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

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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

News

Florida lawmakers approve bill requiring life in prison for manslaughter of police

It still needs to be signed into law by Gov. DeSantis

by Fresh Take Florida March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

News

Senate moves to save AIDS drug program from DeSantis administration cuts

The Florida Senate offered to pump nearly $31 million into a program that provides people access to high-cost HIV drugs

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

News

Florida gas prices spike following Iran attacks

Gas prices have jumped nearly 60 cents in Florida since ongoing U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran started just over a week ago

by News Service of Florida March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

News

Florida’s 60-day session nears end without a state budget

House Speaker Daniel Perez told members he’d ‘update’ them when he knows more

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

News

New E-bike rules head to DeSantis’ desk

The measure creates an E-bike safety taskforce within Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

by News Service of Florida March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

News

Coalition calls on Legislature to address $759M backlog of state park repairs

A coalition of 32 groups and businesses is urging Florida state lawmakers to step up funding for repairs to the Florida State Parks system

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

Join us at Lake Eola Park for Orlando Beer Fest on 11/14. Limited tickets available, buy yours today!

Florida News

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

Florida lawmakers approve bill requiring life in prison for manslaughter of police

Senate moves to save AIDS drug program from DeSantis administration cuts

Florida gas prices spike following Iran attacks

Florida’s 60-day session nears end without a state budget

New E-bike rules head to DeSantis’ desk

Coalition calls on Legislature to address $759M backlog of state park repairs

Central Florida Zoo welcomes new baby cougars

A massive Palladian home is now on the market in Orlando area for $16M

Orlando’s most expensive home for sale is a $27M mansion owned by an MLB Hall of Famer

Orlando ICE detainees packed in, shackled and abused, whistleblowers say