President Trump to meet with President Putin in Alaska
A critical meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place in Alaska Friday. The two are meeting for the first time in six years to discuss what it will take to stop Russia?s invasion of Ukraine. Trump warned of "very severe consequences" for Russia if Putin doesn?t agree to a deal to end the fighting.
A critical meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will take place in Alaska Friday. The two are meeting for the first time in six years to discuss what it will take to stop Russia?s invasion of Ukraine. Trump warned of "very severe consequences" for Russia if Putin doesn?t agree to a deal to end the fighting.
Federal judge rules Florida’s pronoun law for teachers is unconstitutional
A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the state’s law requiring teachers to use pronouns that match a student’s sex at birth amounts to discrimination, conflicting with federal protections against employment discrimination based on sex.
A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the state’s law requiring teachers to use pronouns that match a student’s sex at birth amounts to discrimination, conflicting with federal protections against employment discrimination based on sex.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 14, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top stories of the day, from Florida's Deportation Depot immigration detention facility in North Florida, the state attorney's office deciding not to press charges in the viral arrest of William McNeil in Jacksonville, 3 OUC employees injured in a substation incident in Downtown Orlando and a boat driver sentenced to jail for a Christmas boat parade crash.
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top stories of the day, from Florida's Deportation Depot immigration detention facility in North Florida, the state attorney's office deciding not to press charges in the viral arrest of William McNeil in Jacksonville, 3 OUC employees injured in a substation incident in Downtown Orlando and a boat driver sentenced to jail for a Christmas boat parade crash.
Trump delivers remarks on Social Security Act anniversary
President Donald Trump will give remarks on Thursday afternoon to mark the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, which established the program that now serves as a vital source of income for millions of Americans. The comments come about a month after Trump signed the ?big, beautiful? spending and tax package into law, which includes a $6,000 tax deduction for Americans 65 or older.
President Donald Trump will give remarks on Thursday afternoon to mark the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, which established the program that now serves as a vital source of income for millions of Americans. The comments come about a month after Trump signed the ?big, beautiful? spending and tax package into law, which includes a $6,000 tax deduction for Americans 65 or older.
DeSantis announces plans for Florida immigration detention expansion
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to expand the state's capacity to detain and deport undocumented immigrants through a new "Deportation Depot." DeSantis said he's confident Florida needs additional capacity to host undocumented immigrants in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" in South Florida. The new "Deportation Depot" will be able to hold more than 1,300 detainees with the same services offered as Alligator Alcatraz.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to expand the state's capacity to detain and deport undocumented immigrants through a new "Deportation Depot." DeSantis said he's confident Florida needs additional capacity to host undocumented immigrants in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" in South Florida. The new "Deportation Depot" will be able to hold more than 1,300 detainees with the same services offered as Alligator Alcatraz.
One-on-one with Congressman Byron Donalds
There is currently a tight race for the GOP nomination for Florida's next governor. Rep. Byron Donalds is facing off against First Lady Casey DeSantis for the position. Donalds joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the race, as well as other local issues.
There is currently a tight race for the GOP nomination for Florida's next governor. Rep. Byron Donalds is facing off against First Lady Casey DeSantis for the position. Donalds joins Good Day Orlando to talk about the race, as well as other local issues.
Sen. Moody introduces bill to protect first responders
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is urging lawmakers to pass the "Graham Hoffman Act." Moody says the bill "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them." The legislation is named in honor of Graham Hoffman, a paramedic who was attacked and killed in the line of duty by a known criminal.
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is urging lawmakers to pass the "Graham Hoffman Act." Moody says the bill "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them." The legislation is named in honor of Graham Hoffman, a paramedic who was attacked and killed in the line of duty by a known criminal.
Trump to meet with Putin on Friday in Alaska
President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska to attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting will take place at a military base in Alaska that was crucial to countering the Soviet Union during the height of Cold War and still plays a role today.
President Donald Trump will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska to attempt to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. The meeting will take place at a military base in Alaska that was crucial to countering the Soviet Union during the height of Cold War and still plays a role today.
Trump makes Kennedy Center Honors announcement
President Donald Trump announced the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors recipients on Wednesday morning at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The Kennedy Center Honors have long been considered prestigious, lifetime achievement awards with the main criterion being "artistic excellence."
President Donald Trump announced the 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors recipients on Wednesday morning at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The Kennedy Center Honors have long been considered prestigious, lifetime achievement awards with the main criterion being "artistic excellence."
Sen. Moody on bill to protect law enforcement
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and first responders gathered on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando to urge the passing of the ?Graham Hoffman Act,? a piece of legislation the lawmaker says "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them."
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and first responders gathered on Wednesday afternoon in Orlando to urge the passing of the ?Graham Hoffman Act,? a piece of legislation the lawmaker says "will protect those who keep our communities safe and punish criminals who attack them."
DeSantis speaks on Casey DeSantis' run for governor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa. At the event, DeSantis awarded law enforcement recruitment bonuses. DeSantis took questions at the end of the event, including one on First Lady Casey DeSantis' potential run for governor.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa. At the event, DeSantis awarded law enforcement recruitment bonuses. DeSantis took questions at the end of the event, including one on First Lady Casey DeSantis' potential run for governor.
