November 2017 - Orlando Rising

Darren Soto signs on to elder LGBT services bill

11/30/2017

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto of Orlando has signed onto a bill intending to address issues for gay seniors, giving Florida about a third of the sponsors and co-sponsors so far. Soto becomes the fifth member of the Fl... Read More

Defense bill heads to president’s desk with Stephanie Murphy’s amendments

Scott Powers

11/30/2017

Our Politics

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Standing three feet from House Speaker Paul Ryan as he certified the bill's adoption, Democratic U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy Thursday applauded the National Defense Authorization Act as good for the military and... Read More

Gwen Graham moving campaign HQ to Orlando

Scott Powers

11/30/2017

Our State

Gwen Graham is moving to Orlando. At least her gubernatorial campaign is doing so. The campaign confirmed Thursday that it's moving its headquarters from Tallahassee, her home for decades, to settle into the C... Read More

Ron DeSantis seeks to end secret sex suit settlements in Congress

Scott Powers

11/30/2017

Our Politics

Contending that too much sexual abuse, assault, and harassment in Congress may be hidden forever by secret settlements with non-disclosure agreements, Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis is leading a bipartisan e... Read More

Chris Anderson withdraws from HD 28 race

Scott Powers

11/30/2017

Our Politics

Republican Christopher Anderson has withdrawn his candidacy for Florida House District 28. Anderson's withdrawal, recorded Wednesday by the Florida Secretary of State, clears the Republican field for front-run... Read More

Magic cruise by Thunder 121-108 to snap losing streak

Andy Villamarzo

11/30/2017

Our Fun

Staring at a potential 10-game losing streak, something had to change for Orlando when they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. The Magic were 8-4 before ripping off nine straight losses in a ro... Read More

Monthly Archives 11/30/2017

Darren Soto signs on to elder LGBT services bill

Defense bill heads to president’s desk with Stephanie Murphy’s amendments

Gwen Graham moving campaign HQ to Orlando

Ron DeSantis seeks to end secret sex suit settlements in Congress

Chris Anderson withdraws from HD 28 race

Magic cruise by Thunder 121-108 to snap losing streak