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Suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill’s trial delayed. Here’s when it will start
Read full article: Suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill’s trial delayed. Here’s when it will startThe criminal trial for suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill won’t happen until after the new year.
96-year-old woman allegedly exploited by Regina Hill sues for sale of house they both own
Read full article: 96-year-old woman allegedly exploited by Regina Hill sues for sale of house they both ownA new lawsuit has been filed against former Orlando city commissioner Regina Hill on behalf of the 96-year-old woman she’s accused of exploiting.
‘I’m in shock:’ Regina Hill finds home ransacked when she returns to collect belongings. Here’s what it looked like
Read full article: ‘I’m in shock:’ Regina Hill finds home ransacked when she returns to collect belongings. Here’s what it looked likeOn Friday, former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill returned to the home belonging to a 96-year-old woman whom she's been accused of exploiting to collect her belongings. However, when she arrived, she found the place in disarray.
Judge permits Regina Hill to retrieve belongings from homes of woman she’s accused of exploiting
Read full article: Judge permits Regina Hill to retrieve belongings from homes of woman she’s accused of exploitingA judge has allowed former Orlando CIty Commissioner Regina Hill to get her things this weekend from the homes of a 96-year-old woman she’s accused of exploiting.
Have Regina Hill’s belongings been destroyed? She is asking a judge to find out
Read full article: Have Regina Hill’s belongings been destroyed? She is asking a judge to find outOusted Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill wants to be allowed back inside a home owned by a woman she is accused of stealing money from.
Regina Hill’s former home now deeded to her non-profit, elderly woman she is accused of exploiting
Read full article: Regina Hill’s former home now deeded to her non-profit, elderly woman she is accused of exploitingLawyers for a 96-year-old Orlando woman said they are weighing their legal options after a home was deeded to her and an organization run by ousted Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill.
TIMELINE: Here’s what to know about Regina Hill’s prior controversies
Read full article: TIMELINE: Here’s what to know about Regina Hill’s prior controversiesThe former District 5 city commissioner is accused of exploiting a 96-year-old woman and taking over $100,000 from her, state investigators have reported.
Interim Orlando city commissioner begins work in 32801 ZIP code
Read full article: Interim Orlando city commissioner begins work in 32801 ZIP codeLess than two weeks after taking the oath of office, interim Orlando City Commissioner Shan Rose has begun work representing District 5, which includes part of the 32801 ZIP code.
Shaniqua Rose wins Orlando District 5 runoff after heated race
Read full article: Shaniqua Rose wins Orlando District 5 runoff after heated raceThe polls have closed and votes are being counted in an Orlando election to decide who takes over a city council district while its commissioner faces charges of elderly exploitation.
Orlando District 5 candidate Travaris McCurdy accuses opponent Shan Rose of trying to extort him
Read full article: Orlando District 5 candidate Travaris McCurdy accuses opponent Shan Rose of trying to extort himA fiery conversation unfolded Monday at a community meeting after Orlando City Council District 5 candidate Shaniqua Rose showed up unannounced.
City of Orlando moved to fire Shaniqua Rose in 2019. Now, she’s running for city council
Read full article: City of Orlando moved to fire Shaniqua Rose in 2019. Now, she’s running for city councilOrlando City Council District 5 candidate Shaniqua Rose touts her experience working as a city employee when campaigning. That very experience is leading to new questions about Rose’s employment.
Shaniqua Rose, Travaris McCurdy head to runoff in Orlando City Council District 5 special election
Read full article: Shaniqua Rose, Travaris McCurdy head to runoff in Orlando City Council District 5 special electionTwo of the seven people running in the Orlando City Council special election will advance to a runoff race in June, according to unofficial results posted by the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office after polls closed Tuesday.
Tiakeysha Ellison wants to bring financial acumen to Orlando District 5
Read full article: Tiakeysha Ellison wants to bring financial acumen to Orlando District 5Seven candidates are vying for the seat that was vacated when Commissioner Regina Hill was arrested and suspended from office. We asked each candidate the same questions.
