Florida professors fear being targeted by state leaders, students after elimination of DEI

One professor said students have become “prone to insult if asked to support ideas with scholarly texts rather than the christian bible.”

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

Florida News

Florida ‘Republicans for Jolly’ effort launches in St. Pete

A group of Florida Republicans announced Monday to fellow party members that it’s okay to cross party lines and vote for Democrat David Jolly for governor in November.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 14, 2026September 14, 2026

Florida News

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

The NBA champion and multi-MVP was traded to the Miami Heat in June after playing for the Millwaukee Bucks for 13 seasons

by Chloe Greenberg September 13, 2026September 13, 2026

Florida News

Florida nurse could be fined for wishing pregnant Karoline Leavitt a “fourth-degree tear” on TikTok

“As a labor and delivery nurse, it gives me great joy to wish Karoline Leavitt a fourth-degree tear,” Lawler said in her public video.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida September 13, 2026September 13, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis administration misses legislative deadline, gets more money for immigration anyway

The approval came about an hour after the DeSantis administration submitted an overdue report to commission members who were poised to start the meeting.

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 13, 2026September 13, 2026

Orlando Area News

Florida proposes stronger protections for sloths after Sloth World deaths in Orlando

The FWC outlined plans to require facilities and cages used to handle imported sloths to meet the same requirements as capuchin, spider, and woolly monkeys

by News Service of Florida September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Florida News

Angie Nixon says there are ‘$10 million reasons’ to oppose Ashley Moody

The Jacksonville state representative is also referencing Moody’s involvement in the Hope Florida saga.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Florida News

Florida AG Uthmeier just sued Netflix

“We do not want them creating addictive features for kids.”

by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Florida News

Uthmeier seeks new penalties for chatbot companies abetting crimes in Florida

by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Florida News, News, Orlando Area News

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

And it’s plopped on 150 feet of direct Intracoastal access

by Chloe Greenberg September 7, 2026September 7, 2026

Florida News

Form allows hundreds with felony convictions to find their voter eligibility in Florida

The development comes nearly eight years after Floridians approved Amendment 4, designed to restore voting rights to nearly 1.5 million people with felony convictions.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 5, 2026September 5, 2026

Florida News

Hemp entrepreneurs in Florida receive a reprieve at least for another month

“The delay is a relief,” said Michael Smith, owner of Herban Flow, who says about 80% of sales from his two stores come from hemp-derived THC products.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 5, 2026September 7, 2026

Florida News

Florida blocks undocumented students from state universities

Any person “who is present in the United States unlawfully” will not be eligible for enrollment beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida September 5, 2026September 5, 2026

Florida News

‘Thank you Ron DeSantis for stealing $10 million from sick kids’: State Rep candidate confronts governor over Hope Florida scandal

“You showed true leadership stealing $10 million from poor kids and putting it into your politically motivated PACs!”

by Colin Wolf September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Florida News

Florida House Democrats call for impeachment of Attorney General James Uthmeier

by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida and Jim Turner, News Service of Florida September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Florida News

Travel scams cost Florida $20 million annually, new study says

Fake booking websites, phishing texts, fraudulent vacation rentals and stolen airline miles are just some of the scams.

by Chloe Greenberg September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Florida News

Byron Donalds picks up endorsement from anti-abortion group

Donalds has a consistent anti-abortion record, unlike his opponent David Jolly, a former Republican who has shifted gears on the issue.

by McKenna Schueler September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Florida News

‘We are doing our job, sir’: Monique Worrell responds to rumors she’s about to be suspended again

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis administration bans Flock cameras on Florida state roads

Reports of abuse by police in Florida and around the country have sparked a bipartisan push to rethink their use.

by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Florida News

Alligator Alcatraz closed. Now its operator will run ICE detention warehouse in Texas

The company that helped run the controversial Florida Everglades detention camp has also been embroiled in lawsuits over claims of wage theft, fraud and data breaches.

by Stephanie Koithan September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

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Florida News

Florida professors fear being targeted by state leaders, students after elimination of DEI

Florida ‘Republicans for Jolly’ effort launches in St. Pete

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

Florida nurse could be fined for wishing pregnant Karoline Leavitt a “fourth-degree tear” on TikTok

DeSantis administration misses legislative deadline, gets more money for immigration anyway

Florida proposes stronger protections for sloths after Sloth World deaths in Orlando

Angie Nixon says there are ‘$10 million reasons’ to oppose Ashley Moody

Florida AG Uthmeier just sued Netflix

Uthmeier seeks new penalties for chatbot companies abetting crimes in Florida

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

Form allows hundreds with felony convictions to find their voter eligibility in Florida

Hemp entrepreneurs in Florida receive a reprieve at least for another month

Florida blocks undocumented students from state universities

‘Thank you Ron DeSantis for stealing $10 million from sick kids’: State Rep candidate confronts governor over Hope Florida scandal

Florida House Democrats call for impeachment of Attorney General James Uthmeier

Travel scams cost Florida $20 million annually, new study says

Byron Donalds picks up endorsement from anti-abortion group

‘We are doing our job, sir’: Monique Worrell responds to rumors she’s about to be suspended again

DeSantis administration bans Flock cameras on Florida state roads

Alligator Alcatraz closed. Now its operator will run ICE detention warehouse in Texas

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