Floridians with felony convictions can now contact the state to learn if they are eligible to vote

The change is a result of negotiations after the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition dropped its lawsuit against state election officials

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Republican Jim Boyd designated as Florida’s next Senate president

Boyd did not detail priorities but spoke of a need to ‘defend the taxpayer’ and to ‘protect the rights of parents and strengthen our schools’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

News

Florida faces lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ records

An environmental group filed a lawsuit alleging that state officials have improperly withheld public records

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Arts + Culture

Orlando Otters rugby team drops 2026 calendar ahead of new season

‘Rugby is badass. Queer people are even more badass’

by J.D. Casto October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Arts + Culture

All the Orlando parties and events you need to know about at this year’s Come Out With Pride weekend

Come together, right now

by Azlyn Cato October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

News

A conversation with Lisa Gray on founding LGBTQ+ Parents of Central Florida 20 years ago

‘We needed families that looked like ours’

by Sarah Kinbar October 14, 2025October 16, 2025

LGBTQ+

Transgender runner from Orlando raises funds for gender-affirming care

They’re part of a charity team organized by the LGBTQ nonprofit Point of Pride to run the NYC marathon next month

by McKenna Schueler October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

Florida News

Florida AG James Uthmeier alleges Roku sold kids’ information

He believes the data includes ‘online preferences and behaviors of kids, videos and images that they might use online, even their location’

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

News

State Supreme Court rejects attempt to force Florida Bar to investigate Pam Bondi

The request was made by dozens of attorneys and former judges to investigate Bondi for alleged state ethics violations

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

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Wrongful deaths for fetuses, pregnancy crisis center bills filed for 2026

A pair of reproductive-related bills have been filed in the Florida Legislature in advance of the 2026 legislative session

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

News

Photos: The Weeknd buys $50 million Florida mansion

The 18,000-square-foot waterfront estate boasts a prime spot on a unique V-shaped peninsula

by Chloe Greenberg October 13, 2025October 23, 2025

News

New law aimed at Trump protesters being used against fans who ran onto UF football field

Lawmakers said they never intended the new law to be used against fans storming football fields after a huge victory.

by Olivia Evans, Fresh Take Florida October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

News

Florida teachers would have to take constitutional oath under new bill

The language is similar to oaths taken by lawyers, doctors, and public officials

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

News

Bill that would allow teens to buy guns in Florida filed once again

The legislation would reduce the minimum to buy a firearm in the state from 21 to 18 years of age

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

News

Florida’s first public school chaplain wrote a song for Charlie Kirk, preaches Trump support

The Rev. Jack Martin insists politics won’t interfere with his volunteer school service

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

News

Gov. DeSantis taps Disney World president to join UCF board of trustees

It’s the latest indication that DeSantis’ dubious war with Disney is in fact over

by McKenna Schueler October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

News

Rep. Maxwell Frost slams ‘out of touch’ House speaker at Healthcare Over Billionaires rally in Orlando

“At the end of this year, if Congress doesn’t do its job, we are going to see 25 million Americans have their healthcare costs go up anywhere from 50 to 300 percent,” the Democratic congressman said

by McKenna Schueler October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Orlando Area News

Downtown Orlando’s newest park opens this week

Art² features outdoor seating, local food vendors, craft beverages and more

by Emmy Bailey October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

Arts + Culture

Orlando gets a United Football League team in 2026

Home games will be played at Inter&Co Stadium

by Emmy Bailey October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

News

Florida AG among leaders backing Trump’s use of National Guard

Trump’s use of National Guard troops for law enforcement purposes has reopened a debate over states’ authority to control police powers

by Florida Phoenix October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

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Floridians with felony convictions can now contact the state to learn if they are eligible to vote

Republican Jim Boyd designated as Florida’s next Senate president

Florida faces lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ records

Orlando Otters rugby team drops 2026 calendar ahead of new season

All the Orlando parties and events you need to know about at this year’s Come Out With Pride weekend

A conversation with Lisa Gray on founding LGBTQ+ Parents of Central Florida 20 years ago

Transgender runner from Orlando raises funds for gender-affirming care

Florida AG James Uthmeier alleges Roku sold kids’ information

State Supreme Court rejects attempt to force Florida Bar to investigate Pam Bondi

Photos: The Weeknd buys $50 million Florida mansion

New law aimed at Trump protesters being used against fans who ran onto UF football field

Florida teachers would have to take constitutional oath under new bill

Bill that would allow teens to buy guns in Florida filed once again

Florida’s first public school chaplain wrote a song for Charlie Kirk, preaches Trump support

Gov. DeSantis taps Disney World president to join UCF board of trustees

Rep. Maxwell Frost slams ‘out of touch’ House speaker at Healthcare Over Billionaires rally in Orlando

Downtown Orlando’s newest park opens this week

Orlando gets a United Football League team in 2026

Florida AG among leaders backing Trump’s use of National Guard

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