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Tap SMS to send this article to a friend Expensive homeowners insurance in Florida remains a top issue for voters heading into the 2026 election. Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Florida House speaker Paul Renner says his plan would not only lower interest rates, but by double digits. Renner’s suggestion: With a state budget of more than $114 billion, we can afford to eliminate the homeowner’s insurance premium tax and mandate that these savings be passed on to consumers. Florida Hurricane Disaster Fund Change Requirements This requires three major steps. a: Provide coverage for minor hurricanes – Providing Florida Hurricane…

Tap SMS to send this article to a friend The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is stepping up its pursuit of immigration lawyers who intentionally misrepresent facts on behalf of their clients on asylum applications, according to a new report by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) (www.fairus.org). DHS says it is developing a “fraud prevention policy” to combat document fraud. According to FAIR, DHS has issued a notice warning that immigration lawyers who represent illegal aliens routinely misrepresent their clients’ risk of persecution in their home countries in order to improve their chances of being granted asylum. “Immigration…

Tucked away behind the Boardwalk Bowl on Colonial Drive, the space is outfitted with a video game corner, rug, sofa, lamps and chandelier to make you feel like you’ve stepped into someone’s living room. It’s actually an intimate DIY music venue called My Sister’s House, a nonprofit that fosters a community around local and touring punk, alternative, and indie bands. With Orlando’s smaller venues disappearing, this 70-person room aims to bridge the gap between spaces like Austin’s Coffee and Stardust and slightly larger venues like Will’s Pub. “Our goal is to give bands that are playing in small rooms the…

Tap SMS to send this article to a friend The following news has been rewritten in the Florida Daily style. Anthony Bona receives endorsement from Rep. Toby Oberdorf in Florida House District 85 PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Port St. Lucie City Councilman Anthony Bona is campaigning to succeed the term-limited member of the Florida House of Representatives in District 85 and has secured the support of state Rep. Toby Oberdorf. Overdorf, who currently represents parts of Martin and St. Lucie counties in the Florida House of Representatives, announced his support for Bona this week, citing Councilman Bona’s history of…

Tap SMS to send this article to a friend Port of Miami Director Heidi Webb will step down after more than 30 years with Miami-Dade County, ending a long career in the public sector in which she oversaw the growth of one of the world’s busiest cruise and cargo ports. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniela Levin Cava announced Webb’s retirement on June 4 as part of a broader reorganization of the county leadership team, according to the South Florida Business Journal. The shake-up also includes the immediate retirement of Chief Operating Officer Jimmy Morales and the promotion of Roy Coley to Deputy…

As the Orlando Sentinel celebrates its 150th anniversary today, a new museum exhibit explores the paper’s long history and its place in the lives of Central Floridians. The pocket exhibit created by the Orange County Regional History Center, “Extra! Extra! Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary,” is now open to the public. Photographs and artifacts from the History Center’s archives are on display. “We really wanted to prioritize things that showed history and were interesting, things that people don’t always see, but also highlighted the role that newspapers played in the community,” said exhibition curator Katie Kelly. “This isn’t just news. It’s…

To date, Orlando’s own chef Henry Moso is the only James Beard Award finalist who’s had an answer at the ready when I ask my regular tongue-in-cheek question, an homage to Joan Rivers on the red carpet more than anything else. “Who are you going to wear to the ceremony?” Louis Vuitton was Moso’s answer. Bryce Bonsack, executive chef of Tampa’s Rocca, Michelin-starred since 2023, is caught flat-footed, and I am not surprised. Reserve your dry-aged Rohan duck ahead of time if it’s something you want to try. Pro tip: It’s something you want to try. (Amy Drew Thompson/Orlando Sentinel)…

Q: My four bougainvillea shrubs are dropping their leaves badly. Fertilize and water regularly, but not excessively. I sprayed neem this morning, but I didn’t see any insects. Please help me. A: The cold weather in February was not good for bougainvillea. Some people fell to the ground, while others sustained various injuries to their limbs. According to the photos in your inquiry, you can see that the small twigs with leaves are damaged and have turned brown. This can be the cause of leaf loss as the twigs completely decline. You can either let nature take its course and…

With awards season in full swing, the NHL announced the winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy on Friday. The award, which is given annually to the “best defensive forward in the game,” was won by Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki for the 2025-26 season. Sam Reinhart, a perennial candidate for this honor, finished 16th in the Zoelke Trophy voting, marking his fifth straight season receiving the vote. While three-time Soelke Trophy-winning captain Aleksander Barkov missed the entire NHL season due to injury, Reinhart was able to bring an elite defenseman to each shift for the Florida Panthers despite not…

Legoland Florida is expanding its Halloween event and getting off to the earliest start of the year. Winter Haven Theme Park will host 18 days of brick-or-treat starting September 6th. This is an increase from the 12 Halloween-themed days in 2025. The park’s holiday program includes character meet-and-greets with Monster Rocker, Spider Lady, Mummy, Zombie Pirate, Scarecrow and Shark Suit Guy, the “Great Monster Chase 4D Movie” and the “Monster Skytacular” drone show on select nights. Legoland plans to announce more live entertainment, shows and themed experiences in the future. The park’s website advertises things like a candy corn scavenger…