Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins Joins Crowded 2026 Governor's Race, Seeks to Leverage Military and Political Experience
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins the 2026 governor's race, bringing his military and political experience. He is among many Republicans vying for the role, with Democrats like Jerry Demings also campaigning.
Orange County Jail Grapples with Surge in Immigration Detainees Amid Community Outcry Over Costs and Ethics
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 Closure of 7 Schools Amid Enrollment Decline and $41M Deficit
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.
Florida Governor DeSantis Proposes 'AI Bill of Rights' to Protect Children and Consumer Data Privacy
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 Officials Confront Spending Concerns, Auditor Cites Lack of Oversight, City Suspends Credit Cards
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.












