Florida welcomes Success Academy to state

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on Thursday morning in Miami. At the event, DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to the Sunshine State. Success Academy will start in Miami, and DeSantis said he believes it will expand throughout the state in the future.

Open carry now in effect in Florida: What to know

As of Thursday, Florida's open carry is now in effect. This change follows a court ruling that struck down the state's ban as unconstitutional. Although you may now legally carry a firearm openly in Florida, there are specific guidelines to follow. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie fills us in on what we need to know.

Push to end or reduce property taxes in Florida

Florida lawmakers are weighing proposals to cut property taxes as Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to place the issue before voters next year. U.S. Rep. Anna Eskamani joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the proposals and their impacts.

State to discuss eliminating or lowering property taxes

Florida lawmakers are exploring new proposals to reduce property taxes, including a plan to replace the current tax model with alternative taxes. FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie explains why this matters, as well as potential impacts.

DeSantis, Collins unveil Benjamin Franklin statue

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins unveiled a new Benjamin Franklin statue on Wednesday in Apalachicola. The statue was unveiled on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on Sept. 17, 1787.