A day in the life in Congress: Rep. Mike Haridopolos
FOX 35's Ryan Elijah went to Washington D.C. and was able to spend the day with Florida's newest congressional person, Rep. Mike Haridopolos.
FOX 35's Ryan Elijah went to Washington D.C. and was able to spend the day with Florida's newest congressional person, Rep. Mike Haridopolos.
Florida sheriff addresses illegal immigration in the state
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joins the FOX 35 News team live to talk about his push to put more power in the hands of local law enforcement to help battle illegal immigration.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joins the FOX 35 News team live to talk about his push to put more power in the hands of local law enforcement to help battle illegal immigration.
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Miami International Boat Show
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the Miami International Boat Show ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony featured elected officials, community leaders and industry executives.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the Miami International Boat Show ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony featured elected officials, community leaders and industry executives.
President Trump announces changes to federal government
Dr. Larry J. Walker, political analyst and assistant professor at UCF, joins the FOX 35 News team to discuss the latest political hot topics.
Dr. Larry J. Walker, political analyst and assistant professor at UCF, joins the FOX 35 News team to discuss the latest political hot topics.
Palm Bay Councilman responds to controversial comments he made about Muslims in America
A Palm Bay councilman is under fire from the public for controversial comments he made on social media about Muslims in America.
A Palm Bay councilman is under fire from the public for controversial comments he made on social media about Muslims in America.
Could Casey DeSantis run for Governor of Florida?
Published reports say Republican donors are discussing whether Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis would want Florida's top job. She is perhaps the key advisor to her husband and has not shied from the spotlight. She spearheaded public-private partnerships like Hope Florida and joined the fight against recreational pot.
Published reports say Republican donors are discussing whether Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis would want Florida's top job. She is perhaps the key advisor to her husband and has not shied from the spotlight. She spearheaded public-private partnerships like Hope Florida and joined the fight against recreational pot.
Members of Congress denied entry to the Dept. of Education
Democratic members of Congress held a news conference outside the Department of Education to announce opposition to President Donald Trump?s plan to abolish it. They confronted security denying them access to the building.
Democratic members of Congress held a news conference outside the Department of Education to announce opposition to President Donald Trump?s plan to abolish it. They confronted security denying them access to the building.
Trump wants US to take ownership of Gaza, redevelop it
President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be "permanently" resettled outside the war-torn territory and proposed the U.S. take "ownership" in redeveloping the war-torn territory. Here are some highlights related to the proposal.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested that displaced Palestinians in Gaza be "permanently" resettled outside the war-torn territory and proposed the U.S. take "ownership" in redeveloping the war-torn territory. Here are some highlights related to the proposal.
Trump finalizing plans to dismantle Department of Education
President Donald Trump is finalizing plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a White House official said. An executive order is expected later this month. While closing a federal agency requires congressional approval, Trump could issue orders to scale back its operations. That could include limiting communication, directing employees not to report to work, and cutting funding.
President Donald Trump is finalizing plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, a White House official said. An executive order is expected later this month. While closing a federal agency requires congressional approval, Trump could issue orders to scale back its operations. That could include limiting communication, directing employees not to report to work, and cutting funding.
Trump administration to implement tariffs on Saturday
Now in effect this morning, President Donald Trump has put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China.
Now in effect this morning, President Donald Trump has put in place 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on goods from China.
New Florida bill aims to support small businesses affected by construction projects
A new bill sponsored by Orlando-area lawmakers aims to support small businesses struggling due to prolonged construction projects.
A new bill sponsored by Orlando-area lawmakers aims to support small businesses struggling due to prolonged construction projects.
Bill would help small businesses impacted by construction
FOX 35 has reported that many small businesses have shut down or have been hindered lately due to nearby road construction projects. Now two Central Florida state lawmakers want to keep those "open" signs up. State Rep. Anna Eskamani and State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith filed the "Business Disruption Act" to support small businesses impacted by construction projects.
FOX 35 has reported that many small businesses have shut down or have been hindered lately due to nearby road construction projects. Now two Central Florida state lawmakers want to keep those "open" signs up. State Rep. Anna Eskamani and State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith filed the "Business Disruption Act" to support small businesses impacted by construction projects.
Live updates: White House press briefing, executive orders
Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her second briefing of the new administration, after which the president is schedule to sign more executive orders.
Friday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held her second briefing of the new administration, after which the president is schedule to sign more executive orders.
Rep. Darren Soto speaks on federal funding freeze
U.S. Rep Darren Soto hosted a press conference Friday morning in which he slammed the Trump administration for its attempt to illegally defund programs in Central Florida and across the country.
U.S. Rep Darren Soto hosted a press conference Friday morning in which he slammed the Trump administration for its attempt to illegally defund programs in Central Florida and across the country.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shares plans for illegal immigration
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his plans to address illegal immigration at a press conference hosted at 11 a.m. on Friday in Destin.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his plans to address illegal immigration at a press conference hosted at 11 a.m. on Friday in Destin.
Senate committee advances Pam Bondi for attorney general
U.S. Attorney General-designate Pam Bondi advanced past the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday on a party-line basis, teeing her up for a full-chamber confirmation vote.
U.S. Attorney General-designate Pam Bondi advanced past the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday on a party-line basis, teeing her up for a full-chamber confirmation vote.
Volusia County Sheriff's Office making changes following President Trump's immigration reform policies
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he has implemented changes within the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office to better provide federal agencies with information on undocumented immigrants arrested for criminal behaviors.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said he has implemented changes within the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office to better provide federal agencies with information on undocumented immigrants arrested for criminal behaviors.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasts new immigration reform bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the new immigration reform bill passed by Florida Legislature Tuesday night and promised to veto it when it reaches his desk.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the new immigration reform bill passed by Florida Legislature Tuesday night and promised to veto it when it reaches his desk.
Republicans end special session early, call their own
John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida, discusses the showdown underway at the state capitol right now.
John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida, discusses the showdown underway at the state capitol right now.
Florida mayor to Trump: Please do something abut FEMA
President Donald Trump has announced he's considering getting rid of or changing FEMA.
President Donald Trump has announced he's considering getting rid of or changing FEMA.