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How do you harness Florida’s Hispanic voting power? Get in the community now, experts say

Read full article: How do you harness Florida’s Hispanic voting power? Get in the community now, experts say

Hispanics have the potential to wield a lot of voting power. But in 2022, many did not come out to vote – in the county, or across Florida.And if candidates want Hispanic voters to turn out in higher numbers in 2024, experts say they need to get into the communities now.

‘Our deepest fears are coming true:’ Florida lawmakers talk reproductive rights ahead of final decision on Roe

Read full article: ‘Our deepest fears are coming true:’ Florida lawmakers talk reproductive rights ahead of final decision on Roe

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto said the Supreme Court is getting closer to taking away a "fundamental right" from women.

Florida lawmaker pushes Osceola sheriff for evidence in deadly deputy shooting at Target

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A Florida lawmaker is now pressing the Osceola County Sheriff's Office to release more information about a deadly deputy shooting in the parking lot of a Target store five days ago.

Rent prices surge more than 60% in some Orlando neighborhoods

Read full article: Rent prices surge more than 60% in some Orlando neighborhoods

Economic analysts call it the perfect storm for renters in Orlando and across the nation.

Senate signs off on redistricting plans

Read full article: Senate signs off on redistricting plans

The Florida Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved maps in the once-a-decade redistricting process, despite concerns from Democrats that a surge in the Hispanic population doesn’t appear to be fully represented with the changes.

Florida lawmakers tie national anthem to sports money. Here’s what it would require

Read full article: Florida lawmakers tie national anthem to sports money. Here’s what it would require

Florida lawmakers move forward with a plan that would connect playing the national anthem at sports events to state and local dollars.

Furloughed Disney employee says DEO delay has him on financial brink

Read full article: Furloughed Disney employee says DEO delay has him on financial brink

My account is locked, a dejected Perry told News 6. " This is the first time in my life I have been embarrassed to be a Floridian, Perry said. Torres said the DEO staff members have been caught in a system never designed to handle demand to deliver unemployment checks. Perry is one of dozens of Disney employees still waiting for jobless benefits to be released. Definitely theres a lot of people hurting.Perry said he is grateful for what News 6 and Torres have done to bring the unemployment issues to DEO supervisors.

Sheriff John Mina backs bills requiring businesses to secure guns

Read full article: Sheriff John Mina backs bills requiring businesses to secure guns

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orange County Sheriff John Mina on Monday joined two Florida lawmakers who are pushing to keep guns more secure. State Sen. Victor Torres and State Rep. Joy Goff-Marcil have filed bills that would require any business that sells guns to keep them secure during non-business hours. According to the bills, stores would either have to use a cable to keep guns in place or lock them in a cabinet or safe. Mina said the new law is needed because burglars are able to quickly steal guns.