Florida News

Florida AG Uthmeier, federal partners warn of human trafficking during FIFA World Cup

Up to one million visitors are anticipated in the greater Miami area alone during soccer’s top global tournament

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Florida News

Bill to name Florida roads after Charlie Kirk and Trump heads to DeSantis’ desk

DeSantis has until June 30 to act on the bills

by News Service of Florida June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs law enforcement bills, warns of state crackdown on ‘teen takeovers’

“We do not recognize any teen takeover. If you try that, you are doing that at your peril,” DeSantis said

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Florida News

Local governments would lose $5B in first year if Florida’s property tax amendment passes

They’ll lose nearly $12 billion in the fifth year, according to projections developed by state economists

by News Service of Florida June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Orlando Area News

Willow is the fifth sloth to die after Sloth World rescue

She’s survived by fellow wild imports Chewy, Dolce, Phantom, Blackberry, Hazel, Mojo Jojo, Leeloo and Pearl

by Chloe Greenberg June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Florida News

TikTok is not complying with social media law restricting minors, Florida says

Uthmeier files civil suit, seeking injunction and money damages.

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Arts + Culture

CityArts celebrates 20 years in Orlando with retrospective exhibit

Over 20,000 artists featured, 36,000 works displayed, and an immeasurable impact

by Paige Bright June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Orlando Area News

Maxwell Frost reelected for another term after facing no opposition

The progressive Orlando Congressman used the victory to roast Elon Musk, sharing a photo of him raising a middle finger to a 2024 tweet from Musk predicting that Frost would be kicked out of office

by McKenna Schueler June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Orlando Theme Parks

Disney reveals plans for new ‘Monsters Inc.’-themed land Monstropolis

The theme revolves around the Monsters’ new institution: the Department of Human Relations

by Asa Carvajal June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis declares June ‘Faith and Family Month,’ apparently has nothing better to do

The proclamation came not only during Pride Month, but also during the 10-year anniversary of the deadly mass shooting that occurred at Pulse nightclub

by Chloe Greenberg June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Florida News

More political leaders, residents want to block Kanye West from performing in Florida

West has made public antisemitic comments in recent years, including posting “I am a Nazi”

by Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Florida News

Florida GOP gubernatorial candidates blast party’s decision to not hold debate

Party officials say that only Byron Donalds of Naples has met the established criteria to qualify

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

Labor

Florida bill to deter voluntary union recognition came from a Midwest think tank, records show

It’s yet another example of how anti-union activists from out of state are trying to undermine worker power in Florida.

by McKenna Schueler June 12, 2026June 13, 2026

Florida News

Florida blocks shelter pets coming from states with confirmed screwworm detections

The state is blocking rescue dogs and cats coming from Texas and New Mexico

by Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Florida News

Florida law enforcement relied too heavily on AI, falsely arrested a suspect, ACLU argues

The case centers around what the ACLU calls a “faulty facial recognition match” in 2023 and an arrest eight months later

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Florida News

Uthmeier says ‘teen takeover’ participants could legally be run over, charged with racketeering

“If you do that, people have the ability to run you over”

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix June 11, 2026June 12, 2026

Education

News orgs urge Orange County schools to change policy that ‘chills First Amendment-protected speech’

The call-to-action is part of an initiative that spotlights policies that restrict the reasonable flow of pertinent information to the public.

by McKenna Schueler June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Pulse

Pulse 10-year remembrance ceremonies and events

by Orlando Weekly Staff June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Labor

Blue-collar city workers on Florida’s Space Coast form new union

This comes after the state dissolved the workers’ former union as part of a massive purge following the passage of a reform law in 2023.

by McKenna Schueler June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orlando attraction Gatorland temporarily evacuated after bomb threat

The park will open for business as usual on Wednesday

by Matthew Moyer June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

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

News

Florida AG Uthmeier, federal partners warn of human trafficking during FIFA World Cup

Bill to name Florida roads after Charlie Kirk and Trump heads to DeSantis’ desk

DeSantis signs law enforcement bills, warns of state crackdown on ‘teen takeovers’

Local governments would lose $5B in first year if Florida’s property tax amendment passes

Willow is the fifth sloth to die after Sloth World rescue

TikTok is not complying with social media law restricting minors, Florida says

CityArts celebrates 20 years in Orlando with retrospective exhibit

Maxwell Frost reelected for another term after facing no opposition

Disney reveals plans for new ‘Monsters Inc.’-themed land Monstropolis

DeSantis declares June ‘Faith and Family Month,’ apparently has nothing better to do

More political leaders, residents want to block Kanye West from performing in Florida

Florida GOP gubernatorial candidates blast party’s decision to not hold debate

Florida bill to deter voluntary union recognition came from a Midwest think tank, records show

Florida blocks shelter pets coming from states with confirmed screwworm detections

Florida law enforcement relied too heavily on AI, falsely arrested a suspect, ACLU argues

Uthmeier says ‘teen takeover’ participants could legally be run over, charged with racketeering

News orgs urge Orange County schools to change policy that ‘chills First Amendment-protected speech’

Pulse 10-year remembrance ceremonies and events

Blue-collar city workers on Florida’s Space Coast form new union

Orlando attraction Gatorland temporarily evacuated after bomb threat

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