Florida college professors union challenges syllabi requirements

The challenge contends that officials overstepped their authority in moving forward with requirements for posting course material online.

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

News

Kratom 7-OH battle heats up in court

Florida AG James Uthmeier issued the rule prohibiting the byproduct and adding it to the list of the state’s most dangerous drugs

by Dara Kam December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

News

Florida’s blocked anti-drag law is now getting another look

Former Orlando spot Hamburger Mary’s challenged the constitutionality of the law, which seeks to prevent admitting children to adult live performances

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Labor

Titusville public works and utility workers launch effort to build new union

Their former union was dissolved by the state due to noncompliance with what some have dubbed a union-busting law

by McKenna Schueler December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Florida News, News

Floridians who harm, sexually abuse animals near children could face 5 years in prison

DeSantis first hinted at these proposed additions to Florida’s animal cruelty statute last week

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

News

Florida House Leader calls Trump plan to redraw congressional map ‘illegal’

“This is just the swamp-like cynical behavior that people hate about politics.”

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Arts + Culture

Photos: FusionFest showed why Orlando is better because of its diversity

A multitude of the cultures that make up Orlando were represented by their music, art and cuisine

by Matt Keller Lehman and Matthew Moyer December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

News

Florida AG will now ‘aggressively enforce’ social media ban on minors

Social media platforms, upon notification from a minor’s parent, must terminate a minor’s account, the law requires.

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

News

Orlando marks 100 years of Lake Eola swan boats, while real swans pass health check

Swan boats turned 100 with a “Swantennial,” while the lake’s living residents passed their health checks with flying colors

by Azlyn Cato November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

News

DeSantis asks Legislature to punish inhumane dog breeders

He wants to impose a dog breeder license, target unethical breeding, and tighten penalties for abusing animals in front of children

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

News

Marijuana amendment group confident it’ll make 2026 Florida ballot

Despite a legal setback, Smart & Safe Florida insists they still can qualify for the 2026 ballot

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

News

Campbell’s says it uses ‘100% real chicken’ after Uthmeier moves to investigate

Florida’s AG said his office is investigating allegations that Campbell’s uses bioengineered meat in their soups

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

News

OCAS adoptable dog Nite Train is waiting to meet you

He’s big and strong, but also shy and sweet

by Orange County Animal Services November 25, 2025November 26, 2025

News

Florida Highway Patrol arrests two for ‘aggressively’ chalking ‘Resist’ on Pulse crosswalk

The Florida Department of Transportation claimed it would cost about $1,000 to return the crosswalk to its “original state”

by McKenna Schueler November 25, 2025November 30, 2025

News

Florida AG to investigate Campbell’s after VP exposed for saying soup is bioengineered ‘sh-t for poor people’

A former employee recorded the exec’s hour-long rant that included racist speech, admitting to working high off edibles and more

by Chloe Greenberg November 25, 2025November 25, 2025

News

Buckle up: Waymo’s self-driving taxis are coming to Orlando

Prepare to see driverless vehicles on the streets of the City Beautiful

by McKenna Schueler November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

News

Thanksgiving events in Orlando 2025

Charitable events, turkey trots, holiday arts and crafts, and Thanksgiving eve concerts

by Jessica Bryce Young November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

News

Florida county leaders say ‘DOGE’ audits lack context, including state mandated spending

“This whole thing is a made-for-television event, and it’s specifically made for television for the CFO’s reelection”

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

News

‘Myriad of accountability problems’: Florida Senate plans to clean up school voucher system shortfalls

An audit found “funding did not follow the child” to private schools or homeschool

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

News

Tampa photojournalist arrested outside ICE detention center in Miami

Decker, who was on assignment for three news outlets, was covering a protest action by Sunshine Movement, which saw many of its members arrested.

by Ray Roa November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

News

Florida college professors union challenges syllabi requirements

Kratom 7-OH battle heats up in court

Florida’s blocked anti-drag law is now getting another look

Titusville public works and utility workers launch effort to build new union

Floridians who harm, sexually abuse animals near children could face 5 years in prison

Florida House Leader calls Trump plan to redraw congressional map ‘illegal’

Photos: FusionFest showed why Orlando is better because of its diversity

Orlando marks 100 years of Lake Eola swan boats, while real swans pass health check

DeSantis asks Legislature to punish inhumane dog breeders

Marijuana amendment group confident it’ll make 2026 Florida ballot

Campbell’s says it uses ‘100% real chicken’ after Uthmeier moves to investigate

OCAS adoptable dog Nite Train is waiting to meet you

Florida Highway Patrol arrests two for ‘aggressively’ chalking ‘Resist’ on Pulse crosswalk

Florida AG to investigate Campbell’s after VP exposed for saying soup is bioengineered ‘sh-t for poor people’

Buckle up: Waymo’s self-driving taxis are coming to Orlando

Thanksgiving events in Orlando 2025

Florida county leaders say ‘DOGE’ audits lack context, including state mandated spending

‘Myriad of accountability problems’: Florida Senate plans to clean up school voucher system shortfalls

Tampa photojournalist arrested outside ICE detention center in Miami

Orlando’s 24 essential Colonial Drive restaurants and eateries

29 restaurants only found in Orlando strip malls

Everything we saw at the 2026 Brunch in the Park extravaganza