Legal questions surround 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has officially filed a class-action lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration over lack of access to legal counsel and violations of due process for people detained at Florida?s "Alligator Alcatraz." The immigration detention facility opened earlier this month in the Florida Everglades. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Magdalena Cuprys, an immigration attorney representing four detainees at Alligator Alcatraz, about some of the legal questions surrounding the detention center.

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon where she shared all the latest updates from the Trump administration. During the event, Leavitt announced that President Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). CVI is a condition where blood doesn't efficiently return from the legs to the heart, often due to damaged valves in the veins. This can lead to a range of symptoms, including swelling, pain and skin changes.

FULL | White House press briefing with Karoline Leavitt
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon where she gave all the latest updates from the Trump administration. Included in the topics of conversation on Thursday were the economy, immigration, the Jeffrey Epstein files, the conflict with Russia and the Ukraine, and the president's diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency.

Trump promotes idea of Alcatraz Island reopening
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon where she gave the latest updates from the Trump administration. During the briefing, a reporter asked Leavitt about Attorney General Pam Bondi's visit to Alcatraz Island on Thursday. The visit is part of a tour related to a Trump administration proposal to re-establish the former prison as a new federal prison facility.

Trump faces pressure to release Jeffrey Epstein docs
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Thursday afternoon where she shared the latest updates from the Trump administration. President Donald Trump is accusing some of his onetime supporters of being ?weaklings? who are falling prey to Democratic ?bulls***? about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ? concluding that he no longer wants their support.

'Good Trouble Lives On' across Florida, U.S.
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"Good Trouble Lives On" protests will be taking place across the country on Thursday, including in Central Florida. Nearly 50 Florida cities are expected to host the national day of action protests in response to "the attacks on our civil and human rights" by Donald Trump's administration. FOX 35's Garrett Wymer speaks with Michael Kniat, media liaison for the Brevard Progressives, about the protests.

'Alligator Alcatraz': ACLU sues Trump administration, claiming detention site violates rights

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has officially filed a class-action lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration over lack of access to legal counsel and violations of due process for people detained at Florida’s "Alligator Alcatraz."

'Good Trouble Lives On' protests: Nearly 50 Florida cities were expected to participate

"Good Trouble Lives On" protests took place across the country on Thursday, including in Central Florida. Nearly 50 Florida cities were expected to host the national day of action protests in response to "the attacks on our civil and human rights" by Donald Trump's administration.

'Good Trouble Lives On' protests happening today
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Several "Good Trouble Lives On" protests will be taking place across the country today, including in Central Florida. The national day of action aims to "respond to the attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration." Nearly 50 Florida cities are expected to participate.

Senate passes spending cuts; Epstein case tensions rise
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President Donald Trump?s multibillion-dollar clawback package was passed early Thursday morning. The final vote tally was 51-48, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joining every Democrat in voting against it. The package will now be sent to the House, which has until Friday to pass it.

Florida's 'Queen of Versailles' appears with President Trump for 'Halt Fentanyl Act' bill signing

President Donald Trump signed the bipartisan Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act into law Wednesday during a ceremony at the White House, where he was joined by families who have lost loved ones to fentanyl-related overdoses., including Jackie Siegel.

President Trump signs 'HALT Fentanyl Act'
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President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday afternoon that aims to curb the illicit flow of fentanyl into the United States during a bill-signing ceremony. The "Halt Fentanyl Act" permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Trump was joined by several families who had lost family members and friends from fentanyl overdose at the event, and several people shared their stories.

'Queen of Versailles' appears with President Trump
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President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday afternoon that aims to curb the illicit flow of fentanyl into the United States during a bill-signing ceremony. The "Halt Fentanyl Act" permanently places fentanyl-related substances as a class into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Florida's own Jackie Siegel, the Queen of Versailles, was one of the family members who spoke of their loved ones at the bill signing.

Trump denies that he plans to fire Jerome Powell
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President Donald Trump met with Republican lawmakers on Tuesday and asked them if they thought he should fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. However, when reporters asked Trump about the possibility during a meeting in the Oval Office on Wednesday, he denied it.

FULL | Trump meets with Crown Prince of Bahrain
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President Donald Trump held a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon. The United States and Bahrain have signed an agreement that will pave the way for the two countries to enter into a formal civilian-nuclear cooperation deal.

Gov. DeSantis appoints Florida's new CFO
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday in Tampa, where he announced the appointment of the Sunshine State's new Chief Financial Officer. Republican Blaise Ingoglia, 54, will fill the vacancy. Ingoglia previously served in the House and as Chair of the Republican Party of Florida.

Who is Sen. Blaise Ingoglia? Florida's new Chief Financial Officer

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday in Tampa, where he announced the appointment of the Sunshine State's new Chief Financial Officer.

Trump threatens Russia with 100% tariffs
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President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine while also threatening Russia with severe tariffs if a deal to end the war is not reached within 50 days. Two rounds of ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine took place earlier this year, but no other meetings have so far been scheduled.

Rumors swirl of Elon Musk’s Boring Co. eyeing Orlando tunnel along I-Drive

Buzz is building along Orlando’s International Drive over speculation that billionaire Elon Musk’s Boring Company could bring a Las Vegas-style underground transportation system to the heart of the city’s tourist district.

Melania Trump given bracelet to honor Camp Mystic victims
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump traveled to Texas on Friday to tour the damage left behind by devastating flooding over the July 4th weekend. At least 120 people were killed in the flooding. Across the state, more than 170 people are considered missing. The first lady spoke at a roundtable discussion with local leaders shortly after meeting with families. She shared that she received a special bracelet to honor the girls who lost their lives at Camp Mystic.