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.
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.
Student push for voter registration curriculum requirement
Two college students from Central Florida want to make voter registration a part of Florida's high school curriculum.
Two college students from Central Florida want to make voter registration a part of Florida's high school curriculum.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supreme Court nominee to replace Justice Breyer: Biden’s potential picks
Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, according to AP sources Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency.
Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring from the U.S. Supreme Court, according to AP sources Wednesday, giving President Joe Biden the first Supreme Court pick of his presidency.
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.
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.
Biden administration to provide hundreds of millions of free N95 masks
The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.
The Biden administration will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free to Americans starting next week, now that federal officials are emphasizing their better protection against the omicron variant of COVID-19 over cloth face coverings.
Congress looks to crack down on social media abuse
Congress is looking to hold social media accountable regarding harmful content or disinformation through dozens of proposed bills.
Congress is looking to hold social media accountable regarding harmful content or disinformation through dozens of proposed bills.
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 Attorney General Ashley Moody and Central Florida law enforcement have announce a new human trafficking prevention initiative.
Trump and DeSantis: Fighting words or friendly jabs?
Is the pressure of 2024 already getting to two of the country’s top Republican contenders? Recent reports indicate that former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis may be at odds.
Is the pressure of 2024 already getting to two of the country’s top Republican contenders? Recent reports indicate that former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis may be at odds.
Family of MLK fight for election reform
The granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said it's time to legislate election reform before celebrating the legacy of the civil rights leaders.
The granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said it's time to legislate election reform before celebrating the legacy of the civil rights leaders.
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.
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.
Dec. job report falls short of expectations
President Biden on Friday glossed over weak job growth in December that marked the worst month for hiring in a year, and instead focused on a surprise decline in the nation's unemployment rate. In all, the economy gained about 6.4 million jobs over the duration of 2021, or an average of 537,000 per month ? more than in any year on record. But the nation remains 3.6 million jobs short of pre-pandemic levels in February 2020.
President Biden on Friday glossed over weak job growth in December that marked the worst month for hiring in a year, and instead focused on a surprise decline in the nation's unemployment rate. In all, the economy gained about 6.4 million jobs over the duration of 2021, or an average of 537,000 per month ? more than in any year on record. But the nation remains 3.6 million jobs short of pre-pandemic levels in February 2020.
Capitol Riot suspect, leader of the Oath Keepers speaks from D.C. jail
For the first time Kelly Meggs, Florida?s self-proclaimed leader of the Oath Keepers talking to FOX 35 News about January 6, 2021.?
For the first time Kelly Meggs, Florida?s self-proclaimed leader of the Oath Keepers talking to FOX 35 News about January 6, 2021.?
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.
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.
Another resident of The Villages accused of voter fraud
Another resident of The Villages has been accused of felony voter fraud. Authorities said Charles Franklin Barnes, 64, allegedly cast more than one ballot in the 2020 election. He is the fourth resident of The Villages to be accused of voter fraud.
Another resident of The Villages has been accused of felony voter fraud. Authorities said Charles Franklin Barnes, 64, allegedly cast more than one ballot in the 2020 election. He is the fourth resident of The Villages to be accused of voter fraud.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.
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.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced new legislation he is calling the Stop W.O.K.E Act or Wrongs Against Our Kids and Employees Act.