Environmental group drops ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ pollution suit after it shuts down

Because the nation’s first state-run migrant detention center is fully closed, the environmental nonprofit says, its goal has been accomplished

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix July 14, 2026July 14, 2026

News

Florida gas prices are up as Trump declares peace deal with Iran ‘over’

AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins cautioned that oil prices have “nudged” upward due to concerns that fuel supply disruptions will be renewed.

by News Service of Florida July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Florida News

Federal court rejects DeSantis-backed ‘Stop WOKE Act’

UCF history professor Dr. Robert Cassanello described the decision to Orlando Weekly as a “huge victory for academic freedom in Florida.”

by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida July 7, 2026July 7, 2026

Immigration

Orange County’s revised ICE agreement now in effect, limiting immigrant detention

The revised agreement limits how long the Orange County Jail is obligated to hold people for ICE while remaining compliant with state law.

by McKenna Schueler July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

News

Trump’s Great American State Fair is a flop. Here’s what’s in the Florida pavilion

According to news reports in the event’s first few days, the Florida pavilion has continued to draw a line despite the fair’s low attendance

by Chloe Greenberg July 1, 2026July 1, 2026

Florida News, News

Florida Republicans warn of rise of popularity of Democratic Socialists, or ‘anarchist psychos’

“They are anarchist psychos who want to destroy this country,” added U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Immigration

Maxwell Frost urges Senate to extend TPS for Haitians after Supreme Court ruling

“The administration has chosen to rip away legal protections from people who follow the rules, so they can fuel a sinister mass deportation agenda.”

by McKenna Schueler June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs bill to name Florida roads after Charlie Kirk and Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed three bills late Thursday, his first rejection of legislation passed this year, and signed 15 others

by News Service of Florida June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Florida News

Florida still owes $603 million on immigration enforcement contracts

60% of the bills for detention camps remain unpaid

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Florida News

ICE empties ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ amid hurricane season. Activists aren’t buying it

“They built it and filled it with people during the hurricane season last year, so that makes no sense”

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Florida News

Bill to name Florida roads after Charlie Kirk and Trump heads to DeSantis’ desk

DeSantis has until June 30 to act on the bills

by News Service of Florida June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

Florida News

Florida US Senator Ashley Moody votes against ‘anti-weaponization’ payments to J6 rioters

Florida’s other senator, Rick Scott, voted no on the amendment

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

News

Florida gas prices continue to dip

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said “significant progress” had been made on a potential ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

by News Service of Florida June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Florida News

Rick Scott pushes to get Kanye West’s Florida concerts canceled

Scott urged the authority board to “carefully review this decision” of hosting the rapper, for shows June 26 and 28 in Tampa.

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix June 5, 2026June 5, 2026

Florida News

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ payments land at last: $58 million to hit Florida next week

It’ll be the first installment of the federal government’s promised $608 million reimbursements

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs law taking tough stance against ‘foreign countries of concern’

It also prohibits public employees and officials from accepting gifts from those countries

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 10, 2026May 10, 2026

Florida News

‘God Squad’ withdrawal of protection for Gulf species draws another challenge

Environmental groups want to block Trump administration rules letting energy companies bypass endangered species protections in the Gulf

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Florida News

Florida gas prices expected to rise further as Trump issues blockade in Iran

The average in Orange County was $4.02 a gallon at the start of the week

by News Service of Florida April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

News

Florida gas prices up another 24 cents amid war in Iran

The average gallon of gas was $4.19 in Florida on Monday

by News Service of Florida April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Florida News

Trump’s SAVE America Act would end voter registration drives nationwide

It would effectively ban voter registration drives, a mainstay of college campuses and neighborhood events

by Florida Phoenix April 6, 2026April 6, 2026