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Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa Arrested on Grand Theft, Fraud Charges Over $50,000 in City Grants

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested Wednesday on felony grand theft and fraud charges following an investigation…

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Fact-Checking Florida House District 85: Wayne Richter’s Attack Ads Against Anthony Bonna Face Scrutiny Over Baseless Claims

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Democratic Florida House candidate Wayne Richter has made attacks on Republican Anthony Bonna a central…

Florida Fentanyl Deaths Drop Nearly 60% Since 2023, New State Report Shows

ORLANDO, Fla. — Fentanyl-related deaths in Florida have declined by nearly 60% since 2023, according to new data released by…

Opinion: The Senate Should Finish the Job on Debanking

By Doug Wheeler, director of the George Gibbs Center for Economic Prosperity at The James Madison Institute. Florida’s firearm dealers…

Florida Attorney General Investigates Insurance Company Over Restrictions on Public Adjusters

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched an investigation into whether homeowners insurance companies engaged in illegal…

Slow Home Sales Push More Florida Investors Toward Hard Money Loans

for financing that can keep up with fast-moving deals. Online brokerage Redfin recently reported that U.S. home sales have fallen…

Could Local or State Moratoriums on Florida AI Data Centers Cause A Recession?

No organization or individual has disclosed the exact number of permits being applied for for proposed AI data centers in…

How Voters Consume Radio, Podcasts, and Streaming Audio Ahead of the 2026 Elections

Early voting in the state is already underway. So where are voters getting their information before going to the polls?…

Florida Attorney General Secures Arrest Warrant for Raúl Castro in 1996 Aircraft Shootdown

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Monday that state authorities have obtained an arrest warrant for former…

Broward County to Consider One-Year Moratorium on Large Data Center Development

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Broward County commissioners are considering a temporary halt to large-scale data center development as concerns grow…

57% of U.S. Sports Fans Say Major Events Make Florida a More Attractive Destination

Florida’s reputation is one of America’s biggest leisure destinations, attracting millions of visitors with its beaches, theme parks, and warm…

The Changing Face of Elective Healthcare: What Patients Expect From Modern Clinics

Elective healthcare has changed a great deal over the last decade. People who once saw cosmetic and wellness care as…

AirBnb Steps Up to Offer Free Housing to Residents Displaced by Hurricane Isaias

In response to Hurricane Isaias’ landfall in the Panhandle, Airbnb.org, the nonprofit founded by Airbnb, is providing free emergency housing…

To View or Not to View. To Do or Not to Do – Op-Ed on Executions

“Cowards die many times before their deaths” wrote William Shakespeare in the play Julius Caesar. He wrote often about death,…

Florida Attorney General Sues Discord Over Alleged Failure to Protect Children From Online Predators

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Discord, accusing the popular online communication platform…

DeSantis Announces $1 Million to Boost Northwest Florida Tourism Following Hurricane Isaias

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state will invest $1 million in tourism recovery efforts…

Home Sales Still in a Recession

Online real estate brokerage firm Redfin reported that home sales in the U.S. hit their lowest level since 2014, excluding…

Florida Theme Parks Review Roller Coaster Safety Following Fatal Six Flags Accident in Georgia

Florida theme parks face renewed safety questions as investigators examine a deadly roller coaster accident involving rides made by the…

Why Agricultural Workers Face Unique Occupational Hazards

The workers keeping our country’s food supply spinning face some of the biggest occupational risks. The National Institute for Occupational…

Voters View Healthcare Affordability as a Top Issue in the Midterm Elections

With the midterm elections around the corner, healthcare affordability is becoming a more prominent issue in Republican campaign strategy. Historically,…

Report: Some Florida Businesses May Pause Expansion Plans Until After the Election

Florida small business owners are growing more cautious about expansion as inflation concerns, interest rates and the high cost of…

The City of Jacksonville is Working Against Lower Housing Costs

Local home builders in Duval County have told Florida Daily they have tried to help lower costs for families looking…