Lawanna Gelzer hopes to bring her community activist experience to Orlando District 5 seat
Read full article: Lawanna Gelzer hopes to bring her community activist experience to Orlando District 5 seatSeven candidates are vying for the seat that was vacated when Commissioner Regina Hill was arrested and suspended from office. We asked each candidate the same questions.
In Orlando District 5 election, Travaris McCurdy sees legislative experience as his strength
Read full article: In Orlando District 5 election, Travaris McCurdy sees legislative experience as his strengthSeven candidates are vying for the seat that was vacated when Commissioner Regina Hill was arrested and suspended from office. We asked each candidate the same questions.
Early voting underway for Orlando City Council District 5 special election. What you need to know
Read full article: Early voting underway for Orlando City Council District 5 special election. What you need to knowEarly voting begins for the special election to fill Orlando City’s Council’s District 5 seat while suspended commissioner Regina Hill faces charges.
Suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill appeals order keeping her away from elderly woman’s finances
Read full article: Suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill appeals order keeping her away from elderly woman’s financesSuspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is appealing a judge’s decision to keep her away from an elderly woman’s finances.
7 candidates make the ballot for Orlando’s District 5 special election
Read full article: 7 candidates make the ballot for Orlando’s District 5 special electionSeven people will be on the ballot in the special election to take over the Orlando Commission District 5 seat next month, the city clerk’s office confirmed Tuesday.
Suspended Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill pleads not guilty ahead of arraignment
Read full article: Suspended Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill pleads not guilty ahead of arraignmentAn arraignment hearing for the suspended Orlando city commissioner accused of elderly exploitation is set for Tuesday in circuit court, but Commissioner Regina Hill likely won’t be there.
Candidates begin filing to run in Orlando City Council District 5 special election
Read full article: Candidates begin filing to run in Orlando City Council District 5 special electionCandidates can now begin filing to run in the special election to serve as interim Orlando city commissioner for District 5.
Orlando announces date for special election to replace Commissioner Regina Hill
Read full article: Orlando announces date for special election to replace Commissioner Regina HillOrlando city council will hold a meeting to decide when a special election will happen to fill the seat of suspended Commissioner Regina Hill, who was arrested last month.
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill days after her arrest
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill days after her arrestOrlando’s city commissioners will meet for the first time since the arrest of Commissioner Regina Hill, who was arrested last week on several charges, including exploitation of the elderly/disabled.
TIMELINE: Here’s what to know about prior controversies tied to Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill
Read full article: TIMELINE: Here’s what to know about prior controversies tied to Orlando Commissioner Regina HillThe District 5 city commissioner is accused of exploiting a 96-year-old woman and taking over $100,000 from her, state investigators have reported.
Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill arrested, faces charges of elderly exploitation, mortgage fraud
Read full article: Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill arrested, faces charges of elderly exploitation, mortgage fraudOrlando Commissioner Regina Hill has been arrested following an elderly exploitation and fraud investigation, officials say.
Orlando mayor confirms Commissioner Regina Hill under grand jury investigation
Read full article: Orlando mayor confirms Commissioner Regina Hill under grand jury investigationA grand jury is now investigating allegations that Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill exploited an elderly woman out of more than $100,000.
Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill accused of exploiting elderly woman, buying house in her name
Read full article: Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill accused of exploiting elderly woman, buying house in her nameAn Orlando city commissioner is facing allegations and a state investigation into whether she exploited an elderly woman and took more than $100,000 from her.
Orlando ordinance would fine or jail people for blocking the sidewalk
Read full article: Orlando ordinance would fine or jail people for blocking the sidewalkOrlando city commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance Monday that would allow police officers to take immediate action against anyone who intentionally blocks a sidewalk and refuses to move.
Here’s how Orlando leaders are working to address homelessness
Read full article: Here’s how Orlando leaders are working to address homelessnessCentral Florida is known as a top tourist destination in the world, but if you pull back the curtains and look a little closer, you'll also find one of the worst affordable housing crises in the country.
