James Fishback draws hundreds to late-night campaign rally at Orlando Taco Bell

The right-wing provocateur running for Florida governor this year has pledged to divest from Israel, close Florida’s abortion clinics, and provide paid maternity leave for mothers who can’t afford not to work.

by McKenna Schueler March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

News

Florida gas prices climb past $4 per gallon overnight

Gas prices hit an average of $4.12 Tuesday morning.

by News Service of Florida March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

News

Florida home featured in ‘Magic Mike’ now on the market for $8.4M

Fourteen years after Channing Tatum graced its grounds

by Orlando Weekly Staff March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Florida News, News, Ron DeSantis

DeSantis signs bill to rename Florida airport after Trump

The bill will rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Florida News

Participants in Jan. 6 Capitol riot file lawsuit in Florida against police

The lawsuit alleges the crowd was composed of protesters who were “overwhelmingly peaceful”

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

News

Even Florida’s most conservative counties saw large ‘No Kings’ turnout

The third “No Kings” protest of Donald Trump’s second term lured crowds across Florida, even in areas dominated by Republican voters

by Florida Phoenix March 30, 2026March 30, 2026

Orlando Area News

Photos: Everything we saw at Orlando’s third No Kings rally

It was the third day of “No Kings” protests since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year

by Chloe Greenberg and McKenna Schueler March 29, 2026March 29, 2026

Florida News

Florida scraps sociology as a general education course at universities

The decision comes after state rulemakers and faculty tugged back and forth over what a sociology curriculum will look like

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Florida News

Trump voted by mail in Florida and then called voting by mail ‘cheating’

Trump said he had the right to vote by mail-in ballot in Florida’s special election Tuesday ‘because I’m president’

by Ashley Murray, Florida Phoenix March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Immigration

ICE-friendly Florida leads nation in immigration arrests

The Miami-based ICE field office has arrested more people on immigration charges than any other field office in the U.S.

by McKenna Schueler March 27, 2026April 1, 2026

News

Clavicular arrested in Florida on same day he shot an alligator in the Everglades

The FWC launched an investigation, and then he was arrested in a different case

by Chloe Greenberg March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Florida News

Trump’s unpopularity, high gas prices helped Florida Dems flip two seats, says analyst

“President Trump’s unpopularity cast a long, dark shadow over these Republican candidates in these races,” UCF analyst Aubrey Jewett said

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Florida News

‘Another loss for Frankenmeat’: Florida ban on lab-grown meat upheld

“Another win for Real Food — another loss for Frankenmeat,” Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said

by News Service of Florida March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Florida News

Paul Renner wants ‘permanent’ ban on Muslim immigration if elected governor

“Long-term compatibility of Islam in this country does not exist,” Renner said

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Florida News

$31M headed to AIDS drug program after DeSantis signs new law

DeSantis, known for making bill signing ceremonies into lengthy media events, signed the legislation without any fanfare

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Florida News

Florida health officials report another seven measles cases

The number of measles cases in Florida climbed to 140 as of March 14

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis leaves door open for a future run for the White House

“We’ll see,” DeSantis told Fox News’ Sean Hannity

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Florida News

Florida’s 2025 extended session cost taxpayers more than $259K

That’s the second highest total associated with a special or extended session since 2018

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Florida News

‘Never Trumpers’ launch ad blitz to promote ‘No Kings’ in Florida

The anti-Trump group placed advertisements in 27 newspapers in Florida Monday to promote “No Kings” rallies planned for this weekend

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 23, 2026March 24, 2026

Orlando Area News

Jerry Demings applauds GOP sheriffs for speaking against federal immigration efforts

“They have gone overboard,” Orange County Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Demings said of ICE

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

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Florida News

James Fishback draws hundreds to late-night campaign rally at Orlando Taco Bell

Florida gas prices climb past $4 per gallon overnight

Florida home featured in ‘Magic Mike’ now on the market for $8.4M

DeSantis signs bill to rename Florida airport after Trump

Participants in Jan. 6 Capitol riot file lawsuit in Florida against police

Even Florida’s most conservative counties saw large ‘No Kings’ turnout

Photos: Everything we saw at Orlando’s third No Kings rally

Florida scraps sociology as a general education course at universities

Trump voted by mail in Florida and then called voting by mail ‘cheating’

ICE-friendly Florida leads nation in immigration arrests

Clavicular arrested in Florida on same day he shot an alligator in the Everglades

Trump’s unpopularity, high gas prices helped Florida Dems flip two seats, says analyst

‘Another loss for Frankenmeat’: Florida ban on lab-grown meat upheld

Paul Renner wants ‘permanent’ ban on Muslim immigration if elected governor

$31M headed to AIDS drug program after DeSantis signs new law

Florida health officials report another seven measles cases

DeSantis leaves door open for a future run for the White House

Florida’s 2025 extended session cost taxpayers more than $259K

‘Never Trumpers’ launch ad blitz to promote ‘No Kings’ in Florida

Jerry Demings applauds GOP sheriffs for speaking against federal immigration efforts

A look inside NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new $13M Florida mansion

15 Orlando restaurants and bars that closed this summer

This $25 million Florida ‘smart home’ for sale is run completely by AI

Rare Harry Merritt mid-century modern home hits market for first time ever in Orlando area