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Screenshot from The Florida Channel./Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested on grand theft charges and scheming to defraud after misusing grant funds.
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Early voting for the 2026 midterms was 80% higher than what it was four years ago. Election staff say important races and mail-in voting confusion are partly responsible.
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Voters in six Central Florida counties will decide whether to renew or add voter-approved property taxes supporting public schools. Brevard County also has a separate sales tax referendum for schools on the ballot.
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National organizers said the goal was to encourage voter participation, build community and make sure every eligible voter has a plan to cast their ballot.
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The federal lawsuit also names Joel Greenberg, a Seminole County tax collector now in prison.
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The SOIRL sales tax raises nearly $59 million annually for projects to help the Indian River Lagoon.
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Voting groups say it’s convenient, flexible, and can reduce lines for others who vote on Election Day.
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The amendment that died, and along with it, the hope for more affordable healthcare for some moving into 2028.
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Bonds of up to $140 million would fund parks and trails, plus efforts to protect farms, forests and water resources.
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Lab studies have shown that psychedelics like psilocybin can lower inflammation and may be protective for a range of illnesses. Now, researchers are publishing some of the first data in humans that signals this holds potential for patients with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease.
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A quilt artist who spent decades on death row now has his first solo exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
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Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander along with dozens of American and Israeli rabbis and activists were helping Palestinian olive harvesters when they were detained by Israeli forces.
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Less than two weeks before Election Day, President Trump continues to crash through barriers that he wouldn't dare cross in his first term.
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The announcement of Hubbard's release came as talks got underway between Putin and White House envoy Steve Witkoff in Saint Petersburg focused on the latest U.S. efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
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The cost of having a baby is difficult to predict. The amount families pay varies widely. Here are five tips to help you prepare for the often unexpected costs of pregnancy and giving birth.