Orlando commissioner speaks out after apartment complex suffers 3 shootings
Read full article: Orlando commissioner speaks out after apartment complex suffers 3 shootingsNews 6 spoke with Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill as she walked through the Jernigan Gardens Apartments after three separate shootings there in 10 days.
Man convicted for murder of Orlando commissioner’s 16-year-old niece gets life sentence
Read full article: Man convicted for murder of Orlando commissioner’s 16-year-old niece gets life sentenceA life sentence in prison was handed down Wednesday to a man found guilty of murder in the 2021 shooting death of Tavyiah King, the 16-year-old niece of Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill.
Orange County residents struggle with energy costs, cooling amid high temps
Read full article: Orange County residents struggle with energy costs, cooling amid high tempsYour air conditioning unit is probably running non-stop, but News 6 has learned there is help out there to keep your home cool — all while saving you money.
Orlando commissioners vote to apply for $2.25M grant aimed at reducing crime
Read full article: Orlando commissioners vote to apply for $2.25M grant aimed at reducing crimeOrlando commissioners voted Monday to allow the city’s police to apply for a $2.25 million federal grant aimed at reducing crime in the area.
Orlando commissioner questions communication amid Fourth of July chaos
Read full article: Orlando commissioner questions communication amid Fourth of July chaosOrlando Commissioners Regina Hill and Patty Sheehan applauded the quick response of law enforcement as no serious injuries were reported from the resulting mass exodus of people.
Here’s what the most effective Neighborhood Watch groups in Orlando do best
Read full article: Here’s what the most effective Neighborhood Watch groups in Orlando do bestSome Neighborhood Watch groups struggle with participation and interest. Many neighbors don’t seem to care. No one wants to lead or get involved.
Orlando leaders approve plan for potential renovation to historic Maxey-Crooms House
Read full article: Orlando leaders approve plan for potential renovation to historic Maxey-Crooms HouseOn Monday, the Orlando City Commission voted to approve part of the budget for the Maxey Crooms house on West Anderson Street in Parramore.
Orlando’s 5th district hosts holiday toy drive to benefit at-risk youth
Read full article: Orlando’s 5th district hosts holiday toy drive to benefit at-risk youthAthlete Connections Foundation, in partnership with commissioner Regina Hill and the city of Orlando, is hosting its second annual holiday toy drive to support at-risk youth residing in Orlando’s fifth district on Dec. 15.
Construction breaks ground on new homes in Parramore as city hope to revitalize area
Read full article: Construction breaks ground on new homes in Parramore as city hope to revitalize areaCity officials broke ground Tuesday as they announced a new phase of construction to build homes in the Paramore neighborhood.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer says city preparing for vaccine rollout to children ages 5-11
Read full article: Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer says city preparing for vaccine rollout to children ages 5-11Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Commissioner Regina Hill visit the COVID-19 vaccination and monoclonal site at Camping World Stadium.
Orlando police chief says his department is committed to transparency
Read full article: Orlando police chief says his department is committed to transparencyOrlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon said he’s invested into making sure his department is even more transparent after an independent review of his agency found that OPD lacks data collection.
Orlando Magic, AdventHealth team up to host vaccine event at Amway
Read full article: Orlando Magic, AdventHealth team up to host vaccine event at AmwayThe Orlando Magic, AdventHealth and the city of Orlando are teaming up to provide 2,300 Central Floridians doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at a special event at the Amway Center.
16-year-old girl killed in shooting near Orlando gas station, police say
Read full article: 16-year-old girl killed in shooting near Orlando gas station, police sayA juvenile died overnight Sunday following a shooting by a gas station on John Young Parkway, according to the Orlando Police Department.
