Fried seeks funds for schools after DeSantis threatens to withhold money over mask mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has threatened to withhold funding sources should a school district go against his executive order and impose a mask mandate. Now, one of his chief critics, Florida Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried, is firing back.
CDC issues new eviction moratorium
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new eviction moratorium through October 3, 2021. That one replaces the one that expired over the weekend. It comes as some families cannot afford to pay their rent and local landlords are getting frustrated.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a new eviction moratorium through October 3, 2021. That one replaces the one that expired over the weekend. It comes as some families cannot afford to pay their rent and local landlords are getting frustrated.
Investigation into harassment claims
The New York State Attorney General detailed stunning results from its investigation into Gov. Mario Cuomo and reports of sexual harassment, something the governor continues to deny.
The New York State Attorney General detailed stunning results from its investigation into Gov. Mario Cuomo and reports of sexual harassment, something the governor continues to deny.
Eviction moratorium will expire Saturday after Supreme Court ruling
The White House on Thursday called on Congress to pass legislation to extend the federal eviction moratorium past Saturday, when it is scheduled to expire after a ruling from the Supreme Court.
The White House on Thursday called on Congress to pass legislation to extend the federal eviction moratorium past Saturday, when it is scheduled to expire after a ruling from the Supreme Court.
Infrastructure impasse in U.S. Senate
The bipartisan infrastructure bill in the U.S. Senate suffered a setback on Wednesday after a procedural vote to advance the legislation was blocked by Republicans but some are gearing up for another vote as soon as Monday.
The bipartisan infrastructure bill in the U.S. Senate suffered a setback on Wednesday after a procedural vote to advance the legislation was blocked by Republicans but some are gearing up for another vote as soon as Monday.
1st Capitol rioter sentenced in felony case gets 8 months
A Florida man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag was sentenced Monday to eight months behind bars, the first resolution for a felony case in the Capitol insurrection. Paul Allard Hodgkins apologized and said he was ashamed of his actions on Jan 6.
A Florida man who breached the U.S. Senate chamber carrying a Trump campaign flag was sentenced Monday to eight months behind bars, the first resolution for a felony case in the Capitol insurrection. Paul Allard Hodgkins apologized and said he was ashamed of his actions on Jan 6.
President Biden calling for action on his economic agenda
President Joe Biden wants Congress to act on his economic agenda now, but Republicans say trillions of dollars in new spending could spark inflation worries. The president has said inflation concerns will be offset by stimulating more production and more participation in the workforce.
President Joe Biden wants Congress to act on his economic agenda now, but Republicans say trillions of dollars in new spending could spark inflation worries. The president has said inflation concerns will be offset by stimulating more production and more participation in the workforce.
President Biden meets with Senate Democrats on budget talks
President Joe Biden met with Senate Democrats on Wednesday to take up a multi-trillion budget blueprint to address infrastructure plans.
President Joe Biden met with Senate Democrats on Wednesday to take up a multi-trillion budget blueprint to address infrastructure plans.
Hundreds attend Central Florida protests supporting Cuban people
Protests continued in Central Florida on Wednesday night in support of the Cuban people. Two locations, one in Altamonte Springs and another in Orlando, drew large crowds.
Protests continued in Central Florida on Wednesday night in support of the Cuban people. Two locations, one in Altamonte Springs and another in Orlando, drew large crowds.
Biden calls on GOP to protect voting rights
In a scorching address Tuesday, President Joe Biden called on Republican lawmakers to protect voting rights and stop supporting laws that tighten rules for voting.
In a scorching address Tuesday, President Joe Biden called on Republican lawmakers to protect voting rights and stop supporting laws that tighten rules for voting.
Cubans in America protesting for more freedoms
Thousands of Cubans are protesting again across the country and in Central Florida over how the country has handled the pandemic.
Thousands of Cubans are protesting again across the country and in Central Florida over how the country has handled the pandemic.
Melbourne pastors accused of involvement in Capitol Riot
Two Central Florida pastors are accused of being involved in the chaos at the Capitol Building on January 6. James "Jim" Varnell Cusick Jr. and his son, Casey Cusick, are pastors at the Global Outreach Ministries church in Melbourne.
Two Central Florida pastors are accused of being involved in the chaos at the Capitol Building on January 6. James "Jim" Varnell Cusick Jr. and his son, Casey Cusick, are pastors at the Global Outreach Ministries church in Melbourne.
First Lady, Dr. Fauci call for more shots in arms at Kissimmee vaccination site
The First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, and Dr. Anthony Fauci greeted people as they drove up to the Osceola Community Health Services Center on Thursday. Those in line waiting in their cars were there to get their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden, and Dr. Anthony Fauci greeted people as they drove up to the Osceola Community Health Services Center on Thursday. Those in line waiting in their cars were there to get their first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Biden: DOJ, ATF will revoke licenses of gun dealers who exploit loopholes
President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan to combat gun violence, placing increased responsibility on gun dealers while providing funding to cities that need additional police support.
President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan to combat gun violence, placing increased responsibility on gun dealers while providing funding to cities that need additional police support.
Tickets for Trump, O'Reilly event in Orlando go on sale
The former President will be in Orlando for ‘The History Tour' with radio and television personality Bill O'Reilly. They will discuss Trump's presidency.
The former President will be in Orlando for ‘The History Tour' with radio and television personality Bill O'Reilly. They will discuss Trump's presidency.
Road to White House: DeSantis tops early 2024 straw poll
DeSantis came out on top of a 2024 straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit, narrowly edging former President Donald Trump, according to organizers of the conference.
DeSantis came out on top of a 2024 straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit, narrowly edging former President Donald Trump, according to organizers of the conference.
Nelson confident in space agency's budget, mission
President Joe Biden selected former Florida senator Bill Nelson to increase our commitment to space exploration and the space agency?s observation of Earth. Nelson is using his experience in Washington to try to move Biden?s multi-billion budget through Congress.
President Joe Biden selected former Florida senator Bill Nelson to increase our commitment to space exploration and the space agency?s observation of Earth. Nelson is using his experience in Washington to try to move Biden?s multi-billion budget through Congress.
Former President Donald Trump, Bill O'Reilly coming to Orlando's Amway Center
The Amway Center said that ‘The History Tour,' featuring former President Donald Trump and personality Bill O'Reilly, is coming to Orlando in December.
The Amway Center said that ‘The History Tour,' featuring former President Donald Trump and personality Bill O'Reilly, is coming to Orlando in December.
Former President Donald Trump, Bill O'Reilly coming to Orlando's Amway Center
Former President Donald Trump and Bill O'Reilly will visit Orlando's Amway Center later this year as part of what is being billed as The History Tour.
Former President Donald Trump and Bill O'Reilly will visit Orlando's Amway Center later this year as part of what is being billed as The History Tour.
Demings announces bid to unseat Rubio
Orlando Democratic Congresswoman Val Demings on Wednesday formally launched her campaign to try to unseat U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in 2022.
Orlando Democratic Congresswoman Val Demings on Wednesday formally launched her campaign to try to unseat U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., in 2022.