UCF students ‘strike’ in support of faculty, against campus ICE agreement

Students at Florida’s largest public university organized a one-day strike action Friday in coordination with the national Students Rise Up movement.

by McKenna Schueler April 10, 2026April 14, 2026

Florida News

Florida Dems blast coming congressional redistricting session: ‘This is illegal’

“This is illegal,” said Rep. RaShon Young, D-Orlando. “It is against the Constitution to redraw maps in favor of a party.”

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Florida News

Uthmeier launches investigation into ChatGPT for role in FSU shooting

Although his office declined to say whether the investigation is criminal or civil, subpoenas will be “forthcoming”

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Florida News

March for Our Lives co-founder criticizes marketing of ‘The Drama’

The South Florida gun-safety group provided a content warning to its social media followers ahead of the film’s release

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orlando Public Library hosts half-off spring sale on books, CDs, DVDs this weekend

You can browse for your favorite titles at the Friends of the Library Bookstore on the third floor of the downtown Orlando Public Library.

by McKenna Schueler April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Labor

Poverty or prosperity? Ford’s Garage service charge and 1-cent pay for Orlando servers sparks outcry

More restaurants are turning to a controversial commission-based pay model for servers to manage labor costs.

by McKenna Schueler April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

News

Florida lawmaker aims for ballot measure ending all property taxes in 2028

Ryan Chamberlin is leading an effort to place a citizen-led constitutional amendment on the ballot in 2028 that would eliminate all property taxes

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

Florida News

Uthmeier deploys genetic genealogy to tackle massive cold case backlog

He announced a $600,000 partnership with an anti-crime company specializing in matching cold case DNA to genetic genealogy databases

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Florida News

Florida AIDS drug advisory panel left out of decision to update list of AIDS drugs

DOH Communications Director Brian Wright said the panel remains intact, but some members said they weren’t sure it still even exists

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Florida News

Is ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ under federal control? Answer could decide environmental groups’ case

Chief Judge William Pryor appeared skeptical of the environmental lawyers’ argument that the federal government is the primary caretaker

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 9, 2026April 9, 2026

Orlando Area News

Buddy, Gatorland’s biggest alligator ever, has died

Park officials said the aging alligator had been slowing down in recent months and was under close veterinary care

by Juanita Olarte April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Arts + Culture

Orlando Museum of Art announces lineup for 2026 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art

This year comprises the largest selection of emerging and established artists the exhibition has seen

by Mia Schaeperkoetter April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

News

Advocates fear Florida’s terrorist law could reach beyond Muslim groups

“Today, bills like this target them. Tomorrow it could be me. But history tells us these measures never stop with just one people.”

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

News

The Foilies: Recognizing the worst failures of government transparency

It’s a bedrock principle of democracy: If a government belongs to the people, so do its documents.

by the Electronic Frontier Foundation and MuckRock News April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County weighs ban on smoke shops near schools

Commissioner Nicole Wilson proposed the county move forward with creating a buffer zone similar to those established in other communities.

by McKenna Schueler April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Florida News

Florida rural school districts’ financial stress is the ‘canary in coal mine’

The distressed finances of two districts could be just an inkling of what’s to come, state leaders say, as enrollment continues to decline

by News Service of Florida April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

News

Florida gas prices up another 24 cents amid war in Iran

The average gallon of gas was $4.19 in Florida on Monday

by News Service of Florida April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Florida News

Hulk Hogan’s other Florida beach home hits the market for $4.5M

It’s perched right next to the controversial WWE icon’s former primary residence

by Orlando Weekly April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Florida News

They didn’t want C-sections. A judge decided for them.

Mentally competent patients typically have the right to choose medical care, or refuse it. That is, unless they’re pregnant in Florida

by Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis plays down lack of Supreme Court opinion in justifying redistricting effort

Polls show that Floridians oppose the effort

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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UCF students ‘strike’ in support of faculty, against campus ICE agreement

Florida Dems blast coming congressional redistricting session: ‘This is illegal’

Uthmeier launches investigation into ChatGPT for role in FSU shooting

March for Our Lives co-founder criticizes marketing of ‘The Drama’

Orlando Public Library hosts half-off spring sale on books, CDs, DVDs this weekend

Florida lawmaker aims for ballot measure ending all property taxes in 2028

Uthmeier deploys genetic genealogy to tackle massive cold case backlog

Florida AIDS drug advisory panel left out of decision to update list of AIDS drugs

Is ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ under federal control? Answer could decide environmental groups’ case

Buddy, Gatorland’s biggest alligator ever, has died

Orlando Museum of Art announces lineup for 2026 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art

Advocates fear Florida’s terrorist law could reach beyond Muslim groups

The Foilies: Recognizing the worst failures of government transparency

Orange County weighs ban on smoke shops near schools

Florida rural school districts’ financial stress is the ‘canary in coal mine’

Florida gas prices up another 24 cents amid war in Iran

Hulk Hogan’s other Florida beach home hits the market for $4.5M

They didn’t want C-sections. A judge decided for them.

DeSantis plays down lack of Supreme Court opinion in justifying redistricting effort

29 restaurants only found in Orlando strip malls

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