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City Council clears former city attorney to represent developers on Heath Brook rezoning despite past DRI work

OCALA, FL (352Today.com) – In the November 3, 2026, agenda for the Ocala City Council, a letter was attached to agenda item 10a under “General Business” from Robert Batsel Jr., who is a partner at the Ocala firm Gooding, Batsel, Hartley & MacKay, where he focuses on land use, zoning, and real estate development. He previously served as Ocala’s city attorney until late 2022; under Florida Bar Rule 4-1.11 and the Guidelines for Former City Attorneys that city council adopted in 2023, he remains restricted from representing private clients in matters in which he participated “personally and substantially” while working for the city unless council first gives its informed consent.

Ocala, FL · 2d
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Wildwood launches online survey to prioritize bicycle and pedestrian projects

The City of Wildwood is asking residents to weigh in on the future of its bicycle and pedestrian master plan by taking a newly launched online survey. The city has officially entered the third phase of the plan’s development. After working with consulting engineers from Kimley-Horn to narrow down the options, officials have identified 20 potential projects and now need the public’s help to decide which ones should come first.

Wildwood, FL · 4h
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A look at the airport gate in Orlando before flight 925 to Knoxville

Orlando, FL · 1d

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In Ron DeSantis’s Florida, voters just elected the state’s first out transgender woman

Quinnie Pérez made history Tuesday night, becoming the first out transgender woman elected to public office in Florida after winning Seat 1 on the Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District board. Pérez will join the district's nonpartisan, volunteer board in January. The board helps promote conservation and the...

Florida · 4d
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Proposal infuses ‘1980’s vibe’ into derelict Orlando shopping plaza Colonial Promenade

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando’s Colonial Promenade shopping plaza may be going retro with a new plan to redevelop the derelict plaza on East Colonial Drive. The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, owner of the property is considering a proposal to redevelop and rebrand the shopping plaza. The Wideman Company presented design renderings at a committee meeting Wednesday.

Orlando, FL · 4d

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Beer, Bacon And BBQ Festival Marks 10th Year At Cranes Roost Park

Smoked brisket, cold craft beer and a wall of college football screens are taking over Cranes Roost Park this Saturday as the Beer, Bacon and BBQ festival returns to Altamonte Springs for its 10th year. The event runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., bringing together local pitmasters, breweries and a full slate of games and vendors for an afternoon built around three of the region's favorite food groups.

Altamonte Springs, FL · 3d

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Uncounted ballots could trigger recounts in two Congressional races, but reversal unlikely

Hundreds of uncounted ballots could send a pair of undecided midterm races in Central Florida to recounts this week. Under Florida law, mandatory recounts are triggered if the second-place candidate is within 0.5% of the first-place finisher. In Florida’s seventh congressional district, Republican Ryan Elijah has a 0.53% lead over...

Florida · 4d

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Orange County's Precinct 511 led Florida in voter turnout

The midterm elections are officially over, and as results were counted across the United States, history was made in UCF's precinct. UCF’s campus precinct recorded the highest voter turnout rate in Florida on Election Day, with 891 voters casting ballots. “Since college students move constantly, between residence halls, apartments,...

Florida · 2d

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Florida DOT and Orlando International Airport celebrate Vertipad landing

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Orlando International Airport joined Joby Aviation in celebrating the first successful completion of the state’s second “Flying Car” test flight. The flight on the airport’s campus showcased another first as part of the state’s Future of Flight series, and marked the first use of the airport’s dedicated Vertipad, […] The post Florida DOT and Orlando International Airport celebrate Vertipad landing appeared first on Transportation Today .

