This weekend was the last chance to vote early in important local elections in Orange and Osceola Counties. Lots of attention was on next year's presidential vote, but Orange County elections officials say local races could make a big difference in policies that affected people, on a more personal level.
Voters planning to cast a ballot in next month’s elections across Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties next month face a crucial deadline this week if they want to vote by mail. In a sweeping elections package signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2021, voters must submit a new request to receive a ballot in the mail every two years, with a deadline of 12 days before an election to do so. This year, .