More than a dozen demonstrations are planned across major Central Florida cities, with at least one organized protest planned in Volusia, Seminole, Orange, Lake, Osceola and Brevard counties. According to organizers, a protest scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. outside Orlando City Hall is expected to draw more than 1,000 people.

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey issued a violent warning to potential protestors in Florida on Thursday, June 12, two days before nationwide 'No Kings' protests are expected to draw millions of Amer

In Florida, law enforcement officials are preparing for possible protests here over the weekend as many "No Kings" protests are being planned. "While OPD does not discuss specific security measures, we always assess the needs of large-scale events to make sure enough staff are on hand to protect and serve our community.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ annual statement on the Pulse shooting anniversary released Wednesday makes no mention of the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities — the two groups most devastated by the massacre that left 49 dead.

As protests against the Trump administration’s sweeping immigration raids continue across the country, particularly in California, where thousands have taken to the streets in largely peaceful demonstrations, tensions have escalated following Trump’s deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles.

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The Amateur Athletic Union's largest volleyball event is set to make a massive economic splash in Central Florida, with the organization's president sharing surprising figures about its growth and impact.

Upon first learning I’d be traveling to Florida — specifically Orlando — I was hesitant. A mix of trepidation and curiosity best describes my state of mind. Florida, after all, has become emblematic of Trump-era conservatism.

In early May, much of Central Florida was gripped by a severe to extreme drought. Although the drought conditions are slowly improving, lingering risks remain in the area.

It’s no secret how popular Florida has become in recent years for many across the nation. But what about those moving within Florida?

Thursday marks nine years since the Pulse nightclub mass shooting that killed 49 people in Orlando. On June 12, 2016, a gunman entered the nightclub and opened fire, which caused the deaths of 49 people and left 53 others injured.