Orlando District 5 Commissioner Shan Rose is pushing back against an election challenge, calling it “frivolous” and questioning her opponent’s eligibility to even file the lawsuit.

Regina Hill is taking accusations of vote buying in an Orlando City Council election to court, hoping to get a judge to throw out the results of the race. The former District 5 commissioner filed suit against the winner in the race, Commissioner Shan Rose, in the Ninth Circuit Court on Friday.

Orlando's city elections have been certified, but suspended commissioner Regina Hill is contesting the District 5 race she lost, and accusing her opponent of illegal ballot harvesting.

Two days after voters in Orlando’s District 5 decided to keep interim Commissioner Shan Rose in her seat, Rose’s opponent has signaled she plans to contest the results of the election.

Former Orlando commissioner Regina Hill was in court Friday as her attorneys updated a judge on the status of her case. Hill faces more than half a dozen charges after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement said she exploited a 96-year-old woman.

Former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is up against her successor, current Commissioner Shan Rose, and veteran community activist Lawanna Gelzer.

Former Orlando city commissioner Regina Hill was back in court as attorneys updated a judge on preparations ahead of a trial.

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) determined that former Orlando city commissioner Regina Hill did not exploit an elderly woman, according to newly-obtained documents reviewed by News 6.

Attorneys for suspended Orlando City Commissioner Reginal Hill will try to obtain records from several witnesses.

Attorneys for former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, who’s accused of exploiting an elderly woman out of more than $100,000, head to court.

Regina Hill, the former Orlando city commissioner who is accused of exploiting an elderly woman, has announced that she plans to seek reelection to get her seat back.

A hearing is set for former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, who is accused of exploiting a 96-year-old constituent out of more than $100,000 and using the woman’s identity to help secure a $428,000 mortgage for a home in Orlando.

Attorneys for suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill issued subpoenas on Thursday to depose five people connected to her criminal case.

The criminal trial for suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill won’t happen until after the new year.

A 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.

On 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.

A 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.

Ousted Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill wants to be allowed back inside a home owned by a woman she is accused of stealing money from.

Lawyers 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.

The 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.

New documents obtained by News 6 show former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is under federal investigation.

An Orange County judge granted a delay in the criminal trial of former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill.

Less 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.

Interim City Commissioner Shaniqua Rose was officially sworn into the vacant District 5 seat on Monday morning.

The 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.

A fiery conversation unfolded Monday at a community meeting after Orlando City Council District 5 candidate Shaniqua Rose showed up unannounced.

Orlando 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.

Two 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.

Seven 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.

Seven 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.

Seven 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 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 is appealing a judge’s decision to keep her away from an elderly woman’s finances.

Seven 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.

An 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.

Orlando native to make a formal announcement.

Candidates can now begin filing to run in the special election to serve as interim Orlando city commissioner for District 5.

Orlando 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.

Regina Hill, the now-suspended Orlando commissioner, is due back in court to face a judge in a civil lawsuit against her.

Orlando’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.

The 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 issues a statement a day after she was arrested.

Orlando Hill faces charges of elderly exploitation, mortgage fraud

Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill has been arrested following an elderly exploitation and fraud investigation, officials say.

A grand jury is now investigating allegations that Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill exploited an elderly woman out of more than $100,000.

An 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.

On Thursday, News 6 joined dozens of others aboard the Parramore Historic Bus Tour, courtesy of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board.

A future landmark in Orlando's Packing District is set to open its doors.

Orlando 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.

The city of Orlando hosted another community meeting on Thursday evening to get public input for homelessness funding.

Central 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 Mayor Buddy Dyer and Commissioner Regina Hill gave a first look of what Parramore Oaks' phase II will look like.

City leaders are voting to approve a program aimed at luring restaurants and retailers into downtown Orlando.

If you live, work or visit Orlando's Parramore neighborhood, you will likely see multiple tents with homeless people lining the streets.

News 6 spoke with Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill as she walked through the Jernigan Gardens Apartments after three separate shootings there in 10 days.

A 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.

Orlando city commissioners approved the first reading on a proposed extension of a six-month moratorium on new nightclubs downtown on Monday.

Your 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 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 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.

A child fatally shot a woman who was arguing with another woman in Orlando, police said.

Some Neighborhood Watch groups struggle with participation and interest. Many neighbors don’t seem to care. No one wants to lead or get involved.

On Monday, the Orlando City Commission voted to approve part of the budget for the Maxey Crooms house on West Anderson Street in Parramore.

Athlete 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.

Orlando’s District 5 Commissioner Regina Hill won the city commission seat.

City officials broke ground Tuesday as they announced a new phase of construction to build homes in the Paramore neighborhood.

Electronic Arts Sports is preparing to move into its new location in Orlando's Creative Village.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Commissioner Regina Hill visit the COVID-19 vaccination and monoclonal site at Camping World Stadium.

Orlando 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.

The City of Orlando has voted to extend its pilot program for electric scooters.

Orlando police have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old girl.

More than 30,000 Floridians sought emergency medical care during the past five years for heat-related illnesses, according to the CDC.

The 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.

A juvenile died overnight Sunday following a shooting by a gas station on John Young Parkway, according to the Orlando Police Department.

An 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, 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.

ORANGE 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.

ORLANDO, 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.

ORLANDO, 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.

ORLANDO, 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.

ORLANDO, 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.

ORLANDO, 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.

ORLANDO, 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.

“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.

In 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.

That 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.

ORLANDO, 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 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.