The Florida Sun

08/09/2025

08/09/2025

Today, hundreds of Orlando families came together for the 9th Annual Back 2 School Drive! From free bikes and backpacks to BBQ and bounce houses, Anthony-Smith Law and Safe Tax made it a day of joy, giving, and community pride. 💛

07/15/2025

Florida just opened the Caloosahatchee (C-43) Reservoir—a 10,000-acre project meant to help with water storage and Everglades restoration. State leaders call it a big win, but environmental experts say the real test will be whether these projects actually solve Florida’s long-term water quality and ecosystem challenges. What do you think: smart investment or just another ribbon-cutting?

Officials marked the opening of the 10,000-acre Caloosahatchee Reservoir, a project positioned as part of the state’s Everglades restoration.

07/14/2025

🚨 Important Update for Orange County Business Owners:
As of July 1, Orange County has suspended its M/WBE program and is launching the new Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program.

✅ Virtual info sessions start this month
✅ Feedback deadline: August 1, 2025
✅ More opportunities for all small businesses

07/06/2025

🚨✈️ Flying through Orlando? Brace yourself.
Flights are delayed — AGAIN — as storms slam Central Florida. And more bad weather is on the way. Get the latest before heading to the airport. ⛈👇

Travelers flying through Orlando Airport (MCO) are facing another round of delays as Florida’s unpredictable weather threatens holiday plans.

07/03/2025

Morgan State University cemented its place in architectural and cultural history by becoming the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to present a solo pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale.

Morgan State University cemented its place in architectural and cultural history by becoming the first HBCU to present a solo pavilion.

06/22/2025

Lynn Hamilton, Star of ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘The Waltons,’ Dies at 95

"Hamilton passed away of natural causes at her home in Chicago on Thursday, June 19, 2025, her former manager and publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter."

Lynn Hamilton, the beloved actress known for her roles on Sanford and Son and The Waltons, has died. She was 95.

06/06/2025

What are you doing tomorrow? Join Coretta Anthony-Smith for a fun day of action!

06/06/2025

🏛️ Mayor Jerry Demings delivered his 2025 State of Orange County Address today, spotlighting record tourism, affordable housing progress, and over $1B in public safety investment. From expanding LYNX and SunRail to eliminating $472M in medical debt — Orange County is “Building Better Through Efficiency.”

Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings delivered his annual State of the County Address Friday morning, spotlighting a year of success.

05/26/2025

🚨 $10,000 REWARD 🚨
A 16-year-old was grazed in the head by a stray bullet after leaving a graduation party in DeLand. The shooting happened just after midnight at 1757 N. Woodland Blvd. — while he and his family were simply driving by.

👉 Sheriff Mike Chitwood is now offering $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
📩 Tips: [email protected] | ☎️ 386-254-1537

PLEASE SHARE — Help us find who did this.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects involved in a DeLand shooting.

05/08/2025

“My campaign is about housing that’s affordable, schools that work for every child, and a justice system that’s both fair and safe,” he said. “Families shouldn’t have to choose between paying for food and paying their insurance premiums.”

Former State Representative Travaris McCurdy is running in the June 24 special election to represent Florida House District 40.

05/06/2025

📣 84% of early-grade teachers say students are falling behind in reading—and they don’t have the tools to fix it.

Reading is a public health issue. Kids who struggle early are more likely to face chronic illness and mental health challenges later in life.
✅ Over 295,000 kids served
✅ 5,000+ educators trained
✅ Used in 38 states
✅ 2 out of 3 struggling readers caught up

Read the full story 👉 [link]

A new national survey commissioned by Nemours Children’s Health reveals a growing literacy crisis among the nation’s youngest learners.