Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet will vote next week on setting aside a 2.63-acre parcel next to Miami's Freedom Tower for Donald Trump's presidential library.

A state appeals court has ruled that Florida's ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional. The court’s ruling isn’t final pending a possible appeal. It's unclear if Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who stepped into the role in February, will continue defending the ban.

Jennifer Jenkins announces challenge to appointed U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody. “I’m not going to lie,” she said. “I don’t think it’s going to be easy.... But I do believe that there is a really significant opportunity here for Democrats to take back the state of Florida." #Florida #Politics gift link:

Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is entering the race for governor. He'll take on Trump-backed Rep. Byron Donalds.

Florida orders removal of Orlando student road art it promoted 3 months ago

"A rainbow crosswalk was removed overnight outside of Pulse nightclub in Orlando, one of the most significant LGBTQ sites in Florida, as state and federal transportation officials aim to wipe 'political banners' from public streets."

Fearing DeSantis' wrath, Orange board ratifies ICE agreement

An Orlando Sentinel analysis shows 55% of ICE detainees in Lake, Osceola and Seminole County jails were arrested after traffic stops for common infractions like speeding, broken tail lights and expired tags. Less than 20% were charged with violent crimes.

Fearful of losing transportation funding, Florida cities are removing rainbow crosswalks.

Former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy declares candidacy for Orange County mayor

Scott Maxwell: DeSantis orders Orlando Sentinel to stop investigating his scandal. That's not happening.

"While usually seen in his traditional green sheriff’s uniform, Lopez attended an online hearing from the Lake County jail Friday dressed like any other jail inmate: in an orange jumpsuit."

"For decades, most Florida residents could turn on their taps and get a tiny amount of extra fluoride, a dose health experts say provides huge dental health benefits. But that will likely change soon."

Orlando Major League Baseball bid backers revealed: lawyer John Morgan and dental magnate Rick Workman

Rollins College president speaks out against Trump higher-ed attacks

Florida Senate Democratic leader Jason Pizzo drops party, switches to no-party affiliation

U.S. revokes visas from 15 international students at the University of Central Florida, detains one

Orlando inks ICE agreement. 'People are terrified,' immigration advocates say

Gov. DeSantis appoints former state attorney Andrew Bain to serve as an Orange County judge

Fear that Trump tariffs will spark recession slashes billions of dollars from US stock values

"It appears universities are reluctant to permit their experts to enter the fluoride debate as Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration push to end the public health practice across the Sunshine State."

Sheriff: ICE has deportation orders for 10,000 people in Orange County

Out-of-state employees, a Paris trip, missing vehicles: Florida legislators question spending

"The about-face raises deep questions about how the region is ever going to expand its supply of shelter beds, since such proposals almost invariably face neighborhood opposition."

'A slap on the face': Orlando Marine vet among thousands to lose jobs in federal employee purge

Kyiv Independent: “There is only one force in the world that can bring peace unilaterally, at any moment: Russia. Putin can order his troops to leave Ukraine and end the war any minute he wants. But Putin doesn’t want peace, he wants Ukraine.”

Former state Rep. Amesty's attorney is Brad Bondi, brother of Attorney General Pam Bondi. Within hours of Amesty’s hearing, the DOJ announced that U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg, who revealed the Amesty prosecution last month, was out of the job. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/02/18/c...

Central Florida's top federal prosecutor Roger Handberg is out

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of groceries and gasoline head higher

FL institutions have nearly 2,000 NIH-supported projects worth more than $1 billion, supporting research into cancer, spinal cord injuries, diabetes and many other medical conditions. Reducing that funding could grind important projects to a halt. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/02/10/f...

'Subpar conditions and equipment': Orlando air traffic control facility due for upgrade

GOP state rep rips DeSantis after being told she can't run for Randy Fine's senate seat

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From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer says 'I do not plan to run again' in letter to employees

State attorney drops charges against Florida teen accused of wielding machete to threaten Kamala Harris supporters at precinct

"Anyone attempting to visit the site for the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention began seeing a '404 page not found' message shortly after President Trump was sworn in to his second term."

Former #Florida state Rep. Carolina Amesty accused of defrauding the federal government’s COVID-19 pandemic relief efforts, U.S. Department of Justice officials said Friday. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/01/17/f... via @skylerswisher.bsky.social

DeSantis appoints state attorney general Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate

Gov. DeSantis is outlining his immigration policy proposals today. He wants to require local law enforcement agencies have "maximum participation" in federal immigration programs, enact state penalties for illegal entry, and implement ID verification for foreign remittances.

Florida's legislative leaders respond to Gov. Ron DeSantis' call for a special session Jan. 27 on immigration and other topics, calling it "premature" and "completely irresponsible" to get ahead of any announcements President-elect Donald Trump will make.

DeSantis calls for special session to aid Trump's immigration agenda

Gov. DeSantis calls for a special legislative session on immigration for Jan. 27, saying state and local officials in Florida must help implement Trump's agenda. "We need to act, and we need to act quickly. ... The American people spoke very clearly," he says.

DeSantis pitches moving NASA headquarters to Florida

Florida says it overpaid a healthcare company $5.8 million for services during the height of the COVID pandemic — and the company won’t refund the money. CEO at the time state says overpayments occurred was Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, now a member of Congress.

Osceola Sheriff Lopez placed on Brady list of law officers deemed untrustworthy

10 Central Florida news outlets to examine impact of Florida’s homeless camping ban

At its peak, Florida produced 244 million boxes of oranges during the 1997-1998 season, according to Florida Citrus Mutual. During the 2023-2024 season, it produced about 18 million boxes of oranges.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain intervened to drop charges against former GOP Rep. Carolina Amesty

Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk