U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson, D-Orlando, took a political shot at Orange County leaders Wednesday. Grayson chided the local board after hearing that they are considering paying $340,000 to a private law firm to help them fight a federal lawsuit that alleges
Simmons may opt for sick time bill that kills local wage rules too
State Sen. David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs, said he may abandon his bill that would block local governments from adopting mandatory sick time benefits, such as one pending in Orange County, and go for something broader. Instead, Simmons said he may largely
Orange readies for costly redistricting legal fight
Orange County officials are preparing to spend up to $340,000 on private legal counsel to defend a redistricting plan in court against allegations of diluting the Hispanic vote. The case is set for trial in 2014, but county commissioners are