Orange County jail deal raises federal inmate reimbursements
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County leaders have approved a new Intergovernmental Agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service that…
Florida’s student-athlete ECG law takes effect July 1
TAMPA, Fla. — This summer thousands of kids will run onto a sports field, baseball diamond, pitch or…
Undocumented students could face state college restrictions
ORLANDO, Fla. — Undocumented students attending Florida public universities may no longer be able to enroll, starting in…
What Florida Forever funding decision means for conservation
HARDEE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida lawmakers did not approve new funding for Florida Forever, the state’s flagship conservation…
Orange County pushes impact fees decision
ORLANDO, Fla. — Local governments are watching every dollar as they plan budgets for the next two years…
Demings suspends his campaign for Florida governor
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Friday that he is suspending his race for…
Tampa Bay cities push back against property tax plan
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — As Florida lawmakers continue to negotiate the details of a proposed property tax relief…
Florida lawmakers reunite for property taxes special session
FLORIDA — The Florida Senate and House of Representatives will reconvene for the second day of a special…
OCPS weighs proposed budget gains against rising costs
ORLANDO, Fla. — When Florida lawmakers vote on the proposed state budget Friday, leaders of several Central Florida…
Florida coaches react to the ‘Teddy Bridgewater Act’
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills Friday focused on high school sports. One helps…
Oviedo considers raising residential solid waste rates
OVIEDO, Fla. — Garbage and recycling rates could soon increase for residents throughout the city of Oviedo. On Monday,…
Florida budget delay leaves school districts in flux
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida lawmakers are meeting again this week to continue work on the state budget after failing…