DeSantis sends Florida DOGE teams to Broward, Gainesville to evaluate for transparency

On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two teams from the Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to Broward County and the City of Gainesville. DeSantis said the two municipalities are among the first to receive on-site visits from DOGE teams in order to "ensure transparency and accountability in government."

Hulk Hogan Day: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis orders flags at half-staff on Aug. 1

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared Aug. 1, 2025 as "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida," in honor and remembrance of the WWE Hall of Fame wrestler. Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, died on July 24 in Clearwater, Florida, at the age of 71.

Florida's Kennedy Space Center named top U.S. attraction by Tripadvisor

Florida's Kennedy Space Center has been named the top attraction in the United States by Tripadvisor. Two other locations in the Sunshine State also made Tripadvisor's awards, and none of them were related to Disney.

SpaceX, Crew-11 rocket launch scrubbed over weather; now targeting Friday

NASA and SpaceX have delayed Thursday’s planned launch of the Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission will mark the next exciting chapter in their partnership to support long-duration human spaceflight and cutting-edge research in low-Earth orbit.

Fed holds rates at 4.3% despite pressure from Trump
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A massive tariff deadline is just one day away, and the White House is appearing to be fast-tracking some new trade deals. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader has all the latest political headlines.

Manhattan gunman bought rifle and car from Las Vegas boss, NYPD says

The man who killed four people at a Manhattan office building bought his AR-15-style rifle and getaway car from his Las Vegas boss, NYPD officials said, as funerals for victims begin across New York.

Florida AG speaks on Orange County ICE agreement
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier answered reporters' questions following a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. One of the questions touched upon his threat to remove Orange County?s mayor and commissioners from office, accusing them of defying state law by refusing to assist with the transport of immigration detainees to a controversial detention facility in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

New audio, video from DCA plane crash released during NTSB hearing

The NTSB released new audio and surveillance video on Wednesday at the start of three days of investigative hearings into the midair collision at Reagan National Airport.

40 men arrested in Florida child sex predator sting, officials say
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Multiple law enforcement officials gathered to host a press conference to announce the results of an undercover operation on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. Forty people were arrested in the child sex predator sting called "Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out."

Lawrence Dority guilty in shooting death of ex-Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne

A Florida jury has found Lawrence Dority guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of former Orlando Magic basketball player Adreian Payne. 

Tampa police give updates after shooting near Busch Gardens
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A Tampa police officer was shot on Wednesday morning. The shooting happened in the area of 30th St. and Annie St. near the employee entrance to Busch Gardens. Officials say the officer is stable at the hospital. The suspect is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

FULL | Gov. DeSantis holds education roundtable in Tampa
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia.

Florida Gov. DeSantis speaks on teacher vacancies
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an education roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning in Tampa. He was joined by Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia. At the event, DeSantis announced that teacher vacancies in the state are down 17.7% in the 2025-2026 school year.