Lawmakers approved a bill to relaunch state licensing for naturopathic doctors and create a Board of Naturopathic Medicine; supporters tout access, critics warn unproven care.

A federal judge found FLVS pursued a weak trademark case and ordered the state-run school to pay part of rival Stride's legal bills, spotlighting millions in public legal spending.

County commissioners approved placing a one‑mill school tax on the November ballot; supporters say it will shore up teacher pay and safety programs.

Dozens gathered outside Sen. Jim Boyd’s Bradenton office as activists demand relief from rising electric bills and reforms to how utilities are regulated.

OCPS pulled a planned April workshop on an updated AI policy after months of parent feedback. The draft would bar student data entry, deepfakes and certain AI chatbots.

Former FOX 35 anchor Ryan Elijah announced a Republican primary challenge to Rep. Cory Mills, raising the stakes in Central Florida's 7th District.

President Trump is slated to speak at The Villages Charter School on Friday, May 1. Registration details, venue info and what he’s expected to emphasize are included.

Janette Martinez says documents clear her as the city forwards two ethics complaints to a judge for an independent probe.

Longtime Central Florida Rep. Dan Webster announced April 28, 2026 he will not seek reelection, saying he'll "pass the torch" and finish work on key infrastructure bills.

The Supreme Court declined to review a Tallahassee parents’ lawsuit over Leon County Schools’ handling of a student’s gender identity, leaving the appeals‑court dismissal intact. The decision keeps local guidance in place while the broader legal fight continues.

A national advocacy group helped push HB 905, a Florida bill that would end sister‑city ties with China and other nations — putting Orlando’s Guilin relationship at risk.

Governor DeSantis unveiled a bronze George Washington statue in Chipley as Florida launches a mobile museum and docuseries for the state's 250th events.

James Fishback is scheduled to speak at UCF tonight at 5 p.m. His campus visits have drawn both supporters and protests amid criticism over far‑right ties.