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As Florida prepares for a special legislative session in the coming weeks, families like mine are watching with deep concern. Lawmakers are now being asked to reconsider a proposal to expand non-medical exemptions from school vaccination requirements. For families like ours, this discussion is not abstract or political. It’s very personal and can be life-threatening. My young son, Remy, is a leukemia survivor. Diagnosed when she was 2 years old, chemotherapy weakened her immune system, so everyday infections can quickly become severe. Community immunity is more than just a public health concept for our family. This protection allows our children…

At Mills 50 dba, the Dirty Martini is the most popular cocktail on the menu, beating out both the Margarita in a close second place and the Old Fashioned in a distant third place. The bartenders, brothers Leo and Zach Reese, were initially surprised by this, as neither of them liked the drink. “Just to see how people lose their minds over blue cheese olives,” Zach laughs. Even more important than these, but probably the best seller, is homemade brine. Leo Rees shows off his homemade brines at dba at Mills 50 Bar. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel) I’ve always enjoyed…

Over the past year, The Florida Daily has reported on several manufacturers in the state that were significantly impacted by tariffs imposed under the Trump administration.Lake Ray, president of the First Coast Manufacturers Association, said one of his members experienced a tariff increase from $5,000 to $50,000 in one month.But relief is on the way.Starting this week, cost-impacted Florida business owners will be able to begin seeking back more than $166 billion in tariffs that the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled unconstitutional.Tariffs on Florida companies ranged from 10% to 50%.The White House sought to delay refunds, but the International Trade…

Of all the theme parks in Orlando, I think Epcot has the most areas to explore. walt disney world The second-oldest park has in some ways shaken off its initial criticism of being “just food and shopping,” adding more rides and characters. But if all you want to do is drink around the world and spin around on the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind roller coaster, you’re missing out on quality browsing. Reading is also essential at Epcot, where you can learn about history if you slow down a little. Here are five off-the-beaten path spots to explore in…

Less than two months after application season began, more than 500,000 students have applied for Florida’s K-12 Education Choice Scholarships, and record interest continues. Step Up for Students, the nonprofit organization that administers 98% of the state’s scholarships, opened applications for the 2026-27 academic year on Feb. 1. A record 200,000 people applied in the first three days. A total of 300,106 students had applied for scholarships by noon on February 10, an 11.7% increase compared to the same 10-day period last year. By Friday morning, February 27, a total of 401,507 students had applied. The number of applications reached…

Florida Rep. Sheila Chafferas McCormick announced her resignation Tuesday, resigning from the U.S. House of Representatives just ahead of a scheduled ethics hearing that could lead to her ouster. The South Florida Democrat has been under intense scrutiny for months, with the House Ethics Committee previously finding she had committed more than 20 violations of federal law and Congressional rules. The Florida Daily reported that the findings included widespread campaign finance violations and failure to properly disclose donations related to the 2022 campaign. These ethical findings were tied to a broader federal criminal case. Prosecutors allege that Charfilas-McCormick orchestrated a…

Florida could temporarily lose its vote in the U.S. House of Representatives following a dramatic move by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) to expel Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.). The resolution, introduced this week, targets Mills, who represents Florida’s 7th Congressional District, raising the possibility that Florida will lose representation, at least temporarily, if the effort gains traction in Washington. Mr. Mace’s filing outlines a series of allegations against Mr. Mills, including allegations related to personal conduct and financial matters, and follows an earlier failed attempt to formally censure Mr. Mills. Mills has denied any wrongdoing, pointing to the current review by…

Royal Caribbean’s Legend of the Seas set sail for the first time Sunday evening for sea trials ahead of her Mediterranean debut in July and arrival in Florida in November. The 248,663 gross tonnage mega-ship, the third addition to the cruise line’s Icon class, departed from the Mayer Turku shipyard in Finland and sailed 2,400 nautical miles, testing the ship’s navigation systems, propulsion, speed and safety features. Over 10 days, 2,000 engineers, experts and crew members will carry out a series of technical tests, from testing the ship’s movement in the open ocean to pushing the limits of engine performance.…

Uber is taking steps to ease the financial burden on its drivers and couriers in the U.S. as gas prices soar. Uber’s initiative will extend fuel discounts and incentives to drivers through May 26 through the Upside app. Drivers can now save up to $1 per gallon and up to 21 cents per gallon through Shell Fuel Rewards. Savings vary by Uber Pro Tier. Drivers using the Uber Pro Card can receive an additional 5% cash back when refueling, and top-level drivers can earn up to 15% cash back when refueling. Uber delivery drivers will now have access to weekly…

A new study by AARP shows that fraud is widespread and a growing concern. Nearly four in 10 U.S. adults, or about 103 million people, have already experienced fraud, and an estimated 159 million people fear they will become a victim. Just under a third of adults (30%) say their biggest fear is being targeted themselves, followed by losing money with no way to get it back (21%) and seeing a loved one sacrificed (15%). These concerns highlight both the economic and psychological toll of these crimes and reflect how pervasive and personal the threat has become. The report also…