Frank Butler

This weekend’s Advocate coverage is less about repeatedly reminding people that an election exists and much more about who is participating—and who is not....

ORLANDO — Newly released emails raise fresh questions about former Orange County Fire Chief Anthony Rios’ role in purchasing a $61,234 county SUV—one he...

Orange County voters will not automatically receive printed sample ballots at home for the August 18 primary. Voters must instead review their ballot through...

What’s new todayFlorida still intends to carry out two executions on the same day, the first time in more than 60 years.Florida’s History of...

Lindsey Graham passed away suddenly on July 11, 2026, from an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. He had been serving his fifth...

"The Heat Becomes the Headline."Today is a classic example of when The Orlando Advocate should lead with service journalism. While Washington and international developments...

Today’s strongest local package is public safety after the July 4 weekend: drownings, rescues, lightning, storms, heat, and road disruptions. Nationally and internationally, the...

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Friday announced he is suspending his 2026 campaign for governor after being diagnosed with a treatable form of...

Joining a long list of Trump supporters discarded by their boss after falling out of his favor, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been...

Details Surrounding the Death of Javion MaGee​The death of 21-year-old Javion MaGee, an Illinois truck driver whose body was discovered in North Carolina in...