Trump and DeSantis: Fighting words or friendly jabs?
Is the pressure of 2024 already getting to two of the country’s top Republican contenders? Recent reports indicate that former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis may be at odds.
Family of MLK fight for election reform
The granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said it's time to legislate election reform before celebrating the legacy of the civil rights leaders.
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.
Dec. job report falls short of expectations
President Biden on Friday glossed over weak job growth in December that marked the worst month for hiring in a year, and instead focused on a surprise decline in the nation's unemployment rate. In all, the economy gained about 6.4 million jobs over the duration of 2021, or an average of 537,000 per month – more than in any year on record. But the nation remains 3.6 million jobs short of pre-pandemic levels in February 2020.
Capitol Riot suspect, leader of the Oath Keepers speaks from D.C. jail
For the first time Kelly Meggs, Florida’s self-proclaimed leader of the Oath Keepers talking to FOX 35 News about January 6, 2021.
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.
Another resident of The Villages accused of voter fraud
Another resident of The Villages has been accused of felony voter fraud. Authorities said Charles Franklin Barnes, 64, allegedly cast more than one ballot in the 2020 election. He is the fourth resident of The Villages to be accused of voter fraud.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
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.
President Biden releasing oil from strategic oil reserve
Thanksgiving gas prices in Florida are the highest they have been in eight years, AAA said. The White House on Tuesday announced the Department of Energy will release 50 million barrels of oil held in the reserve as Americans continue to pay more for gas now than they have in years ahead of Thanksgiving and winter holiday travel.
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.
Jury finds Kyle Rittenhouse not guilty
Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings that became a flashpoint in the nation’s debate over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice.
Governor signs bill blocking mandates on COVID-19 vaccines, school masks
Focusing on vaccination mandates pursued by the White House, Gov. Ron DeSantis touted the "strongest piece of legislation that's been enacted anywhere in the country" and said Florida is "respecting people’s individual freedoms."
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.
Florida lawmakers begin special session on COVID-19 mandates
The special session comes after an Orange County battalion chief said he was let go for not writing up firefighters who did not get vaccinated.
Miya's Law aims to protect renters
Miya Marcano's family is teaming up with lawmakers to protect other renters after that teen's death. She was reported missing from her Orlando apartment nearly two months ago. She was found dead one week later.