Charles "Chuck" Broadway was sworn in as Kissimmee's first African-American police chief with a vision for professionalism, accountability, and community trust.

Florida Governor DeSantis advocates for $1,000 property tax cuts, amidst varied tax relief proposals and concerns over their long-term sustainability.

K-9 Junny of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office passed away after a cancer battle and will be honored for his service including locating missing children and seniors.

The Florida Senate passed "Trooper's Law" unanimously, criminalizing the act of leaving dogs tied up outside during extreme weather warnings, inspired by a dog named Trooper abandoned during Hurricane Milton.

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Florida's law raising the gun purchase age from 18 to 21, with historical regulation as justification, amid legal and political debates.

Florida lawmakers propose renaming the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," facing both support and criticism for the ideological and symbolic implications.

Charles 'Chuck' Broadway is the new police chief of Kissimmee, following the resignation of Betty Holland linked to a police misconduct scandal. He aims to restore trust in the department.

Osceola County has ceremonially renamed its Chair and Vice Chair to Mayor and Vice Mayor for clarity in international and intergovernmental relations.

Kissimmee seeks a new Police Chief as Interim Chief Anzueto led reforms and improvements after a Grand Jury Presentment on use of force. Two candidates are in the running.

Orange County's economy benefits from a spike in Tourist Development Tax revenue, with potential legislative changes to the allocation of these funds on the horizon.

Commissioner Anthony Sabatini is advocating for farmland preservation in Lake County, FL, utilizing a $50 million environmental bond. Planning for land protection is underway amid concerns over rapid development.

Students in Florida protested against a bill that could repeal in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants, as lawmakers advanced the TRUMP Act, which the governor criticized as weak.

Gov. DeSantis appoints Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Sen. Rubio's seat, contingent on his Secretary of State confirmation, amid her high-profile state prosecution role in a 2024 case.