Immigration bills to watch during Florida’s 2026 session

Quashing illegal immigration remains a headlining agenda item for DeSantis and the Republican-dominated state House and Senate

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

Quashing illegal immigration remains a headlining agenda item for Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-dominated state House and Senate.

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DeSantis says Citizens Insurance has fewer policyholders, will slash rates

The state’s insurer of last resort has half a million fewer policyholders, he said

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

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Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins race for governor

The announcement Monday comes after months of speculation he would join the race

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

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Legislative session primer: Florida bills to keep an eye on in 2026

From further eroding abortion rights to making it harder to access the state’s meager unemployment benefits, Florida lawmakers have filed a number of bills they hope to turn into law this year.

by McKenna Schueler January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Chris Durant and Roger Chapin with their arms around each other's shoulders

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Roger Chapin to hire former opponent Chris Durant for $69K job as aide

Durant placed third in an Orlando City Council race that Chapin later won in a runoff election against Mira Tanna

by McKenna Schueler January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

Protesters gather for anti-ICE protest outside Orlando City Hall

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Hundreds rally at Orlando City Hall to protest ICE killing Renee Good

The rally was part of a coordinated weekend of nearly 1,200 peaceful protest actions and vigils organized across the U.S.

by McKenna Schueler January 11, 2026January 11, 2026

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Latest 2026 GOP gubernatorial poll shows Byron Donalds on top

When voters are informed that Donalds has already been endorsed by President Donald Trump, his lead swells to 58 points

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

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24 big things coming to Orlando in 2026

Another huge year for live music, theme park happenings, hometown drag heroes, sports, food and all the rest

by Orlando Weekly Staff January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

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Florida finds heavy metals in more than half of baby formulas tested

The state says the testing results show that the heavy metals included mercury, arsenic, lead, and cadmium.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

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‘The Fortress,’ Longwood’s historic midcentury modern home, is for sale for $10M

It comes with a 5-acre private lake spring fed by Wekiva Springs State Park

by Chloe Greenberg January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

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Sweeping new legislation targets employers who hire undocumented immigrants

The 34-page bill would presume certain non-citizens are at fault in car accidents, severely restrict their employment, and prevent Florida banks from loaning them money

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix January 8, 2026January 8, 2026