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It's an important day in the Sunshine State. Not only does the 2026-27 budget go into effect, but so does a bunch of legislation covering safety, the environment, healthcare, education and more.
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The Florida State Board of Education passed new rules requiring college applicants to be citizens or lawfully present.
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Flood fixes, a new aquatic center and elder care programs would lose funding included in the original state budget.
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The Gathering church has been coordinating fundraising with thousands of churches around the country and an international humanitarian aid group.
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Thousands of Haitians living in Florida under humanitarian protections could be deported because of a Thursday ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court.
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A judge on Thursday ordered the two people arrested on fraud and elder abuse and neglect to be held without bail and set a hearing for Monday.
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The proposed moratorium would temporarily block any data centers in Lake County. The commissioners say they’re concerned about water usage and how data centers would impact the electric grid, land use and more.
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Central Florida Media is taking you behind the scenes and giving more insight into why we choose the stories we choose and other aspects of our editorial process.
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The temporary ban on sloth imports into Florida expires after July 10.
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Federal agents went to a Rochester man's home to warn him that an email he sent five months ago could be an illegal threat. He was on vacation but another agent found his hotel hundreds of miles away.
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Two founding fathers died on America's 50th birthday, which was marked with toasts and parades. Over time, anniversary celebrations became more extravagant — and more controversial.
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The summer travel season is setting records again. Airlines are carrying more passengers than ever while operating fewer flights than they did 20 years ago, pushing the limits of the aviation system.
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President Trump has trumpeted his victories and sought workarounds for his losses.
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A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches.
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Kids with autism can be 160 times more likely than other children to drown. Florida is dedicating state money to a program that prioritizes swim lessons for these kids.
