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## [Florida’s AG Just Taught Online Casinos a Tough Lesson About Sweepstakes](https://www.desantisdaily.com/floridas-ag-just-taught-online-casinos-a-tough-lesson-about-sweepstakes/)

_2026-08-22 · rgcory · DeSantis Daily_

Millions of Americans got hooked on online gambling sites that swore up and down they were totally legal. Now Florida’s top law enforcement officer just told the biggest ones exactly where to go. Attorney General James Uthmeier taught the operators of online casinos – and the payment processors bankrolling them too – a tough \[…\]

## [WNBA apologizes after security forces fans to cover shirts about trans people](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/wnba-apologizes-after-security-forces-fans-to-cover-shirts-about-trans-people/)

_2026-08-22 · Molly Sprayregen · LGBTQ Nation_

Security reportedly forced fans on both sides of the debate to cover up shirts that expressed their beliefs.

## [Recall when a MAGA pundit told Lindsey Graham to see if Iranians really &#8216;throw queers off rooftops&#8217;?](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/aggregators/recall-when-a-maga-pundit-told-lindsey-graham-to-see-if-iranians-really-throw-queers-off-rooftops/)

_2026-08-22 · Daniel Villarreal · LGBTQ Nation_

It’s just the most recent time that a political figure has accused Graham of being gay.

## [Darline Graham Nordone&#8217;s pivot to trans athletes only makes her ignorance more obvious](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/darline-graham-nordones-pivot-to-trans-athletes-only-makes-her-ignorance-more-obvious/)

_2026-08-22 · Alex Bollinger · LGBTQ Nation_

Her state bans trans kids from playing sports but she still claims that her constituents are "concerned." What is she talking about?

## [A Ron DeSantis Appointee is Facing the Same Death Penalty Law He Voted For](https://www.desantisdaily.com/a-ron-desantis-appointee-is-facing-the-same-death-penalty-law-he-voted-for/)

_2026-08-22 · rgcory · DeSantis Daily_

Ron DeSantis built Florida's death penalty law to execute child predators. His own appointee just got arrested for allegedly molesting a young child – and DeSantis used that law to send him a message reporters won't forget. Find out what DeSantis said to the man he trusted most. The Man DeSantis Trusted With Palm Beach \[…\]

## [Laverne Cox &#038; filmmakers say decline in Black LGBTQ+ media representation harms everyone](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/laverne-cox-filmmakers-say-decline-in-black-lgbtq-media-representation-harms-everyone/)

_2026-08-22 · Faefyx Collington · LGBTQ Nation_

The damage done by lacking representation stretches well beyond the screen.

## [Queer directors are saying no to HBO&#8217;s &#8220;Harry Potter&#8221; because of JK Rowling&#8217;s transphobia](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/queer-directors-are-saying-no-to-hbos-harry-potter-because-of-jk-rowlings-transphobia/)

_2026-08-22 · Daniel Villarreal · LGBTQ Nation_

PLUS: All hail the SLUG Queen!! And have you ever met a "rezbian"??

## [Donald Trump Picked Byron Donalds to Run Florida and Donalds Proved Him Right on Tuesday](https://www.desantisdaily.com/donald-trump-picked-byron-donalds-to-run-florida-and-donalds-proved-him-right-on-tuesday/)

_2026-08-22 · rgcory · DeSantis Daily_

Byron Donalds just won nearly half the Republican vote in Florida while four opponents split the rest. Trump called it 18 months ago – before Donalds even filed the paperwork. Now the man Democrats said could never win is one election away from the governor's mansion. Trump's Golden Ticket Just Worked Again Lt. Gov. Jay \[…\]

## [You Won’t Believe How Bad Florida Republicans Just Buried Democrats in Primary Turnout](https://www.desantisdaily.com/you-wont-believe-how-bad-florida-republicans-just-buried-democrats-in-primary-turnout/)

