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

Orlando Theme Parks

‘Evil Dead’ house announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2026

Fans are burning with excitement

by Paige Bright July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

Orlando Area News

Maxwell Frost questions Disney restaurant operator over wage theft allegations

Four employees at Disney EPCOT’s restaurant Tutto Italia accused their employer, a third-party operator, of underpaying them at a press conference last month.

by McKenna Schueler July 21, 2026July 21, 2026

News

ICE officers to wear body cameras at traffic stops, White House border czar says

In the wake of two fatal shootings, ICE officers will wear “at least one body camera” during traffic stops

by Ariana Figueroa, Florida Phoenix July 21, 2026July 21, 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

News

‘Leave DNA’: Grim Haiti warning issued as Trump pushes to deport TPS recipients

The U.S. State Department is now urging anyone who travels to Haiti (willingly or not, if deported) to prepare for their untimely demise.

by McKenna Schueler 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

Corrections chief warns ‘increased risk’ to public safety if Florida property tax amendment passes

The Orange County Corrections Department could be forced to cut staff, implement a hiring freeze, and reduce training designed to help staff appropriately respond to mental health crises in the jail.

by McKenna Schueler July 17, 2026July 21, 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

Orlando Area News

Orange County sheriff downplays immigration enforcement while defending half-billion budget pitch

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office faces scrutiny over how much of its proposed $470 million budget would be used to hunt down undocumented immigrants.

by McKenna Schueler July 17, 2026July 21, 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

Elections

Florida voters have until Monday to register for August primary election

July 20 is also the deadline to change your party affiliation ahead of the 2026 primaries.

by McKenna Schueler July 15, 2026July 16, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis, FDLE delay move to designate CAIR a domestic terrorist group

DeSantis has been attempting to name CAIR a domestic terrorist for eight months.

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

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

‘Evil Dead’ house announced for Halloween Horror Nights 2026

Maxwell Frost questions Disney restaurant operator over wage theft allegations

ICE officers to wear body cameras at traffic stops, White House border czar says

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

‘Leave DNA’: Grim Haiti warning issued as Trump pushes to deport TPS recipients

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

Corrections chief warns ‘increased risk’ to public safety if Florida property tax amendment passes

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

Orange County sheriff downplays immigration enforcement while defending half-billion budget pitch

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

Florida voters have until Monday to register for August primary election

DeSantis, FDLE delay move to designate CAIR a domestic terrorist group

Orlando ICE detainees packed in, shackled and abused, whistleblowers say

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