‘She’s given so much:’ Orlando city commissioner teams up with community partners to give senior resident new roof
Read full article: ‘She’s given so much:’ Orlando city commissioner teams up with community partners to give senior resident new roofAn Orlando city commissioner is calling on the community to help repair a senior resident’s home after it went into disrepair during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orlando groups canvasing, busing seniors to vaccination sites
Read full article: Orlando groups canvasing, busing seniors to vaccination sitesORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill has been working with other local organizations like Equal Ground Education Fund to canvas areas in northwest Orlando to help seniors that may not have access to transportation and the internet get a vaccine. Davis is among the nearly two dozen seniors that live at Lorna Doone Apartments, in west Orlando, who have tried getting the vaccine with no luck. A partnership between Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill and other organizations like Pegasus Transportation is helping these seniors register and get the vaccine. “The westside of Orlando has a large population of African Americans and Hispanic population.”A population still falling behind when it comes to getting the vaccine. Hill said she and her staff are moving on to Magnolia Points Apartments to canvas for seniors who want to get vaccinated.
Orlando seniors stuck in isolation to receive free ride to get COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: Orlando seniors stuck in isolation to receive free ride to get COVID-19 vaccineORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – In an effort to make the COVID-19 vaccine accessible to all seniors, Orange County Commissioner Regina Hill announced a partnership with Pegasus Transportation to provide rides to seniors to and from the FEMA site at Valencia College. At 10 a.m. on Thursday seniors at Lake Lorna Doone Senior Living Apartments will be offered a ride to get vaccinated against COVID-19. [TRENDING: ‘Manatee graveyard in Fla. | 6 major announcements from Disney | Fla. woman charged in US Capitol attack]AdThe partnership is aimed at eliminating barriers for underserved seniors. Ron DeSantis emphasized his Seniors First approach and said nearly 60% of seniors have been vaccinated in Florida. With that you are not able to meet the qualification because you need your doctor’s consent,” Hill said.
1 week into early voting, Orange County sees fewer voters at Amway Center location
Read full article: 1 week into early voting, Orange County sees fewer voters at Amway Center locationORLANDO, Fla. – Early voting at a new early voting location in Orange County has seen a bit of decline in recent days, but election officials say it could be voter choice or because it’s a new polling location and more people are voting by mail. The Amway Center saw an increase the first day of early voting, then the numbers dropped shortly after. Here’s how to track your ballot]News 6 asked Orange County Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles about the Amway early voting stats. He said early voting numbers are actually up countywide compared to early voting so far in 2016. Cowles also said the Amway Center is a new early voting location and that it’s common to see larger early voting numbers toward the end of early voting.
Can you pitch in? Community’s help needed to save Orlando woman’s home
Read full article: Can you pitch in? Community’s help needed to save Orlando woman’s homeORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, the City of Orlando was weeks away from condemning Theresa DeFairia’s home. District 5 Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill grew up in the same Orlando neighborhood. “We are a united Orlando and when we stand together, here in Orlando, miraculous things happen,” Hill said. If you’d like to help Ms. Theresa, you can contact Commissioner Regina Hill with the City of Orlando. If you would like to donate, DeFairia has a GoFundMe page.
My Brother’s Keeper awarded $1 million to expand in Orlando
Read full article: My Brother’s Keeper awarded $1 million to expand in OrlandoORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando city commissioners voted this week to approve $1 million to help fund the My Brother’s Keeper program, expanding it to four new neighborhoods throughout the city. The program is a national initiative started by President Barack Obama aimed at helping minority youth reach their full potential. He said he turned his life around thanks to the My Brother’s Keeper Program. Raysean Brown also mentors kids in Parramore and is a former coordinator for the My Brother’s Keeper program. You can read more about the My Brother’s Keeper Program and ways to get involved here.
We are focused on racial equality:' Changes proposed to Orlando Police Department
Read full article: We are focused on racial equality:' Changes proposed to Orlando Police DepartmentORLANDO, Fla. Orlando city commissioners met virtually Monday morning for the first of several budget hearing workshops for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. This comes after protesters spent weeks marching through Orlando fighting for equality after George Floyd was killed in police custody. In addition, theyre working to implement a pilot co-responder program to engage mental health professionals and social workers. Piloting co-responder models that engage mental health and social service professionals on calls involving individuals experiencing homelessness or a mental crisis. Funding mental health professionals who will work directly in the department to offer and expand direct access to mental health assistance for officers.
