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DeSantis says Citizens Insurance has fewer policyholders, will slash rates
The state’s insurer of last resort has half a million fewer policyholders, he said
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Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins race for governor
The announcement Monday comes after months of speculation he would join the race
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Legislative session primer: Florida bills to keep an eye on in 2026
From further eroding abortion rights to making it harder to access the state’s meager unemployment benefits, Florida lawmakers have filed a number of bills they hope to turn into law this year.
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Roger Chapin to hire former opponent Chris Durant for $69K job as aide
Durant placed third in an Orlando City Council race that Chapin later won in a runoff election against Mira Tanna
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Hundreds rally at Orlando City Hall to protest ICE killing Renee Good
The rally was part of a coordinated weekend of nearly 1,200 peaceful protest actions and vigils organized across the U.S.
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Latest 2026 GOP gubernatorial poll shows Byron Donalds on top
When voters are informed that Donalds has already been endorsed by President Donald Trump, his lead swells to 58 points
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24 big things coming to Orlando in 2026
Another huge year for live music, theme park happenings, hometown drag heroes, sports, food and all the rest
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Florida finds heavy metals in more than half of baby formulas tested
The state says the testing results show that the heavy metals included mercury, arsenic, lead, and cadmium.
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‘The Fortress,’ Longwood’s historic midcentury modern home, is for sale for $10M
It comes with a 5-acre private lake spring fed by Wekiva Springs State Park
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Sweeping new legislation targets employers who hire undocumented immigrants
The 34-page bill would presume certain non-citizens are at fault in car accidents, severely restrict their employment, and prevent Florida banks from loaning them money
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Bill would require new Florida voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship
HB 991 is sponsored by state Reps. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, R-Fort Myers, and Dana Trabulsy, R- Fort Pierce
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DeSantis sets special session on redistricting in April
The announcement comes as Republicans seek to maintain control of the U.S. House in this year’s elections
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Florida bill takes aim at anti-vax discrimination, ivermectin access
Holcomb’s bill would add “vaccine status” to the list of reasons protected in law why patients cannot be discriminated against
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Rolling Loud music fest will take place in Orlando in 2026
Orlando will host the only U.S. festival dates of the year
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Florida Republican wants to ban congressional stock trading
Luna’s push for a congressional stock trading ban received an endorsement Tuesday from DeSantis
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DeSantis backs Trump’s claim that Miccosukee Tribe worked against immigration efforts
The tribe is part of a lawsuit against Florida which claims “Alligator Alcatraz” planners failed to follow federal environmental regulations
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Florida drivers can’t hold their phones on the road, new bill says
Drivers would not be able to make calls from their phone, hold it, or even rest it on their laps if the bill becomes law
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Adoptable pup Reba is a playgroup rock star
Easy to handle, calm and sweet, she loves affection and treats
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KFC to pay $200K for sexual harassment, retaliation charges affecting Orlando workers
The global fast food giant has also agreed to implement annual sex discrimination training for staff, per the EEOC
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Ramen Rumble 8 pits champions of years past against each other
Ladles out! Morimoto Asia will host this year’s ‘Battle of the Champions’ Feb. 2
