Morning Briefing: Orlando — September 4, 2025

Good morning, Central Florida. Here’s what you need to know today.

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Around Central Florida

1. Florida surgeon general calls for the end of ‘slavery’ caused by school vaccine mandates
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced Wednesday that he was pushing for the end of all vaccine mandates in the state. But it means changing the law and health experts disagree with him.

2. Daytona Beach to crack down on vulgar T-shirt displays in storefronts
The Daytona Beach city commission has now voted to pass a resolution calling for oceanfront retailers to voluntarily remove indecent and/or vulgar T-shirts and displays from storefronts.

3. As Florida covers it up, study says pavement art improves safety
Citing safety concerns, the Florida Department of Transportation is cracking down on street art across the state. However, a  study, though, found a 50% drop in crashes involving pedestrians or cyclists in the U.S. in areas where asphalt art was installed.

4. Apopka leaders delay vote on increased utility rates
Apopka city leaders have moved to table their decision to raise utility rates after dozens of residents showed up at their city council meeting to share their concerns.

5. Orange County leaders propose $200 million budget cut
Orange County leaders are proposing a $200 million cut for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Around the Nation and World

1. Senate Republicans agitated by Kennedy after CDC purge; 1,000+ HHS staffers demand he resign

2. Trump says Russia will ‘see things happen’ if he is unhappy with Putin as he hosts Polish president who he endorsed

3. Trump cannot use Alien Enemies Act to deport members of Venezuelan gang, appeals court rules

4. With Israeli advance looming, Palestinians in Gaza City ask when to leave and where to go

5. Epstein accusers press Congress to release full Epstein investigation

6. Famed streetcar in Lisbon derails and crashes, killing 15 people

Quote of the Day

In a remarkable display of bipartisanship, House of Representatives members from both parties came together Wednesday to introduce a bill that would ban individual stock trades by members of Congress. The Restore Trust in Congress Act combines several previously unsuccessful bills to stop lawmakers from profiting off insider information.