Florida sues Biden administration over immigration decisions
Pointing to what they called a crisis, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody launched another legal challenge Tuesday to immigration decisions by the Biden administration, while Gov. Ron DeSantis took a series of steps to address people coming into the state illegally.
Florida attorney general threatening to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate
In a letter to Biden, the GOP attorneys general called the president’s plan “disastrous and counterproductive” and disputed that it can be enforced through OSHA.
California recall election underway
California voters will decide whether to recall incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom.
President Biden visits West Coast
President Joe Biden made his first trip to the West Coast since taking office. He is slated to make several stops before heading to Denver on Tuesday. Points of focus for a California visit include not only a heated gubernatorial recall election, but also massive wildfires impacting the state.
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.
Florida reacts to President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate
The reaction to President Joe Biden's vaccine requirements has been swift, with some showing support and others going against the move.
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto tests positive for COVID-19
"I encourage everyone to #GetVaccinated to save lives!" he tweeted.
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.
$166 billion for schools part of federal COVID relief funding
Schools across the country are gearing up to spend billions in federal funding from money allocated through the latest coronavirus stimulus bill, but it remains unclear exactly how the money will be spent.
Alachua County School District not backing down from mask mandate
The Alachua Count School District is not backing down from its mask mandate. State education officials are going to withhold the salaries off officials in Alachua and Broward counties for defying the governor's ban on mask mandates. However, a judge has already said that a ban isn't legal.
Orange County Tax Collector among first to mandate COVID vaccine for employees
Get a shot, or find another job. That was the coronavirus vaccine mandate from the Orange County Tax Collector's Office one month ago. We're now getting a look at why some employees called it quits.
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.
Mask debate: DeSantis defied by 10 school disticts
All week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been doubling and tripling down on his stance against mask mandates in schools. He said those districts that implement such mandates will be punished.
Reaction to U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan
The U.S. spent two decades in Afghanistan and it took just days for the Taliban to take back the county. It has been an emotional roller coater for those who served there.
Florida and the infrastructure bill
Congress is getting closer to passing a one-trillion-dollar infrastructure plan and we're learning more about how Florida will benefit.
New census data released to determine congressional districts
The Census Bureau on Thursday issued its most detailed portrait yet of how the U.S. has changed over the past decade, releasing a trove of demographic data that will be used to redraw political maps across an increasingly diverse country.
Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
CDC issues new eviction moratorium
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new eviction moratorium through October 3, 2021. That one replaces the one that expired over the weekend. It comes as some families cannot afford to pay their rent and local landlords are getting frustrated.
Investigation into harassment claims
The New York State Attorney General detailed stunning results from its investigation into Gov. Mario Cuomo and reports of sexual harassment, something the governor continues to deny.