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Florida senator wants to expand scholarships for Ocoee massacre descendants


Florida senator wants to expand scholarships for Ocoee massacre descendants
Jim Turner, News Service of Florida reporter
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Ocoee massacre: 100 years later
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A state senator is seeking to expand a scholarship program set up more than 25 years ago because of a massacre in Rosewood to include people whose families were directly affected by the racially motivated 1920 Ocoee Election Day riot in Central Florida.
Sen. Randolph Bracy, D-Orlando, said Wednesday he’s been in talks with House and Senate Republican leaders to expand the Rosewood Family Scholarship, which offers up to $6,100 a year to students descended from victims of the January 1923 massacre in the predominantly black Levy County community.

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Ocoee riot descendants due scholarships, Florida lawmaker says


Ocoee riot descendants due scholarships, Florida lawmaker says
Sen. Randolph Bracy wants to make the descendants of the people harmed by the 1920 Ocoee massacre eligible for $6,100 a year scholarships.
 
 
The front page of the Orlando Evening Star from Nov. 3, 1920 notes that eight died in a riot in Ocoee. The historical record around the event does not show the number of dead so clearly, however. [ Newspapers.com ]
By Jim Turner
Published Feb. 18
TALLAHASSEE — A state senator is seeking to expand a scholarship program set up more than 25 years ago because of a massacre in Rosewood to include people whose families were directly affected by the racially motivated 1920 Ocoee Election Day riot in Central Florida.

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Scholarships sought for Ocoee Massacre descendants

There is a push to pay reparations to the descendants of the Ocoee Massacre victims. The massacre, which occurred the day of the U.S. presidential election in 1920, was the result of a violent attack by a white mob on African-American residents. State Senator Randolph Bracy wants the proposed reparations to come in the form of an expanded scholarship program.

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Orlando lawmaker wants to expand scholarships for victims of 1923 Ocoee massacre


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Sen. Randolph Bracy
A state senator is seeking to expand a scholarship program set up more than 25 years ago because of a massacre in Rosewood to include people whose families were directly affected by the racially motivated 1920 Ocoee Election Day riot in Central Florida.
Sen. Randolph Bracy, D-Orlando, said Wednesday he’s been in talks with House and Senate Republican leaders to expand the Rosewood Family Scholarship, which offers up to $6,100 a year to students descended from victims of the January 1923 massacre in the predominantly black Levy County community.

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Lawmaker seeks scholarships for Ocoee riot descendants

Lawmaker seeks scholarships for Ocoee riot descendants
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Florida senator wants to extend scholarship program to descendants of Ocoee Massacre

Sen. Randolph Bracy, D-Orlando, said Wednesday he wants to expand the Rosewood Family Scholarship

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FOX 35 helps woman get ride to coronavirus vaccine appointment, investigates free rides for seniors

Linda Watson, 70, lives in West Orange County with no computer, no cable and no car in good condition, so FOX 35 helped her get a ride to her coronavirus vaccine appointment.

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Orange County working to get homebound seniors vaccinated

Not every senior has access to a car or the Internet, and for those people, it’s hard to register for and then get a vaccine.

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Windermere Town Council Candidate Q&A: Bill Martini | Southwest Orange | West Orange Times & Windermere Observer


BIO:
Age: 58
Education: Bachelor’s degree in design, University of Florida
Relevant experience: Current Windermere Town Council member; town resident and homeowner since 1997; Long Range Planning Committee member (2014-2019); licensed Realtor with Berkshire Hathaway; former finance specialist for state of Florida division administering multi-million-dollar FEMA hurricane disaster recovery grants; small business owner; Notary Public
Why do you want to serve on Town Council?
I am seeking my second term as Windermere Town Council member. I have lived in Windermere for 25 years, and it is an honor and privilege to serve my fellow residents. There are many significant projects currently in the works or underway, and I would like to see them through to completion or at least keep them moving in the right direction. It is of vital importance to guide Windermere into the future while preserving the charm, character and unique features that make the town of Windermere such a desirable place to live.

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Windermere Town Council Candidate Q&A: Mandy David | Southwest Orange | West Orange Times & Windermere Observer


Education: High-school graduate
Relevant experience: Worked for two years for Daniel Webster, former speaker of the house for Florida; president of JFD Communications
Why do you want to serve on Town Council?
This is home for me. I was born and raised in the West Orange County area and have lived in Windermere for (more than) 10 years. I care deeply what happens to this community.
If elected, what would be your top three priorities for the town?
One, protecting the natural beauty of Windermere’s lakes and trees. Two, finding ways to ease traffic on our small-town roads. Three, preserving the historic look of our town.

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