Candidate qualifying ended in Florida on Friday, and it appears one incumbent will face only a write-in candidate: Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost. Every other Central Florida incumbent has drawn a challenger in either the Aug. 18 statewide primary or the Nov. 3 general election.

District 1 Lake County Commissioner Anthony Sabatini is refusing to resign from his seat in order to run for U.S. House District 11, as required by Florida law. He’s suing the state in federal court, claiming it violates the United States Constitution. But if a federal judge doesn't rule in his favor soon, he may not have a choice.

A developer was asking lake County commissioners to approve plans to build 79 homes on a 40-acre parcel along Log House Road. The request was voted down.

Anthony Sabatini, current Lake County commissioner and former Florida state representative, is lashing out against county Republican leaders after his application to become a member of its executive committee was rejected. The Lake County Republican Party voted 70-56 against Sabatini in a meeting Monday night.

U.S. Congressman Randy Fine (R-Florida) is now being sued after he blocked a Republican candidate on social media, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Immigrant advocates and Democratic lawmakers urged the public to speak out against the increasing reported presence of ICE agents in Central Florida on Monday, and to protest plans to open an ICE detainment center in Orange County.

News 6 was there as ICE representatives toured a building on Transport Drive as a possible new detainment center.

A Palm Bay councilman censured over controversial social media posts against Indian immigrants is asking a federal judge to halt his punishment from the city.

After an Orange County teacher was told to remove a poster of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk from his room last week, the district has announced it will finally back down.

A Palm Bay councilman has sued the city that censured him a week ago over controversial social media posts against Indian immigrants.

Hundreds of people gathered outside Orlando City Hall on Saturday morning, chanting, waving homemade signs and calling for what they described as a “stand for democracy.”

Palm Bay’s city council moved forward Thursday night with censuring one of its members over controversial social media posts about Indians that have roiled the city, despite threats by the councilman to sue the city.

The attorney for Palm Bay Councilman Chandler Langevin is threatening legal action after a measure to strip away some of Langevin's power was added to the city council agenda.

The Florida Department of Transportation plans to install cameras near the recently erected Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs in Lake County after reported threats to vandalize them, according to Lake County Commissioner Anthony Sabatini.

A judge is expected to decide whether to issue a restraining order against Central Florida Congressman Cory Mills amid accusations of threats by a former girlfriend.

Lake County commissioners unanimously approved a memorial dedicated to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was assassinated at a speaking event in Utah earlier this month.

Congressman Cory Mills appeared in a Columbia County courtroom on Friday after allegations of harassment from his ex-girlfriend.

Lake County is considering a plan to add a 5-cent tax per gallon of gas to help fund transportation projects.

Members of the Leesburg Shuffleboard Club are worried about the future of their courts ahead of Monday night’s Leesburg City Commission meeting.

The threats reportedly began after U.S. Congressman Cory Mills suspected Lindsey Langston was seeing other people. Langston provided text and Instagram messages to authorities, which were entered into evidence, documents state.

A lawsuit has been filed after the suspension of District 4 Councilwoman Judith Fike over her alleged social media posts that were racially charged and contained “hateful” content.

A law firm has sent a letter to Seminole County demanding officials end a contract with Flock Group, Inc., a technology company that installs and operates license plate readers, a tool that's growing among law enforcement agencies in the area.

A Lake County commissioner aims to discuss the possibility of a local immigration law similar to Senate Bill 4-C.

Long & Scott Farms, a well-known Lake County staple for more than 60 years, is preparing to relocate as its 700-acre property is under contract for development. Lake County leaders are expected to discuss it Tuesday morning.

Long & Scott Farms, a staple in Central Florida’s agricultural scene, might be changing hands soon.

Next month, Osceola County voters may be asked to say “Yes” or “No” to a sales tax extension

Next month, Osceola County voters may be asked to say “Yes” or “No” to a sales tax extension

The candidates are Erika Benfield, Brady Duke, Ted Edwards, Cory Mills, Rusty Roberts, Anthony Sabatini, Armando Santos and Scott Sturgill.

The candidates are Erika Benfield, Brady Duke, Ted Edwards, Cory Mills, Rusty Roberts, Anthony Sabatini, Armando Santos and Scott Sturgill.

Rep. Anthony Sabatini, a Republican who represents Lake County’s District 32 in the Florida House of Representatives, is calling for a special legislative session after the landmark Roe v. Wade abortion case was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court Friday.

A state representative from Brevard County announced he would introduce a bill making transgender treatments illegal for minors.

People who win $250,000 or more in the Florida Lottery might soon be able to choose to keep their identities secret for 90 days.

The Farmwork Association of Florida, along with other advocates for migrant workers, held a news conference Wednesday to call out recent anti-migrant and immigration rhetoric from State Rep. Anthony Sabatini and Gov. Ron DeSantis.

News 6 obtained the visas, which are a public record, and sent them to Rep. Sabatini's office.

A discussion about temporary work visas recently surfaced following false allegations implying migrants staying at a Maitland hotel were illegal immigrants.

Despite pronouncements to the contrary by a Central Florida lawmaker, migrants reportedly staying at a Maitland hotel are in the country legally as farmworkers.

In Tallahassee right now, Florida lawmakers are beginning the once-in-a-decade process of redistricting and the state’s booming population can change the political game in Central Florida.

Representative Anthony Sabatini filed legislation on Wednesday that could prosecute doctors who perform gender-affirming surgeries on transgender children.

A year ago, the Florida Legislature closed its annual session several days late and amid fears for the future.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order Friday effectively banning the use of vaccine passports in Florida.

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, file photo, President Donald Trump waves as he boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, en route to his Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort. Former President Trump has named two lawyers to his impeachment defense team, one day after it was revealed that the former president had parted ways with an earlier set of attorneys. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)The first week of February has been declared “Donald J. Trump” week in Frostproof, Florida. AdGood to be in the City of Frostproof tonight to speak in favor of a Proclamation declaring this week “Donald Trump Week.” First city in the nation to do this! Agenda for Frostproof City Council Meeting on Monday, February 1st at 6:00 p.m.

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. Trump is en route to his Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida could one day be home to the Trump Highway. Trump on Wednesday flew to Florida, where he will make Mar-a-Lago his home in Palm Beach, before Joe Biden was sworn in as president. Florida’s Turnpike is officially known as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, though it’s rarely called by the former president’s name.

Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity website Connect may be weeks away from being tossed and replaced if Florida lawmakers like State Sen. Linda Stewart, (D) of Orlando, and State Rep. David Smith, (R) of Seminole County, have their way. The two are part of a growing number of legislators who want the aging system replaced by new technology that would be capable of handling the anticipated demand for state unemployment benefits. Several lawmakers including State Rep Anthony Sabatini, (R) of Lake County, and State Rep Randy Fine, (R) of Brevard County, said they want to see what is most cost effective first. DEO director Eagle said he hired ISF INC., an IT and strategy firm, to investigate the Connect system. He also plans to ask the legislature for an additional 108 employees to train on the Connect system.

It wasn't until Monday afternoon that DeSantis office issued a statement, which only made mention of law enforcement efforts. I am in constant contact with state and local leaders, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Florida National Guard and the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). We have devoted significant resources, including the mobilization of 700 Florida National Guard soldiers who are specially trained to support law enforcement. I have also worked with FHP to coordinate more than 1,300 sworn Florida Highway Patrol troopers to support local law enforcement efforts. This is an AR-15 --- this will be a very common sight upon illegal entry at any Lake County business --- FYI! Sabatini tweeted on Sunday.