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Report: Florida’s sales tax would more than double if state ditches property taxes

Report: Florida’s sales tax would more than double if state ditches property taxes

Sen. Mitch McConnell won't seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker

Florida Democrats file legislation to overturn abortion ban

Court backs DeSantis on migrant flight records

Trump seeks greater control of independent regulators with his new executive order

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Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions

Trump nominates Ed Martin, an ally who defended Jan. 6 rioters, to stay as top DC federal prosecutor

Elon Musk's DOGE seeks access to taxpayer data at IRS: AP sources

Trump administration tries to bring back fired nuclear weapons workers in DOGE reversal

Trump calls for withholding federal money from schools and colleges that require COVID vaccines

Trump wants states to clean up forests to stop wildfires. But his administration cut off funds

Florida Senate passes sweeping legislation on illegal immigration during special session

Ch. 9′s Greg Warmoth asks lawmaker to explain who would be impacted by new immigration legislation

Florida Lt. Gov. Nunez steps down to head Florida International University

Florida immigration enforcement bill sent to DeSantis after special session vote

Latest Political Videos

House Speaker Mike Johnson tries to push Trump's 'big' agenda forward, but GOP votes are in jeopardy

House Speaker Mike Johnson tries to push Trump's 'big' agenda forward, but GOP votes are in jeopardy

Trump says Canada and Mexico tariffs are 'going forward' with more import taxes to come

Security conditions in a famine-hit camp in North Darfur are 'unbearable,' aid worker says

Syria's national dialogue conference begins as the battered country seeks to rebuild

UK to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, Starmer says 2 days before Trump meeting

South Korea's Yoon defends his martial law decree as impeachment trial nears end

The Latest: Musk renews threat to fire federal workers despite pushback from various agencies

The FBI's new deputy director is a popular podcaster — who has had plenty to say about the agency

Nearly 40% of contracts canceled by Musk's DOGE are expected to produce no savings

Recall alert: Frozen supplemental shakes recalled after listeria sickens people 21 states, 12 killed

Denny’s latest restaurant to add surcharge due to rising egg prices

“I’m sickened:” Ocala Skating coach arrested for sexually abusing teenager, Police fear other victim

Man shot by Orange County deputies dies of his injuries

Take two: Fyre Festival 2 planned, tickets on sale, acts not announced

9 Investigates

Radio traffic sheds light on Orlando firefighters’ call for help in 2024 house fire

Central Floridians rack up millions in COVID funds for lavish lifestyles

9 Investigates: Orlando affordable housing project pulled 2.5 years after groundbreaking

Orange County cracks down on free ticket donations after commissioner gave to husband’s nonprofit

9 Investigates: Orange County to address county Skybox tickets after questions arise on donations

9 Investigates: Visit Orlando’s CEO salary increases to over half-million

Action 9 Stories

Local Pastor and ‘Prophet’ accused of not paying worker for months

Florida judge stops MV Realty from enforcing controversial homeowner agreements

‘What are you doing tonight, baby?’: Romance scams are big business

Tariff Tension: How tariffs could affect central Florida home prices

‘I just want to warn people’: Consumer claims he lost $3K to Orlando business

Tariff Tension: What tariffs could mean for your wallet?

Latest Photo Galleries

‘It’s a blessing’: Eatonville families celebrate renovated homes

Photos: SAG Awards red carpet

Brandon Hill mural at Disney Springs Art Walk

Photos: Sylvan Lake Loop trail opens in Seminole County

Photos: Driver crashes off overpass and into interstate median in California

Photos: Delta flight flips after landing in Toronto