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Pet Alliance finally opens new Orlando shelter this weekend
A grand opening pawty happens Saturday, March 28
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Florida health officials report another seven measles cases
The number of measles cases in Florida climbed to 140 as of March 14
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DeSantis leaves door open for a future run for the White House
“We’ll see,” DeSantis told Fox News’ Sean Hannity
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Florida’s 2025 extended session cost taxpayers more than $259K
That’s the second highest total associated with a special or extended session since 2018
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Former Orange County Democratic Party chair hosts campaign kickoff for Florida House seat
Samuel Vilchez Santiago, a Gen-Z Democrat, has already earned the endorsement of incumbent Rep. Johanna López for the Florida House District 43 seat in Orlando.
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This Florida home comes with a $2M backyard designed by ‘Insane Pools’ host
A multi-level saltwater pool, a spa, waterfalls, fire bowls and a waterslide
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This century-old home with hidden ties to Orlando’s first hospital is now for sale
Historic charm to spare and modern upgrades — like Tesla charging
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Are ICE agents being deployed to Orlando International Airport?
An MCO spokesperson told Orlando Weekly Monday afternoon the airport “has not been notified” by feds that it will be staffed with ICE officers
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‘Never Trumpers’ launch ad blitz to promote ‘No Kings’ in Florida
The anti-Trump group placed advertisements in 27 newspapers in Florida Monday to promote “No Kings” rallies planned for this weekend
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Jerry Demings applauds GOP sheriffs for speaking against federal immigration efforts
“They have gone overboard,” Orange County Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Demings said of ICE
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Eskamani may have to wear fake mustache to Pride if she’s elected Orlando mayor under new law
Florida Rep. Eskamani, a mayoral hopeful, spoke critically Friday of an anti-DEI bill that’s expected to be signed into law soon
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DeSantis signs bill that could block proposed Manatee County cruise ship terminal
“Construction of a new port next door I think struck a lot of people as being unnecessary,” DeSantis said
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Gun advocates praise Uthmeier for saying ‘nondangerous’ felons should be allowed to own guns
“Attorney General Pam Bondi needs to sit up and take notes!” said Gun Owners of America
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Feds offer no confirmation on whether ICE will open new office near UCF
The U.S. General Services Administration has offered conflicting answers and information on plans to expand ICE’s presence in Orlando.
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‘Incoherent’: DeSantis slams sheriffs’ pushback on deporting undocumented immigrants
DeSantis called the idea of a citizenship path for crime-free undocumented immigrants “incoherent” and ill-advised
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AG Uthmeier to investigate Discord over child safety concerns
Uthmeier said his office will investigate the messaging platform for allegedly putting children at risk of being groomed by predators online
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US House panel subpoenas AG Pam Bondi on Epstein investigation
The subpoena calls for the former Florida Attorney General to sit for a deposition April 14
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Emails reveal influential anti-trans group behind Florida bill targeting gender-affirming care providers
LGBTQ rights advocates warned even a parent could be charged with a third-degree felony for supporting their trans child.
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Proposed new Medicaid, SNAP work requirements dead for now
There will be no work requirements for 111,0000 low-income people who rely on Medicaid for their health care
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Sheriff Grady Judd still backs ICE, but calls for ‘path forward’ on immigration
Judd, a top Republican and favorite of Gov. DeSantis, doubled down by again calling for an end to deportations of undocumented immigrants who “add to society”