Election 2026

Voting Osceola: Meet the County Commission District 4 partisan candidates

Voting Osceola: Meet the County Commission District 4 partisan candidates

Voting Osceola: Meet the Osceola County Commission District 4 partisan candidates

Ken Jackson
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Two Republicans and three Democrats are running in the Aug. 18 primary for the right to face off in the Nov. 3 general election take over the seat of three-term Commissioner Cheryl Grieb, who is not running for re-election.The questions below are based on voter questions and expressed priorities.
The August primary is an important one in Osceola County for many reasons; one of them is to elect 40% of the policy-making School Board for the School District of Osceola County.

The August primary is an important one in Osceola County for many reasons; one of them is to elect 40% of the policy-making School Board for the School District of Osceola County.

2 Osceola School Board seats up for election in Aug. 18 primary

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
This story is part of a statewide partnership of 27 nonpartisan newsrooms and universities working to help Florida voters make informed decisions in the 2026 school board elections.
The Orlando Sentinel and other local news organizations are collaborating on a voters guide for Florida’s August primary. (Graphic/News Collaborative of Central Florida)

The Orlando Sentinel and other local news organizations are collaborating on a voters guide for Florida’s August primary. (Graphic/News Collaborative of Central Florida)

News-Gazette partnering with Collaborative on Voter’s Guide

News Staff
Friday, July 10, 2026
The Orlando SentinelThe Osceola News-Gazette is partnering with six other local news outlets to create a Voting Central Florida Voters Guide for the August primary election.The project is part of the News Collaborative of Central Florida, a group of independent local news organizations and aligned...
Paula Stark lost her appeal to be on the House District 47 ballot when a judge ruled her ballot was properly rejected for the lack of a financial disclosure form.

Paula Stark lost her appeal to be on the House District 47 ballot when a judge ruled her ballot was properly rejected for the lack of a financial disclosure form.

Leon County Judge rejects Paula Stark's appeal to get on state House ballot

Gray Rohrer
Thursday, July 9, 2026
This story is part of the News Collaborative of Central Florida, an initiative of independent local news outlets working towards a more informed and engaged Central Florida.Paula Stark’s move to be placed on the ballot to retain her District 47 Florida House of Representatives seat was rejected by...
WESH-Channel 2 in Orlando will air debates in the Florida Senate and Governor's races on Oct. 13 and 15. (Graphic/FPA)

WESH-Channel 2 in Orlando will air debates in the Florida Senate and Governor's races on Oct. 13 and 15. (Graphic/FPA)

General election statewide TV debates announced in Florida’s 2026 Races for U.S. Senator, Governor

The Florida Press Association
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The respected, effective non-partisan partnership that has produced live statewide televised debates in Florida for more than 20 years is organized again for the state’s 2026 races for Governor and U.S. Senator.Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton will host this year’s general election debates...
State Rep. Paula Stark showed the News-Gazette proof of election filings required to be on the 2026 ballot. (Submitted Photo)

State Rep. Paula Stark showed the News-Gazette proof of election filings required to be on the 2026 ballot. (Submitted Photo)

Stark: We’ll sue to get back on the ballot

Ken Jackson
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
In response to Florida’s Division of Elections and Department of State’s stance that State Rep. Paula Stark did not properly qualify for the 2026 election ballot, the two-term Republican said Tuesday she plans on suing the state boards for the right to run for re-election.Stark met with members of...
State Rep. Paula Stark's campaign provided a digital receipt of her financial disclosure filings, called the Form 6 by state election officials. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

State Rep. Paula Stark's campaign provided a digital receipt of her financial disclosure filings, called the Form 6 by state election officials. (SUBMITTED PHOTO)

State Rep. Stark not listed among qualified candidates — see why her camp says its a mistake

Ken Jackson
Monday, June 15, 2026
MONDAY UPDATE: State Rep. Paula Stark issued a statement regarding her lack of qualifying to be on the ballot to run for a third term in the state House of Representatives.In short, Stark is not giving up on appearing on the November general election ballot, said she believes her team did...
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