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Accused Daytona Cop-Killer's Trial Moved to Clay County
GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. - The upcoming trial of the man accused of murdering a Daytona Beach police officer is set to occur in Clay County, following requests from defense attorneys. 31 year-old … more
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Florida’s Anti-Drag Law Blocked in Court
TALLAHASSEE – Florida’s recently passed law prohibiting drag shows where children may be present has been temporarily blocked in court. Federal Judge Gregory Presnell found that the ban … more
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Judge Rules Florida Can’t Ban Medicaid Payments for Transgender Care
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A federal judge on Wednesday ruled that the state of Florida cannot ban the use of Medicaid payments for transgender healthcare. The ruling, handed down by U.S. District … more
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Flagler School Board Says No to Arming Faculty
The Flagler County School Board on Tuesday voted not to proceed with a ‘guardian program’, a proposed measure that would arm faculty to protect students in the event of a gunman on … more
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A rendering of the Brevard Zoo's proposed aquarium.
DeSantis Vetoes Brevard Zoo Funding After Dispute with Republican Legislator
MELBOURNE, Fla. - A requested $2 million slate of funding for the Brevard Zoo was vetoed this week by Governor Ron DeSantis, likely as a result of a political dispute between the zoo and a Republican … more
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DeSantis Signs Bill Exempting Baseball Players from Minimum Wage Laws
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis this week signed a new bill into law which exempts minor league baseball players from the state's minimum wage protections. The legislation passed largely … more
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Dozens Arrested in Drug Volusia & Lake County Trafficking Ring
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Volusia Sheriff's Office on Tuesday announced a massive drug bust in conjunction with several other local, state, and federal agencies. Over 40 people were arrested, and … more
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Florida Balks on Training African-American History Teachers
The Florida state government this week postponed a planned training event for African-American history teachers, according to a new report from The Orlando Sentinel. The move puts an anticipated … more
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Daytona Beach Named One of Top 50 Places to Live in USA
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - In a new report from U.S. News & World Report, the Daytona Beach metro area was named one of the top 50 places to live in the United States. The report included 150 … more
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The transgender flag has recently taken a more prominent role in LGBTQ+ media.
Florida’s Transgender Care Ban Struck Down in Court
A judge on Tuesday struck down the state of Florida's ability to enforce its newly passed ban on transgender healthcare, marking a rare victory for the trans community in the Sunshine State. U.S. … more
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Hurricane Season Has Begun
Atlantic hurricane season is set to begin on Thursday, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a relativelty normal year. Readings indicate that there will likely be … more
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DeSantis Vows to 'Destroy Leftism in America' if Elected President
Governor Ron DeSantis made a bold promise in his Monday appearance on Fox and Friends: if elected, he'd “destroy leftism in this country and leave woke ideology on the dustbin of history" if … more
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Governor Signs Bill Giving Beach Law Enforcement Duties to VSO
A new bill has been signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis changing the way law enforcement is handled at the beach. HB 1595, titled the Law Enforcement Operations bill, was written to amend the … more
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DeSantis Presidential Campaign Launch Marred by Glitches
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race, poising himself against ex-President Donald Trump and multiple state and federal officeholders. His launch … more
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DeSantis to Announce Presidential Bid on Twitter Spaces
In a first for presidential politics, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is reportedly announcing his bid for President tonight on Twitter Spaces. DeSantis has been considered a likely candidate for … more
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Keenan performing in 2018.
Tool's Maynard James Keenan Performs in Drag in Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Maynard James Keenan, lead vocalist of the rock band Tool, performed in Daytona Beach on Sunday in drag to protest a new law targeting drag performances. The law is designed to … more
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NAACP President Derrick Johnson at the White House in 2022.
NAACP Issues Travel Advisory for Florida
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) has issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida, in light of recent works by Governor Ron DeSantis and the state … more
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Disney Calls Off $1 Billion Development in Florida
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - In light of Governor Ron DeSantis' recent sanctions against their company, Disney has cancelled plans to undergo a $1 billion investment in Florida in the coming years. The … more
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DeSantis Picks Up Presidential Endorsements from Renner, Passidomo
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The two top Republican legislators in Florida have both cast their endorsements for Ron DeSantis in the 2024 presidential election. House Speaker Paul Renner and Senate Leader … more
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Gas Prices Down for Third Straight Week
While Florida statewide gas prices are still high, a new report from AAA shows that for the third week in a row, the average cost of a gallon has ticked down. The average gas price in Florida is at … more
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