Election officials detail security measures as ballots are counted in Central Florida
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As polls close across Central Florida, election officials are working to secure ballots and ensure every vote is properly counted.Vehicles were seen arriving at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office throughout Election Day as people dropped off ballots ahead of the 7 p.m. deadline.The office is not a polling location, but it is where ballots cast throughout Orange County are transported.Inside, the Orange County Canvassing Board is reviewing mail-in ballots that have been flagged for potential issues, including signature discrepancies and questions about voter residency.The board reviews each ballot and determines whether it should be accepted or rejected.In Seminole County, Supervisor of Elections Amy Pennock said voting machines are locked before being transported to polling locations. After voting ends, the machines will be locked again before being returned to the supervisor’s office said 100% of the votes this year will also go through a second, separate automated count