In Florida and DC, fallout over Epstein files continues to dog Donald Trump

A top Department of Justice official interviewed Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s former girlfriend and a key figure in the growing controversy

by Ashley Murray, Florida Phoenix and Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix July 28, 2025August 18, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis announces deportation flights out of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

The federal government has deported 100 people held at the notorious site in an old airstrip and flown out hundreds more to other hubs

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 27, 2025August 21, 2025

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Group fighting ‘reverse racism’ targets Florida State University scholarships geared toward Black students

The complaint targets 32 scholarships at FSU funded by donors

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix and Chloe Greenberg July 25, 2025August 6, 2025

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Florida could clear the way for the first bear hunt in a decade

The 2015 hunt ended after two days, when 305 bears were killed in what was expected to be a weeklong endeavor

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida July 25, 2025August 30, 2025

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DeSantis thinks it would be ‘appropriate’ to redraw congressional districts in Florida

House Minority Leader called the plan a ‘dangerous abuse of power and an attempt to put Donald Trump’s agenda ahead of the people of Florida’

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida July 25, 2025July 31, 2025

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New poll shows Casey DeSantis and Byron Donalds in statistical tie for GOP race for governor

Casey DeSantis has refused to say whether she’ll run for governor

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 25, 2025August 1, 2025

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Trump endorses Florida Sen. Joe Gruters to serve as the next chairman of the RNC

DeSantis said he would never have appointed Gruters as CFO, even if George Washington ‘rose from the dead and tapped me on the shoulder and said, “Will you appoint Joe Gruters CFO?”‘

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 25, 2025August 24, 2025

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ICE arrests of immigrants without criminal convictions or charges surge in Florida

In June, the largest share of arrests were of people the federal government labeled as having no criminal history

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 24, 2025August 22, 2025

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Florida wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dead at 71

The man known for ripping his shirt open and calling everyone ‘brother’ died in Clearwater

by Selene San Felice July 24, 2025August 30, 2025

Cannabis

A new player in the Orlando cannabis dispensary community, Goldflower is Floridian through and through

Orlando cannabis consumers now have a new home-grown option

by Seth Kubersky July 24, 2025August 22, 2025

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Florida AG James Uthmeier joins legal fight for U.S. Supreme Court to allow pregame prayers

The case arose from a 2015 game between two Christian schools at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 23, 2025August 22, 2025

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DeSantis and new CFO Blaise Ingoglia target two Democratic-leaning areas in Florida DOGE crackdown

‘We are going to start doing onsite DOGE inspections and audits of county and municipal governments,’ DeSantis said

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 23, 2025September 1, 2025

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Federal officials are ‘overwhelmed’ by immigrant arrests and Florida wants to help, sheriff says

The State Board of Immigration Enforcement advanced $250M grant program for local law enforcement to help with federal immigration efforts

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida July 23, 2025August 28, 2025

Music

Del Brooks’ new project Sulevia crashes the gates of traditional heavy metal with debut ‘Riddled Land’

New music from a former member of Key and Lacerate

by Bao Le-Huu July 23, 2025August 27, 2025

Music

Orlando musicians (and Anna Eskamani) say ‘No More ICE’ at upcoming benefit concert

Performers include East Owls, Nursing., Pangolin and many more

by Bao Le-Huu July 23, 2025September 1, 2025

Arts + Culture

Meghan Markham brings her show ‘Witch With Her Skirt on Fire’ to the Center for a fundraiser

Reprise of hit Fringe show

by Jessica Battisti July 23, 2025September 1, 2025

Food + Drink

Pho Bar drops easy Vietnamese eats into the Mills 50 mixer

Orlando outpost of the SoFla-based indie chain

by Michael Murphy July 23, 2025August 24, 2025

Movies

What to watch: ‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ ‘Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks’ and ‘Trainwreck: Storm Area 51’

All the new movies and shows premiering this week on streaming

by Steve Schneider July 23, 2025August 28, 2025

Arts + Culture

UCF’s Flying Horse Editions hosts anniversary party and show

Print is gloriously alive at the downtown Orlando printing studio

by Lola Fontanez July 23, 2025August 27, 2025

Music

Prog legend Todd Rundgren brings his musical sermons to Orlando on Sunday

He’s seen the light

by Gabby Macogay July 23, 2025August 29, 2025