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.
Moms For Liberty files lawsuit against Brevard school board
A group of parents in Brevard County is suing the school board over what it calls a violation of freedom of speech. Moms for Liberty filed that suit, alleging that new policy governing public comment periods at meetings is stifling their opinions.
Mandates targeted 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.
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.
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell remembered at funeral in DC
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell was remembered at his funeral Friday in Washington, D.C.
Florida launching fight against vaccination requirements
Hours after the Biden administration moved forward with COVID-19 vaccination requirements for tens of millions of workers, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Florida will join Georgia, Alabama, and private plaintiffs in filing a legal challenge.
Democrats debate social spending, climate package
Congressional Democrats are racing to reach a deal on their social spending and climate package before President Joe Biden leaves for Europe this week, where he is expected to call for stronger international action against climate change.