Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, debates in the House Chamber

Eskamani may have to wear fake mustache to Pride if she’s elected Orlando mayor under new law

Florida Rep. Eskamani, a mayoral hopeful, spoke critically Friday of an anti-DEI bill that’s expected to be signed into law soon

by McKenna Schueler March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs bill that could block proposed Manatee County cruise ship terminal

“Construction of a new port next door I think struck a lot of people as being unnecessary,” DeSantis said

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Florida News

Gun advocates praise Uthmeier for saying ‘nondangerous’ felons should be allowed to own guns

“Attorney General Pam Bondi needs to sit up and take notes!” said Gun Owners of America

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Florida News

‘Incoherent’: DeSantis slams sheriffs’ pushback on deporting undocumented immigrants

DeSantis called the idea of a citizenship path for crime-free undocumented immigrants “incoherent” and ill-advised

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

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AG Uthmeier to investigate Discord over child safety concerns

Uthmeier said his office will investigate the messaging platform for allegedly putting children at risk of being groomed by predators online

by News Service of Florida March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

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US House panel subpoenas AG Pam Bondi on Epstein investigation

The subpoena calls for the former Florida Attorney General to sit for a deposition April 14

by Florida Phoenix March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

Florida News

Emails reveal influential anti-trans group behind Florida bill targeting gender-affirming care providers

LGBTQ rights advocates warned even a parent could be charged with a third-degree felony for supporting their trans child.

by McKenna Schueler March 18, 2026March 23, 2026

Florida News

Proposed new Medicaid, SNAP work requirements dead for now

There will be no work requirements for 111,0000 low-income people who rely on Medicaid for their health care

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

Florida News

Sheriff Grady Judd still backs ICE, but calls for ‘path forward’ on immigration

Judd, a top Republican and favorite of Gov. DeSantis, doubled down by again calling for an end to deportations of undocumented immigrants who “add to society”

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

News

Rhetoric versus reality: Facts about the abortion pill

Plenty of talking points about abortion medication are repeated that are not based on scientific fact or evidence, according to experts

by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Florida Phoenix March 17, 2026March 18, 2026

News

Uthmeier now says it’s unconstitutional to ban nondangerous felons from possessing guns

That opinion — never previously offered by a Florida attorney general — is being lavishly praised by Second Amendment advocates

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Florida News

Florida sheriffs rebel against Trump and DeSantis mass deportation efforts

It’s a striking shift from law enforcement in the nation’s most aggressive anti-undocumented immigration state

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Florida News

This $271M Florida home could become the most expensive ever sold in U.S.

The Naples estate dubbed ‘Gordon Pointe’ has newly been listed for $271 million

by Orlando Weekly Staff March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Florida News

FEMA lifts environmental hold on $608M grant for ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ ‘Deportation Depot’

The Trump administration lifted an environmental funding hold that had stalled the dollars for months

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis continues push to end vaccine mandates as measles cases rise

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he remains committed to seeing his policies pass before having to leave his post in January 2027

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, R-Fort Myers

Labor

Emails show right-wing group gave talking points to Florida GOP lawmaker on anti-union bill

Public records obtained by Orlando Weekly show the right-wing Freedom Foundation supplied materials to ensure the bill’s passage.

by McKenna Schueler March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

News

Florida Legislature passes $31M for AIDS drug program

The program provides access to the life-saving, costly drugs that reduce the level of human immunodeficiency virus in the body

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

News

Desmond Meade to step down as head of Florida Rights Restoration Coalition

Meade in 2018 led the campaign that restored the voting rights to Floridians with felony convictions

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 13, 2026March 13, 2026

News

Florida bill banning local government ‘net-zero’ policies heads to DeSantis

If signed into law by DeSantis, it would go into effect on July 1

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

News

Florida House weakens transparency requirement in data center bill, sends to Senate

It’s the latest example of the lower chamber moving away from the governor and toward the Trump administration

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

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Eskamani may have to wear fake mustache to Pride if she’s elected Orlando mayor under new law

DeSantis signs bill that could block proposed Manatee County cruise ship terminal

Gun advocates praise Uthmeier for saying ‘nondangerous’ felons should be allowed to own guns

‘Incoherent’: DeSantis slams sheriffs’ pushback on deporting undocumented immigrants

AG Uthmeier to investigate Discord over child safety concerns

US House panel subpoenas AG Pam Bondi on Epstein investigation

Emails reveal influential anti-trans group behind Florida bill targeting gender-affirming care providers

Proposed new Medicaid, SNAP work requirements dead for now

Sheriff Grady Judd still backs ICE, but calls for ‘path forward’ on immigration

Rhetoric versus reality: Facts about the abortion pill

Uthmeier now says it’s unconstitutional to ban nondangerous felons from possessing guns

Florida sheriffs rebel against Trump and DeSantis mass deportation efforts

This $271M Florida home could become the most expensive ever sold in U.S.

FEMA lifts environmental hold on $608M grant for ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ ‘Deportation Depot’

DeSantis continues push to end vaccine mandates as measles cases rise

Emails show right-wing group gave talking points to Florida GOP lawmaker on anti-union bill

Florida Legislature passes $31M for AIDS drug program

Desmond Meade to step down as head of Florida Rights Restoration Coalition

Florida bill banning local government ‘net-zero’ policies heads to DeSantis

Florida House weakens transparency requirement in data center bill, sends to Senate

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