National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city?s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation?s capital. National Guard troops then began to deploy on Tuesday. "I'm deploying the National Guard to help reestablish law, order and public safety in Washington, D.C.," Trump told reporters at a news conference at the White House. "And they're going to be allowed to do their job properly."
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city?s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation?s capital. National Guard troops then began to deploy on Tuesday. "I'm deploying the National Guard to help reestablish law, order and public safety in Washington, D.C.," Trump told reporters at a news conference at the White House. "And they're going to be allowed to do their job properly."
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 12, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointing Republican State Senator Jay Collins of Tampa to serve as his Lieutenant Governor, a Florida cartel drug mule taking a plea and sentenced to 7 years in prison for money laundering in connection with his wife's deadly carjacking, Seminole County raising its gas tax and the Orlando Magic & Miami Heat announcing they're kicking off the NBA preseason in Puerto Rico in October.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointing Republican State Senator Jay Collins of Tampa to serve as his Lieutenant Governor, a Florida cartel drug mule taking a plea and sentenced to 7 years in prison for money laundering in connection with his wife's deadly carjacking, Seminole County raising its gas tax and the Orlando Magic & Miami Heat announcing they're kicking off the NBA preseason in Puerto Rico in October.
Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis sets up Trump challenger?
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed State Senator Jay Collins, a Republican formerly representing the Tampa Bay area as the next Lieutenant Governor, replacing Jeanette Nunez who left to become the President of FIU (Florida International University.) POLITICO Reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political ramifications of Collins' appointment and the potential for a head-to-head matchup with Trump-endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds and prominent attorney John Morgan for Florida Governor in 2026.
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed State Senator Jay Collins, a Republican formerly representing the Tampa Bay area as the next Lieutenant Governor, replacing Jeanette Nunez who left to become the President of FIU (Florida International University.) POLITICO Reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political ramifications of Collins' appointment and the potential for a head-to-head matchup with Trump-endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds and prominent attorney John Morgan for Florida Governor in 2026.
White House press briefing: Aug. 12, 2025
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. Leavitt gave all the latest updates from the Trump administration and answered questions on a multitude of topics, President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin, the economy, immigration and Trump's move to take ahold of the Washington, D.C. police and activate the National Guard.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. Leavitt gave all the latest updates from the Trump administration and answered questions on a multitude of topics, President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin, the economy, immigration and Trump's move to take ahold of the Washington, D.C. police and activate the National Guard.
Trump takes over D.C. police, activates National Guard
President Donald Trump said Monday he?s taking over Washington?s police department and activating 800 members of the National Guard in the hopes of reducing crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling in the nation?s capital. The president said he was declaring a public safety emergency and his administration would be removing homeless encampments.
President Donald Trump said Monday he?s taking over Washington?s police department and activating 800 members of the National Guard in the hopes of reducing crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling in the nation?s capital. The president said he was declaring a public safety emergency and his administration would be removing homeless encampments.
Trump deploys National Guard to Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is activating hundreds of National Guard troops and taking over the Metropolitan Police Department to tackle crime in Washington, D.C. This comes after beefing up federal law enforcement presence in the nation's capital on Saturday.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is activating hundreds of National Guard troops and taking over the Metropolitan Police Department to tackle crime in Washington, D.C. This comes after beefing up federal law enforcement presence in the nation's capital on Saturday.
Florida House Speaker backs governor’s push to redraw congressional maps
Florida’s House speaker is joining Gov. Ron DeSantis in supporting a mid-decade review of the state’s congressional districts, a move that could spark a legal battle over the state’s constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering.
Florida’s House speaker is joining Gov. Ron DeSantis in supporting a mid-decade review of the state’s congressional districts, a move that could spark a legal battle over the state’s constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering.
Trump facilitates Middle East peace deal
President Donald Trump convened a peace summit on Friday at the White House with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan. The peace deal signing is meant to end decades of conflict and reopen key transportation routes in the region. Trump hosted a trilateral meeting with Azerbaijan's president, Ilham Aliyev, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss the signing.
President Donald Trump convened a peace summit on Friday at the White House with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan. The peace deal signing is meant to end decades of conflict and reopen key transportation routes in the region. Trump hosted a trilateral meeting with Azerbaijan's president, Ilham Aliyev, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss the signing.
Trump wants new census to exclude illegal immigrants
President Trump is calling for a new census to be conducted immediately -- and not to count illegal immigrants, he posted Thursday morning on Truth Social. Can he do that? UCF History Professor Dr. John Sacher joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the constitutionality of such a move and its ramifications -- including what it would mean for Florida and whether a mid-decade census this year would even be possible.
President Trump is calling for a new census to be conducted immediately -- and not to count illegal immigrants, he posted Thursday morning on Truth Social. Can he do that? UCF History Professor Dr. John Sacher joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the constitutionality of such a move and its ramifications -- including what it would mean for Florida and whether a mid-decade census this year would even be possible.