Billionaire attorney John Morgan boasts surveillance state work-from-home policy that pushed 23 employees to quit

“You can work from home, but guess what? We’re going to put a camera on your computer. We’re going to put a camera up your ass.”

by McKenna Schueler September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

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Travel scams cost Florida $20 million annually, new study says

Fake booking websites, phishing texts, fraudulent vacation rentals and stolen airline miles are just some of the scams.

by Chloe Greenberg September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Orlando Area News

Darren Soto one of eight House Democrats to denounce socialism, support Trump’s SAVE Act in Tuesday vote

Following redistricting that made his district redder, Soto is facing greater pressure to win over Republican and independent voters in Central Florida this November.

by McKenna Schueler September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Florida News

Byron Donalds picks up endorsement from anti-abortion group

Donalds has a consistent anti-abortion record, unlike his opponent David Jolly, a former Republican who has shifted gears on the issue.

by McKenna Schueler September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Orlando Area News

Kissimmee plans hiring freeze amid looming funding concerns

City leaders are preparing for the potential impact of Florida Amendment 3, if approved by voters this November.

by McKenna Schueler September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

Florida News

‘We are doing our job, sir’: Monique Worrell responds to rumors she’s about to be suspended again

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Orlando Area News

Rare Harry Merritt mid-century modern home hits market for first time ever in Orlando area

The waterfront “Hodgin Residence” is a piece of Florida’s architectural history

by Chloe Greenberg September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis administration bans Flock cameras on Florida state roads

Reports of abuse by police in Florida and around the country have sparked a bipartisan push to rethink their use.

by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Florida News

Alligator Alcatraz closed. Now its operator will run ICE detention warehouse in Texas

The company that helped run the controversial Florida Everglades detention camp has also been embroiled in lawsuits over claims of wage theft, fraud and data breaches.

by Stephanie Koithan September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Orlando Area News

Immigrant advocates demand accountability for ICE arrests at hospital

Video footage of the arrest of a mother and daughter at HCA Florida Poinciana hospital went viral on social media.

by McKenna Schueler September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Florida News

Florida gas prices dip back under $4 ahead of Labor Day

“Drivers have seen gas prices move up and down throughout the summer, but the overall trend has been relatively stable,” AAA spokesman said

by News Service of Florida August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Florida News

Florida sheriffs drop license plate readers as DeSantis warns against ‘surveillance state’

On Monday at least four Florida sheriffs said in separate statements that they have ordered discontinuation of the Flock system in their counties.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Orlando Area News

Some guy brandished a Nazi flag inside Orlando’s Kia Center Saturday

A spokesperson for the Kia Center said it does ‘not condone’ the flag, but it’s unclear how it got in past security.

by McKenna Schueler August 31, 2026September 1, 2026

Florida News

Lawsuit claims Barry University was negligent in hiring professor who faces charges of video voyeurism, child porn possession

The former professor at the Orlando campus was arrested in February and charged with 50 counts of child pornography possession.

by Chloe Greenberg August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Florida News

This year’s Florida bear hunt will allow hunters to kill more bears

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is offering up to 215 permits, that’s more than the 172 permits made available for last year’s hunt.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Florida News

Cook Political Report shifts Florida gubernatorial race from ‘solid’ to ‘likely’ Republican

One of the top political prediction websites in the country says Byron Donalds remains the favorite for Florida governor but sees some shift toward Democrat David Jolly.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Florida News

David Jolly says Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida were ‘used’ in a ‘sinister plan’

Jolly, who has committed to opening an investigation into the transfer of $10 million to the Hope Florida Foundation if elected governor, called Republican opponent Byron Donalds a coward for not agreeing to do the same.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Florida News

Florida Dems call for resignations amid Hope Florida leak, while DeSantis claims investigation was designed to ‘smear’ his wife

The release of a blistering statewide grand jury report that found $10 million in Medicaid funds were “misappropriated” and wound up being used for “political activities.”

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2026August 31, 2026

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Billionaire attorney John Morgan boasts surveillance state work-from-home policy that pushed 23 employees to quit

Travel scams cost Florida $20 million annually, new study says

Darren Soto one of eight House Democrats to denounce socialism, support Trump’s SAVE Act in Tuesday vote

Byron Donalds picks up endorsement from anti-abortion group

Kissimmee plans hiring freeze amid looming funding concerns

‘We are doing our job, sir’: Monique Worrell responds to rumors she’s about to be suspended again

Rare Harry Merritt mid-century modern home hits market for first time ever in Orlando area

DeSantis administration bans Flock cameras on Florida state roads

Alligator Alcatraz closed. Now its operator will run ICE detention warehouse in Texas

Immigrant advocates demand accountability for ICE arrests at hospital

Florida gas prices dip back under $4 ahead of Labor Day

Florida sheriffs drop license plate readers as DeSantis warns against ‘surveillance state’

Some guy brandished a Nazi flag inside Orlando’s Kia Center Saturday

Lawsuit claims Barry University was negligent in hiring professor who faces charges of video voyeurism, child porn possession

This year’s Florida bear hunt will allow hunters to kill more bears

Cook Political Report shifts Florida gubernatorial race from ‘solid’ to ‘likely’ Republican

David Jolly says Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida were ‘used’ in a ‘sinister plan’

Florida Dems call for resignations amid Hope Florida leak, while DeSantis claims investigation was designed to ‘smear’ his wife

Halloween Horror Nights’ 35th year kicks off in Orlando

Thank you, Orlando: A letter of gratitude from Orlando Weekly’s publisher

Orlando ICE detainees packed in, shackled and abused, whistleblowers say

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