Former Republican David Jolly has entered the race for Florida governor — as a Democrat

He acknowledges the challenges about running in an electoral landscape that hasn’t elected any Democrat to a statewide office since 2018

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 5, 2025June 27, 2025

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Breakthru Beverage drivers strike in Orlando

Delivery drivers say Breakthru fired at least four in retaliation for their support for the union and have failed to make a meaningful offer at the bargaining table.

by McKenna Schueler June 5, 2025August 4, 2025

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Solar industry group says Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ bill could kill nearly 22K jobs in Florida

Among the provisions included in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act that would severely alter the solar power industry are the removal of tax credits

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 4, 2025July 1, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis backs one of his top aides to become Florida education commissioner

Manny Diaz Jr. prepares to leave the commissioner’s job to take over as interim president of the University of West Florida

by Jim Saunders, NSF June 4, 2025July 17, 2025

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Lawmakers give $1.7 billion boost to Central Florida road projects to help ease congestion

The projects are part of the Moving Florida Forward program, which Gov. Ron DeSantis introduced two years ago to accelerate roadwork

by News Service of Florida June 4, 2025June 19, 2025

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Tension rises as activist coalition urges Orange County to guarantee due process for detained immigrants

Mayor Demings said at the board meeting that the Commission could revisit their agreement with ICE at a later date.

by McKenna Schueler June 4, 2025July 16, 2025

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Universal Orlando’s Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will close later this summer

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by Jessica Battisti June 3, 2025July 30, 2025

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Fake QR code scam found on downtown parking meters, OPD says

Be sure to check for the green background

by Jessica Battisti June 3, 2025August 2, 2025

What You Need to Know About Personal Injury Cases, from the Attorneys at Spetsas Buist

We work with individuals and families to secure compensation

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Update: Orlando-area home of Maxine’s on Shine owners among two caught in fire

A community benefit for the restaurant owners took place at Bites and Bubbles

by Chloe Greenberg June 3, 2025July 28, 2025

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Salvation Army cited more than $120K following death of Orlando employee on the job

Salvation Army has been accused of multiple violations of workplace safety regulations following a federal investigation.

by McKenna Schueler June 3, 2025July 21, 2025

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Florida’s environmental protection department wants to halt ruling requiring manatee protections

The motion raised a series of issues, including targeting the moratorium on new septic tanks

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida June 3, 2025July 12, 2025

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Lockheed Martin workers end strike, return to work with new union contract

The new five-year contract, approved by union members, offers pay raises of nearly 20 percent.

by McKenna Schueler June 2, 2025August 4, 2025

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Florida’s ‘Magic Mike’ mansion hits market for $12M for first time since its film feature

by Chloe Greenberg June 2, 2025

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Florida budget talks to resume with $900M tax cut for commercial leases on the table

Conference committees will start meeting Tuesday to negotiate details of the different parts of the budget, such as education, health care and criminal justice

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida June 2, 2025June 5, 2025

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Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost says Elon Musk leaves a ‘dark legacy’ behind in the White House

A ‘corporate slash and burn mentality is not how you run a country,’ Frost said

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 2, 2025July 1, 2025

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Orange County arts and cultural affairs board quietly removes ‘diversity’ from its mission statement

The county pointed to a recent directive from the Trump administration to justify the move.

by McKenna Schueler May 30, 2025July 19, 2025

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More than 100 arrested, bused away during ICE raid at Tallahassee construction site

Bystanders protesting the raid told agents they should be ashamed of themselves, criticized them for wearing masks, and told them they are all descendants of immigrants

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix and Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 30, 2025July 1, 2025

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Downtown Orlando arts program DTO Live seeks $600K yearlong extension

DTO Live has presented more than 1,000 performances since it started last summer

by Lola Fontanez May 29, 2025June 4, 2025

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Rick Scott says he’ll do ‘everything I can’ to ensure adequate FEMA funds ahead of Florida hurricane season

‘What’s frustrating is that part of it is funded in advance and part of it is funded afterwards. And sometimes it’s political getting it done afterwards,’ Scott said

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 29, 2025July 2, 2025

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Former Republican David Jolly has entered the race for Florida governor — as a Democrat

Breakthru Beverage drivers strike in Orlando

Solar industry group says Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ bill could kill nearly 22K jobs in Florida

Gov. DeSantis backs one of his top aides to become Florida education commissioner

Lawmakers give $1.7 billion boost to Central Florida road projects to help ease congestion

Tension rises as activist coalition urges Orange County to guarantee due process for detained immigrants

Universal Orlando’s Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will close later this summer

Fake QR code scam found on downtown parking meters, OPD says

What You Need to Know About Personal Injury Cases, from the Attorneys at Spetsas Buist

Update: Orlando-area home of Maxine’s on Shine owners among two caught in fire

Salvation Army cited more than $120K following death of Orlando employee on the job

Florida’s environmental protection department wants to halt ruling requiring manatee protections

Lockheed Martin workers end strike, return to work with new union contract

Florida’s ‘Magic Mike’ mansion hits market for $12M for first time since its film feature

Florida budget talks to resume with $900M tax cut for commercial leases on the table

Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost says Elon Musk leaves a ‘dark legacy’ behind in the White House

Orange County arts and cultural affairs board quietly removes ‘diversity’ from its mission statement

More than 100 arrested, bused away during ICE raid at Tallahassee construction site

Downtown Orlando arts program DTO Live seeks $600K yearlong extension

Rick Scott says he’ll do ‘everything I can’ to ensure adequate FEMA funds ahead of Florida hurricane season

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