The State Is Rallying Around the Florida Panhandle Following Hurricane Isaias

Northwest Florida residents are beginning their recovery process following the landfall of Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall near Destin as…

As Cameras Come Down, Florida Law Enforcement Makes the Case for License Plate Readers

Just last month, a 99-year-old St. Petersburg man set out to drive to his daughter’s house and never got there.…

Costco Reports 13% Sales Increase as Gasoline Demand Surges

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported a 13% increase in September sales, fueled by higher customer traffic, larger transactions and strong demand…

New Report on Preschoolers Spending More Time On Screens

New research from the Journal of the American Medical Association on screen use and child development found that more screen…

Florida Ranks Second in Nation for Share of Income Spent on Car Insurance

Combining the data from consumer financial services firm Bankrate, along with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Employment…

Florida’s Meta Case Leaves a Gap on Teen Safety

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is pressing ahead with litigation against Meta, asking a court to impose tighter safeguards on…

Florida Attorney General Activates Price Gouging Hotline Ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has activated the state’s Price Gouging Hotline as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Florida Panhandle, giving…

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Political and Legal News

Fact-Checking Florida House District 85: Wayne Richter’s Attack Ads Against Anthony Bonna Face Scrutiny Over Baseless Claims

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Democratic Florida House candidate Wayne Richter has made attacks on Republican Anthony Bonna a central…

Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa Arrested on Grand Theft, Fraud Charges Over $50,000 in City Grants

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested Wednesday on felony grand theft and fraud charges following an investigation…

Florida Fentanyl Deaths Drop Nearly 60% Since 2023, New State Report Shows

ORLANDO, Fla. — Fentanyl-related deaths in Florida have declined by nearly 60% since 2023, according to new data released by…

Florida Attorney General Investigates Insurance Company Over Restrictions on Public Adjusters

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched an investigation into whether homeowners insurance companies engaged in illegal…

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Business News

Could Local or State Moratoriums on Florida AI Data Centers Cause A Recession?

No organization or individual has disclosed the exact number of permits being applied for for proposed AI data centers in…

Breeze Airways Announces Four New Nonstop Routes Connecting Orlando and Tampa to Other U.S. Cities

Breeze Airways announced four new nonstop routes connecting Florida airports with destinations in Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania, and Utah, with…

Home Sales Still in a Recession

Online real estate brokerage firm Redfin reported that home sales in the U.S. hit their lowest level since 2014, excluding…

Why Agricultural Workers Face Unique Occupational Hazards

The workers keeping our country’s food supply spinning face some of the biggest occupational risks. The National Institute for Occupational…

Report: Some Florida Businesses May Pause Expansion Plans Until After the Election

Florida small business owners are growing more cautious about expansion as inflation concerns, interest rates and the high cost of…

Costco Reports 13% Sales Increase as Gasoline Demand Surges

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported a 13% increase in September sales, fueled by higher customer traffic, larger transactions and strong demand…

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Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa Arrested on Grand Theft, Fraud Charges Over $50,000 in City Grants

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa was arrested Wednesday on felony grand theft and fraud charges following an investigation…

AirBnb Steps Up to Offer Free Housing to Residents Displaced by Hurricane Isaias

In response to Hurricane Isaias’ landfall in the Panhandle, Airbnb.org, the nonprofit founded by Airbnb, is providing free emergency housing…

How Changing Weather Patterns Are Creating New Maintenance Challenges for Homeowners

Homeowners have always planned their upkeep around the seasons, but those seasons no longer behave the way they once did.…

DeSantis Announces $1 Million to Boost Northwest Florida Tourism Following Hurricane Isaias

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state will invest $1 million in tourism recovery efforts…

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Opinion – Editorials

To View or Not to View. To Do or Not to Do – Op-Ed on Executions

“Cowards die many times before their deaths” wrote William Shakespeare in the play Julius Caesar. He wrote often about death,…

Floridians Are Being Squeezed. Amendment 3 Offers Relief

By Chuck Bonfiglio Jr. For more than a century, Florida Realtors has championed policies that help Florida families achieve the…

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