Headline: Suspended Felon Commissioner Regina Hill Still Breaking the Law
By Orlando Politics Observer Staff
Why does Regina Hill continue to break the law?
Despite being indicted on multiple felony charges — including elderly exploitation and mortgage fraud — suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill appears to be at it again, this time violating Florida election law.
On June 24, 2024, a special election was held in Orlando’s District 5 due to Hill’s criminal indictment. Voters elected Shan Rose as their new Commissioner. Rose, now the duly elected and serving incumbent, is currently running for re-election — and she has every legal right to say so. 
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But in a troubling twist, campaign literature and videos connected to Hill have surfaced using the phrase: “Re-Elect Regina Hill .” While the endorsement may appear harmless at first glance, it’s a direct violation of Florida election law if Hill is behind it — and there’s reason to believe she is.
According to Florida Statute 106.143(6):
“No political advertisement of a candidate who is not an incumbent of the office for which the candidate is running shall use the word re-elect.”
The statute is clear. The term re-elect is legally reserved for current officeholders running to keep their seat. Regina Hill though a Suspended City Commisioner, is not an incumbent in the current race — and the use of “re-elect” on any materials associated with him violates Florida law.
The use of this language, especially by a figure already removed from office for unethical and possibly criminal conduct, raises serious questions. Why is Regina Hill, who has already brought disgrace to her office, continuing to disregard the law and mislead voters?
It’s worth remembering: Hill was suspended not over politics, but over facts and evidence. The charges against her are not minor — they involve exploitation of an elderly woman and improper use of that woman’s finances, allegedly for Hill’s personal benefit.
Now, while under indictment, Hill appears to be back in the political shadows — this time using campaign materials to mislead the public and improperly insert herself back into District 5 politics.
With voters already having spoken clearly in electing Shan Rose, the community must remain vigilant against further attempts to manipulate or violate the democratic process.
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