_2026-08-22 · rgcory · DeSantis Daily_

David Jolly called Florida “a lie” and promised a street fight to win the governor’s mansion. Republicans just answered him with 293,000 more primary votes than Democrats – and November hasn’t even started. Byron Donalds is headed to the general election, and here’s why Democrats have no math that gets them home. Florida’s Turnout \[…\]

## [Florida Told the Department of Education We Were Doing This Before You Asked](https://www.desantisdaily.com/florida-told-the-department-of-education-we-were-doing-this-before-you-asked/)

_2026-08-21 · rgcory · DeSantis Daily_

Other states' lawyers are still drafting memos about whether to respond. DeSantis already handed in Florida's answer – signed by all 40 public university presidents. DeSantis walked into the Department of Education yesterday and left as the only governor in America who didn't need a federal letter to do the right thing. What Every Other \[…\]

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## [Rob Lowe reveals he endured anti-gay bullying as a child for a surprising reason](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/rob-lowe-reveals-he-endured-anti-gay-as-a-child-for-a-surprising-reason/)

_2026-08-21 · Daniel Villarreal · LGBTQ Nation_

The actor spoke up for marriage equality back in 2014.

## [Trump used Ariana Grande&#8217;s music in a transphobic TikTok video. She wasn&#8217;t having it.](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/used-ariana-grandes-music-in-a-transphobic-tiktok-video-she-wasnt-having-it/)

_2026-08-21 · Daniel Villarreal · LGBTQ Nation_

She's just the latest musician cynically used by Trump to gain media attention.

## [NJ Gov Mikie Sherrill signs expansive bill to fight back in war on trans &#038; reproductive health care](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/nj-gov-mikie-sherrill-signs-expansive-bill-to-fight-back-in-on-trans-reproductive-health-care/)

_2026-08-21 · Greg Owen · LGBTQ Nation_

"Republicans in Washington are trying to control people’s lives," the governor said.

## [Remember when Trump invited an ex-trans student to the SOTU? Who was she?](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/aggregators/remember-when-invited-an-ex-trans-student-to-the-sotu-who-was-she/)

_2026-08-21 · John Russell · LGBTQ Nation_

She’s the granddaughter of an anti-trans activist who’s using her story to push laws to out trans kids.

## [WH aide begged Trump to &#8220;punish&#8221; her &#038; &#8220;cuss her out&#8221; when she &#8220;deserves&#8221; it in bizarre letters](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/quick-hit-wh-aide-begged-to-punish-her-cuss-her-out-when-she-deserves-it-in-bizarre-letters/)

_2026-08-21 · Alex Bollinger · LGBTQ Nation_

"I want things to always be right between us," Natalie Harp wrote Trump. "I never want to bring you anything but joy."

## [He built a mosque to worship in peace, but some Muslims there still harass him for being trans](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/he-built-a-mosque-to-worship-in-peace-but-some-muslims-there-still-harass-him-for-being-trans/)

_2026-08-21 · Daniel Villarreal · LGBTQ Nation_

His nation passed a 2018 trans rights law, but trans Pakistanis remain under attack.

## [Indoor Renaissance faire Magik and Mythk happens in Kissimmee this weekend](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/things-to-do/indoor-renaissance-faire-magik-and-mythk-happens-in-kissimmee-this-weekend/)

_2026-08-21 · Matthew Moyer · Orlando Weekly_

Taking over Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee on Saturday, Aug. 11, Renaissance faire Magik and Mythk promises over 200 vendors, ye olde cosplay, swords and sorcery, bellydancing, live entertainment, refreshments fairies, photo opportunities and all manner of diversion. The post Indoor Renaissance faire Magik and Mythk happens in Kissimmee this weekend appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

## [Pete Buttigieg beats JD Vance &#038; Marco Rubio by more than any other Democrat in new poll](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/pete-buttigieg-beats-jd-vance-marco-rubio-by-more-than-any-other-democrat-in-new-poll/)

_2026-08-21 · Alex Bollinger · LGBTQ Nation_

Trump's approval rating was found to be very low in the poll.

