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- Sep 9, 2026
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POLITICALLY MOTIVATED: Who should control Florida’s tourism tax dollars? (opens the original)
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Lauren Melendez, Anchor/Reporter, Orlando, FL ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida tourism generates nearly $1.4 billion a year through the tourist development tax, commonly known as TDT, but who should decide how that money is spent? Right now, state lawmakers in Tallahassee control the rules governing the tax — including where the money can be used and how much local governments must spend on tourism advertising and promotion to qualify for funding, but recently there’s been a renewed push for more local c
Orange County Dist. 2 candidates talk water, traffic and property taxes ahead of 2026 runoff (opens the original)
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Lauren Melendez, Anchor/Reporter, Orlando, FL ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The race for Orange County Commission District 2 is heading to a November runoff, with former state Rep. Kamia Brown facing incumbent Commissioner Mike Crabb. The contest is one of several local races taking place under Orange County’s newly redrawn commission districts. Voters approved expanding the commission from six districts to eight in 2024, and the new boundaries will be used for the 2026 election cycle. District 2 now en
POLITICALLY MOTIVATED: Flock cameras become flashpoint in Florida governor’s race (opens the original)
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Lauren Melendez, Anchor/Reporter, Orlando, FL ORLANDO, Fla. – They are designed to watch the roads, track vehicles and help law enforcement investigate crimes. But Flock cameras are increasingly becoming targets themselves — as critics question privacy, accountability and how the technology is being used across Florida. The debate is now reaching the campaign trail, with candidates for Florida governor taking different positions on the controversial license-plate reader system. Flock Safety is a
'A lot of unknown:' Why experts say back-to-school mental health prep matters more than ever (opens the original)
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Lauren Melendez, Anchor/Reporter, Orlando, FL ORLANDO, Fla. – As backpacks are packed and classrooms fill up, mental health experts say parents should also prepare for something less visible: the emotional challenges that often come with returning to school. To help families navigate the transition, the Mental Health Association of Central Florida has released a free, 20-page Back-to-School Mental Health and Wellness Guide. The guide is packed with practical tools, conversation starters, plannin
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