Government shutdown dooms thousands of Central Floridians to work unpaid

‘Once again, we are told our work is essential, but our livelihoods are treated as expendable,’ said one Orlando International Airport TSA officer

by McKenna Schueler October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

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Universal’s Stardust Racers reopens after rider’s death

Epic Universe has updated its operational procedures and signage to ‘reinforce existing ride warnings and physical eligibility requirements’

by Chloe Greenberg October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

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Equality Florida fires back at DeSantis calling Pride events ‘wasteful spending’

Equality Florida called the list of expenditures ‘a pathetic effort to distract from his corruption, inside dealing, and scandals’

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

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Florida mansion neighboring Taylor Swift’s fiancé’s rental hits market

The home has seven bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, more than 9,000 square feet of living space and 101 feet of Intracoastal water frontage

by Orlando Weekly Staff October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

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Florida gets $608M grant for immigrant detention centers

Funds will be spent on ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ — which the state has already spent at least $245M on — and ‘Deportation Depot’

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

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Florida students can now win a Charlie Kirk debate trophy

The top student debaters in the state will hoist a trophy named for the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

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Orange County mayor says he stands by county spending amid criticism from Florida DOGE

State officials cited the county’s modest investment in LGBTQ youth services as an example of ‘wasteful spending’

by McKenna Schueler October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

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Florida police can’t search cars just because they smell weed, court says

Legislative changes have ‘fundamentally changed its definition and regulation’ and made cannabis legal to possess in multiple forms

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

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Sweeping new Florida law targets using AI to ‘nudify’ people in photos

The new law also allows people whose photographs were manipulated that way to sue those responsible in civil court

by Maria Avlonitis, Fresh Take Florida October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

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Some Florida members of Congress say they’ll go without pay during shutdown

Some Florida Republicans said Wednesday they’ll have their pay withheld or, in some cases, donate it

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

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Abandoned animals, drones, porn and more Florida laws now in effect

More than 20 new state laws take effect today, many of which change the state’s criminal or civil statutes

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

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DeSantis, Cabinet approve $14 million for immigration crackdown

Items approved in the grants include bulletproof vests, AI-assisted translation software and license-plate readers

by News Service of Florida October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

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Orange County commissioners approve $5 million funding agreement to support Pulse memorial

The city of Orlando, which took over the project of building a memorial in 2023, requested the county’s financial support.

by McKenna Schueler October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

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Orange County is set to build Florida’s largest animal shelter

Orange County Animal Services’ two-story shelter will have the capacity to house about 265 dogs and 200 cats

by Emmy Bailey September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

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Florida’s minimum wage rises to $14 an hour

Florida now has the highest minimum wage in the geographic South, thanks to a historic vote by Floridians in 2020

by McKenna Schueler September 30, 2025October 1, 2025

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Florida approves Trump library plan for Miami

The 2.63-acre site targeted for the presidential library was purchased for Miami Dade College for $25 million in 2004.

by News Service of Florida September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

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Florida sheriffs want $250M in state grants for immigration crackdown

The wish-list includes bullet-proof vests, AI-assisted software, license-plate readers and money for bonuses

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida September 30, 2025September 30, 2025

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Florida teachers now must self-report certain arrests to their schools

Previously, teachers were required to self-report arrests or charges related only to the abuse of a child or sale or possession of controlled substances

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

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Orlandoans gathered at City Hall with chalk in hand for ‘We Will Not Be Erased’ rally

A small group gathered at City Hall Sunday in protest of the state painting over a rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub

by Matt Keller Lehman and McKenna Schueler September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

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Majority of Floridians want property tax reform, survey finds

DeSantis has floated the idea that Florida could become the first state in the nation to completely eliminate property taxes

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

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Government shutdown dooms thousands of Central Floridians to work unpaid

Universal’s Stardust Racers reopens after rider’s death

Equality Florida fires back at DeSantis calling Pride events ‘wasteful spending’

Florida mansion neighboring Taylor Swift’s fiancé’s rental hits market

Florida gets $608M grant for immigrant detention centers

Florida students can now win a Charlie Kirk debate trophy

Orange County mayor says he stands by county spending amid criticism from Florida DOGE

Florida police can’t search cars just because they smell weed, court says

Sweeping new Florida law targets using AI to ‘nudify’ people in photos

Some Florida members of Congress say they’ll go without pay during shutdown

Abandoned animals, drones, porn and more Florida laws now in effect

DeSantis, Cabinet approve $14 million for immigration crackdown

Orange County commissioners approve $5 million funding agreement to support Pulse memorial

Orange County is set to build Florida’s largest animal shelter

Florida’s minimum wage rises to $14 an hour

Florida approves Trump library plan for Miami

Florida sheriffs want $250M in state grants for immigration crackdown

Florida teachers now must self-report certain arrests to their schools

Orlandoans gathered at City Hall with chalk in hand for ‘We Will Not Be Erased’ rally

Majority of Floridians want property tax reform, survey finds

Florida’s ‘Scarface’ mansion, also former home of Richard Nixon, now for sale

Hulk Hogan’s Florida mansion just got a $2 million price cut

Orlando’s 24 essential Colonial Drive restaurants and eateries

New luxury high rise Emi on 50 breaks ground on Colonial Drive