Research shows Florida leads country with most arrests in Capitol Riot
It has been one year since the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol Building. Over 700 people have been charged with a majority of them residing in Florida. It has resulted in the biggest criminal investigation in our nation's history says Andrew Mines, a research fellow for the Program on Extremism at George Washington University.
Gov. Ron DeSantis introduces the 'Stop W.O.K.E Act'
Governor Ron DeSantis announced new legislation he is calling the Stop W.O.K.E Act or Wrongs Against Our Kids and Employees Act.
Joel Greenberg to pay nearly $1.9M to Seminole County, attorney says
Seminole County Attorney Bryant Applegate announced on Tuesday that there has been a verbal agreement with former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg for him to pay restitution of over $1.87 million.
Kyle Rittenhouse speaks for first time since trial
In an exclusive, sit-down interview with Fox News, Kyle Rittenhouse detailed to Tucker Carlson what happened from his perspective on the night he shot and killed two men during a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 2020.
Kyle Rittenhouse trial: 2 protest arrests on 2nd day of deliberations
Passions flared outside the Kenosha County Courthouse Wednesday, Nov. 17 on the second day of jury deliberations in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, a case that has been polarizing from the beginning. Kenosha police said two people – a 20-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman – were arrested after an incident outside the courthouse.
Florida House passes COVID-19 vaccine bill
The Florida House has passed a wide range of bills addressing COVID-19 vaccine mandates and policies.
Florida House set to pass measure withdrawing state from OSHA oversight
After rejecting a series of Democratic amendments, the Florida House on Tuesday prepared to pass a bill that could be a first step toward the state regulating worker safety and moving away from oversight by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Florida State House to vote on COVID-19 bills
Avoiding vaccine mandates of all kinds is the goal for Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives, and on Wednesday, they're set to vote on a measure that would do just that. The bill would prevent employers and schools from requiring vaccinations.
DeSantis, lawmakers take aim at mandates in special session bills
The Florida House and Senate on Monday rolled out proposals for a special legislative session next week that will focus on opposing COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates. A series of bills were released as Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated what he sees as the need for the session, which will start Nov. 15.
Push to get sports betting on 2022 ballot
Sports betting in the state of Florida has been legal for 10 days, but not a single bet has been placed. The Seminole Tribe has exclusive rights to sports betting in the state and they aren’t ready to open the books quite yet.
DeSantis sounds off on fire chief's termination
Gov. Ron DeSantis is sounding off over the Orange County Fire Rescue battalion chief who was fired, apparently for not following COVID-19 vaccine protocols. The governor says his firing goes against a new state law protecting workers from vaccine mandates.
DeSantis takes on feds in mask mandate showdown
School board meetings across Florida have gotten so out of control lately, the police are often called to the scene. The National School Board Association says that these threats could be a form of domestic terrorism.
Push to repeal Florida's transgender athletes law
There is a new push to repeal the Fairness in Women's Sports Act that became law during the 2021 Florida Legislative Session. The law says that only biological females can compete in girls' sports. New legislation would repeal the ban, which some feel further isolates transgender students.
Bill filed in Florida Legislature to help stop Asian hate, lawmakers say
Florida students could be learning more about Asian American Pacific Islander history in class, helping to stop Asian hate.
Biden calls GOP’s refusal to raise debt ceiling ‘hypocritical’
President Joe Biden on Monday criticized GOP lawmakers for not wanting to raise the country’s debt ceiling during a news conference at the White House.
Senate holds Afghanistan withdrawal hearing
Military leaders testified on the exit from Afghanistan before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee.
DeSantis threatens fines for vaccine requirements
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined thousands of dollars for each infraction.
DeSantis against 'biomedical security state'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is standing firm against a vaccine passport, saying businesses will be fined if they ask people for proof of vaccination. He spoke in Pensacola saying he does not want people to live in a biomedical security state.
Judge blocks Florida governor’s order banning mask mandates
School districts in Florida may impose mask mandates, a judge said Friday, ruling that Gov. Ron DeSantis overstepped his authority by issuing an executive order banning the mandates.
State rep giving away AR-15 as part of congressional campaign
Florida House Representative Anthony Sabatini is looking ahead toward Congress and the latest part of that plan is a gun giveaway for his supporters.