Missouri judge finds state laws restricting abortion violate voter-approved constitutional amendment
Enforcement of some of the restrictions had already been on hold.
Pictures: Orange County kicks off Juneteenth 2026
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, first lady Val Demings and guests kick off the 2026 Juneteenth celebration at the Orange County Regional History Center, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. In partnership…
Property tax cuts could end up squeezing some Florida renters
Some renters may face higher costs if Florida voters approve property tax cuts on the November ballot — dealing another blow to housing affordability, real estate experts say.
Florida CFO Ingoglia blasts Osceola spending, county pushes back
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took aim at Osceola County Wednesday, accusing it of reckless spending in the tens of millions of dollars.
Public schools must excuse students for religious instruction, Florida AG says
Florida already had policies in place for parents who want their children to be excused for things like religious holidays and religious instruction, but they weren’t mandatory for school districts.
Property tax cuts could hurt local government credit ratings
A massive overhaul of the state’s property tax structure being pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis would have a sweeping impact on the financial stability of local governments across Florida and…
FPL parent company agrees to $150M to end lawsuit over past controversies
Among the controversies: A legal investigation, emerging from reporting by the Orlando Sentinel and other news outlets, on three independent “ghost” candidates who ran for three Florida Senate seats in…
Florida economists project cities and counties to lose $12 billion under property tax plan
If Florida voters decide to slash their property tax bills in November, local governments will lose $12 billion annually in revenue by early next decade, according to an analysis by…
Disqualification baffles Stark, St. Cloud Republican, but state cites missing papers
State Rep. Paula Stark, R-St. Cloud, failed to qualify for her reelection bid on Friday and says she is baffled, but the state says she failed to file all the…
DeSantis hits Florida GOP over Republican primary debate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to see a debate among the candidates vying to succeed him, but frontrunner Byron Donalds and the state GOP are balking.