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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...

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10 Lake County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Lake County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Lake County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Lake County restaurant inspection site . Which Lake County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Casa Daza

Lake County, FL · 4d

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St. Johns River flooding expected to worsen in parts of Central Florida, forecasters say

The St. Johns River has reached flood stage near DeLand, with levels expected to rise to 4.6 feet early next week, potentially approaching moderate flooding. Flood concerns also extend to Astor, Lake Harney, Sanford and Cocoa, where some areas face moderate to major flooding. The National Weather Service urges residents...

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Tiffany Moore Russell elected Orange County mayor

Orange County clerk of Courts Tiffany Moore Russell defeated businessman Chris Messina in a competitive, open race for Orange County mayor, winning just under 60 percent of the vote to 35 percent, as of publication, in an election featuring roughly 55 percent voter turnout countywide. Although the race is officially nonpartisan, Moore Russell is, notably, […] The post Tiffany Moore Russell elected Orange County mayor appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orange County, FL · 3d

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 · 2d

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A Black Market for a Purple Berry Growing in Florida

The last day of October marked the end of the saw palmetto berry harvest season and another year of poaching that has vexed law enforcement from South Carolina to the Florida Keys and across the Gulf Coast. Saw palmetto is a common plant throughout the Southeast. The short shrub with...

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Three Florida cities among Orkin's 'rattiest cities in 2026' ranking

Several Florida cities have earned a spot on a list they probably won’t be bragging about. Three major Florida cities all made Orkin’s 2026 ranking of the 50 “rattiest” cities in the U.S., based on new residential rodent treatments recorded between Aug. 9, 2025, and Aug. 9, 2026. "There’s no single type of city or climate that’s immune to rodent pressure," said Dr. Shannon Sked, National Technical Director at Orkin, in the study. "Rats and mice are highly adaptable and can thrive in communities across the country wherever they can find food, water and shelter." Here's where Florida ranks among the "rattiest cities" in the U.S. for 2026. Where did Florida cities rank in Orkin's list of the rattiest cities? Tampa, Miami and Orlando are among Orkin’s 50 “rattiest” cities for 2026, a ranking based on the company’s residential rodent treatment data. Tampa - 22 Miami - 26 Orlando - 32 What city has the most rats in the U.S.? Los Angeles still holds the title of "rattiest city" for the second year in a row. "Los Angeles’ year-round mild weather, dense neighborhoods and abundant access to food, water and shelter create conditions where rats and mice can thrive," Orkin

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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 · 2d

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John Lowndes Upsets Incumbent Republican Jason Brodeur

The mayor of Maitland benefited from a strong showing for Democratic candidates not only in Orange, but also in Seminole County. John Lowndes, a Democrat, unseated incumbent Republican Jason Brodeur for a seat in the Florida Senate that represents Winter Park, Maitland and a portion of Seminole County. Lowndes, who...

Seminole County, FL · 3d

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Unofficial election results for Leesburg and Lake County

.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } (This story was updated to accurately reflect the most current information) Here are the unofficial results with all precincts reporting in Lake County and the city of Leesburg: Leesburg races unofficial vote count All precincts have reported Leesburg Commission race results. In the race for Leesburg District 1, Allyson E. Berry led with 794 votes (52.76%) against Erika Jasper, who received 711 votes (47.24%). For Leesburg District 2, Alan Reisman secured the lead with 1,055 votes (62.35%), defeating Darel Craine, who garnered 637 votes (37.65%). For the new Leesburg District 3 seat, James E. DeCastro led with 2,348 votes (75.45%) over Michele Fiore, who received 764 votes (24.55%). Lake County Commission unofficial vote count For the County Commission District 2 race, Sean M. Parks (REP) led with 123,000 votes (88.46%) over 16,046 write-in votes (11.54%). In the race for County Commission District 4, Leslie Campione (REP) led with 101,063 votes (58.35%) against Egor Emery (DEM), who received 71,627 votes (41.35%), and 511 write-in votes (0.30%) Lake County School Board District 1 unofficial vote count With all 92 precincts reporting, Pat Kelley won the race for School Board District 1.

