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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Jessica Battisti

    Here’s the new Florida laws going into effect this October (opens the original)

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    Gov. Ron DeSantis signed more than 200 pieces of legislation into law in 2026. Although the majority went into effect this summer, a smaller batch will be effective on Oct. 1. ▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBO This law will increase the damage threshold for vehicle crash reporting to law enforcement from $500 to $2,000. It also clarifies that decorative license plates are allowed as long as they do not block registration stickers or plate numbers. Linked to SB 490, t

  2. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Jessica Battisti

    Florida ranks No. 5 in medical malpractice, new study says (opens the original)

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    A new study from Policy Guide revealed the top U.S. states where the most medical malpractice payouts are made, with Florida ranking fifth. ▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBO The study used data from the National Practitioner Data Bank to count every medical malpractice payment logged against a health care practitioner in each state from 2021 to 2025, compared against the state’s resident population. READ: Florida ranks No. 14 best state for retirement, study says A

  3. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Jessica Battisti

    Orlando Shakes’ ‘Come From Away’ wraps its month-long run (opens the original)

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    The Orlando Shakespeare Theater’s production of “Come From Away” wraps up this Sunday, ending its first-ever run of the Tony award-winning musical. ▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBO The musical is based on the true story of the nearly 7,000 airline passengers and crewmembers grounded in Gander, Newfoundland in the wake of 9/11. After the the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration shut down its airspace following the terrorist attacks, Gander, a town of about 10,0

  4. Article · Sep 4, 2026 · Jessica Battisti

    ‘The gift of mobility:’ Meet the ex-deputy that gave Baby her new wheelchair (opens the original)

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    Retired Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office deputy John Cox received a message from his friend on social media the first time he laid eyes on Baby. ▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBO Baby, a disabled senior rescue dog with the Pittie Party of Central Florida in St. Cloud, gained social media attention when her specialized wheelchair was stolen off their front porch. READ: New wheelchair on the way for disabled rescue dog after theft draws community support Cox said he

  5. Article · Sep 2, 2026 · Jessica Battisti

    City of Orlando and Kia Center condemn Nazi displays at local event (opens the original)

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    The City of Orlando has condemned the display of Nazi flags and salutes after hosting a neo-Nazi fighter at the “Duel: Arena 1″ mixed martial arts event at the Kia Center in downtown Orlando Saturday. ▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBO Videos posted to social media showed the waving of the Nazi flag in the stands of the venue. Live stream footage also captured Nazi salutes and antisemitic insults from one of the fighters. Orlando Venues — the City’s department

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