Political analyst says there's a 50-50 chance of Reedy Creek extinction
As Florida lawmakers talk about eliminating independent special districts, many in Central Florida wonder how Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District will be impacted.
AARP Florida concerned new law will negatively impact nursing home care
In a state with one of the largest 65-plus populations in the U.S., AARP Florida is sounding the alarm about a bill recently signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
'Don't Say Gay' law draws lawsuit from LGBTQ rights group
An LGBTQ advocacy group on Thursday sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to block a new law forbidding classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in Kindergarten through third grade.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill prohibiting gender identity, sexual orientation instruction in grades K-3
LGBTQ-advocacy groups and federal education officials Monday condemned Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a bill that will bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early school grades, with one organization pledging to file a lawsuit.
Val Demings on key issues in race to unseat Sen. Marco Rubio
Representative Val Demings talked to FOX 53's Nestor Mato from Fort Myers where is she on tour campaigning to unseat senator Marco Rubio.
Biden pledges new Ukraine aid, warns Russia on chemical weapons
President Joe Biden and Western allies pledged new sanctions and humanitarian aid on Thursday in response to Vladimir Putin’s assault on Ukraine, but their offers fell short of the more robust military assistance that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pleaded for in a pair of live-video appearances.
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.