Florida’s small school districts band together to lower health costs

By combining forces, smaller school districts have found a way to bargain for better health insurance policies for their teachers by turning to a self-insured plan.

by News Service of Florida August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

News

Tampa steals Orlando’s title as home of the world’s largest Ebisu store

The new 21,597-square-foot outpost dwarfs the 14,756-square-foot Orlando store

by Colin Wolf August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Florida News

NOAA maintains ‘below-normal’ Florida hurricane forecast

The change is based on El Niño conditions that increase wind shear, which tends to prevent tropical storms from forming or strengthening once formed

by News Service of Florida August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Labor

Catch the story of how Starbucks workers brewed a labor revolution

2025 documentary ‘Partners’ covers the rise of Starbucks Workers United and how baristas overcame aggressive union-busting tactics.

by McKenna Schueler August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Arts + Culture

26 cheap or totally free things to do around Orlando

Orlando for the financially frightened

by Orlando Weekly Staff August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Orlando Area News

For the first time in over a century, Central Florida’s historic Bannon Island is for sale

The 20-acre island’s first known resident was Echo Emathla Chipco, also known as the Seminole tribe’s Chief Chipco

by Colin Wolf August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County leaders explore options to prevent another Sloth World tragedy

Options for regulating wildlife imports are limited, due to the fact the regulatory authority largely rests with the state and federal government.

by McKenna Schueler August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orlando International Airport fuelers unionize seeking better pay, benefits

Menzies Aviation, a contractor for major airlines that provides fueling services, decided to voluntarily recognize the workers’ union in a show of good faith.

by McKenna Schueler August 7, 2026August 7, 2026

News

Florida opens civil probe into Anthony Fauci

This is “as part of an official investigation into awards, professional opportunities, financial incentives, grants, and COVID-19 guidance that impacted Florida businesses and consumers,” Uthmeier’s office said.

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Florida News

Uthmeier says he’ll push to increase criminal penalties for poaching next legislative session

The penalties for illegal hunting or taking of wildlife in Florida could be about to get more punitive.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Florida News

Florida Dems press DeSantis administration for details about AI contract for SNAP

Florida Democrats want to know how the state plans to use artificial intelligence to lower its error rate in SNAP.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Orlando Area News

Orange County expands medical debt relief initiative

Since 2024, the county has eliminated over $637 million in medical debt for more than 427,000 Orange County residents.

by McKenna Schueler August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Orlando’s Pest Season Is Here. Here’s How Solve Pest Pros Is Helping Homeowners Fight Back

Orlando Area News

Florida’s no-children-at-drag shows law upheld by federal appeals court

A federal appeals court has upheld a Florida law banning children from attending drag shows, a measure put in place with the support of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 5, 2026August 5, 2026

Elections

Meet Orange County’s mayoral candidates

There are four candidates running this year to replace outgoing Mayor Jerry Demings.

by McKenna Schueler August 4, 2026August 12, 2026

Orlando Area News

Former Orlando bar owner sentenced to federal prison after child sex crimes plea

The former owner of two Orlando nightclubs and his husband were sentenced to at least 10 years each in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempted coercion and enticement of a 15-year-old.

by Chloe Greenberg August 4, 2026August 4, 2026

Orlando Area News

DeSantis taps sheriff’s deputy to fill Orange County Commission vacancy

Michael Crabb is also currently running for the seat DeSantis put him in, which some say gives him an unfair election advantage.

by McKenna Schueler August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Florida News

Florida gas prices slide, but some areas still pay $4 per gallon

AAA put the average gallon of gas in Florida on Monday at $3.83, or 27 cents lower than the national average.

by News Service of Florida August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Florida News

Florida Sheriffs Association is ‘significantly concerned’ about property tax cut amendment

Representatives of local governments argue such significant reduction in revenues could make it challenging to pay for essential services.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Orlando Area News

This Orlando century home with hidden ties to city’s first hospital is for sale

Back on the market with a price cut

by Chloe Greenberg August 2, 2026August 2, 2026

Join us at Lake Eola Park for Orlando Beer Fest on 11/14. Limited tickets availalble, buy yours today!

News

Florida’s small school districts band together to lower health costs

Tampa steals Orlando’s title as home of the world’s largest Ebisu store

NOAA maintains ‘below-normal’ Florida hurricane forecast

Catch the story of how Starbucks workers brewed a labor revolution

26 cheap or totally free things to do around Orlando

For the first time in over a century, Central Florida’s historic Bannon Island is for sale

Orange County leaders explore options to prevent another Sloth World tragedy

Orlando International Airport fuelers unionize seeking better pay, benefits

Florida opens civil probe into Anthony Fauci

Uthmeier says he’ll push to increase criminal penalties for poaching next legislative session

Florida Dems press DeSantis administration for details about AI contract for SNAP

Orange County expands medical debt relief initiative

Orlando’s Pest Season Is Here. Here’s How Solve Pest Pros Is Helping Homeowners Fight Back

Florida’s no-children-at-drag shows law upheld by federal appeals court

Meet Orange County’s mayoral candidates

Former Orlando bar owner sentenced to federal prison after child sex crimes plea

DeSantis taps sheriff’s deputy to fill Orange County Commission vacancy

Florida gas prices slide, but some areas still pay $4 per gallon

Florida Sheriffs Association is ‘significantly concerned’ about property tax cut amendment

This Orlando century home with hidden ties to city’s first hospital is for sale

A look inside NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new $13M Florida mansion

15 Orlando restaurants and bars that closed this summer

This $25 million Florida ‘smart home’ for sale is run completely by AI

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