Florida Governor DeSantis filed a lawsuit alleging that McGraw-Hill and Savvas Learning overcharged school districts for textbooks, with potential penalties between $37.5M and $60.5M.

Leesburg is set to increase building permit fees from October 1st to cover the Building Department's operational costs, with residential permits starting at $150 and commercial at $250.

State Attorney Monique Worrell files a Petition for Declaratory Judgment to maintain grand jury secrecy and prevent political misuse of investigations.

The Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight is auditing Orlando's finances, focusing on contracts, spending, and a 55% increase in property tax collections. Officials claim fiscal responsibility and await the audit's outcome.

Orange County's Supervisor of Elections admitted to a printing error on over 88,000 sample ballots, listing the incorrect Democratic candidate for House District 40. Corrective measures are underway.

State Attorney Monique Worrell is introducing policies to separate administrative and criminal investigations in response to what she calls baseless allegations and politicized probes after her reelection.

A judge denied Orlando bar owners' request for relief from covering security costs imposed by a city ordinance, which they challenged as unfair and unconstitutional.

The Orange County Commission approved an ICE addendum requiring local officers to transport detainees, despite public outcry and potential legal action.

The DeSantis administration is striving to enforce a law barring minors from drag shows, except for Hamburger Mary's, amidst ongoing legal disputes in Florida.

Florida's DOGE is auditing Orange County's administrative practices and financial records, a process similar to ones in Manatee County and others, scrutinizing areas like procurement and DEI initiatives.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signed an ICE agreement under state pressure for county officers to transport detainees, as reported by CF Public and WESH. Governor DeSantis warned of consequences for non-compliance with state law.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings resists Florida AG James Uthmeier's push to sign an updated ICE contract, citing concerns over community safety and resource allocation.

Orange County is conducting a forensic examination of Visit Orlando following an audit that revealed mismanagement of funds, including spending on non-tourism-related items.