These Orlando residents can get tested for COVID-19 at no cost this weekend
Read full article: These Orlando residents can get tested for COVID-19 at no cost this weekendORLANDO, Fla. Free COVID-19 testing will be available to certain Orlando residents this weekend. Commissioner Regina Hill has partnered with the Sports and Entertainment District to offer residents of District 5 free drive-in and walk-up testing on Saturday. Anyone looking to get tested must be 18 or older and will need to schedule an appointment ahead of time. To schedule an appointment to be tested for the novel coronavirus at this location, residents of District 5 can visit www.SEDlawn.com or call 855-332-2533. Residents do not need to be showing symptoms of COVID-19 to be tested but must bring a government-issued ID to their appointment, according to officials.
Free COVID-19 testing happening Saturday in Orlandos Parramore neighborhood
Read full article: Free COVID-19 testing happening Saturday in Orlandos Parramore neighborhoodORLANDO, Fla. Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill has partnered with the Sports + Entertainment District to bring free COVID-19 testing to the Parramore area on Saturday. Testing will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Geico Garage located at 400 W. South St. in Orlando. Drive-thru and walk-up options will be available to anyone 18 and older who has an appointment. District 5 residents whod like to get tested during the event should keep in mind that masks are required and the space is not air conditioned. Quest Diagnostics will process the 500 nasal swab tests that are performed that day.
‘COVID is real:‘ Black community leaders ask residents to ‘mask up'
Read full article: ‘COVID is real:‘ Black community leaders ask residents to ‘mask up'“The very life that you save might be your mamma’s.”The commissioner said COVID-19 has also exposed health and wealth disparities in the Black community and now is the time to find resources to invest in Black health. “COVID is real, COVID is not just real but (it) kills,” Hill warned. “When the community see us reach out and see we’re taking it seriously, the community will also take it seriously also,” Fountain said. All of the leaders present reinforced the fact that wearing a mask will help everyone stay safe. “We stand here together speaking to our black and brown community, with people that look like us, please mask up,” Hoisington said.
Orlando commissioners take a hard look at how law enforcement police the community
Read full article: Orlando commissioners take a hard look at how law enforcement police the communityIn Orlando, Commissioners Regina Hill and Bakari Burns met with community members virtually for a town hall meeting centered around racial injustice and accountability. A lot of things that were discussing are structural and for the long-term and a lot of things were discussing take time, Burns said. Hill responded to questions geared at taking a hard look at how law enforcement police the community. The discussion reignited the conversation about Orlandos nine-member citizens review board and police oversight in response to police brutality. I think were getting some pushback on how independent that looks and what powers that would look like, Gilbert said.
Orlando commissioners hosting virtual town hall on racial injustice
Read full article: Orlando commissioners hosting virtual town hall on racial injusticeThat is the driving force behind a virtual town hall Monday evening focused on bringing people together over the issues that are driving them apart. Orlando City Commissioners Regina Hill and Bakari Burns are hosting the conversation to engage more with the community. After the protest, whats next, and we want to make sure the whats next is all inclusive, Hill said. We want to make sure they know their history, and know why people are protesting and know what happened. This comes after News 6 hosted a Juneteenth town hall Friday where viewers got a chance to ask questions about race relations.
Crime-ridden Orlando apartment complex could get $19.4 million facelift
Read full article: Crime-ridden Orlando apartment complex could get $19.4 million faceliftORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando apartment complex plagued by crime could be getting a multi-million dollar makeover. The Windsor Cove Apartments on Mercy Drive may soon undergo a $19.4 million renovation. The existing 256 affordable apartments will be supported by tax credits, HUD and several other local and federal partners. Jerry McGruder lives nearby at the Village on Mercy, a new affordable housing complex on Mercy Drive. He’s happy to see more affordable housing options and hopes he’ll see new additions in the future.
Crews work to preserve historic Orlando church after roof collapse
Read full article: Crews work to preserve historic Orlando church after roof collapseCrews work to preserve historic Orlando church after roof collapsePublished: December 6, 2019, 1:47 pmCrews are expected to return to the site of a historic Parramore church Friday to begin the preservation process while removing pieces of the roof that collapsed earlier this week.