught me by surprise."
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Roughly 9.4 million Americans have already voted in the midterm elections, casting a combination of in-person early votes and mail-in ballots.
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By Jennifer Shutt, Florida Phoenix
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10/26/22
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There are 20 days left until voters in Apopka and across District 39 choose their Florida House representative.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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10/19/22
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As of Wednesday morning, 837,948 Floridians have already voted in the 2022 midterm election. That’s the highest level of participation of early voting in the US.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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10/19/22
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As political campaigning for the midterm elections is ramping up, millions of voters are considering how they should cast their ballots on November 8th, 2022.
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By Howard Manly and Matt Williams, The Conversation
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9/13/22
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There is an ongoing need for election poll workers like those you have seen taking your ballots during the August 23rd primary elections.
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The Florida House District 39 Republican primary is over. Doug Bankson will face Tiffany Hughes in the November 8th general election.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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8/28/22
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Kyle Becker, a former commissioner who just 167 days ago lost a mayoral election, bounced back today with a resounding victory over political newcomer Lynetta Johnson to return to the Apopka City Council.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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8/24/22
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U.S. Rep. Val Demings has secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat and will continue her campaign to unseat Republican Marco Rubio in November.
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Today, we will learn who will be the next Apopka City Commissioner, compete to represent us in Tallahassee, and emerge in the Orange County Commission.
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When campaigning crosses the threshold of respect and becomes disrespectful, ALL CITIZENS should be concerned.
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An Eco-Education center, fishing pier, dock, pavilion, and shaded playground designed for children of differing abilities are just some of what you’ll find at Magnolia Park.
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By Christine Moore, Orange County Commissioner District 2
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8/16/22
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Greetings to the residents of District 2, my name is Sandra Fatmi-Hall, and I’m running to be your next Orange County District 2 Commissioner.
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By Sandra Fatmi-Hall, Candidate for Orange County Commissioner, District 2
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8/15/22
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The 2022 Primary/Election Day is fast approaching, and candidates in three key races for Apopka voters are sharpening their messages and looking to August 23rd.
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From Staff Reports
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8/14/22
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It’s been about four decades since a Florida woman — Republican Paula Hawkins of the Orlando area — was elected to the U.S. Senate for one term.
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By Issac Morgan, Florida Phoenix
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8/11/22
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Yes, the election season is upon us, and we are in the thick of things as volleys fly and plots thicken. The nation itself is still in shock at the unprecedented late-night raid on a former president.
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I’m urging you to make a plan to vote in this upcoming primary and general elections. It’s imperative that you exercise your right to vote and let your voice be heard.
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In the Apopka City Commission Seat #3 special election, the tension apparently smoldered for two days after the debate until it escalated into a five-alarm fire.
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Apopka social media is currently embroiled in a surprising accusation leveled by Lynetta Johnson against former Apopka Commissioner Kyle Becker
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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8/6/22
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Greetings to the Residents of Apopka, to some this is an introduction and to others this is simply a reminder. My name is Sandra Fatmi-Hall and I’m running to be your next Orange County …
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The renovation project at Magnolia Park started with funding years ago, and now park goers will enjoy a fantastic new pier, brand new bathrooms, an eco-education center, an inclusive playground, and more.
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By Christine Moore, District 2 Orange County Commissioner
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8/1/22
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