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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · 5d

Airport officials are accepting nonperishable food items, cleaning and laundry supplies, pet supplies and $10 gift cards for gas or groceries. Donations are also being collected from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. this week at the Orlando Executive Airport, 365 Rickenbacker Drive.

Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · 5d

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is holding another food drive for airport workers affected by the government shutdown. Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through Friday at the Orlando International Airport's Terminal C departures lane.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · 5d

Quarter of Florida residents 'seriously' contemplate leaving state because of high cost of living, survey says

Quarter of Florida residents ‘seriously’ contemplate leaving state because of high cost of living, survey says

A quarter of Floridians surveyed are “seriously considering” moving elsewhere because of the high cost of living. Researchers concluded the cost of living is “the state’s pressure point…

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Orlando Sentinel @orlandosentinel.com · 6d

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is running for governor trib.al/SubTCBG

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is running for governor

Demings immediately becomes one of the frontrunners to be the Democratic nominee next year as candidates line up to succeed outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · 9d

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings schedules 'announcement rally'; run for governor likely

Jerry Demings schedules ‘announcement rally’; run for governor likely

Democratic stalwart Jerry Demings has invited supporters to the event next week as intimates say he’s planning to run for governor.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · 9d

Millions of Floridians slated to lose food stamp benefits Saturday

Central Florida officials and charities are appealing to the public for donations that can help food banks meet an anticipated spike in demand.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · 16d

Hi Jason. I am working on an article on this topic for the Orlando Sentinel. Could you shoot me a DM or email at [email protected]?

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · 18d

Hi. I am a reporter with the Orlando Sentinel looking into this issue. Could you shoot me a DM or email at [email protected]?

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Oct 8

Florida allows open carry of guns, so Publix will too, workers say

Publix, one of Florida’s most popular grocery chains, is now allowing customers across the state to openly carry guns due to a recent court ruling, employees say.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Sep 23

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet will vote next week on setting aside a 2.63-acre parcel next to Miami's Freedom Tower for Donald Trump's presidential library.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Sep 10

In a post, Uthmeier says his office fully supports the court's decision. "This is a big win for the Second Amendment rights of Floridians," he says.

Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Sep 10

A state appeals court has ruled that Florida's ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional. The court’s ruling isn’t final pending a possible appeal. It's unclear if Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who stepped into the role in February, will continue defending the ban.

Florida’s open-carry ban ruled unconstitutional

A Florida appeals court has ruled that Florida’s ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · Sep 10

Jennifer Jenkins announces challenge to appointed U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody.
“I’m not going to lie,” she said. “I don’t think it’s going to be easy.... But I do believe that there is a really significant opportunity here for Democrats to take back the state of Florida."
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Jennifer Jenkins, Democrat who defeated conservative school board member, announces U.S. Senate campaign

Jennifer Jenkins says she can overcome long odds for a Democrat in Florida and defeat appointed U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody. “I’m not going to lie. I don’t think it’s going to be easy.”

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Sep 3

Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is entering the race for governor. He'll take on Trump-backed Rep. Byron Donalds.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Aug 27

Florida orders removal of Orlando student road art it promoted 3 months ago

The students’ bike lane art outside a Lake Nona school are to be removed by Sept. 4.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Aug 21

"A rainbow crosswalk was removed overnight outside of Pulse nightclub in Orlando, one of the most significant LGBTQ sites in Florida, as state and federal transportation officials aim to wipe 'political banners' from public streets."

Rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub removed overnight

“We did everything according to state law, everything was compliant,” said Patty Sheehan, the city’s first openly gay elected official. “FDOT never moves that quickly with anything.&#82…

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Aug 5

Fearing DeSantis' wrath, Orange board ratifies ICE agreement

Fearing DeSantis’ wrath, Orange board ratifies ICE agreement

The governor threatened to remove officials who didn’t make their “best effort” to support the immigration agency, as state law requires.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Jul 21

An Orlando Sentinel analysis shows 55% of ICE detainees in Lake, Osceola and Seminole County jails were arrested after traffic stops for common infractions like speeding, broken tail lights and expired tags. Less than 20% were charged with violent crimes.

Orlando immigrants’ path to deportation: Often, it starts with a traffic infraction

An Orlando Sentinel analysis shows 55% of ICE detainees in Lake, Osceola and Seminole County jails earlier this year were arrested during vehicle stops, often made for minor violations. Less than 2…

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Jul 21

Fearful of losing transportation funding, Florida cities are removing rainbow crosswalks.

West Palm Beach removing LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalk under orders from Trump, DeSantis administrations

Under pressure from President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administrations, West Palm Beach will remove its rainbow crosswalk. It plans to support the LGBTQ+ community with a rainbow i…

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Jul 9

Former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy declares candidacy for Orange County mayor

Stephanie Murphy declares candidacy for Orange County mayor

The former Democratic congresswoman, declaring in an exclusive interview with the Orlando Sentinel, will likely be the frontrunner in a race that includes Orange County Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moor…

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Jun 10

Scott Maxwell: DeSantis orders Orlando Sentinel to stop investigating his scandal. That's not happening.

Maxwell: DeSantis orders Orlando Sentinel to stop investigating his scandal. That’s not happening.

Scott Maxwell: Ron DeSantis tried to order the Orlando Sentinel to stop investigating his Hope Florida scandal. But that ain’t happening, no matter how many bogus “cease and desist&#822…

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Jun 9

"While usually seen in his traditional green sheriff’s uniform, Lopez attended an online hearing from the Lake County jail Friday dressed like any other jail inmate: in an orange jumpsuit."

Suspended Osceola sheriff must post $1 million bond on racketeering charges

Marcos Lopez appeared at online hearing from his jail cell Friday morning dressed in an orange jumpsuit.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Apr 29

"For decades, most Florida residents could turn on their taps and get a tiny amount of extra fluoride, a dose health experts say provides huge dental health benefits. But that will likely change soon."

Florida moves closer to banning fluoride from drinking water

The bill now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Apr 29

Orlando Major League Baseball bid backers revealed: lawyer John Morgan and dental magnate Rick Workman

Orlando baseball bid backers revealed: Rick Workman, John Morgan

Rick Workman, the founder of Heartland Dental, and John Morgan, of Morgan & Morgan, are among the investors in the Orlando Dreamers bid to bring MLB to Orlando.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Apr 29

Rollins College president speaks out against Trump higher-ed attacks

He joined more than 480 other college presidents nationwide who signed a statement condemning the “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” in higher education.

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