Lawmakers in Tallahassee advanced bills to let booster money top up high-school coach pay, setting a statewide floor tied to hours worked and raising equity questions.

The Florida House voted to send a 2026 ballot question that could eliminate most non‑school property taxes on homesteads, setting up a fight over billions in local funding.

An Orlando fact‑check debunks 39 common Florida voting myths and flags a large number of inactive registrations. Here’s a local guide to what actually matters on ballots, ballot photos and restored voting rights.

A sweeping AI 'Bill of Rights' moved through a Florida Senate committee Wednesday, adding parental opt‑outs and tighter rules for chatbots and school AI tools.

State Attorney Monique Worrell challenges changes to a federal grant by the Florida AG, affecting crime victim services funding in the Orange-Osceola area, fearing reduced support for domestic violence victims.

My Safe Florida Home grants remain active, but eligibility, condo pilot glitches and funding limits mean not everyone will see a $10,000 check. Here’s what homeowners should know and do next.

FOX 35 Orlando streamed President Trump’s remarks from Orlando Wednesday night, with local outlets posting the feed for Central Florida viewers.

A pair of bills in Tallahassee would end Florida’s yellow registration decals and switch renewals to electronic verification — a move billed as a money‑save but greeted with warnings about policing and reminders.

Deputy City Attorney Kalanit Oded will serve temporarily after Olga Sanchez de Fuentes was removed; the commission has outlined tougher requirements and a formal search.

City leaders want state and federal grants to seed an emergency fund for repairs after residents reported launch‑related damage on the Space Coast.

Lovetta Quinn‑Henry, PhD, is Apopka’s 16th police chief and the first woman to lead the department, prioritizing data‑driven policing and neighborhood outreach.

Florida’s 2024 SNAP error rate topped 15%, and a troubled MyACCESS portal has advocates warning that tightened paperwork could cost the state nearly $1 billion. Lawmakers are racing to act.

A Florida bill advanced Wednesday would require background checks for insurer officials, tighten model and rate rules, and create a statewide mitigation database for discounts. Sponsors say it builds on 2022 reforms to stabilize the market.