Judge strikes down part of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ lawsuit over detainees’ legal rights

Detainees and their attorneys contend, in part, they have been prevented from having proper confidential communications to discuss cases

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida August 19, 2025August 26, 2025

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Hundreds of postal workers rally against privatization outside Orlando City Hall

by McKenna Schueler and Juno Le August 19, 2025

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Orange County jail medical staff decry ‘two-tier’ pay system, report feeling undervalued

One nurse told Orlando Weekly that federal orders to house undocumented immigrants on behalf of ICE have worsened short-staffing problems.

by McKenna Schueler August 18, 2025September 1, 2025

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Florida GOP backs down, pulls ‘Deport Depot’ merch after Home Depot objects

The party ‘won’t back down to the radical left’ but couldn’t beat the copycat allegations

by Chloe Greenberg August 18, 2025August 26, 2025

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‘Why here?’: Florida’s new ‘Deportation Depot’ immigrant detention center stirs fears among neighbors

In one of Florida’s most conservative counties, the plan has drawn a tangle of reactions to those living within walking distance

by Sara-James Ranta, Fresh Take Florida August 18, 2025August 28, 2025

Spetsas Buist Files Lawsuit Alleging Inadequate Monitoring at Mental Health Facility Led to Tragic Death

Personal injury law firm Spetsas Buist has filed a lawsuit on the circumstances surrounding a young woman’s escape from Pasadena Villa

Cómo Erradicar la Ansiedad Recuperando el Control de Tu Mente y Tu Vida

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‘Overbroad and unconstitutional’: Judge strikes down Florida law banning ‘pornographic’ school books

On the plaintiffs’ side were the Authors Guild, John Green, Jodi Picoult, and other authors and parents

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 17, 2025August 28, 2025

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Florida GOP releases more merch making light of the arrests of immigrants

‘We won’t back down to the radical left,’ the party says about its new ‘Deport Depot’ merch

by Chloe Greenberg August 15, 2025August 24, 2025

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LGBT+ Center to close Kissimmee office due to budget constraints

The nonprofit plans to centralize services at its main Orlando locations, which will remain open and operational.

by McKenna Schueler August 15, 2025August 24, 2025

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Florida AG James Uthmeier issues emergency ban on kratom compound

Uthmeier said it’s being marketed and targeted to ‘kids’

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 15, 2025August 22, 2025

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DeSantis says Jay Collins has ‘the ingredients’ to become a ‘compelling candidate’ for Florida governor

DeSantis this week formally appointed Collins as lieutenant governor for the remainder of his second term in office

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 15, 2025August 22, 2025

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Florida’s now getting a second immigrant detention center: ‘Deportation Depot’

The National Guard said it will activate 200 additional guardsmen this month at 10 ICE facilities across Florida

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 14, 2025August 23, 2025

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Orange County School Board rejects bid to ditch LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation

This is the second time school board member and Moms for Liberty activist Alicia Farrant has tried to get rid of the proclamation.

by McKenna Schueler August 13, 2025September 1, 2025

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Florida approves first bear hunt in a decade despite pushback, potential lawsuit

Opponents announced plans to quickly file a lawsuit to fight the hunt, contending the commission hasn’t followed its own rules about the need to follow a science-based approach

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida August 13, 2025September 22, 2025

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Two endangered Florida panther kittens struck and killed by vehicle

That brings Florida’s total panther deaths to 12 so far this year

by Chloe Greenberg August 13, 2025August 23, 2025

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DeSantis appoints Florida Sen. Jay Collins as lieutenant governor

Collins was tapped for the long-vacant position amid speculation that he could run for governor in 2026

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida August 13, 2025August 27, 2025

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Florida wins federal approval to restrict soda, candy for SNAP recipients

The trend is part of U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda to ‘make America healthy again’

by Shalina Chatlani and The Florida Phoenix August 13, 2025September 1, 2025

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Adoptable dog Ocho is looking for a patient new friend who can restore his faith in humans

As a stray, he was hurt so bad he lost not just his confidence, but also his faith in people

by Orange County Animal Services August 13, 2025August 28, 2025

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Judge strikes down part of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ lawsuit over detainees’ legal rights

Hundreds of postal workers rally against privatization outside Orlando City Hall

Orange County jail medical staff decry ‘two-tier’ pay system, report feeling undervalued

Florida GOP backs down, pulls ‘Deport Depot’ merch after Home Depot objects

‘Why here?’: Florida’s new ‘Deportation Depot’ immigrant detention center stirs fears among neighbors

Spetsas Buist Files Lawsuit Alleging Inadequate Monitoring at Mental Health Facility Led to Tragic Death

Cómo Erradicar la Ansiedad Recuperando el Control de Tu Mente y Tu Vida

How to Eradicate Anxiety by Regaining Control of Your Mind and Life

‘Overbroad and unconstitutional’: Judge strikes down Florida law banning ‘pornographic’ school books

Florida GOP releases more merch making light of the arrests of immigrants

LGBT+ Center to close Kissimmee office due to budget constraints

Florida AG James Uthmeier issues emergency ban on kratom compound

DeSantis says Jay Collins has ‘the ingredients’ to become a ‘compelling candidate’ for Florida governor

Florida’s now getting a second immigrant detention center: ‘Deportation Depot’

Orange County School Board rejects bid to ditch LGBTQ+ History Month proclamation

Florida approves first bear hunt in a decade despite pushback, potential lawsuit

Two endangered Florida panther kittens struck and killed by vehicle

DeSantis appoints Florida Sen. Jay Collins as lieutenant governor

Florida wins federal approval to restrict soda, candy for SNAP recipients

Adoptable dog Ocho is looking for a patient new friend who can restore his faith in humans

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