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The 2026 Florida legislative session has ended — without a budget. From DEI bans to new voter verification requirements, here are some of the biggest bills that passed, failed and what lawmakers will tackle in special sessions.
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A Central Florida resident tested positive last week, as Florida measles case numbers continue to climb.
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The Orange County School Board has voted to close six elementary schools and one middle school largely due to under-enrollment.
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Work crews began the first steps of removing the Pulse Nightclub’s iconic sign, all part of the city’s plan to build a permanent memorial.
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Gas prices have jumped more than 70 cents in Florida since ongoing U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran started just over a week ago and effectively halted tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for global oil traffic.
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The resolution says converting a warehouse to a detention center could affect tourism, quality of life, and local resources, like water, sewer and public safety. It insists that ICE not bypass local land use rules or regulations.
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Records show Orange County plans to retain outside legal representation for the eminent domain claim.
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Nearly 10 years after the mass shooting, the City of Orlando has design plans to honor the 49 people who lost their lives at the Pulse Nightclub.
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As public health experts work to investigate the already reported infections, the virus continues to spread throughout the state.
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President Trump said on Friday the U.S. military had "totally obliterated" military targets in Kharg Island, home to the primary terminal that handles Iran's oil exports. This as all six crew members on a refueling plane that went down in western Iraq were confirmed dead.
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So you heard a piece of tax advice from a friend or on social media that sounds interesting. Should you try it? A certified public accountant explains how to vet the claim — and avoid getting scammed.
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A growing number of Republicans in Congress are embracing rhetoric against Muslims. Their remarks have faced little public pushback from leadership.
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Georgia O'Keeffe called the New Mexico high desert "my country," but Pueblo peoples predated her. A more complex view is emerging amid efforts to preserve the land.
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The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. billions of dollars. Here's the impact by the numbers.
