Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

Congresswoman Kat Cammack joins FOX 35
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Congresswoman Kat Cammack discusses the latest on the New Orleans investigation, as well as the latest political headlines.

Remembering Buddy MacKay, former Fla. gov., dead at 91
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John Kennedy, Florida Capital Bureau reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper, spoke with FOX 35's Garrett Wymer about covering Buddy MacKay and how history will remember him. MacKay, 91, died on New Year's Eve at his home in Ocala. He had a long political career before serving a short term (less than a month) as governor following the death of Lawton Chiles -- just weeks after MacKay lost the 1998 gubernatorial election to Republican Jeb Bush.

Kenneth 'Buddy' MacKay, who briefly served as Florida's governor, dies at 91

Former Florida Gov. Kenneth “Buddy” MacKay, 91, died peacefully during an afternoon nap at his home in Ocala surrounded by his wife and sons on New Year’s Eve, a family spokesman said Thursday.

Trump, House GOP eye extending tax cuts
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President-Elect Donald Trump says one of his top priorities once in office will be extending the tax cuts he passed in 2017 before they expire.

10 new laws in effect for 2025
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FOX 35's Amanda McKenzie breaks down some of the new Florida laws and what they mean.

How Florida helped push Jimmy Carter to the presidency
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UCF political science professor Aubrey Jewett joined FOX 35 News+ to talk about the pivotal role Florida voters played in the 1976 Democratic presidential primary and how Jimmy Carter's surprise win here helped propel him to the presidency.

No charges likely for Matt Gaetz in Central Florida
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Despite the findings laid out in the Congressional Ethics Report, officials in two local counties say charges are not likely.

Trump picks Miami commissioner for ambassador to Panama
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With less than a month until inauguration day, president-elect Donald Trump has announced his pick for the ambassador to Panama, and it's another Florida name.

Matt Gaetz accused of sexual misconduct, drug use in scathing House Ethics report

The House Ethics Committee released a damning report accusing former Congressman Matt Gaetz of paying women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, using illicit drugs, and participating in sex-filled parties while in office.

Congress approves government funding bill, averting shutdown

The bill temporarily funds federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's demands for a debt limit increase into the new year.

House rejects government funding bill endorsed by Trump

The House has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown.

Florida Trump assassination attempt suspect faces new charge in crash that hurt child

Attorney General Ashley Moody obtained an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh, the would-be assassin of President Donald J. Trump, for a hit-and-run that severely injured a 6-year-old girl.

Matt Gaetz report to be released by House Ethics Committee after all

Lawmakers on the secretive panel voted to make the report public after the final votes of this year – which are slated for Thursday.

Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.

Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.

Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people
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President Joe Biden has announced he is commuting the prison sentences for nearly 1,500 people and pardoning 39 others.

Trump promises to pardon Jan. 6 defendants
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President-elect Donald Trump has said he plans to issue pardons for people convicted of committing non-violent offenses on Jan. 6.