Pence trips spark further 2024 White House race speculation
The former vice president and former President Trump among those sparking 2024 buzz this past week.
Gov. DeSantis calls cruise industry halt 'fundamentally unfair'
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just announced the next steps that will bring the cruise industry closer to sailing again. First will come test cruises to be followed by restricted passenger voyages. However, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the CDC has been taking too long to green-light sailings and expressed his frustration at a news conference in Satellite Beach on Wednesday.
Trump's online platform now live
Former President Donald Trump has launched a blog space on his website where he can post messages that can be shared by others to Twitter and Facebook, sites where he remains banned.
Charlie Crist announces his run for Florida governor
Rep. Charlie Crist will make another bid to become Florida's next governor. He made the announcement Tuesday morning on Facebook and then made it official during an appearance in St. Petersburg.
Parents fight to end masks in schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order lifting COVID-19 restriction across the state but took a hands-off approach with schools, leaving that decision up to each county's district.
Capitol riot suspect appears before judge
Jonathan Munafo, a man accused of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, appeared before a judge on Friday, saying he suffers from mental illness.
President Biden delivers fist address to Congress
President Joe Biden declared Wednesday night in his first address to a joint session of Congress that "America is rising anew," and pointed optimistically to the nation's emergence from the pandemic as a vital moment to rebuild the U.S. economy and fundamentally transform government roles in American life.
Lawmakers give boost to guns at church
A proposal that would let people with concealed-weapons licenses pack heat at churches or other religious institutions that share properties with schools is heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida to gain congressional seat next year, bringing total to 28
With continuing population growth, Florida will gain one congressional seat next year, bringing its total to 28, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday.
Scaling back cruise restrictions in Key West
State lawmakers want to scale back cruise restrictions in Key West. Residents of Key West want to limit travelers from cruises to the island.
Man arrested in connection with Capitol riot
Another person in Florida has been arrested for participating in the Capitol riot, authorities said. The Middle District of Florida, a United States District Court, confirmed on Monday that Jonathan Munafo was arrested in relation to the Capitol riot.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to speak in Pennsylvania amid 2024 presidential run speculation: report
DeSantis is set to address the Allegheny County Republican Party, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Armenian Genocide: Why Biden’s recognition could inflame political tension between US and Turkey
President Biden has formally recognized the mass killing of Armenians during World War I as genocide, the first president to ever do so. The recognition, though, is likely to further complicate an already tense relationship with Turkey - and here’s why.
Commissioner wants county to be sanctuary for U.S. Constitution
A Flagler County commissioner wants to make the county a sanctuary for the U.S. Constitution.
Report: Val Demings considering run for statewide office
Rumors are swirling that Rep. Val Demings is considering a run for a statewide office, possibly for governor or senator in 2022.
Florida Supreme Court rejects recreational pot amendment
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at allowing people to use recreational marijuana, saying it would be misleading to voters.
Lawyer speaks out after filing lawsuit against anti-riot law
An Orlando civil rights attorney has filed a federal lawsuit against the new anti-riot law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday.
School choice bill passes in the Florida House
One of the largest expansions of school choice in the country is moving forward in Florida.
DeSantis signs anti-riot bill into law
Florida now has one of the toughest laws when it comes to cracking down on violent protesters. Proponents say it holds local officials responsible for keeping the peace during demonstrations that get unruly while opponents say it stifles free speech and is vague.
Ted Cruz says he is done with wearing a mask at the Capitol
Some Capitol staffers and reporters have not yet received both rounds of their vaccine. One reporter asked Cruz to put a mask on while he gave a press conference last month. "Uh, yeah, when I'm talking in front of the TV cameras I'm not going to wear a mask," Cruz told the reporter. "And all of us have been immunized, so..."