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DeSantis says his recent trip to Legoland shows Canadians are still vacationing in Florida
‘And I’m like, “I thought you guys weren’t coming to Florida anymore.”‘
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Republicans Randy Fine, Jimmy Patronis win Florida congressional special elections
The congressional races drew attention nationally, as Fine and Patronis were backed by President Donald Trump
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Canada launches billboard campaign in Central Florida on U.S. tariffs
Billboards funded by the Canadian government have been spotted throughout Florida and other states
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UCF president welcomes DeSantis’ promise to cut ‘wasteful spending’ through Florida DOGE
UCF is Florida’s largest public university by enrollment, with an operating budget of $2 billion.
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Overdose deaths in Orange County dropped 30 percent in 2024, new data shows
Specifically, opioid-related overdose deaths dropped 37 percent last year.
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For thee but not for me: Florida Republican lawmaker wants tighter rules for union elections
If Rep. Persons-Mulicka had been subject to the same election requirements, she wouldn’t be in office today.
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Charleston-based firm behind Oak Steakhouse will take over the Park Avenue Tavern space in Winter Park
The Hannibal Square space was once home to Dexter’s.
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A secret Thai cocktail bar in downtown Orlando, another location for Craft + Common, and Downtown Pourhouse closes after 15 years
Restaurant openings and closings all around town
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Florida Republicans express concern, still give thumbs-up to bill weakening child labor protections
The bill barely squeaked through its first committee stop, with a 5-4 vote in favor.
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Orlando set to approve $3 million deal to shelter homeless people in retrofitted buses
This comes after city leaders killed plans for a new homeless shelter in SoDo earlier this month.
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Orlando Democrats push for Floridians to have the right to repair their wheelchairs
Currently, restrictive repair rules set by private equity-owned manufacturers prevent wheelchair owners from having access to information needed to expand their repair options.
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Can restaurant service charges be blamed on wage hikes? This Florida restaurant industry lobbyist thinks so.
She admitted some restaurants have changed their pay structure to force customers to cover more of their labor costs.
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Privatize the U.S. Postal Service? USPS workers in Central Florida say ‘hell no’
Postal workers plan rallies to protest threats from the Trump administration this week, and they’re asking for community support
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Parents, teachers blast Osceola County schools for policy changes affecting students with disabilities
Exceptional student education will be offered to fewer students at fewer schools beginning next school year
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Florida med students rally in Tallahassee for single-payer healthcare, $35 cap on insulin
Neither is likely to pass, but medical professionals hope to move the needle on ways to make healthcare more affordable.
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Dear Elon: Please stop trying to kill Florida’s national parks and wildlife refuges
A letter to the big DOGE
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Orlando won’t pursue SoDo homeless shelter, Mayor Buddy Dyer says
After an assessment — and an outcry from area residents — the site was determined to be ‘not feasible’
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Orlando VA confirms ‘small number’ of job cuts under Trump administration’s sweeping cost-cutting initiative
A spokesperson for the local system said they were unable to share exactly how many people had been fired.
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Florida Republicans pursue anti-union wishlist of billionaire-funded think tank
Florida Republicans’ new anti-union bills closely resemble draft legislation originally pitched by the conservative Freedom Foundation.
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Florida now has a confirmed measles case
So far, it’s the first reported case of measles in Florida this year
