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Florida Dems urge state to take action as millions face delayed SNAP benefits due to gov’t shutdown

Nearly 3 million Floridians are at risk of going hungry if government shutdown stretches into November

by McKenna Schueler October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

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Doctors plead with Florida lawmakers to resist ban on vaccine mandates

Nearly a dozen doctors called on lawmakers to reject any proposed legislation that would remove vaccine mandates from Florida schools

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

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DeSantis administration is interfering with new recreational pot amendment, lawsuit alleges

Organizers behind the amendment call the actions by Secretary of State Cord Byrd, appointed by DeSantis, ‘unlawful’ and unprecedented

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

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Muslim civil rights group calls on Trump to pressure Israel to release Florida teen

The 16-year-old dual Palestinian-American citizen from Brevard County has been held in an Israeli prison for more than eight months

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

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Florida bill would let families sue for killings by undocumented immigrants, fine police not working with ICE

It’s the largest proposed change so far to Florida immigration laws ahead of the 2026 session

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

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Hearing kicks off in battle over Florida medical marijuana licenses

The hearing comes nearly a year after health regulators announced intent to award licenses to 22 of dozens of applicants

by Dara Kam October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

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Orlando Democrats file bill to help domestic violence survivors flee abuse

The bill would allow survivors to break a lease early with written notice and documentation of the violence.

by McKenna Schueler October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

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Florida AG announces criminal investigation into video game Roblox

‘Investigations have revealed that sexual predators are using Roblox to access, communicate with, and groom minors’

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

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DeSantis wants to test flying cars in Central Florida

Once green-lighted from the federal government, the aircrafts would be expected to provide short air transport ‘like an Uber’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

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Florida Republican revives effort to allow minimum wage exemption for certain workers

Florida Republican Ryan Chamberlin filed similar legislation for consideration earlier this year but it failed to pass

by McKenna Schueler October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

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Inside Mark Wahlberg’s new $37M Florida mansion

The actor, producer (and former rapper) is the newest celeb to call the Sunshine State home

by Chloe Greenberg October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

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‘Chickening out’: New owner of dog abandoned in hurricane responds to case being dropped

Ahead of a criminal trial, prosecutors filed paperwork this week to abandon the case

by Kairi Lowery, Fresh Take Florida October 17, 2025October 17, 2025

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Florida lawmakers want to revive ‘free kill’ law after DeSantis’ veto

‘If you’re feeling a little déjà vu today it’s because you should be feeling a little déjà vu. We heard this exact bill in this committee’

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

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Florida corrections secretary asks for ‘staggering’ $512M for prison system

That amount didn’t include funding for salaries of correction officers, which he said rank among the lowest for its size in the country

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

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Central Florida Dems among lawmakers warning about looming health care crisis

Florida has more to lose than any other state if Congress doesn’t extend enhanced premium tax credits for Obamacare coverage, Democrats argue

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Florida’s manufacturing workforce is ‘aging out,’ says commerce secretary

Alex Kelly discussed what he said was a ‘huge challenge’ in getting young people interested in working in a skilled labor environment

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Floridians with felony convictions can now contact the state to learn if they are eligible to vote

The change is a result of negotiations after the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition dropped its lawsuit against state election officials

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Republican Jim Boyd designated as Florida’s next Senate president

Boyd did not detail priorities but spoke of a need to ‘defend the taxpayer’ and to ‘protect the rights of parents and strengthen our schools’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Florida faces lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ records

An environmental group filed a lawsuit alleging that state officials have improperly withheld public records

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Florida Dems urge state to take action as millions face delayed SNAP benefits due to gov’t shutdown

Doctors plead with Florida lawmakers to resist ban on vaccine mandates

DeSantis administration is interfering with new recreational pot amendment, lawsuit alleges

Muslim civil rights group calls on Trump to pressure Israel to release Florida teen

Florida bill would let families sue for killings by undocumented immigrants, fine police not working with ICE

Hearing kicks off in battle over Florida medical marijuana licenses

Orlando Democrats file bill to help domestic violence survivors flee abuse

Florida AG announces criminal investigation into video game Roblox

DeSantis wants to test flying cars in Central Florida

Florida Republican revives effort to allow minimum wage exemption for certain workers

Inside Mark Wahlberg’s new $37M Florida mansion

‘Chickening out’: New owner of dog abandoned in hurricane responds to case being dropped

Florida lawmakers want to revive ‘free kill’ law after DeSantis’ veto

Florida corrections secretary asks for ‘staggering’ $512M for prison system

Central Florida Dems among lawmakers warning about looming health care crisis

Florida’s manufacturing workforce is ‘aging out,’ says commerce secretary

Floridians with felony convictions can now contact the state to learn if they are eligible to vote

Republican Jim Boyd designated as Florida’s next Senate president

Florida faces lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ records

Over a year after his death, Hulk Hogan’s Florida mansion sells for $6 million

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