Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them? 

Gov. DeSantis announces 1st carbon ion-therapy program for cancer in U.S.
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | On Jan. 15, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the first carbon-ion therapy program for cancer therapy in the U.S. at the clinic's new 228,000 square foot facility. 

Florida becomes the first in the U.S. to offer carbon ion cancer therapy

Florida is the first state in the U.S. – and in the entire western hemisphere – to launch a carbon ion therapy program for cancer treatment. 

Video appears to show Trump flipping off Ford worker who yelled at him in Dearborn plant

Trump in the video posted by TMZ, a factory worker appeared to launch into profanities at the president and although the audio is difficult to dissect, seems to call him a “pedophile protector."

Florida State of the State: Gov. DeSantis' full speech
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Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address in front of Florida lawmakers on Tuesday. He touted his accomplishments over his last two terms and set some of his goals for the next year: property tax relief and A.I. restrictions and regulation. Here is his full remarks.

Rep. Randy Fine introduces bill to make Greenland 51st state

A House Republican is pushing for Greenland to become the country's 51st state as President Donald Trump publicly pushes for the Danish territory to come under U.S. rule.

How would Florida state charges against Maduro work?
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Governor Ron DeSantis says Florida and Attorney General James Uthemeier are exploring filing state charges against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in addition to his federal charges and trial in New York. Rory Safir, Founder of Safir Law joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to explain how state charges against Maduro would work and whether it's worth it to spend taxpayer dollars on an additional case against Maduro while he is in federal custody.

Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to open ICE detention center in Florida's Panhandle

Florida is planning to build another immigration detention facility in the state's Panhandle, pending approval from the Department of Homeland Security. 

Trump: US strikes Venezuela, captures Nicolás Maduro, his wife
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President Donald Trump announced Saturday morning that U.S. military forces conducted a covert military operation overnight in Venezuela, launching strikes on military targets and capturing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Both have been flown to New York to face charges, officials said. Trump released a photo of Maduro after his capture on his social media platforms.

Trump promises economic boom, touts immigration policies during prime-time address

President Donald Trump touted his administration's immigration policies and blamed his predecessors for making life "unaffordable," to commence his address.

Disney asks judge to dismiss lawsuit
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Disney is asking a Florida judge on Friday to toss out a lawsuit against the company’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees.

Gov. DeSantis talks at Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.

Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote

A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.

Rep. Byron Donalds on the Florida Governor's Race
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Congressman Byron Donalds, the Trump-endorsed Republican representing Naples, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss his campaign for Florida Governor to succeed Ron DeSantis. He will face former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner in the Republican primary and one of Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings or former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket.