Skyler Swisher

Powerful Flock cameras help solve crimes. Do they go too far?

Grand jury finds taxpayer dollars "misappropriated" to Hope Florida, complains "nobody will take responsibility," @jimdefede.bsky.social reports

The student protesters were accused of violating a ban on "expressive activities" indoors after they stood up and unveiled "ICE OFF FIU" shirts at an on-campus event. FIU ordered the students to record two-minute videos reflecting on the policy and their conduct.

"Aviles’ arrest comes as the Trump administration rolls back immigration protections for military families to pursue its mass deportation agenda, detaining at least dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops."

Embattled GOP Rep. Cory Mills loses his reelection bid

Invasive lizards are moving into Central Florida. More may be on the way.

"Among Perez’s clients over the past two years were CDR Maguire, a consulting firm owned by two Republican donors that has earned more than $120 million in new government contracts since 2024."

John Morgan's new political party will be named "The Common Ground Party." The Orlando attorney invited Americans to submit a name for the group and offered a $100,000 prize. The prize will be split among more than 250 people who submitted the winning name independently.

Florida economists project cities and counties to lose $12 billion under property tax plan

"Prices have now risen faster than wages for several months, pressuring many Americans’ finances and causing consumers to take a decidedly dim view of the economy."

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings suspends race for governor after cancer diagnosis

Fla. Legislature sends property tax overhaul to voters after adding protections for schools

“It is a complete takeover by the state government,” House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa said,

"Visit Florida reported an estimated 39.89 million people journeyed to the state between Jan. 1 and March 31, down 1% from the first quarter of 2025."

"CFO Blaise Ingoglia, Florida’s fiscal watchdog, has tapped state agents to provide him transportation and security at big-ticket sporting events around the state, raising questions about why taxpayers are footing the bill for his private activities."

Lake Eola swans to be moved elsewhere as Orlando 'pauses' program after flu outbreak

Federal and state officials consider closing Alligator Alcatraz

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed changes to Florida’s congressional districts take direct aim at Democratic U.S. Reps. Jared Moskowitz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Both have options to seek reelection, but none of them great. #Florida #politics gift link .... www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/04/27/d...

Democratic victory in Mar-a-Lago district: Ominous for Republicans, embarrassing for Trump

Global forecasting group sees U.S. inflation at 4.2% this year, much higher than Fed estimate

Sheriffs on Florida immigration enforcement board criticize federal mass deportation efforts

The measure restricts IDs Florida voters can use to identify themselves. Student IDs and retirement center IDs would no longer be valid; driver’s licenses, state ID cards, military ID and licenses to carry concealed weapons would still be accepted.

Layoffs in January were the highest to start a year since 2009, Challenger says

State says 52 bears killed in Florida hunt

Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints football legend Urban Meyer to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees.

"A potential multi-billion-dollar development is in the early stages of planning on the prominent site of the Orlando Sentinel’s former headquarters, which Mayor Buddy Dyer said would be a catalyst for the downtown economy."

Florida health officials probe possible Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Orange County

Paul Renner, a GOP candidate for gov and former FL House speaker, is calling on U.S. Reps. Cory Mills and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to resign. Mills is facing a House ethics investigation, while Cherfilus-McCormick was recently indicted on charges of stealing FEMA funds.

New this morning: Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer endorses Bale Dalton, a Democrat vying to challenge U.S. Rep. Cory Mills. Dalton is a former NASA chief of staff and Navy veteran.

Quarter of Florida residents 'seriously' contemplate leaving state because of high cost of living, survey says

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is running for governor trib.al/SubTCBG

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings schedules 'announcement rally'; run for governor likely

Millions of Floridians slated to lose food stamp benefits Saturday

Florida allows open carry of guns, so Publix will too, workers say

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.

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.