Skyler Swisher
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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.
December 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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.
December 1, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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.
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is holding another food drive for airport workers affected by the government shutdown. Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through Friday at the Orlando International Airport's Terminal C departures lane.
November 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is holding another food drive for airport workers affected by the government shutdown. Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through Friday at the Orlando International Airport's Terminal C departures lane.
Quarter of Florida residents 'seriously' contemplate leaving state because of high cost of living, survey says
Quarter of Florida residents ‘seriously’ contemplate leaving state because of high cost of living, survey says
A quarter of Floridians surveyed are “seriously considering” moving elsewhere because of the high cost of living. Researchers concluded the cost of living is “the state’s pressure point…
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November 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Quarter of Florida residents 'seriously' contemplate leaving state because of high cost of living, survey says
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is running for governor trib.al/SubTCBG
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is running for governor
Demings immediately becomes one of the frontrunners to be the Democratic nominee next year as candidates line up to succeed outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is running for governor trib.al/SubTCBG
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings schedules 'announcement rally'; run for governor likely
Jerry Demings schedules ‘announcement rally’; run for governor likely
Democratic stalwart Jerry Demings has invited supporters to the event next week as intimates say he’s planning to run for governor.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings schedules 'announcement rally'; run for governor likely
Millions of Floridians slated to lose food stamp benefits Saturday
Millions of Floridians slated to lose food stamp benefits Saturday
Central Florida officials and charities are appealing to the public for donations that can help food banks meet an anticipated spike in demand.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Millions of Floridians slated to lose food stamp benefits Saturday
Florida allows open carry of guns, so Publix will too, workers say
Florida allows open carry of guns, so Publix will too, workers say
Publix, one of Florida’s most popular grocery chains, is now allowing customers across the state to openly carry guns due to a recent court ruling, employees say.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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.
September 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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.
Florida’s open-carry ban ruled unconstitutional
A Florida appeals court has ruled that Florida’s ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional.
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September 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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.
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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."
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“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."
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Jennifer Jenkins, Democrat who defeated conservative school board member, announces U.S. Senate campaign
Jennifer Jenkins says she can overcome long odds for a Democrat in Florida and defeat appointed U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody. “I’m not going to lie. I don’t think it’s going to be easy.”
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September 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is entering the race for governor. He'll take on Trump-backed Rep. Byron Donalds.
September 3, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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
Florida orders removal of Orlando student road art it promoted 3 months ago
The students’ bike lane art outside a Lake Nona school are to be removed by Sept. 4.
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August 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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."
Rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub removed overnight
“We did everything according to state law, everything was compliant,” said Patty Sheehan, the city’s first openly gay elected official. “FDOT never moves that quickly with anything.R…
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August 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
"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
Fearing DeSantis’ wrath, Orange board ratifies ICE agreement
The governor threatened to remove officials who didn’t make their “best effort” to support the immigration agency, as state law requires.
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August 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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.
Orlando immigrants’ path to deportation: Often, it starts with a traffic infraction
An Orlando Sentinel analysis shows 55% of ICE detainees in Lake, Osceola and Seminole County jails earlier this year were arrested during vehicle stops, often made for minor violations. Less than 2…
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July 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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.
West Palm Beach removing LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalk under orders from Trump, DeSantis administrations
Under pressure from President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administrations, West Palm Beach will remove its rainbow crosswalk. It plans to support the LGBTQ+ community with a rainbow i…
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July 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Fearful of losing transportation funding, Florida cities are removing rainbow crosswalks.
Former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy declares candidacy for Orange County mayor
Stephanie Murphy declares candidacy for Orange County mayor
The former Democratic congresswoman, declaring in an exclusive interview with the Orlando Sentinel, will likely be the frontrunner in a race that includes Orange County Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moor…
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July 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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.
Maxwell: DeSantis orders Orlando Sentinel to stop investigating his scandal. That’s not happening.
Scott Maxwell: Ron DeSantis tried to order the Orlando Sentinel to stop investigating his Hope Florida scandal. But that ain’t happening, no matter how many bogus “cease and desist̶…
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June 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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."
Suspended Osceola sheriff must post $1 million bond on racketeering charges
Marcos Lopez appeared at online hearing from his jail cell Friday morning dressed in an orange jumpsuit.
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June 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
"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."
Florida moves closer to banning fluoride from drinking water
The bill now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it.
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April 29, 2025 at 9:13 PM
"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
Orlando baseball bid backers revealed: Rick Workman, John Morgan
Rick Workman, the founder of Heartland Dental, and John Morgan, of Morgan & Morgan, are among the investors in the Orlando Dreamers bid to bring MLB to Orlando.
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April 29, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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
Rollins College president speaks out against Trump higher-ed attacks
He joined more than 480 other college presidents nationwide who signed a statement condemning the “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” in higher education.
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April 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Rollins College president speaks out against Trump higher-ed attacks
Florida Senate Democratic leader Jason Pizzo drops party, switches to no-party affiliation
Florida Senate Democratic leader Jason Pizzo drops party, switches to no-party affiliation
Sen. Jason Pizzo, the Senate Democratic leader, announced that he is switching his party registration to no-party affiliation.
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April 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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
U.S. revokes visas from 15 international students at UCF, detains one
The visa revocations come as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration.
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April 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
U.S. revokes visas from 15 international students at the University of Central Florida, detains one