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Orange County elections supervisor defends budget spending amid legal claims
Read full article: Orange County elections supervisor defends budget spending amid legal claimsThe Orange County Supervisor of Elections issued a press release on Friday defending Supervisor Glen Gilzean against allegations of illegal budget withdrawals.
Orange County elections chief spent more money than his office had, comptroller’s report says
Read full article: Orange County elections chief spent more money than his office had, comptroller’s report saysThe Orange County supervisor of elections spent more money than the state of Florida allows, according to a new report from Comptroller Phil Diamond.
Hearing next week in budget battle between Orange County elections supervisor, comptroller
Read full article: Hearing next week in budget battle between Orange County elections supervisor, comptrollerA judge next week could determine if Orange County must lift a freeze on funds placed on the county’s supervisor of elections.
Orange County comptroller demands more documents from elections supervisor as budget battle expands
Read full article: Orange County comptroller demands more documents from elections supervisor as budget battle expandsThe battle over the Orange County supervisor of elections' budget escalated Monday as Supervisor Glen Gilzean accused the county of misrepresenting the state of the office’s finances, and County Comptroller Phil Diamond demanded more documents as part of his investigation.
Orange County elections office budget battle heads to court as Gilzean sues to get money released
Read full article: Orange County elections office budget battle heads to court as Gilzean sues to get money releasedOrange County Elections Supervisor Glen Gilzean has filed a lawsuit after county commissioners voted to withhold payment from his office.
‘Open the books:’ Orange County comptroller says elections chief stonewalled office over $1.1M transfer
Read full article: ‘Open the books:’ Orange County comptroller says elections chief stonewalled office over $1.1M transferThe back-and-forth between the Orange County Commission and the supervisor of elections over a budget surplus reached another level Tuesday when another constitutional officer made new accusations against the elections chief -- who says he is wrong.
CareerSource returns $1.9M from supervisor of elections deal to Orange County; Gilzean legal memo defends plan
Read full article: CareerSource returns $1.9M from supervisor of elections deal to Orange County; Gilzean legal memo defends planCareerSource Central Florida returned $1.9 million to the Orange County government Thursday, ending a deal the agency made with the county supervisor of elections that has sparked a fight between the elections office and the county commission over surplus budget money.
Orange County Commission to discuss money fight with supervisor of elections Tuesday
Read full article: Orange County Commission to discuss money fight with supervisor of elections TuesdayOrange County commissioners on Tuesday will discuss what, if anything, can be done regarding $4 million in surplus funds that the supervisor of elections spent on a scholarship and training programs.
Orange County mayor questions use of $4M elections office surplus, hints at lawsuit
Read full article: Orange County mayor questions use of $4M elections office surplus, hints at lawsuitA potential legal battle is brewing between the Orange County government and the county’s supervisor of elections office over a reported budget surplus of $4 million that was spent on a scholarship at Valencia College and training programs at CareerSource Central Florida.
‘It’s my civic duty:’ A last look at long lines for early voting in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘It’s my civic duty:’ A last look at long lines for early voting in Central FloridaOn the last day for early voting in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, News 6 sent a crew out to the Apopka Community Center, where the line wrapped around the building and down Station Street.
Bill Clinton, Rick Scott stump in Orange County as early voting comes to a close
Read full article: Bill Clinton, Rick Scott stump in Orange County as early voting comes to a closeFormer President Bill Clinton spoke at an early voting event Sunday in Orange County on behalf of Vice President Kamala Harris while Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, held a get-out-the-vote rally in Orlando that afternoon.
Orange County elections supervisor adds early voting ‘express sites’ in answer to long lines
Read full article: Orange County elections supervisor adds early voting ‘express sites’ in answer to long linesOrange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean held a news conference in Winter Park to announce “a substantial change” to early voting.
Intimidation, apathy worry Central Florida’s election supervisors ahead of November vote
Read full article: Intimidation, apathy worry Central Florida’s election supervisors ahead of November voteIn a recent interview with News 6, election supervisors from five Central Florida counties shared their thoughts on the upcoming November election, highlighting both optimism and concern.
First an election, now Hurricane Milton. How Florida officials prepare for both
Read full article: First an election, now Hurricane Milton. How Florida officials prepare for bothAs Floridians finalized preparations to ride out Hurricane Milton Tuesday, elections officials across Central Florida finalized preparations to keep ballots and ballot equipment safe during the storm.
Voting by mail? Time to check your mailbox for your Nov. 5 election ballot
Read full article: Voting by mail? Time to check your mailbox for your Nov. 5 election ballotThe Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office dropped off more than 110,000 vote-by-mail ballots at the United States Postal Service facility in Orlando on Wednesday for the first mailing of domestic vote-by-mail ballots of the November General Election.
Ballot processing cameras to provide election transparency for Orange County voters
Read full article: Ballot processing cameras to provide election transparency for Orange County votersNews 6 visited the Supervisor of Elections Office in Orange County to follow up on cameras that will live-stream the ballot process on Aug. 20.
Requests to vote by mail in Central Florida are down ‘significantly.’ How you can request a ballot
Read full article: Requests to vote by mail in Central Florida are down ‘significantly.’ How you can request a ballotThe Orange County Supervisor of Elections reported the office has received less than half of the number of vote-by-mail ballot requests than in past election cycles, attributing it to a fairly recent change in Florida voter laws. Other counties are also reporting lower numbers.
Orange County supervisor of elections adds early voting sites in Eatonville, West Orlando
Read full article: Orange County supervisor of elections adds early voting sites in Eatonville, West OrlandoThe Orange County supervisor of elections used Juneteenth to announce the addition of two new early voting sites, meant to address “voting deserts” in Orange County’s Black communities.
Orange County Elections Supervisor Glen Gilzean not running for reelection
Read full article: Orange County Elections Supervisor Glen Gilzean not running for reelectionGlen Gilzean, the Gov. DeSantis-appointed supervisor of elections in Orange County, will not run for the seat and will leave when the term is up.
Glen Gilzean, the new Orange County elections supervisor, settles in
Read full article: Glen Gilzean, the new Orange County elections supervisor, settles inOn Thursday, Gil Gilzean had just four days on the job as Orange County’s newly-appointed supervisor of elections when he met face-to-face with the man who held the position for nearly three decades.
Morale down, cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees say
Read full article: Morale down, cronyism up after DeSantis takeover of Disney World government, ex-employees saySince allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World’s government earlier this year, morale has deteriorated, the governing district has been politicized and cronyism permeates the organization.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Moms for Liberty co-founder to state Commission on Ethics
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Moms for Liberty co-founder to state Commission on EthicsA co-founder of Moms for Liberty, a “parental rights” group that has sought to take over school boards in multiple states, has been appointed to the Florida Commission on Ethics.
Disney district workers criticize DeSantis appointees’ decision to eliminate free passes
Read full article: Disney district workers criticize DeSantis appointees’ decision to eliminate free passesEmployees of Walt Disney World’s governing district are criticizing new board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis for a decision to eliminate free passes and discounts to the theme park resort for 400 of its district workers.
Free Disney World passes are latest front in war between Disney and DeSantis appointees
Read full article: Free Disney World passes are latest front in war between Disney and DeSantis appointeesGov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to a board that oversees Disney World’s governing district have launched a battle against the company on a new front — free passes and discounts for employees.
Florida ethics commission chair can’t work simultaneously for Disney World governing district
Read full article: Florida ethics commission chair can’t work simultaneously for Disney World governing districtThe new administrator of Walt Disney World’s governing district can’t continue to work in his new job and be chair of Florida’s ethics commission at the same time.