Senate Republicans proposes policing changes in 'Justice Act'
It would establish an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new training and commissions to study law enforcement and race.
Jacksonville Mayor says Republican National Convention will be an economic driver
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel announced Thursday night that the party was moving most of the convention’s showcase events to Jacksonville from Charlotte, N.C., following a dispute between Trump and North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper over COVID-19 precautions.
Groups ask judge to clear way for vote-by-mail fight in Florida
Attorneys for the DeSantis administration and Republican organizations argue that the plaintiffs are asking Hinkle “to rewrite Florida’s elections laws.”
States reopening but coronavirus stills looms
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a majority of Americans favor safety measures and lockdowns to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Trump Administration says there will not be another shutdown of the economy .
Florida lawmaker wants to pay for Fourth of July celebration
A lawmaker from Brevard County is wanting to celebrate the Fourth of July with a bang, even offering his own money to facilitate a fireworks show.
RNC will be held in Jacksonville
Jacksonville is hosting the Republican National Convention this summer. It is expected to draw roughly 80,000 visitors.
RNC could come to Florida, report says
President Donald Trump is expected to announce as early as Thursday that the RNC will relocate outside of Charlotte. Right now, Jacksonville is a leading contender.
Report: GOP national convention 'tentatively' set for Jacksonville
Governor Ron DeSantis had urged President Donald Trump to hold the event in the Sunshine State.
Investigation into Florida's unemployment system
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he was blindsided by the state's troubled unemployment system but a memo shows he was made aware of problems before he officially took office. DeSantis called for a detailed review
President Trump wants to relocate Republican National Convention
President Donald Trump is looking for another host city for the 2020 Republican National Convention.
Rep. Demings addresses COVID-19 pandemic response
Congresswoman Val Demings says she has been very proud of how residents of Central Florida responded to the coronavirus pandemic, observing social distancing and other safety measures. She now fears there could be a resurgence due to recent protests.
Rep. Demings reacts to deadly arrest of George Floyd
Orlando's former police chief and now congresswoman Val Demings has penned an opinion piece on the deadly arrest of George Floyd.
President Trump addresses nation on protests
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is mobilizing all available federal resources, civilian and military, to end “destruction and arson” amid the George Floyd protests.
President Trump tours Kennedy Space Center
President Donald Trump left Cape Canaveral on Wednesday without seeing a launch, but it was still an eventful day that included a tour of the Kennedy Space Center.
Twitter flags Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning
For the first time, Twitter has flagged some of President Donald Trump's tweets with a fact-check warning. On Tuesday, Twitter added a warning phrase to two Trump tweets that called mail-in ballots "fraudulent" and predicted that "mail boxes will be robbed," among other things.
RNC to Florida?
After President Trump threatened to relocate this summer's Republican National Convention, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he thinks Florida could be a perfect alternative to North Carolina.
President Trump committed to July 4 celebration in DC despite lawmaker alarm
The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump remains committed to holding a Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital even as Democratic lawmakers from the region -- one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus -- warn that the area will not be ready to hold a major event.
DeSantis says relocate RNC to Florida
President Donald Trump has threatened to move this summer's Republican National Convention from North Carolina if the state's Democratic governor doesn't ease crowd restrictions. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he would welcome the RNC to the Sunshine State.
Elections officials discuss voting options
A new poll shows most Americans favor voting by mail. Now elections officials in Central Florida are discussing plans for the August Primary and General Election.
Poll worker shortage of Lake County
There is a shortage of poll workers in Lake County. Supervisor of Elections Alan Hays says a majority of the workers are ages 60 and older, a group highly susceptible to the coronavirus.