Orlando, FL · 2d

Orlando Weekly

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Orlando-area pizza news: Pizza Post and Mister O1 open, Black Magic closes (for now) and Pizza Bruno passes the torch

Orlando pizza news: Pizza Post, Mister O1, Black Magic and Pizza Bruno. The post Orlando-area pizza news: Pizza Post and Mister O1 open, Black Magic closes (for now) and Pizza Bruno passes the torch appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 2d

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Clermont Mayor Tim Murry Thanks Clermont Voters For Their Support

I am truly humbled and deeply grateful for the opportunity to continue serving as your Mayor. My successful re-election would not have been possible without the prayers, encouragement, hard work, sacrifices, and generous support of so many people. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!. To everyone who stood...

Clermont, FL · 4d

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State Attorney declines to press charges, drops perjury charges against local political consultant Jeremy Fetzer

Calling the evidence received in a perjury case against local political consultant Jeremy Fetzer is "Insufficient to Prove Mens Rea or Intent Beyond a Reasonable Doubt," Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell's office is not pursuing the misdemeanor charges and is dropping the case. The state issued that writ Wednesday...

Kissimmee, FL · 3d

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EDC Orlando brings road closures and traffic delays near Tinker Field

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Electric Daisy Carnival is bringing thousands of people to Tinker Field in Orlando this weekend, with city officials urging drivers to plan ahead for traffic, road closures and construction around Camping World Stadium. The 15th edition of EDC Orlando runs Nov. 6-8 and features more...

Orlando, FL · 2d

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EDC Orlando: Road closures, parking and travel tips for festivalgoers this weekend

ORLANDO, Fla. – The beats are about to drop in Orlando as thousands of electronic dance music fans prepare to descend on Camping World Stadium for EDC Orlando. The festival is expected to bring about 100,000 additional visitors to the city this weekend, creating increased traffic and road closures near the stadium.

Orlando, FL · 3d

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Three major events in Downtown Orlando will cause road closures this Saturday

Plan ahead for downtown Orlando traffic delays this Saturday as three major events take place simultaneously.

Orlando, FL · 2d

The Cool Down

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Florida schools receive $400,000 to help feed students and families struggling with hunger

"No student should have to worry about where their next meal will come from."

Orange County, FL · 1d

Daytona Beach News-Journal

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Seminole County updates vote count in tight Congress race

The race for Congress in Florida's 7th District remains contested, with Republican Ryan Elijah's campaign signaling confidence he will emerge victorious. The Seminole County Elections Office updated its totals Nov. 4 in the contest between Elijah and Democrat Bale Dalton. The latest count showed the race tightening, but not enough to trigger a recount. The totals from Seminole and Volusia counties have Elijah up by 1,701 votes out of more than 320,000 ballots cast. "While our elections officials complete their important work, we are confident Ryan has secured the votes needed to win," Erin Isaac, a campaign spokeswoman, said in a text to The Daytona Beach News-Journal. "We will continue to watch closely, but there simply aren't enough ballots to change the outcome." Dalton's campaign released a statement taking issue with Isaac's statement. “This race remains too close to call, and it is incumbent on all of us not to pretend otherwise until all ballots are counted. We have not received verified information from either Seminole or Volusia County’s Supervisor of Elections Office on the number of outstanding ballots," Dalton said in the statement. “Every single Central Floridian deserves to have their voice heard," he said. "Having voted while deployed

Seminole County, FL · 4d

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Black Women Make History in 2026 Elections Across Florida and Georgia | Florida Sun

ORLANDO, Fla. — The November 3, 2026, elections brought historic victories for Black women in Florida and Georgia, while U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon’s competitive campaign demonstrated the changing political landscape in the Sunshine State. In Orange County, Tiffany Moore Russell became the first Black woman elected county...

Florida · 3d

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Construction begins on 252-unit Gateway Osceola apartment community

Construction has started on Gateway Osceola, a 252-unit apartment development in Osceola County, Florida. Muirfield Development announced the start of construction on the four-storey, Class A multifamily community, which will occupy approximately 12 acres in the NeoCity and NeoVation corridor near Osceola Heritage Park in the Kissimmee area. BBL Building...

Osceola County, FL · 4d