DeSantis suspends Orlando-area state attorney in second sacking of democratically elected prosecutor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced the suspension of the Orlando-area state attorney, the second time he has removed a democratically elected prosecutor whose politics did not align with his conservative views.
2023-08-11 11:18
Suspect in Orlando police shooting dies in hotel gunfight with officers
A gunfight at a Florida hotel between police and a holed-up suspect ended in the man's death Saturday morning, just hours after he allegedly shot two officers in an earlier encounter that left them in critical condition, authorities say.
2023-08-06 01:15
Orlando Magic NBA team donated $50,000 to a DeSantis super PAC, drawing scrutiny and criticism
The contribution from the professional basketball team to Never Back Down, a group supporting the Florida governor's campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, has drawn attention and criticism from Democrats and LGBTQ activists in the state.
2023-08-03 10:49
Family of Orlando man shot by police while sitting in his car is seeking answers after viewing body camera footage
Family and loved ones of Derek Diaz, who was fatally shot last week by police in Orlando, Florida, say viewing officers' body-worn camera footage of the encounter has only left them with more questions.
2023-07-13 11:59
Ron DeSantis thinks his feud with Disney will pay off. Here's why
The Florida governor is making a high-stakes gamble about what really matters to Republican voters.
2023-05-23 08:28
Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud
The company makes the decision amid an escalating legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
2023-05-19 03:23