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Orlando Dem Carlos Guillermo Smith revives push to rein in public money given to Big Tourism

Sen. Smith and Rosen Hotels CEO Frank Santos sparred over the issue at a League of Women Voters event Wednesday

by McKenna Schueler November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

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Ban on kratom 7-OH in Florida challenged

Doctors say 7-OH acts on the same parts of the brain and is as addictive as opioids

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida November 13, 2025November 13, 2025

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‘Drag Race’ star claps back at Florida AG ‘Mister Urethra’ for targeting Christmas show

Uthmeier called the touring show “openly anti-Christian,” expressing his concern it would result in religious discrimination.

by Selene San Felice November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

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Orange County Medical Clinic to offer free health screenings this week

The three-day event is aimed to help raise awareness of and prevent diabetes, in recognition of National Diabetes Month

by McKenna Schueler November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

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Florida bill would impose timelines for governor to set special election dates

Gov. DeSantis’ delay means some voters won’t be represented until after the next legislative session ends

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

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Fear of immigration arrests near schools in Florida is reducing enrollment, officials say

The majority of unexpected departures in Orange County were children in immigrant families, said school board member Stephanie Vanos.

by Bea Anhuci, Fresh Take Florida November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Arts + Culture

Amid closure, Renaissance Theatre faces near $488K in losses, founder says

Donald Rupe cited more than 30 canceled performances and hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost revenue

by Emmy Bailey November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Arts + Culture

Downtown Arts District opens CityArts Café this week

A new café is set to fuel Orlando while supporting local artists in the historic downtown building

by Azlyn Cato November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Cannabis

Federal legislation could ‘devastate’ Florida’s hemp industry

Florida’s multi-billion dollar hemp industry is in jeopardy of collapsing

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

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Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost slams Senate funding deal offering ‘empty promises’

The U.S. House is expected to vote on the funding deal to reopen the federal government this week.

by McKenna Schueler November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Florida News

Judge weighs case over FWC biologist fired for Charlie Kirk post

Attorneys for a biologist who was fired because of a social media post after Kirk’s death squared off against lawyers for the state Monday.

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

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The most expensive home in Central Florida is now for sale for $23M

It comes with a Junior Olympic pool and garage space for 50 cars

by Chloe Greenberg November 10, 2025November 13, 2025

Florida News

Florida Republicans try again to ban Pride flags on government buildings

Republicans are trying for the fourth year to ban political flags including Pride, MAGA, or Black Lives Matter banners

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

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Here’s why UCF is most efficient university in Florida, according to DOGE audit

The report found that UCF, the school with the largest enrollment, had the lowest cost to produce a degree from start to finish.

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix November 10, 2025November 10, 2025

Music

Photos: EDC got loud and freaky in Orlando this year

Electric Daisy Carnival headbanged its way back into town

by Matt Keller Lehman and Chloe Greenberg November 9, 2025November 10, 2025

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‘Florida needs a change’: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings kicks off campaign for governor

Demings formally announced his bid for governor, setting up a Democratic primary fight next year against former Congressman David Jolly

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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Project Overdose warns of highly potent opioid in local drug supply ahead of EDC Orlando

Carfentanil, a powerful and potentially deadly tranquilizer, is often mixed into cocaine, meth, or counterfeit pills, says prevention nonprofit

by McKenna Schueler November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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MCO among 40 airports cutting flights amid government shutdown

The 10 percent reduction in flights comes just as the holiday season approaches

by Emmy Bailey November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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Anna Eskamani, Maxwell Frost make “25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch”

Both were credited with working to maintain progressive values in the face of Florida’s overwhelmingly right-wing climate

by Chloe Greenberg November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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Florida AG sues Planned Parenthood over ‘false’ abortion safety claim

His lawsuit accuses Planned Parenthood of falsely advertising that abortion medication is “safer than Tylenol.”

by News Service of Florida November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

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Orlando Dem Carlos Guillermo Smith revives push to rein in public money given to Big Tourism

Ban on kratom 7-OH in Florida challenged

‘Drag Race’ star claps back at Florida AG ‘Mister Urethra’ for targeting Christmas show

Orange County Medical Clinic to offer free health screenings this week

Florida bill would impose timelines for governor to set special election dates

Fear of immigration arrests near schools in Florida is reducing enrollment, officials say

Amid closure, Renaissance Theatre faces near $488K in losses, founder says

Downtown Arts District opens CityArts Café this week

Federal legislation could ‘devastate’ Florida’s hemp industry

Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost slams Senate funding deal offering ‘empty promises’

Judge weighs case over FWC biologist fired for Charlie Kirk post

The most expensive home in Central Florida is now for sale for $23M

Florida Republicans try again to ban Pride flags on government buildings

Here’s why UCF is most efficient university in Florida, according to DOGE audit

Photos: EDC got loud and freaky in Orlando this year

‘Florida needs a change’: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings kicks off campaign for governor

Project Overdose warns of highly potent opioid in local drug supply ahead of EDC Orlando

MCO among 40 airports cutting flights amid government shutdown

Anna Eskamani, Maxwell Frost make “25 Young(ish) New Democrats to Watch”

Florida AG sues Planned Parenthood over ‘false’ abortion safety claim

Willow is the fifth sloth to die after Sloth World rescue

Disney reveals plans for new ‘Monsters Inc.’-themed land Monstropolis

Here’s where to watch the FIFA World Cup in Orlando

Hulk Hogan’s Florida beach house compound gets yet another price cut