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Volusia County approves purchase of 356 acres that could be used for a motocross track
Residents disagree on what the land should be used for — if anything.
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Residents disagree on what the land should be used for — if anything.
Hope Florida has come under fire after donating state settlement money to groups that transferred it into the fight against recreational marijuana.
City leaders are considering an increase to impact fees to help pay for rising costs of municipal services as population booms in Tavares.
A local nonprofit leader and Florida House candidate voiced strong opposition to Dyer's stance.
Gov. Ron DeSantis blamed lawmakers in the Florida House, saying they are trying to sabotage his conservative agenda.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after he held a press conference—saying that policy is soft on crime.
Business owners say are already thinking about how the increases will affect them if they buy directly from companies overseas.
First Lady Casey DeSantis spearheaded Hope Florida in 2021.
The act would require prospective voters to provide proof of citizenship when they register.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants lawmakers to try and fix the higher cost of owning a condo.
"Political Connections" is hosted by Holly Gregory and Ybeth Bruzual, with special guests and reporting on the political news of the day with a focus on local, state, national and even international news of impact. It will feature reporting from our Political MMJs Jason Delgado, Jeff Allen, Jeff Van Sant and Corinna Cappabianca along with the great storytelling of our entire Spectrum Florida team.
Political Connections airs weeknights at 7 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
Political Connections airs each night at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News.
First Lady Casey DeSantis spearheaded Hope Florida in 2021.
The proposal comes as federal, state and local governments debate fluoride's benefits.
As part of the proposed law, three violations could result in a $1,000-a-day fine.
The bill creates a report line, where Floridians may log and document sightings to the state.
Donalds is the first Republican candidate to officially enter the 2026 race.
The proposal is one of six bills currently under consideration.
Republicans in Tallahassee announced Monday they would start a new special legislative session aimed at changing the sweeping immigration bill.
Lawmakers passed the measure late Tuesday.
The State Department has shut down the office that sought to deal with misinformation and disinformation that Russia, China and Iran have been accused of spreading
North Carolina trial judges will soon rule if legislative Republicans' latest method to attempt to wrest control of the State Board of Elections from a Democratic governor is lawful
Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox is launching a Republican bid for governor
The top U.S. commander in the Pacific is warning senators that the military support that China and North Korea are providing to Russia in its war on Ukraine risks security in his region as Moscow provides critical military assistance to both in return
In Focus is a 30-minute public affairs program on Spectrum Bay News 9 in Tampa and Spectrum News 13 in Orlando.
The show features a roundtable of newsmakers, including local officials and expert analysts, and a discussion on topical issues of importance to Floridians.
In Focus with Allison Walker airs Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m., after Political Connections.
All of Central Florida ranks high on the Wildfire Danger Index, the Florida Forest Service reports.
The fire has spread to up to 10 acres and jumped the roadway, officials said.
Volusia County Fire Chief Joe King said a powerline might have sparked the fire.
Residents disagree on what the land should be used for — if anything.
The long annual journey northward continues for the Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds.
One day after testifying about the organization's political donations, Hope Florida Executive Director Erik Dellenback resigns effective May 1.
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