Amendment to 'Don't Say Gay' bill would require schools to out LGBTQ students
As legislation many are calling the 'Don’t Say Gay' bill progresses through the Florida Legislature, the bill's sponsor has introduced a new amendment to what is already a controversial proposal.
So-called 'Don't Say Gay' bill advances in Florida Legislature
What many are calling the "Don’t Say Gay" Bill is making progress through Florida’s Legislature. Protests to the bill have taken place around Florida, with opponents saying it will harm LGBTQ students. The bill’s author argues it’s mainly about parental choice.
Push to keep protestors away from private homes
A bill is moving through Tallahassee right now that would make protesting outside of someone's private home illegal.
Doubling down on illegal immigrant claims
FOX 35 News investigated the claims made in a viral video alleging immigrant workers staying at an Extended Stay America in Maitland, Florida were illegal immigrants. That is not the case.
Unfounded reports of illegal migrants
FOX 35 News was inundated with calls and emails to investigate a viral video spreading online. The video showed a number of Hispanic men getting off a bus outside the Extended Stay America in Maitland.
Elections supervisors rejecting large amounts of gambling petitions
Boxes in the Lake County Election Supervisor's office contain more than 17,000 signed petitions. Supervisor Alan Hays says so far they've rejected nearly 60 percent of them.
Attorney General Ashley Moody human trafficking announcement
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Central Florida law enforcement have announce a new human trafficking prevention initiative.
Florida Legislative Session starts Tuesday
The 2022 Florida Legislative Session begins on Tuesday and there are a number of priorities set aside by lawmakers that range from finalizing political districts and election fraud to pay raises for law enforcement and abortion.
Research shows Florida leads country with most arrests in Capitol Riot
It has been one year since the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol Building. Over 700 people have been charged with a majority of them residing in Florida. It has resulted in the biggest criminal investigation in our nation's history says Andrew Mines, a research fellow for the Program on Extremism at George Washington University.
Gov. Ron DeSantis introduces the 'Stop W.O.K.E Act'
Governor Ron DeSantis announced new legislation he is calling the Stop W.O.K.E Act or Wrongs Against Our Kids and Employees Act.
Joel Greenberg to pay nearly $1.9M to Seminole County, attorney says
Seminole County Attorney Bryant Applegate announced on Tuesday that there has been a verbal agreement with former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg for him to pay restitution of over $1.87 million.
Kyle Rittenhouse speaks for first time since trial
In an exclusive, sit-down interview with Fox News, Kyle Rittenhouse detailed to Tucker Carlson what happened from his perspective on the night he shot and killed two men during a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 2020.
Kyle Rittenhouse trial: 2 protest arrests on 2nd day of deliberations
Passions flared outside the Kenosha County Courthouse Wednesday, Nov. 17 on the second day of jury deliberations in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, a case that has been polarizing from the beginning. Kenosha police said two people – a 20-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman – were arrested after an incident outside the courthouse.
Florida House passes COVID-19 vaccine bill
The Florida House has passed a wide range of bills addressing COVID-19 vaccine mandates and policies.
Florida House set to pass measure withdrawing state from OSHA oversight
After rejecting a series of Democratic amendments, the Florida House on Tuesday prepared to pass a bill that could be a first step toward the state regulating worker safety and moving away from oversight by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Florida State House to vote on COVID-19 bills
Avoiding vaccine mandates of all kinds is the goal for Republicans in the Florida House of Representatives, and on Wednesday, they're set to vote on a measure that would do just that. The bill would prevent employers and schools from requiring vaccinations.
DeSantis, lawmakers take aim at mandates in special session bills
The Florida House and Senate on Monday rolled out proposals for a special legislative session next week that will focus on opposing COVID-19 vaccine and mask mandates. A series of bills were released as Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated what he sees as the need for the session, which will start Nov. 15.
Push to get sports betting on 2022 ballot
Sports betting in the state of Florida has been legal for 10 days, but not a single bet has been placed. The Seminole Tribe has exclusive rights to sports betting in the state and they aren’t ready to open the books quite yet.
DeSantis sounds off on fire chief's termination
Gov. Ron DeSantis is sounding off over the Orange County Fire Rescue battalion chief who was fired, apparently for not following COVID-19 vaccine protocols. The governor says his firing goes against a new state law protecting workers from vaccine mandates.
DeSantis takes on feds in mask mandate showdown
School board meetings across Florida have gotten so out of control lately, the police are often called to the scene. The National School Board Association says that these threats could be a form of domestic terrorism.