'First They Came For My College' makes Florida premiere
The new documentary film 'First They Came For My College' is making the rounds at film festival, premiering at True/False Fest and playing at South by Southwest before its first Florida screening at the Enzian Theater's Florida Film Festival this weekend. Harry Hanbury, one of the producers on the film and a New College of Florida alumnus joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to talk about the process of documenting Governor Ron DeSantis' takeover of New College of Florida, the state's public honors college, and the battle over higher education and New College's resistance to what they called a conservative coup of the New College of Florida, ground zero in the nationwide push to end DEI programs, restrict diversity training, gender studies and place limits on academic freedoms.
The new documentary film 'First They Came For My College' is making the rounds at film festival, premiering at True/False Fest and playing at South by Southwest before its first Florida screening at the Enzian Theater's Florida Film Festival this weekend. Harry Hanbury, one of the producers on the film and a New College of Florida alumnus joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to talk about the process of documenting Governor Ron DeSantis' takeover of New College of Florida, the state's public honors college, and the battle over higher education and New College's resistance to what they called a conservative coup of the New College of Florida, ground zero in the nationwide push to end DEI programs, restrict diversity training, gender studies and place limits on academic freedoms.
Ceasefire reached between U.S. and Iran: How long will it last?
Hours after President Donald Trump threatened to widen attacks, he announced that a ceasefire was reached between the two countries, halting attacks for two weeks.
Hours after President Donald Trump threatened to widen attacks, he announced that a ceasefire was reached between the two countries, halting attacks for two weeks.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to end law allowing cousins marriage
In a April 7 press conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke against a state law that allows first cousins to marry each other. He said it's not consistent with the United States' culture.
In a April 7 press conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke against a state law that allows first cousins to marry each other. He said it's not consistent with the United States' culture.
Trump's budget calls for $1.5 trillion in military spending, cuts to everything else
President Trump’s budget would mark a 44% increase in Pentagon spending, while cutting what the administration calls “woke programs."
President Trump’s budget would mark a 44% increase in Pentagon spending, while cutting what the administration calls “woke programs."
President Donald Trump update on Iran war | Full speech
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to congratulate NASA and Artemis II on the successful launch, as well as provide an update on the Iran war.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to congratulate NASA and Artemis II on the successful launch, as well as provide an update on the Iran war.
Voting rights groups challenge Florida citizenship proof law
Florida lawmakers sent two high-profile bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Wednesday, addressing election requirements and the designation of “domestic terrorist organizations."
Florida lawmakers sent two high-profile bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Wednesday, addressing election requirements and the designation of “domestic terrorist organizations."
Trump: US military operations in Iran are 'nearing completion'
President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday regarding the Iran war, saying the United States' objectives are "nearing completion."
President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday regarding the Iran war, saying the United States' objectives are "nearing completion."
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments April 1 on Trump birthright order
The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.
The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.
Time for a full-time Florida legislature?
Dr. Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss his advocacy for making Florida's current part-time legislature a full-time, year-round governing body in Tallahassee. As it stands now, Florida's State Representatives and State Senators meet only for a 60-day session, which hasn't been enough time to pass a state budget in either of the last two regular sessions under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton despite Republican supermajorities in both houses of the state legislature.
Dr. Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss his advocacy for making Florida's current part-time legislature a full-time, year-round governing body in Tallahassee. As it stands now, Florida's State Representatives and State Senators meet only for a 60-day session, which hasn't been enough time to pass a state budget in either of the last two regular sessions under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton despite Republican supermajorities in both houses of the state legislature.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Missy Bill against child predators
On March 31, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills -- House Bill 445, known as Missy’s Law, and House Bill 1159, aimed at strengthening protections for children, enhancing penalties for sexual offenses, and ensuring dangerous offenders are held accountable under Florida law.
On March 31, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills -- House Bill 445, known as Missy’s Law, and House Bill 1159, aimed at strengthening protections for children, enhancing penalties for sexual offenses, and ensuring dangerous offenders are held accountable under Florida law.
DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach Airport after Trump
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.
White House addresses Iran conflict, TSA updates
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt updated the public on Operation Epic Fury and government shutdown affecting TSA workers nationwide.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt updated the public on Operation Epic Fury and government shutdown affecting TSA workers nationwide.
10k anti-Trump No Kings protestors expected in Orlando
Corey Hill, one of the lead organizers of the City of Orlando's anti-Trump No Kings Protests joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the reasoning behind the protests and the organizations' goals in calling out the actions of the Trump Administration, from ICE operations to the Iran War.
Corey Hill, one of the lead organizers of the City of Orlando's anti-Trump No Kings Protests joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the reasoning behind the protests and the organizations' goals in calling out the actions of the Trump Administration, from ICE operations to the Iran War.
Cocoa No Kings Protest expects 3-4 thousand people
Michael Kniat with the Brevard Progressive Alliance joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to preview the anti-Trump No Kings Protests scheduled for Saturday, March 28 could be the largest in U.S. history.
Michael Kniat with the Brevard Progressive Alliance joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to preview the anti-Trump No Kings Protests scheduled for Saturday, March 28 could be the largest in U.S. history.
SAVE America Act: Republicans launching voting bill debate in Senate
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.
President Donald Trump is urging Congress to get the SAVE America Act passed as Republicans prepare to begin talks on the Senate floor about the legislation.
Could a deal come between Trump, Cuban president?
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel addressed ongoing conversations with the Trump administration this morning, marking the first time Cuba confirmed speculation of talks between them and the U.S. Nora Gamez-Torres, Cuba and Latin American Policy Reporter with the Miami Herald joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the context of these ongoing discussions, Cuba trying to avoid military action while dealing with ongoing blackouts due to the U.S. pressuring nations supplying oil and fuel to Cuba.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel addressed ongoing conversations with the Trump administration this morning, marking the first time Cuba confirmed speculation of talks between them and the U.S. Nora Gamez-Torres, Cuba and Latin American Policy Reporter with the Miami Herald joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the context of these ongoing discussions, Cuba trying to avoid military action while dealing with ongoing blackouts due to the U.S. pressuring nations supplying oil and fuel to Cuba.
White House: Gas prices impacted by Operation Epic Fury, SAVE America Act
In a March 10 press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed updates in Operation Epic Fury, impacts of high oil and gas prices and five requirements of the SAVE America act.
In a March 10 press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discussed updates in Operation Epic Fury, impacts of high oil and gas prices and five requirements of the SAVE America act.
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
Over $9M awarded to 2 North Florida counties
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $6.25 million to Nassau County for road construction and $3 million to the Bradford County School District for Commercial Driver's License training.
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $6.25 million to Nassau County for road construction and $3 million to the Bradford County School District for Commercial Driver's License training.
Gov. Ron DeSantis invests over $13 million in infrastructure development, set to bring nearly 1,000 jobs
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the dispersion of over $13 million through strategic projects in Florida's Bay and Gulf counties to bolster economic growth.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the dispersion of over $13 million through strategic projects in Florida's Bay and Gulf counties to bolster economic growth.