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Florida Republicans are pushing a proposal that would require the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to verify citizenship, mark voters as “unverified” if they can’t, and require certain documents. Supporters of Florida’s HB 991 and SB 1334 say they want the legislation to tighten voter registration requirements by requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to target potential non-citizen voters. But groups like the ACLU of Florida and the Florida Democratic Party continue to use the race card as a tool to oppose the bill. “This is a voter suppression bill, and it’s a total blocker,” said Keisha Malfort,…

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In January, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that between 10,000 and 20,000 illegal aliens had been arrested in Florida by state and local police working with federal law enforcement. According to an article in Center Square, Florida is the state with the most agencies affiliated with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The role of last year’s partnership between local and state law enforcement agencies and ICE consists of helping federal agents “deport mobile aliens involved in gang activity, violent crime, human smuggling, organized crime, sex crimes, drug smuggling, money laundering, and many other crimes.” According to the governor’s office,…

Since time immemorial, clans, empires, and nations have celebrated their ancestors and history through the construction of monuments and monuments. The same goes for America. We have more monuments, town names, schools, and roads named after our nation’s founding president, George Washington, and great leaders like Thomas Jefferson and later Abraham Lincoln than any other. That’s because Americans value history, the good, the bad, and the ugly. After all, it can’t be denied. It happened and we are all better off if we recognize the truth. History is the interpretive study of the human past, including human behavior, society, and…

Reporter Gainey recognized Aetna as Health Plan of the Year for the first time ever at its annual conference in Orlando, Florida. Press Ganey, a leading provider of experience measurement, data analytics, and AI-powered insights for health systems and plans, presented the award to Aetna President Steve Nelson. “Winning this award, especially in our first year, reflects the sustained performance and collaborative culture at Aetna’s core. We have succeeded by relentlessly focusing on our members and their experiences throughout their health care journey and building strong, trusted relationships with our partners,” Nelson said. “I am extremely proud of the dedication…

When most people think of United Way, they think of food pantries, public works assistance, and local community programs. And they are right. We do that work and we’re proud of it. But what many people don’t realize is how much United Way of Florida functions as an invisible infrastructure, working behind the scenes in ways that only an organization with more than 100 years of community roots can. This became evident during the 2024-25 hurricane season, when more than 50 of Florida’s 67 counties experienced the highest levels of impact from Hurricanes Helen, Milton, and Debbie. Many organizations arrived…

As you wander the halls of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Creative Studios, you might hear tap dancing in one studio, catch a glimpse of a swing number in another, or hear the sounds of Journey or the Eagles reverberating through the walls. This is just a taste of what happens every day in the company’s comprehensive rehearsal and production space, located in two Tampa warehouses spanning 110,000 square feet. The studio creates and manages every aspect of each show’s production, from costumes and cosmetics to shipping and laundry for all 35 ships in the Norwegian, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas…

Trump v. Slaughter tests whether unelected or elected officials run the federal government. A Supreme Court case in which a president fires a federal agency chief may sound like the Washington of baseball. But Trump v. Slaughter, now before the high court, raises a fundamental question: Who governs, the people’s elected officials, or an entrenched bureaucracy? At issue in the case is whether the president can remove the leadership of so-called independent agencies. This issue may seem narrow and uninteresting, but it is far from the case. In fact, this case touches on two fundamental constitutional issues. The question is…

Thanks to readers like you, the 2026 Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards received tens of thousands of nominations and now the results have been tallied. The top three candidates have been decided. It’s up to readers to decide which takes the title in each of 50 categories, from burgers and wings to road-friendly. There are many other things that are delicious but don’t rhyme. 2026 is already an interesting year, with this year’s James Beard Foundation Awards bringing together local talent (Good Salt Restaurant Group chef and partner Wendy Lopez, Cedars chef Toni Ercoli and Lakeland’s Bone & Bread Bakehouse) ),…

Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $8 million in funding through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to support critical infrastructure projects related to workforce development and high-demand industries in the state. The awards include nearly $5 million to Palm Beach State University, $2.5 million to Melbourne Orlando International Airport and more than $900,000 to Broward College. State officials said the investment is aimed at strengthening talent pipelines and infrastructure in sectors such as aerospace and aviation, military and defense, cybersecurity and financial services. DeSantis said the communities of Brevard and Palm Beach counties play a critical role in leading…