## [Florida’s CFO Just Put 45 Fraudsters in Handcuffs and Insurance Bills Are Why](https://www.desantisdaily.com/floridas-cfo-just-put-45-fraudsters-in-handcuffs-and-insurance-bills-are-why/)

_2026-08-21 · rgcory · DeSantis Daily_

Florida spent years as the fraud capital of America. Now the state's top financial cop just closed out July with 45 arrests. Here's what Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia found – and why every Floridian is paying for it every single month. 45 Arrested. Three Bureaus. One Month. Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia \[…\]

## [The Nook hosts a weekend of adventurous Orlando music](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/music/live-music-picks-previews/the-nook-hosts-a-weekend-of-adventurous-orlando-music/)

_2026-08-21 · Matthew Moyer · Orlando Weekly_

Yes, the Nook on Robinson is closing on Halloween and yes, that's news to be sad about. But until then, it's business as unusual at the Milk District watering hole. And that means two longstanding musical residences are happening back-to-back, with adventurous electronic music for zero dollars. The post The Nook hosts a weekend of adventurous Orlando music appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

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## [Everyone who posed for the Best of Orlando 2026 awards party&#8217;s Danger Booth](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/best-of/everyone-who-posed-for-the-best-of-orlando-2026-awards-partys-danger-booth/)

_2026-08-21 · Orlando Weekly Staff · Orlando Weekly_

Another Best of Orlando® is in the books, and we’re still reeling from a long night of celebrating our community’s favorites. Here’s everyone who showed off some dangerously good looks at the award party’s Danger Booth. The post Everyone who posed for the Best of Orlando 2026 awards party’s Danger Booth appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

## [Conversion therapy is evolving. Here&#8217;s how the religious right is reaching modern youth.](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/conversion-therapy-is-evolving-heres-how-the-religious-right-is-reaching-modern-youth/)

_2026-08-21 · Jason Van Ness · LGBTQ Nation_

Purity Culture 2.0. is here, and it has a new message.

## [Florida court says teacher suspended for Charlie Kirk posts should be reinstated](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-news/florida-court-says-teacher-suspended-for-charlie-kirk-posts-should-be-reinstated/)

_2026-08-21 · Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida · Orlando Weekly_

A Lee County public school teacher’s suspension for a comment about slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk should be ended and she should receive back pay, an administrative court judge has recommended. Division of Administrative Hearings Judge Andrew Manko found that a derisive remark about Kirk posted on Facebook by Mariah Roller, an educator at Three \[…\] The post Florida court says teacher…

## [School district changes trans student policies under threat from Trump administration](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/school-district-changes-trans-student-policies-under-threat-from-administration/)

_2026-08-21 · Faefyx Collington · LGBTQ Nation_

The district policy might be in compliance with federal law, but the administration investigated them anyway.

## [Remember when a MAGA fanatic held an infant hostage in shootout while posting about &#8216;transgenders&#8217;?](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/aggregators/remember-when-a-maga-fanatic-held-an-infant-hostage-in-shootout-while-posting-about-transgenders/)

_2026-08-21 · Daniel Villarreal · LGBTQ Nation_

He allegedly assaulted the 18-year-old mother of his 4-week-old child and then claimed troopers were arresting him because he opposes gay marriage.

## [A 13-Foot Alligator Death Rolled a Woman in Shoulder-Deep Water and Her Boyfriend Could Not Stop It](https://www.desantisdaily.com/a-13-foot-alligator-death-rolled-a-woman-in-shoulder-deep-water-and-her-boyfriend-could-not-stop-it/)

_2026-08-21 · rgcory · DeSantis Daily_

Brittany Clark stopped to cool off on a hike in Little Big Econ State Forest. She was kneeling in three feet of water when a 13-foot alligator grabbed her arm and began a death roll. Her boyfriend was still trying to pull her arms from the alligator's mouth when he called 911 – and the \[…\]

