Immigration detainee numbers surge at Orange County Jail, sparking concerns about costs and alleged targeting based on language or ethnicity among community leaders and local authorities.

Orange County Public Schools considers closing seven schools due to enrollment decline and a $41 million deficit. The district's student body dropped by 8,300 over three years, leading to potential consolidation to maintain educational quality.

Orlando's District 3 city commission seat heads to a runoff election between Roger Chapin and Mira Tanna, after a tight initial race where Chapin leads by 14 votes.

Brandon Arrington has been elected chair of the Osceola County Commission for a sixth term, tasked with managing challenges such as traffic, development, and growth.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposes an 'AI Bill of Rights' to regulate AI usage, focusing on child safety, privacy, the ban of government AI subsidies, and controls on deepfakes and foreign involvement in AI development.

Daytona Beach city auditor's report on fiscal practices reveals questionable spending and a lack of oversight. The city suspended credit card use and formed a committee to address the issues.

Eatonville's town council is voting on limiting Mayor Gardner's powers after her unilateral decision to sell Hungerford School property caused controversy. There's a push for transparency and shared decision-making.

Former Commissioner Regina Hill sues rival Shan Rose and Orlando's Canvassing Board over alleged election fraud, involving vote buying and illegal handling of absentee ballots.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia identified $1.5 billion in alleged wasteful spending by Florida municipalities, with Orlando noted for low excess spending. Critics question the audit's methodology and caution against oversimplification of budget issues.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is running for Florida governor, focusing on accountability, affordability, and public safety, with aspirations to be the state's first African American governor.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has officially filed to run for Florida Governor as a Democrat, with former Republican congressman David Jolly among his primary contenders.

State Attorney Monique Worrell calls for Florida juvenile justice reform while discussing prosecution dilemmas, probation issues, and a case not pursued due to legal constraints. She also expresses concerns over staff retention and underfunding.

Orange County erased over $515 million in medical debt for 302,000 people through a partnership with a nonprofit, using $4.5 million from the American Rescue Plan.