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Byron Donalds wants to ax ultra-processed foods in schools
Donalds wants ultra-processed food, artificial dyes, and “harmful additives” removed from school meals.
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SeaWorld Orlando ordered to post ‘We violated federal labor law’ notice at park
SeaWorld was ordered by the federal labor board to cease and desist and post an “Oops, we violated federal labor law” notice at Discovery Cove.
Posted inFlorida News
Florida now warns against depression and anxiety meds for children, teens
It’s the latest instance of Florida channeling Kennedy’s MAHA agenda.
Posted inFlorida News
Measles cases have reached a 35-year high
The largest number of current cases are in South Carolina (670), Utah (522), Texas (188), Virginia (176), Florida (141) and Pennsylvania (134).
Posted inFlorida News
Democrats urge Trump administration to rethink Endangered Species Act rollback
Florida manatees and panthers are suddenly much more vulnerable, environmentalists say
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Orlandoans rallied against ICE in downtown Orlando over the weekend
State Reps. Anna Eskamani and Angie Nixon were in attendance.
Posted inOpenings, Closings + Moves
Jay Lucy’s will take over the Plantees space in Mills 50
Grass-fed burgers, tallow fries and ‘fun’ shakes will be served.
Posted inFlorida 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.
Posted inOrlando 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.
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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.”
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Frost, Eskamani endorse progressive Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate
Nixon, a Democrat from Jacksonville, is running to unseat GOP Sen. Ashley Moody.
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Camping World Stadium’s $400 million makeover plan unveiled
On top of the upgrades, $61 million of the renovation tab will go toward a new event center
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Mom for Liberty running for Orange County school board chair
Moms for Liberty member Alicia Farrant faces off against fellow school board member Angie Gallo for the chair position.
Posted inOrlando Area News
Tesla Robotaxis now up and running on Orlando roads
Orlando is one of just six cities offering Robotaxis
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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.
Posted inOrlando Area News
Orlando rents remain stable yet still out of reach for average renter, report shows
You still need to make nearly $70K a year just to comfortably afford the average one-bedroom apartment in Orlando, a new housing report shows.
Posted inFlorida 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.
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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.
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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