Florida’s DeSantis, Disney butt heads over LGBTQ school bill
Walt Disney Co. is suspending its political donations in Florida after the company’s CEO received huge blowback for not using Disney’s vast influence in the state to try to quash a recently passed Republican bill that would prevent teachers from instructing early grades on LGBTQ issues.
Disney CEO calls Gov. DeSantis, speaks out against 'Don't Say Gay' bill
When Disney talks, people listen. So people paid attention when Disney CEO Bob Chapek mentioned in the shareholder meeting Wednesday that he talked to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about the so-called ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill.
President Biden to deliver State of the Union Address
President Joe Biden will vow to make Vladimir Putin pay a price for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in his first State of the Union address, rallying allies abroad while also outlining his plans at home to fight inflation and the fading but still dangerous coronavirus.
CPAC: Conservative speakers put Biden at fault for war in Ukraine
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is in full swing in Orlando with many big names in the Republican Party taking the stage.
CPAC: Giving power back to the parents highlights Friday’s speeches
Putting power back into the hands of parents. It’s a call we have heard many times here in Florida and is echoing across the Conservative Political Action Conference stage in Orlando on Friday.
CPAC speakers blame Pres. Biden for Ukraine crisis
As the world watches Russia invade Ukraine, some of the Republican Party’s biggest names are weighing in on the crisis.
Ukraine big talking point at CPAC
The Russian invasion of Ukraine was a hot topic at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC).
Critics of 'Don't Say Gay' bill worry it is too broad
If the Florida House Bill 1557 becomes law, schools would not be allowed to teach about sexual orientation or gender identity to students in third grade or younger.
Florida House backs schools bill on sexual orientation, gender identity
The Florida House on Thursday passed an education measure that would prohibit instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, as Republicans disputed a "don't say gay" moniker that critics gave the bill.
Florida House set to vote on controversial 'Don’t Say Gay' bill as early as Thursday
Florida lawmakers debated and proposed changes to what has been called the 'Don’t Say Gay' bill on Tuesday.
Lawmakers withdraw amendment to force schools to 'out' students to their parents
Florida lawmakers withdrew a proposed amendment to an education bill that would have forced educators to inform parents of their child's sexual orientation if the child identified themselves as anything other than straight. The withdrawal came just before the amendment was set to be discussed in the House Tuesday.
President Biden implements new sanctions against Russia
With the White House calling Russian deployments in eastern Ukraine an invasion, it’s expected to follow up with tough sanctions. President Joe Biden has made clear the United States intends to deploy sweeping financial penalties, not American troops, to hit Russia over President Vladimir Putin's moves against Ukraine.
Amendment to 'Don't Say Gay' bill would require schools to out LGBTQ students
As legislation many are calling the 'Don’t Say Gay' bill progresses through the Florida Legislature, the bill's sponsor has introduced a new amendment to what is already a controversial proposal.
So-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill advances in Florida Legislature
What many are calling the "Don’t Say Gay" Bill is making progress through Florida’s Legislature. Protests to the bill have taken place around Florida, with opponents saying it will harm LGBTQ students. The bill’s author argues it’s mainly about parental choice.
Push to keep protestors away from private homes
A bill is moving through Tallahassee right now that would make protesting outside of someone's private home illegal.
Doubling down on illegal immigrant claims
FOX 35 News investigated the claims made in a viral video alleging immigrant workers staying at an Extended Stay America in Maitland, Florida were illegal immigrants. That is not the case.
Unfounded reports of illegal migrants
FOX 35 News was inundated with calls and emails to investigate a viral video spreading online. The video showed a number of Hispanic men getting off a bus outside the Extended Stay America in Maitland.
Elections supervisors rejecting large amounts of gambling petitions
Boxes in the Lake County Election Supervisor's office contain more than 17,000 signed petitions. Supervisor Alan Hays says so far they've rejected nearly 60 percent of them.
Attorney General Ashley Moody human trafficking announcement
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Central Florida law enforcement have announce a new human trafficking prevention initiative.
Florida Legislative Session starts Tuesday
The 2022 Florida Legislative Session begins on Tuesday and there are a number of priorities set aside by lawmakers that range from finalizing political districts and election fraud to pay raises for law enforcement and abortion.