## [In Orlando, DeSantis announces cancer grants applications are open, touts increased research dollars](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-news/in-orlando-desantis-announces-cancer-grants-applications-are-open-touts-increased-research-dollars/)

_2026-08-21 · Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix · Orlando Weekly_

Florida is accepting applications for $70 million in cancer “innovation” funds. During a press conference in Orlando Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the availability of cancer innovation grant funds for next year and the latest list of researchers chosen to receive grants. During a lengthy press conference, the governor touted his administration’s focus on increasing cancer research funding…

## [Bernie Sanders endorses Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate in Florida](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-news/bernie-sanders-endorses-angie-nixon-for-u-s-senate-in-florida/)

_2026-08-21 · Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix · Orlando Weekly_

Vermont independent U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders has endorsed Democrat Angie Nixon in her battle for the U.S. Senate versus Republican Ashley Moody in November. “Angie’s campaign is proof that Florida voters are looking for candidates who will fight for them and who will take on the greed of the billionaire class,” he said Tuesday in \[…\] The post Bernie Sanders endorses Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate in…

## [Moms for Liberty co-founder who had bi threesome rape scandal to lose school board seat](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/moms-for-liberty-co-founder-who-had-bi-to-lose-school-board-seat/)

_2026-08-20 · Daniel Villarreal · LGBTQ Nation_

Voters recently kicked out almost all conservative members of the Sarasota County Schools Board.

## [JK Rowling issues surprising message of support for trans adults](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/jk-rowling-issues-surprising-message-of-support-for-trans-adults/)

_2026-08-20 · Daniel Villarreal · LGBTQ Nation_

Her message doesn't make up for her continued financial support of the anti-trans movement.

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## [Dad Called Police About His Kids a Week Before the Hot Wax and the Kitchen Fire and Nobody Did Anything](https://www.desantisdaily.com/dad-called-police-about-his-kids-a-week-before-the-hot-wax-and-the-kitchen-fire-and-nobody-did-anything/)

_2026-08-20 · rgcory · DeSantis Daily_

Yusniel Cue called the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office about his own children before any of this happened. The call he made didn't save them. That’s because his wife poured hot wax on their daughters' hands, set the kitchen on fire – and posted it to Instagram. The Warning That Went Nowhere Meliza Campos-Sanchez, 26, was arrested \[…\]

## [Orange County Sheriff&#8217;s Office finds no crime in Sloth World investigation](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/orlando-area-news/orange-county-sheriffs-office-finds-no-crime-in-sloth-world-investigation/)

_2026-08-20 · McKenna Schueler · Orlando Weekly_

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has concluded its months-long criminal investigation into the disgraced Orlando tourist attraction Sloth World, finding “no evidence” of intentional harm, criminal neglect or “failure to provide necessary care” to more than four dozen sloths that died at its hands. In short, the investigation did not identify any criminal act under \[…\] The post Orange County…

## [New to East Orlando: 30+ Amish Ice Cream Flavors, Viral Dubai Desserts &#038; a Sweet Back-to-School Deal](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/sponsored/new-to-east-orlando-30-amish-ice-cream-flavors-viral-dubai-desserts-a-sweet-back-to-school-deal/)

_2026-08-20 · Monzon, Jaime · Orlando Weekly_

Looking for your next dessert obsession? Meet Ice Screamin, East Orlando’s newest dessert destination serving more than 30 flavors of premium Amish-style ice cream alongside some of social media’s most viral sweet treats. Located just minutes from UCF, Ice Screamin is quickly becoming a go-to spot for everything from after-dinner dessert runs to late-night cravings. \[…\] The post New to East…

## [Log Cabin Republicans announce they no longer support trans rights](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/log-cabin-republicans-announce-they-no-longer-support-trans-rights/)

_2026-08-20 · Daniel Villarreal · LGBTQ Nation_

The gay conservative group already had a poor record of defending trans rights. Now it is officially dropping the 'T' from its mission.

