Trump administration says it is halting all asylum decisions after National Guard shooting
The Trump administration has announced it is halting all asylum decisions in the wake of the National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C. Here's what we know.
Sen. Rick Scott's Naples home was target of attempted swatting, senator says
A reported swatting attempt occurred at Sen. Rick Scott’s family home in Naples early on Thursday, the senator wrote in a social media post.
Appeals court allows Florida to enforce social-media restrictions for minors
Florida’s newly contested social-media restrictions for minors moved a step closer to enforcement after a divided federal appeals panel allowed the state to proceed while litigation continues.
Investment firm CEO James Fishback joins growing field in Florida’s 2026 governor’s race
James Fishback, a 30-year-old CEO and former federal DOGE adviser, has entered Florida’s 2026 governor’s race, joining an increasingly crowded Republican field.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning from Congress
The congresswoman shared the news of her resignation in a video she posted to X.
Florida congressional lawmakers face separate ethics investigations
Two Florida members of Congress are under scrutiny as separate investigations move forward — one involving Rep. Cory Mills and another involving Rep.Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. Mills, a Republican representing a Central Florida district, is the focus of a House Ethics Committee investigation stemming from allegations of dating violence and revenge porn made by an ex-girlfriend who lives in his district.
'Wrong is wrong': Kat Cammack on Cory Mills censure vote
Florida Congresswoman Kat Cammack talks censure vote against U.S. Rep. Cory Mills. "Wrong is wrong," she told FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt. "Principles are not partisan. You either stand for truth and justice or you don't. My colleague from Orlando has quite a record of alleged misdoings and some that are actually found to be true." Rep. Mills was ordered by a judge to have no contact with his ex-girlfriend. The House Ethics Committee confirmed it would open an investigation. Mills has denied the accusations.
Rep. Nancy Mace moves to force House vote on censuring Rep. Cory Mills
Rep. Nancy Mace has introduced a resolution to censure Rep. Cory Mills, alleging ethical, financial and personal misconduct that she says discredits the House.
Volusia Sheriff advertising in New York's Times Square
The Volusia Sheriff's Office has purchased advertising in New York's Times Square -- encouraging police officers and deputies to move to Florida. "Dear NYPD, Sunny Florida is Waiting" and "Serve A Community That Appreciates YOU" reads the digital billboard. Sheriff Chitwood promised to advertise in New York following the election of Zohran Mamdani to mayor.
Florida education officials question Alachua school official over Charlie Kirk comments
Tensions between the Florida Board of Education and the Alachua County School Board have escalated over comments made by Vice Chair Tina Certain following the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Former college employee claims First Amendment rights violated in firing over Charlie Kirk posts
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges Eastern Florida State College violated the First Amendment rights of an employee.
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.
Trump signs bill ending historic government shutdown
The House vote on Wednesday was 222-209.
Florida biologist sues after firing over Charlie Kirk social media post
Brittney Brown was fired by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on Sept. 15 after reposting a social media comment about the late conservative leader Charlie Kirk.
Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments
The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.
Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for presidential pardon, says faith set him free long before
Former Major League Baseball star Darryl Strawberry is expressing gratitude for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, but says he found freedom long before the call came.
Senate passes legislation to end government shutdown, bill heads to the House
The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
Top Florida Democrat slams Senate deal to end shutdown
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to call for Congress to reject the deal reached by the U.S. Senate which moves towards ending the government shutdown. Chair Fried says the deal does nothing to secure Affordable Care Act tax credits or SNAP benefits and Americans shouldn't trust Republican Congressional leaders like Senator John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson to back up their end of the deal, which promises a vote on continuing those tax credits once they expire at the end of 2025.
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia praises Orlando spending | Full speech
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a news conference in Orlando, where he praised Orlando for how it's government is spending money. He did question $22.3 million in spending and said there were areas still to cut finding. He compared $22M compared to Jackson, Orange County, and Miami-Dade governments. He then challenged those government leaders to look at their budgets. alleged wasteful spending in Orange County and Orlando. According to his numbers, Ingoglia questioned $22 million ins pending by Orlando and
Rep. Byron Donalds on the Florida Governor's Race
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.