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‘Charlie Kirk Day’ approved by Florida House

“I just don’t know why we are honoring somebody who had no accomplishments, who hadn’t done anything, and who denigrated people that look like me,” said Rep. Bruce Antone, an Orlando Democrat who is Black

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Orlando Area News

Winter Park Library and Events Center to get 51 more parking spaces by summer

The parking expansion project is expected to be completed by mid-May, weather permitting.

by McKenna Schueler February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

GayDays Orlando back on in new location in 2026

Back and still gay after a temporary pause

by Juanita Olarte February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Orlando Area News

Historic Lubbe House at Lake Eola here to stay, Mayor Dyer says

But Dyer said he does not support historic landmark designation for the property

by Juanita Olarte February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

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Could Pulse memorial be affected by Florida’s proposed crackdown on city-funded DEI?

A proposal making its way through the state Legislature would prevent cities from funding any diversity, equity or inclusion initiative, with limited exceptions.

by McKenna Schueler February 24, 2026February 25, 2026

Demings gives feds more time to renegotiate reimbursement for ICE detention costs

Federal officials requested the county extend their deadline for negotiations after Demings threatened to potentially cancel their agreement allowing the local jail to serve as a temporary detention center.

by McKenna Schueler February 24, 2026February 25, 2026

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Waymo has arrived in Orlando

Vroom vroom, beep beep, etc.

by Mia Schaeperkoetter February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

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Eyeball scanners, surveillance towers part of $40M immigration grants for local police

DeSantis approved more than $40 million in Florida immigration grants to pay local law enforcement to capture and hold detainees

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

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Florida GOP voters say a DeSantis endorsement for governor means more than Trump’s

DeSantis has not endorsed any candidate to succeed him as governor so far

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

Downtown Orlando was the stage for a legion of visual and performing artists at Immerse

From the Blue Man Group to the La-Z Boy Quartet

by Jim Leatherman and Matthew Moyer February 23, 2026February 25, 2026

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‘House of Columns’ by famed architect Carl Abbott now for sale in Florida

The home comprises eight levels and includes a main building plus three separate wings connected by enclosed bridges

by Orlando Weekly Staff February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

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Mediterranean mansion on its own peninsula hits market in Windermere

The nearly 15,000-square-foot home sits on a 2-acre peninsula in the Butler Chain of Lakes

by Orlando Weekly Staff February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

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Winter freeze causes more than $3B in Florida agriculture losses

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson described the freeze events as “one of the most damaging” in Florida agriculture history

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

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Florida adds Maduro overthrow to anti-communist curriculum

The Florida Education Association said the new communism curriculum included ‘ideologically charged rhetoric’ when it was adopted last fall

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

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Florida ballot initiative restriction ruling could have national implications

The outcome of the federal lawsuit could decide the fate of citizen-led ballot initiatives in the Sunshine State and possibly the nation

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

Adoptable dog Gaten is just looking for a little bit of love

With every treat and every touch, Gaten has opened up a little bit of his heart so far

by Orange County Animal Services February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orlando City Council to vote on $6.8M police drone program Monday

The new Axon drones would be used as part of a first responder program through the police department, according to a city memo.

by McKenna Schueler February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

Photo of a crowd at Celine downtown

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Downtown nightlife faces new monthly billing rules as Orlando pushes forward with Project DTO

Last call for the old downtown?

by Sarah Kinbar February 20, 2026February 25, 2026

Pulse

Pulse nightclub to be demolished next month for memorial project

The Pulse sign will be taken down on March 10, while the building is scheduled for demolition beginning March 18.

by McKenna Schueler February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

Randy Fine can’t stop saying he would choose dogs over Muslim people

Florida’s newest congressman unleashed a series of racist social media posts that have resulted in calls for his resignation.

by Chloe Greenberg February 19, 2026February 25, 2026