Officials detail $90K in grants tied to Kissimmee mayor’s fraud arrest in Orlando

Officials say $50,000 went to businesses associated with Espinosa’s family, while another $40,000 went to tenants of their properties.

by Eduardo Gomez October 21, 2026October 21, 2026

Officials say $50,000 went to businesses associated with Espinosa’s family, while another $40,000 went to tenants of their properties.

Orlando Area News

Kissimmee mayor arrested on grand theft and fraud charges

It’s not clear whether the arrest is related to recent allegations that Espinosa directed $50,000 in city COVID-19 relief funds toward businesses connected to her family

by Eduardo Gomez October 21, 2026October 21, 2026

Florida News

Uthmeier alleges Pfizer misled Florida about its COVID vaccine’s safety

The lawsuit alleges unfair and deceptive marketing of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

by Michael Moline, Florida Phoenix October 7, 2026October 7, 2026

Florida News

‘Reeks of voter intimidation’: DeSantis says he found 20 people who committed voter fraud

The timing of the announcement was questioned by one former DOJ official, who says it could ‘influence the election.’

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Photo of copy of NY Times on Sept. 23, 2026.

Florida News

Florida sues New York Times over alleged anti-Israel bias

The state of Florida filed a shareholder lawsuit against The New York Times in a Manhattan state trial court.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

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 Area News

It’s National Voter Registration Day. Here’s how to check your voter status in Orange County

Here’s the quick-and-dirty on what you need to know

by Chloe Greenberg September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Florida News

Florida AG Uthmeier just sued Netflix

“We do not want them creating addictive features for kids.”

by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida September 9, 2026September 9, 2026

Florida News

Uthmeier seeks new penalties for chatbot companies abetting crimes in Florida

by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida September 8, 2026September 8, 2026

Florida News

Florida House Democrats call for impeachment of Attorney General James Uthmeier

by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida and Jim Turner, News Service of Florida September 3, 2026September 3, 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

Florida News

Meta to pay 47 states up to $17.1B in landmark child safety settlement — but not Florida

Florida was among the states that will not cash in on the settlement and instead keep on litigating.

by Anna Claire Vollers, Florida Phoenix August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Florida News

Former Florida Republican lawmaker Michael Caruso arrested on child sexual abuse charges

Caruso made his grandson, who is under 12, perform oral sex on him during a cruise trip, according to the arrest affidavit.

by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida August 18, 2026August 24, 2026

Florida News

Florida AG Uthmeier submits rewritten Amendment 3 language for review

His proposed new title is “Increased Homestead Exemption, Lower Cap on Increases in Non-Homestead Property Assessments.”

by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida August 17, 2026August 17, 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 AG Uthmeier warns Catholic church to accept vaccine exemptions

If they take taxpayer funded vouchers for their schools, they should accept vaccine exemptions for students, he says.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida August 2, 2026August 2, 2026

Florida News

Uthmeier announces felony charges against a Canadian citizen who voted in Florida elections

Florida is one of four states that uses the DHS’s Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system to detect noncitizen voters.

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

News

What comes after ‘Alligator Alcatraz’? Uthmeier hopes for a protected environmental area

‘The plan has always been to protect the Everglades and take it back to a protected area where it’s not a commercial business, an airport.’

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix June 22, 2026June 22, 2026

Florida News

More 7-OH related products made illegal in Florida by a new emergency rule

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has made it his mission to further crack down on sales and use of concentrated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and other related chemical products in Florida

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix June 22, 2026June 22, 2026