District 1 Orange County Commission too close to call; Districts 3, 5 go to runoff
The future of three Orange County Commission seats is still up in the air after Tuesdayโs primary, with two seats heading for a runoff and one in the midst of a recount with a razor-thin margin.
Results 2022: Jason Brodeur wins Florida Senate District 10 race against Goff-Marcil
Incumbent Jason Brodeur won out over Joy Goff-Marcil Tuesday for a Florida Senate District 10 seat โ a newly redistricted area that covers Seminole and parts of Orange County.
Results 2022: Meet the candidates for Florida Senate District 10
Joy Goff-Marcil and Jason Brodeur face off for a Florida Senate District 10 seat, a newly-redistricted area that covers Seminole and parts of Orange County.
Furloughed hotel employee says unemployment checks dont match her claim number
Mangsen contacted News 6 with a confusing mystery that centers on her benefits checks and an incorrect claimant identity number. Her ID number starts with the numbers 149,' while the checks she received have a claimant ID number that begins with 131.' Because the case number is not mine.She filed for unemployment benefits weeks ago and her claim status is still listed as pending-submitted, according to the Department of Economic Opportunitys website. Mangsen looked at the case ID number told News 6, it is a different case, its not me.As she waits to sort out the ID number confusion, she also waits like so many other Floridians for the hotel industry to make a comeback. The spokesperson said there is a common misconception that state representatives can approve unemployment benefits, which they cannot.
Sheriff John Mina backs bills requiring businesses to secure guns
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Orange County Sheriff John Mina on Monday joined two Florida lawmakers who are pushing to keep guns more secure. State Sen. Victor Torres and State Rep. Joy Goff-Marcil have filed bills that would require any business that sells guns to keep them secure during non-business hours. According to the bills, stores would either have to use a cable to keep guns in place or lock them in a cabinet or safe. Mina said the new law is needed because burglars are able to quickly steal guns.