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Florida pushes police to step up immigration enforcement, some agencies still aren’t participating

Some agencies, including some of the largest sheriffs and police departments in the state, still aren’t participating

by Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Orlando Area News

DeSantis’ latest erection: A new Abe Lincoln statue in Central Florida

DeSantis said the statue erections will continue throughout the year

by News Service of Florida July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Florida News

Florida blocks undocumented immigrants from state colleges, GED programs

Undocumented immigrants will be blocked from adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges

by Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Florida News

‘Wasn’t my proposal’: DeSantis distances himself from property tax cut effort he pushed for

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Orlando Area News

Florida man charged with stealing Smokey Bear signs in Orlando, other cities and selling them on Facebook

He faces up to 10 years in prison

by News Service of Florida June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

Florida News

New Florida law will require transparency in restaurant service charges

The new law targeting hidden or obscured fees takes effect July 1, 2026.

by McKenna Schueler June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Orlando Area News

Woman killed by alligator in Little Big Econ River, FWC says

The incident is the third recorded alligator bite in Central Florida in the past week

by Chloe Greenberg June 29, 2026July 13, 2026

Florida News, News

Florida Republicans warn of rise of popularity of Democratic Socialists, or ‘anarchist psychos’

“They are anarchist psychos who want to destroy this country,” added U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs bill to name Florida roads after Charlie Kirk and Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed three bills late Thursday, his first rejection of legislation passed this year, and signed 15 others

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

Florida News

DeSantis hails ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as victory while confirming its shutdown

It lasted just under a year.

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Florida News

‘No brainer’: DeSantis lauds SCOTUS for allowing deportations of Haitians, Syrians with TPS

He praised the Trump administration’s impending mass deportations of Haitian and Syrian migrants legally sheltered within the United States

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis touts property tax amendment, but still laments what it could have been

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Florida News

Study: Reproductive healthcare is out of reach of one-third of Florida women

“I would say it’s not a surprising finding, given what we know about Florida’s policy environment”

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

News

John Morgan announces name of new political party

More than 35,000 entries for the contest were submitted from across the country.

by McKenna Schueler June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

News

Largest Medicaid pediatric provider sues DeSantis administration over pay rates

Pediatric Associates asserts the new rates have statewide reduced pediatrician payments by nearly $300 million over the last 20 months.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County still under burn ban as Florida OKs Fourth of July fireworks, urges caution

Floridians are being advised to be “responsible” when lighting devices that fly and explode

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

Environment

Burmese pythons are ‘a South Florida problem rapidly becoming a Central Florida problem’

The big squeeze

by Craig Pittman, Florida Phoenix June 24, 2026June 24, 2026

Florida News

Emails show how Kanye West’s Tampa shows were booked, and how they became almost impossible to cancel

Internal messages show the TSA agreed to changes that barred it from canceling the concerts over ‘artist identity,’ ‘public statements’ or ‘political viewpoints.’

by Colin Wolf June 23, 2026June 23, 2026

Florida News

More 7-OH related products made illegal in Florida by a new emergency rule

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has made it his mission to further crack down on sales and use of concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and other related chemical products in Florida

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Florida News

Record travel expected for Fourth of July despite high gas prices in Florida

AAA projected 4.62 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles for the holiday period

by Jim Turner and Tom Urban, News Service of Florida June 21, 2026June 21, 2026

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

Florida News

Florida pushes police to step up immigration enforcement, some agencies still aren’t participating

DeSantis’ latest erection: A new Abe Lincoln statue in Central Florida

Florida blocks undocumented immigrants from state colleges, GED programs

‘Wasn’t my proposal’: DeSantis distances himself from property tax cut effort he pushed for

Florida man charged with stealing Smokey Bear signs in Orlando, other cities and selling them on Facebook

New Florida law will require transparency in restaurant service charges

Woman killed by alligator in Little Big Econ River, FWC says

Florida Republicans warn of rise of popularity of Democratic Socialists, or ‘anarchist psychos’

DeSantis signs bill to name Florida roads after Charlie Kirk and Trump

DeSantis hails ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as victory while confirming its shutdown

‘No brainer’: DeSantis lauds SCOTUS for allowing deportations of Haitians, Syrians with TPS

DeSantis touts property tax amendment, but still laments what it could have been

Study: Reproductive healthcare is out of reach of one-third of Florida women

John Morgan announces name of new political party

Largest Medicaid pediatric provider sues DeSantis administration over pay rates

Orange County still under burn ban as Florida OKs Fourth of July fireworks, urges caution

Burmese pythons are ‘a South Florida problem rapidly becoming a Central Florida problem’

Emails show how Kanye West’s Tampa shows were booked, and how they became almost impossible to cancel

More 7-OH related products made illegal in Florida by a new emergency rule

Record travel expected for Fourth of July despite high gas prices in Florida

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