Florida News

Fraternal Order of Police latest group to oppose Florida property tax amendment

Critics allege it could radically reduce revenues for local government essential services, including public safety.

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

Orlando Area News

Orlando-area man arrested for importing unchecked animals from screwworm area

The unchecked livestock came from a high-risk area in Texas affected by the New World screwworm.

by News Service of Florida July 26, 2026July 26, 2026

Florida News

Florida Surgeon General suggests high measles counts could be tied to abortion opposition

Joseph Ladapo, long known for his vaccine skepticism, said, “Oh no. Everyone’s got to take a vaccine.”

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

Elections

Frost, Eskamani endorse progressive Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate

Nixon, a Democrat from Jacksonville, is running to unseat GOP Sen. Ashley Moody.

by McKenna Schueler July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

Orlando Area News

Tesla Robotaxis now up and running on Orlando roads

Orlando is one of just six cities offering Robotaxis

by Paige Bright and Chloe Greenberg July 24, 2026July 24, 2026

Florida News

Florida Republicans jump aboard U.S. House bill that seeks to block heat protection for workers

One of the Congressional bill’s co-sponsors is Byron Donalds, a Republican frontrunner in the race for Florida governor this year.

by McKenna Schueler July 24, 2026July 29, 2026

Florida News

Florida’s deportation orders surged in June

Since March, deportations ordered by immigration judges in Florida have increased 18 percent, according to recently released data.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

Florida News

Fewer Floridians are receiving federal food benefits

The number of Florida residents who receive federal food assistance dropped by 23% during the past year, state data published this month show.

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

Education, Florida News, News

Florida student discipline records to follow them to college, a response to FSU shooting

High school students headed to college will have their disciplinary records transferred to the institution they attend

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix July 23, 2026July 23, 2026

News

Fishback admits to voting in D.C., dishes out threats in fight to stay on Florida ballot

Fishback — in a striking pivot from his past position — acknowledged that he voted in D.C. in 2020 and purchased a home in the nation’s capital the year after.

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix July 22, 2026July 22, 2026

Florida News

Florida disaster fund spent more on immigration than all 2025 missions combined

The Florida Division of Emergency Management, the agency in charge of the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” and “Deportation Depot” lockups, shelled out $890 million in taxpayer dollars

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

Florida News

Counties could be on the hook for Florida’s $420 million Medicaid tab

County Medicaid costs are then expected to jump to nearly $452 million a year from now, which is when Amendment 3 would take effect if passed.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Florida News

‘Geopolitical tensions’ pump up gas prices in Florida

The average gallon of gas in Florida breached $4 as oil market trading increased due to escalating fighting between the U.S. and Iran.

by News Service of Florida July 20, 2026July 20, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis recommends Trump administrator, former Florida official, to be next ed commissioner

Henry Mack would take over the department with six months left in DeSantis’s governorship

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix July 19, 2026July 19, 2026

Florida News

FDA lowers orange juice sugar standard — officials say it will boost Florida citrus

Florida’s once thriving citrus industry has declined precipitously over the past two decades, but state agriculture officials believe the downward trajectory may have plateaued

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 19, 2026July 19, 2026

Florida News

Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday starts Monday. Here’s what you can save on

For this year, lawmakers moved the discount dates to July 20 through Aug. 20.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida July 19, 2026July 19, 2026

Orlando Area News

Here’s what to know about the ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite in Central Florida

Cyclospora has sickened people in nearly 40 states

by Chloe Greenberg July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Florida News

RFK Jr. comes to Florida to roll out ‘Make Hospital Food Healthier’ pledge

“It’s really incredible that we’ve been feeding patients this pudding and Jello with sugar drinks when 50% of them are pre-diabetic or diabetic”

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

Florida News

One day after man is killed running from ICE in Florida, Trump says traffic stops should continue

Trump wants ICE stops to continue despite a recent string of ICE-involved deaths across the country.

by Chloe Greenberg July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Florida News

Florida executes the 29th person on death row in 19 months — two more scheduled

Gov. Ron DeSantis continues a record pace of executions

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 15, 2026July 15, 2026

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Florida News

Fraternal Order of Police latest group to oppose Florida property tax amendment

Orlando-area man arrested for importing unchecked animals from screwworm area

Florida Surgeon General suggests high measles counts could be tied to abortion opposition

Frost, Eskamani endorse progressive Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate

Tesla Robotaxis now up and running on Orlando roads

Florida Republicans jump aboard U.S. House bill that seeks to block heat protection for workers

Florida’s deportation orders surged in June

Fewer Floridians are receiving federal food benefits

Florida student discipline records to follow them to college, a response to FSU shooting

Fishback admits to voting in D.C., dishes out threats in fight to stay on Florida ballot

Florida disaster fund spent more on immigration than all 2025 missions combined

Counties could be on the hook for Florida’s $420 million Medicaid tab

‘Geopolitical tensions’ pump up gas prices in Florida

DeSantis recommends Trump administrator, former Florida official, to be next ed commissioner

FDA lowers orange juice sugar standard — officials say it will boost Florida citrus

Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday starts Monday. Here’s what you can save on

Here’s what to know about the ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite in Central Florida

RFK Jr. comes to Florida to roll out ‘Make Hospital Food Healthier’ pledge

One day after man is killed running from ICE in Florida, Trump says traffic stops should continue

Florida executes the 29th person on death row in 19 months — two more scheduled

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