Florida House passes congressional redistricting plan
Over the chants of Democratic lawmakers who planted themselves in the center of the chamber in protest, the Florida House gave final approval Thursday to a congressional redistricting plan that is expected to help Republicans and reduce the number of Black Democrats representing the state.
Florida House passes bill stripping Disney of self governing status
The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would dissolve Walt Disney World’s special governing power in the state.
DeSantis vs. Disney: Debating future of Reedy Creek
State lawmakers are in a special legislative session debating the fate of independent special districts, such as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, that effectively allows Walt Disney World to self-govern itself.
DOJ will appeal mask ruling if CDC calls for it
The U.S. Department of Justice says it will appeal a ruling that eliminated COVID-19 mask mandates for public transportation if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) deems it necessary. This comes as mask requirements are being dropped at airports, on trains and in rideshare services.
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.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill eliminating Florida Standards Assessments exams
From St. Petersburg, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that abolishes the Florida Standards Assessment exams, which has been one of his priorities this legislative session.
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.