Lake County, FL · 3d

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City considers demolition of unsafe Eustis home after fires, squatting concerns

EUSTIS, Fla. – City commissioners are expected to decide Thursday whether to approve up to $25,000 to demolish a Dicie Avenue home that officials say has been unsafe for months and has been the scene of repeated problems, including squatting and two fires in less than two weeks. The...

Eustis, FL · 1d

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Things to Do This Weekend in Lake County: November 6–8, 2026

Montverde Day’s 46th Annual Fall Music Festival runs Friday–Saturday, November 6–7, with free admission and parking [2]. Mount Dora’s Plant & Garden Fair takes over Donnelly Park on Saturday–Sunday, November 7–8, featuring vendors, nurseries, and gardening experts [1]. A OneBlood blood drive operates during...

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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 · 2d

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Winter Springs to strengthen whistleblower protections after anonymous complaint

Winter Springs will strengthen protections for whistleblowers after an anonymous email alleged some city employees were taking work vehicles home. Winter Springs City Commissioner Mark Caruso asked the City Commission to expand its whistleblower policy. The City Commission already passed an anti-fraud policy in 2023, one of the recommendations from an audit.

Winter Springs, FL · 2d

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Nesta: Apopka deserves accountability and results at City Hall

Leadership means taking responsibility. For years, Apopka residents were told the City had hired the best and that things were under control. But deferred maintenance, stalled projects, and aging roads and buildings told a different story. These problems did not appear overnight. They grew while past leaders failed to set...

Apopka, FL · 1d

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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 · 2d

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Seminole County shifts blue in most races as turnout tops 57%

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Voter turnout was just over 57% in Seminole and Orange counties in the 2026 midterm election, with Democrats winning several local races and making gains in Seminole County compared with 2024. In 2024, Seminole County gave Republicans a clean sweep, voting for GOP candidates in...

Seminole County, FL · 2d

Daytona Beach News-Journal

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David Markle unseats longtime hospital authority board incumbent

The West Volusia Hospital Authority Board will see a new face for the first time in 13 years. Voters chose to elect newcomer and registered nurse David Markle, who criticized some of the board’s recent decisions, to its Group B, Seat 2 position Nov. 3 on Election Day. He beat out four-term incumbent Voloria Manning, who has been on the board since 2013 and was running for her fifth term. Markle beat Manning by about 5,800 votes, or about 7.5%. Almost 80,000 people voted in the race. What is the Hospital Authority Board? The hospital authority, which is an independent special taxing district with five commission members, was created by the Florida Legislature to provide health care access to thousands of low-income and vulnerable residents across West Volusia. That includes cities like DeBary, DeLand, Pierson, Orange City and Deltona. Commissioners are elected to four-year terms and are not paid. ▶ Results from other races: Congressional House and Senate races Registered Nurse David Markle elected to the West Volusia Hospital Authority Board after Amendment 3 concerns Because the board relies on property tax revenue to fund health care access, the West Volusia Hospital Authority Board was at risk of losing millions

Volusia County, FL · 3d

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Rising St. Johns River levels prompt sandbag sites, flood warnings in Volusia County

DELAND, Fla. – The St. Johns River is rising in Volusia County, and while the area has not seen the heavy rainfall that other parts of Central Florida have experienced, water is now making its way north. On Wednesday, Gov. DeSantis expanded the state of emergency declaration to include...

Volusia County, FL · 2d

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Apopka’s Reclaimed-Water Bottleneck Tests a Regional Supply Agreement

A regional reclaimed-water system can deliver water only as reliably as its receiving and distribution infrastructure allows. In Apopka, that constraint has become central to a dispute with Altamonte Springs over deliveries under a long-term agreement, even as Apopka works on projects intended to expand storage access and move water through its network.

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