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.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is auditing Orange County's budget through the Department of Government Efficiency, focusing on spending since 2019 and targeting perceived fiscal excesses.

The Groveland City Council is debating changes to the city charter that could allow for the suspension or removal of members following a controversial incident involving Councilwoman Judith Fike's social media posts.

Winter Garden is considering stricter rules on solicitation, addressing increased resident complaints and concerns for the homeless community's needs.