Ten years after Orlando’s darkest day, experts, family, and community members weigh in on the grief, what was taken, and how the region evolved.

Many Central Florida officials worry that voters don’t grasp how property tax cuts could reduce services. They want to inform residents without violating state advocacy laws.

The Orange County mayor made the announcement at a press conference following his final State of the County address Friday morning.

On June 2, the Republican-controlled Legislature voted in favor of putting Gov. Ron DeSantis’ property tax amendment on the ballot for voters to consider in the November election.

Fire protection and emergency medical services, garbage collection and mosquito control are among the public services that stand to be affected.

Experts say Gov. Ron DeSantis’s plan for affordability excludes millions of renters, and could force towns and counties to cut popular programs and hike fees.

Federal agencies still need to approve the revised agreements before they can take effect.

A September 2025 state analysis found that 28% of Florida’s primary residences have a market value of $250,000 or below, and 76% are valued at $500,000 or below.

Sun protection factor — better known as SPF — tells you how well a sunscreen protects your skin against ultraviolet B radiation, the type of UV rays that are most responsible for causing sunburns.

The Federal Aviation Administration released a new air traffic controller staffing plan that showed a reduced target of 12,563 controllers, down from its previous forecast of 14,633. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association disagrees with the staffing model.

DeSantis is calling for the Legislature to convene Monday to consider his proposal, which if they approve it would appear on the November ballot.

The funding comes nearly a decade after the Legislature formally apologized for the “gross injustice” that they suffered.