Brandon Wolf returns to Equality Florida — and Orlando

Wolf, a survivor of the 2016 Pulse nightclub tragedy, left Equality Florida in 2023 to work for the Human Rights Campaign in Washington, D.C. Now, he feels it’s time to return home.

by McKenna Schueler June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Florida News

Florida US Senator Ashley Moody votes against ‘anti-weaponization’ payments to J6 rioters

Florida’s other senator, Rick Scott, voted no on the amendment

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Pulse

Pulse survivors organize a private remembrance ceremony to mark 10th anniversary of the shooting

The remembrance ceremony is being produced independently of the city, which typically presents its own.

by McKenna Schueler June 8, 2026June 9, 2026

Florida News

Florida remains in bottom half of child wellbeing in annual databook

Florida’s overall state of child wellbeing did not improve in this year’s Kids Count Data Profile

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

News

Florida gas prices continue to dip

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said “significant progress” had been made on a potential ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

by News Service of Florida June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Florida News

Florida schools directed to add AI to internet safety policies

All districts already have an “Internet Safety” policy in place, and now the DOE is requiring districts to amend the policy to include AI

by News Service of Florida June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Florida News

Democrats join the Chief Financial Officer race in Florida

Former Miami-Dade County Democratic state Sen. Annette Taddeo announced her candidacy on Monday.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Florida News

Florida enacts emergency rules to prevent parasitic screwworm from entering state

The state created protocols to protect Florida’s cattle herds from the parasitic fly after it was found in Texas earlier this week

by Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Orlando Area News

Skin Cancer Foundation offers free screenings and exams in Orlando Saturday

First come, first served!

by McKenna Fiorino June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Florida News

Rick Scott pushes to get Kanye West’s Florida concerts canceled

Scott urged the authority board to “carefully review this decision” of hosting the rapper, for shows June 26 and 28 in Tampa.

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Immigration

Orange County Sheriff’s Office snags largest request for state funds for immigration enforcement

The $10.8 million request is the largest of 17 requests submitted by local law enforcement agencies in Florida that are seeking state immigration enforcement funds.

by McKenna Schueler June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Things to Do

All the Pride Month and Pulse remembrance events happening in Orlando this June

Loud and proud

by Orlando Weekly Staff June 5, 2026June 10, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings diagnosed with prostate cancer, suspends race for governor

“I have to let something go. I can’t continue to do my job as mayor, take care of my family, and run for governor.”

by Chloe Greenberg June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Orlando Area News

Lake Eola just got gayer

A new rainbow-wrapped swan boat takes flight for Pride Month

by Chloe Greenberg June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County changes ICE agreement, limiting detention in local jail

The change will prohibit federal immigration agents from booking people who don’t have criminal charges. It still needs final approval from the feds to take effect.

by McKenna Schueler June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Florida News

Florida police to beef up human trafficking enforcement at World Cup

AG James Uthmeier said his office is working with federal agencies in “surging more resources down here than we otherwise would.”

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Florida News

University of Florida presidential hopeful Stuart Bell says he won’t bring ‘woke’ back

“I’m certainly not coming to Florida to bring DEI or any form of woke back. Period,” Bell said Wednesday afternoon

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Florida News

CFO says Florida voters shouldn’t believe ‘big government apologists’ hype on property tax

The CFO accused local government officials who claim public safety will need to be cut of bad governing

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Florida News

Trump thinks DeSantis is ‘very good’ for naming a Florida airport after him

“Ron’s good. He’s a friend of mine. He just named an airport after me”

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

Orlando Area News

After ICE detainment, Uncle Lou to accept deportation to Jamaica

“Celebrate that we had Uncle Lou’s LMGA, and keep hope alive that we will again”

by Matthew Moyer June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

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

News

Brandon Wolf returns to Equality Florida — and Orlando

Florida US Senator Ashley Moody votes against ‘anti-weaponization’ payments to J6 rioters

Pulse survivors organize a private remembrance ceremony to mark 10th anniversary of the shooting

Florida remains in bottom half of child wellbeing in annual databook

Florida gas prices continue to dip

Florida schools directed to add AI to internet safety policies

Democrats join the Chief Financial Officer race in Florida

Florida enacts emergency rules to prevent parasitic screwworm from entering state

Skin Cancer Foundation offers free screenings and exams in Orlando Saturday

Rick Scott pushes to get Kanye West’s Florida concerts canceled

Orange County Sheriff’s Office snags largest request for state funds for immigration enforcement

All the Pride Month and Pulse remembrance events happening in Orlando this June

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings diagnosed with prostate cancer, suspends race for governor

Lake Eola just got gayer

Orange County changes ICE agreement, limiting detention in local jail

Florida police to beef up human trafficking enforcement at World Cup

University of Florida presidential hopeful Stuart Bell says he won’t bring ‘woke’ back

CFO says Florida voters shouldn’t believe ‘big government apologists’ hype on property tax

Trump thinks DeSantis is ‘very good’ for naming a Florida airport after him

After ICE detainment, Uncle Lou to accept deportation to Jamaica

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