Florida gas prices dip back under $4 ahead of Labor Day

“Drivers have seen gas prices move up and down throughout the summer, but the overall trend has been relatively stable,” AAA spokesman said

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

Florida News

Florida sheriffs drop license plate readers as DeSantis warns against ‘surveillance state’

On Monday at least four Florida sheriffs said in separate statements that they have ordered discontinuation of the Flock system in their counties.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Florida News

Lawsuit claims Barry University was negligent in hiring professor who faces charges of video voyeurism, child porn possession

The former professor at the Orlando campus was arrested in February and charged with 50 counts of child pornography possession.

by Chloe Greenberg August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Florida News

This year’s Florida bear hunt will allow hunters to kill more bears

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering up to 215 permits, that’s more than the 172 permits made available for last year’s hunt.

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

Florida News

Cook Political Report shifts Florida gubernatorial race from ‘solid’ to ‘likely’ Republican

One of the top political prediction websites in the country says Byron Donalds remains the favorite for Florida governor but sees some shift toward Democrat David Jolly.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Florida News

David Jolly says Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida were ‘used’ in a ‘sinister plan’

Jolly, who has committed to opening an investigation into the transfer of $10 million to the Hope Florida Foundation if elected governor, called Republican opponent Byron Donalds a coward for not agreeing to do the same.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Florida News

Florida Dems call for resignations amid Hope Florida leak, while DeSantis claims investigation was designed to ‘smear’ his wife

The release of a blistering statewide grand jury report that found $10 million in Medicaid funds were “misappropriated” and wound up being used for “political activities.”

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2026August 31, 2026

Florida News

Amid growing Flock backlash, DeSantis says only police officers should issue tickets

“I don’t want to have this become a surveillance state.”

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Florida News

Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement — but not Florida

Florida was among the states that will not cash in on the settlement and instead keep on litigating.

by Anna Claire Vollers, Florida Phoenix August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Florida News

Byron Donalds chooses ‘Stop Woke Act’ lawmaker as running mate for Florida governor

Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds named Miami-Dade County Sen. Bryan Avila to serve as his running mate Tuesday.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Florida News

Ohio man arrested by FBI for threatening to kill Florida Rep. Randy Fine

The alleged threats were made last week with the email subject line, “Can’t wait to snipe your head off your shoulders!! :)”

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Orlando Area News

Volusia County advances permanent ban on large-scale data centers

“Why the hell would any sane person want these in your community?” one county council member asked.

by McKenna Schueler August 25, 2026August 31, 2026

Florida News

Judge says FIU violated first amendment rights of anti-ICE student protesters

A federal judge says Florida International University’s protest policy likely won’t withstand judicial scrutiny in a lawsuit filed by students punished after protesting ICE.

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 25, 2026August 25, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis uncertain Florida’s redistricted congressional map can save House Republicans this fall

“This year they’re winnable, but I think that it’s going to require some effort,” the governor said Monday during a press conference in Tampa.

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

Florida News

Florida tourism continues to drop amid concerns over inflation and Trump’s Canada tariffs

The drop may reflect an aversion from some Canadians toward Trump’s repeated labeling of the country as the “51st state” and aggressive trade policy.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

Florida News

Florida wants to repeal required school vaccines for chicken pox, Hepatitis B and more

“Every last one of them is wrong and drips with disdain and slavery,” Ladapo said of vaccine mandates last September.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

Florida News

Angie Nixon shrugs off the Florida GOP attacks that are just beginning

Her reputation as one of the most liberal members of the Florida House far preceded any association with DSA, which she did join this summer.

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

Labor

Florida employers could see a 7.4% average reduction in workers’ comp costs

The reduction is largely driven by a reduction in the frequency of “lost-time claims,” when employees miss work because of injuries.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 23, 2026August 23, 2026

Florida News

Ashley Moody says news media need to ‘answer’ for coverage of Democratic Senate primary

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

Florida News

Florida court says teacher suspended for Charlie Kirk posts should be reinstated

On Sept. 10, 2025, the day Kirk was assassinated by a gunman while speaking at a Utah college, Roller wrote a post criticizing his past defense of the Second Amendment.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida August 21, 2026August 21, 2026

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Florida News

Florida gas prices dip back under $4 ahead of Labor Day

Florida sheriffs drop license plate readers as DeSantis warns against ‘surveillance state’

Lawsuit claims Barry University was negligent in hiring professor who faces charges of video voyeurism, child porn possession

This year’s Florida bear hunt will allow hunters to kill more bears

Cook Political Report shifts Florida gubernatorial race from ‘solid’ to ‘likely’ Republican

David Jolly says Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida were ‘used’ in a ‘sinister plan’

Florida Dems call for resignations amid Hope Florida leak, while DeSantis claims investigation was designed to ‘smear’ his wife

Amid growing Flock backlash, DeSantis says only police officers should issue tickets

Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement — but not Florida

Byron Donalds chooses ‘Stop Woke Act’ lawmaker as running mate for Florida governor

Ohio man arrested by FBI for threatening to kill Florida Rep. Randy Fine

Volusia County advances permanent ban on large-scale data centers

Judge says FIU violated first amendment rights of anti-ICE student protesters

DeSantis uncertain Florida’s redistricted congressional map can save House Republicans this fall

Florida tourism continues to drop amid concerns over inflation and Trump’s Canada tariffs

Florida wants to repeal required school vaccines for chicken pox, Hepatitis B and more

Angie Nixon shrugs off the Florida GOP attacks that are just beginning

Florida employers could see a 7.4% average reduction in workers’ comp costs

Ashley Moody says news media need to ‘answer’ for coverage of Democratic Senate primary

Florida court says teacher suspended for Charlie Kirk posts should be reinstated

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