## [Startling new study shows 12% of US adults are LGBTQ+, the highest estimate yet](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/startling-new-study-shows-12-of-us-adults-are-lgbtq-the-highest-estimate-yet/)

_2026-08-20 · Daniel Villarreal · LGBTQ Nation_

The analysis shows that a majority of LGBTQ+-identifying adults are below the age of 35.

## [ICE guards are assaulting &#038; humiliating a trans asylum seeker: “I’m afraid of dying here.”](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/ice-guards-are-assaulting-humiliating-a-trans-asylum-seeker-im-afraid-of-dying-here/)

_2026-08-20 · Greg Owen · LGBTQ Nation_

The 25-year-old Venezuelan woman is being held in a men's facility in Louisiana.

## [Remember when a Republican amendment to curtail Obamacare backfired in a surprising way?](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/aggregators/remember-when-a-republican-amendment-to-curtail-obamacare-backfired-in-a-surprising-way/)

_2026-08-20 · Arin Waller · LGBTQ Nation_

They wanted to make a statement about access to health care, but they didn’t think it would end up helping trans youth.

## [&#8220;Intimidating &#038; traumatic&#8221;: Cop sues department for letting trans woman use women&#8217;s locker room](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/intimidating-traumatic-cop-sues-department-for-letting-trans-woman-use-womens-locker-room/)

_2026-08-20 · Molly Sprayregen · LGBTQ Nation_

Meghan Grabow claims the trans recruit stared at her "as a man would look at a woman."

## [Rightwing pundit confronted with montage of Trump&#8217;s comments to women after calling Democrat sexist](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/quick-hit-rightwing-pundit-confronted-with-montage-of-trumps-comments-to-women-after-calling-democrat/)

_2026-08-20 · Alex Bollinger · LGBTQ Nation_

He wouldn't answer a question about how he can get mad at a Democrat for mentioning a woman but not Trump.

## [A Florida Man is Facing Life in Prison After He Walked Into His Neighbor&#8217;s Home With Dog Poop and Left in Handcuffs](https://www.desantisdaily.com/a-florida-man-is-facing-life-in-prison-after-he-walked-into-his-neighbors-home-with-dog-poop-and-left-in-handcuffs/)

_2026-08-20 · rgcory · DeSantis Daily_

Democrats in Virginia just tried to gut mandatory minimums for violent crimes. Florida just reminded everyone why those laws exist. A Leesburg man grabbed a handful of dog feces, walked into his neighbor's home uninvited, and now faces a charge that carries life in prison. The Day the Dog Poop Feud Went Nuclear The trouble \[…\]

## [&#8220;Remarkable&#8221; double standard: Fox host defends Darline Graham over same gaffe he berated AOC for](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/quick-hit-remarkable-double-standard-fox-host-defends-darline-graham-over-same-gaffe-he-berated-aoc-for/)

_2026-08-20 · Molly Sprayregen · LGBTQ Nation_

"This is pretty bad."

## [&#8220;Logical impossibility&#8221;: Judge blocks Trump from gutting teen pregnancy prevention program](https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/08/logical-impossibility-judge-blocks-from-gutting-teen-pregnancy-prevention-program/)

_2026-08-20 · Faefyx Collington · LGBTQ Nation_

The judge called the program a "resounding success" while slamming the administration for trying to shirk Congressional approval.

## [Florida Just Put a Wife Killer to Death and Ron DeSantis Is Not Done Yet](https://www.desantisdaily.com/florida-just-put-a-wife-killer-to-death-and-ron-desantis-is-not-done-yet/)

_2026-08-20 · rgcory · DeSantis Daily_

A man showed up to a family cookout with a shotgun and murdered his wife in 2006. Twenty years later, Ron DeSantis signed the death warrant. And Ron DeSantis just showed wife killer William Silvia what justice actually looks like. Florida Is Running the Busiest Death Chamber in America Silvia was executed Tuesday evening at \[…\]

