Nearly 100 teachers could lose jobs in Orange County Public Schools

The cuts come as the school district continues to grapple with steep declines in student enrollment.

by McKenna Schueler September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Now, nearly 100 teachers in Orange County Public Schools, one of the largest school districts in the state, may be out of a job in the coming weeks.

Orlando Area News

Disney to host $25K-per-head ‘family’ fundraiser for Uthmeier

The days of Disney’s post-Don’t Say Gay decision to avoid exerting its political influence via campaign contributions are over.

by McKenna Schueler September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Orlando ICE facility part of Orlando Sub-Field Office at 9495 Delegates Drive

Orlando Area News

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

Immigrants in Orlando and Miramar detention centers are living in extremely overcrowded cells, using bathrooms overflowing with waste, and sleeping on the floor in chains

by Chloe Greenberg September 22, 2026September 22, 2026

Hurricane Season Is Here. So Are the Pests Looking for Shelter.

Where are all the pests going to go?

Florida News

David Jolly leads Byron Donalds in state campaign funding

Jolly picked up nearly $123,000 from the state’s public campaign finance program on Friday. U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican candidate for governor, drew almost $27,000.

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Florida News

Florida gas prices spike amid renewed conflicts in Middle East

Gas prices in Florida jumped this past week amid global supply disruptions tied primarily to renewed conflicts in the Middle East.

by News Service of Florida September 21, 2026September 21, 2026

Florida News

Florida Bar exam passage rate drops by more than 3%

The highest passage rates among law schools in the state this year were FSU, UF and Ave Maria School of Law

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 20, 2026September 20, 2026

Carrot Top, the entertainer whose real name is Scott Thompson, stands on a stage and points to the crowd while smiling.

Orlando Area News

Lawsuit accuses Carrot Top of sexual exploitation in Winter Park

A Florida man filed a declaration this week alleging longtime entertainer Carrot Top sexually exploited him in 2021 in Winter Park.

by Chloe Greenberg September 18, 2026September 19, 2026

Mosquito biting human skin and feeding on blood.

Orlando Area News

Orange County issues dengue fever alert

Watch out, Orlando: At least three cases of the mosquito-borne illness have been confirmed in Orange County.

by McKenna Schueler September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Florida News

Trump says he’s the only ‘guardrail’ needed for AI data centers

Meanwhile, DeSantis wants more state control

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida September 18, 2026September 18, 2026

Florida News

David Jolly: A complete ban on data centers in Florida should be ‘on the table’

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate had already said that if elected in November, he’d issue a one-year moratorium on construction of these facilities.