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Under Florida bill, controversial drug ivermectin could be sold over the counter

February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 · Miami, Florida Local News

Florida’s Republican Legislators want to make it easier to get ivermectin, the controversial anti-parasitic drug. Tucked into what has been called Florida’s Medical Freedom bill is a provision…

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DeSantis signals reset with Trump as Florida backs ‘Make America Healthy Again’ plan

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 · Politics

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, appear to have rounded a corner.  The president brushed off…

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Jordan Addison Case Dismissed, as State Declines Prosecution

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 · Gaming

Posted on: January 21, 2026, 10:06h.  Last updated on: January 21, 2026, 10:16h. A trespassing charge against Jordan Addison in Florida has been dismissed The incident occurred at…

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David Jolly leads Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in new Democratic poll

January 15, 2026January 16, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings/Facebook David Jolly leads Jerry Demings in one of the first major polls of the Democratic primary for governor of Florida in…

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DeSantis approval dips to 50% in latest Mason-Dixon poll

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Photo by Dave Decker Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ popularity has dipped in the newest public opinion survey conducted by veteran polling firm Mason-Dixon. The survey of 625…

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Fact-check: Florida Gov. DeSantis’ State of the State speech

January 13, 2026January 13, 2026 · Fact Checking

Gov. Ron DeSantis told Floridians that under his leadership the state’s economy soared as he cracked down on illegal immigration and protected election integrity.  “We have delivered big…

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DeSantis says Citizens Insurance has fewer policyholders, will slash rates

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Gov. Ron DeSantis/X Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state’s insurer of last resort has half a million fewer policyholders and will slash rates for its…

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Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joins race for governor

January 12, 2026January 13, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

“Jay’s a good guy. He served this country admirably as a Green Beret. He has a great conservative record in the Florida Senate,” DeSantis said during an appearance…

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Latest 2026 GOP gubernatorial poll shows Byron Donalds on top

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Photo via Congressman Byron Donalds/Facebook A new public opinion survey of 600 likely Republican primary voters shows Naples U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is running away with the…

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Sweeping new legislation targets employers who hire undocumented immigrants

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Photo by Mauricio Murillo Florida businesses that purposely ignore whether employees are legally in the United States could face hefty fines or even criminal charges if they…

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Bill would require new Florida voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Shutterstock Legislation that would require new Florida voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship has again been filed in advance of the Florida legislative session kicking off…

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DeSantis sets special session on redistricting in April

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Ron DeSantis/X Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday called a special legislative session in April to redraw congressional districts, as Republicans seek to maintain control of the U.S.…

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Florida bill takes aim at anti-vax discrimination, ivermectin access

January 7, 2026January 8, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Shutterstock A House Republican is charging back into a continuing fight over vaccines and doctors that created a huge rift during last year’s legislative session. Rep. Jeff…

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Florida drivers can’t hold their phones on the road, new bill says

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Shutterstock A Florida bill banning drivers from holding their phones on the road was re-filed Tuesday, one week before the start of the 2026 legislative session. Republican…

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Judge denies Democrats’ lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ access

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Shutterstock A Leon County circuit judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by five Democratic lawmakers who sought access to the immigrant-detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” saying laws…

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DeSantis condemns ‘destructive’ Maduro government, announces arrests of 10K non-citizens

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Gov. Ron DeSantis/X Without directly praising President Donald Trump, Gov. Ron DeSantis Monday at Florida’s “Deportation Depot” condemned the “destructive” Nicolás Maduro government days after U.S. military…

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Trump vetoes Miccosukee flood protection, citing tribe’s opposition to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Dave Decker The Miccosukee Tribe’s lawsuit contesting an immigration detention facility in the Everglades cost them federally funded flood protection, at least if President Donald Trump gets…

Read more Trump vetoes Miccosukee flood protection, citing tribe’s opposition to ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Canadians are still staying away from Florida, but tourism increased overall

January 2, 2026January 3, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Shutterstock Florida posted a slight increase in tourism during the third quarter of 2025 from a year earlier, even as Canadians continued to back off on travel…

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DeSantis appoints former UF football coach Urban Meyer to New College board

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 · Miami, Florida Local News

Former Florida Gators Head Coach Urban Meyer is honored after being inducted into the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame during the first half of the game between…

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AI ‘Bill of Rights’ filed in the Florida Senate

December 23, 2025December 27, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

A leading Senate Republican filed a lengthy bill Monday to enact Gov. Ron DeSantis’s proposed “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights.” Sponsored by Sen. Tom Leek, a Republican from…

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