## [All the winning faces we saw at the Best of Orlando® 2026 awards party](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/best-of/all-the-winning-faces-we-saw-at-the-best-of-orlando-2026-awards-party/)

_2026-08-20 · Orlando Weekly Staff · Orlando Weekly_

Orlando won big, once again. After a long wait, we’ve released all the winners for each of the hundreds of categories of Orlando big-names. Here’s everyone who came out to celebrate. Check out all the winners online now. All photos by Brandon Miles (brandon@phaerosfilms.com). The post All the winning faces we saw at the Best of Orlando® 2026 awards party appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

## [The best restaurant in every part of Orlando, according to our readers](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/best-of/the-best-restaurant-in-every-part-of-orlando-according-to-our-readers/)

_2026-08-19 · Orlando Weekly · Orlando Weekly_

Another year, another 365 days of Orlando’s reign as the foodie’s favorite place in Florida. The city voted in our annual Best of Orlando 2026 readers’ poll to determine everyone’s favorite flavors, and these are the No. 1 winners in every neighborhood, suburb and community that make up the Orlando area. Bon appétit! The post The best restaurant in every part of Orlando, according to our readers…

## [The James Fishback campaign has ended. What about the movement behind it?](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida-news/the-james-fishback-campaign-has-ended-what-about-the-movement-behind-it/)

_2026-08-19 · Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix · Orlando Weekly_

Investment firm CEO James Fishback’s time in the Florida political spotlight ended Tuesday night when he finished a distant third with 10% of the vote in the race for the Republican nomination for governor. “He didn’t do great, but as someone who was considered somewhat of a fringe candidate, and sort of dismissed by the \[…\] The post The James Fishback campaign has ended. What about the movement…

## [Ron DeSantis Sat Down and Recorded Something That Has Saint Johns County Activists Furious](https://www.desantisdaily.com/ron-desantis-sat-down-and-recorded-something-that-has-saint-johns-county-activists-furious/)

_2026-08-19 · rgcory · DeSantis Daily_

Two sitting Saint Johns County commissioners were just charged with election fraud for faking an endorsement. Now the county's activists are screaming that DeSantis' newest endorsements are fake too. And what DeSantis recorded tells you exactly where Florida power is going to live long after he's gone. The Governor Got in the Booth Ron DeSantis \[…\]

## [Florida Republicans Just Handed Homeowners the Worst Version of Tax Relief Possible](https://www.desantisdaily.com/florida-republicans-just-handed-homeowners-the-worst-version-of-tax-relief-possible/)

_2026-08-19 · rgcory · DeSantis Daily_

Ron DeSantis spent years promising Florida homeowners he would kill their property tax bills. Then the Florida Legislature got involved – and what came out the other side barely resembles what he promised. Now the men and women who carry guns to protect neighborhoods are begging Florida residents to vote it down. How Tallahassee Wrecked \[…\]

## [Angie Gallo elected new Orange County school board chair](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/elections/angie-gallo-elected-new-orange-county-school-board-chair/)

_2026-08-19 · McKenna Schueler · Orlando Weekly_

Orange County school board member Angie Gallo was elected Orange County’s next school board chair Tuesday night, securing 59 percent of the vote in a closely watched race against fellow school board member Alicia Farrant. Gallo, a mom of two and proud product of the public school system, will succeed outgoing chair Teresa Jacobs, a \[…\] The post Angie Gallo elected new Orange County school board…

## [Tiffany Moore Russell and Chris Messina head to runoff in Orange County mayor race](https://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/elections/tiffany-moore-russell-and-chris-messina-head-to-runoff-in-orange-county-mayor-race/)

_2026-08-19 · McKenna Schueler · Orlando Weekly_

Tiffany Moore Russell and Chris Messina will face off in a November runoff election for Orange County mayor this fall, since neither candidate secured more than 50 percent of the vote in a primary election Tuesday night that featured four very different mayoral candidates. Tuesday’s results offer a surprising turn of events in the race, \[…\] The post Tiffany Moore Russell and Chris Messina head to…

