DeSantis takes on feds in mask mandate showdown
School board meetings across Florida have gotten so out of control lately, the police are often called to the scene. The National School Board Association says that these threats could be a form of domestic terrorism.
School board meetings across Florida have gotten so out of control lately, the police are often called to the scene. The National School Board Association says that these threats could be a form of domestic terrorism.
Flags flown at half-staff across Florida to honor Colin Powell
Colin Powell’s longtime aide Peggy Cifrino said he had been treated over the past few years for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer.
Colin Powell’s longtime aide Peggy Cifrino said he had been treated over the past few years for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer.
Push to repeal Florida's transgender athletes law
There is a new push to repeal the Fairness in Women's Sports Act that became law during the 2021 Florida Legislative Session. The law says that only biological females can compete in girls' sports. New legislation would repeal the ban, which some feel further isolates transgender students.
There is a new push to repeal the Fairness in Women's Sports Act that became law during the 2021 Florida Legislative Session. The law says that only biological females can compete in girls' sports. New legislation would repeal the ban, which some feel further isolates transgender students.
Bill filed in Florida Legislature to help stop Asian hate, lawmakers say
Florida students could be learning more about Asian American Pacific Islander history in class, helping to stop Asian hate.
Florida students could be learning more about Asian American Pacific Islander history in class, helping to stop Asian hate.
GOP governors unveil 10-point plan to end border crisis
Republican governors on Wednesday unveiled a 10-point plan to end the crisis at the southern border as they called on the Biden administration to act to solve the continuing surge of migrants, and reverse policies they say is fueling those record numbers.
Republican governors on Wednesday unveiled a 10-point plan to end the crisis at the southern border as they called on the Biden administration to act to solve the continuing surge of migrants, and reverse policies they say is fueling those record numbers.
Facebook whistleblower on Capitol Hill
Facebook and Instagram are back online after a six-hour outage yesterday. Engineers say the outage was due to a configuration change to their routers and was not the result of a hack. Meanwhile the social media giant is in the spotlight on Capitol Hill. A former employee at Facebook was spilling secrets before a congressional panel on Tuesday, claiming the company knows that it negatively impacts young children and they simply don't care.
Facebook and Instagram are back online after a six-hour outage yesterday. Engineers say the outage was due to a configuration change to their routers and was not the result of a hack. Meanwhile the social media giant is in the spotlight on Capitol Hill. A former employee at Facebook was spilling secrets before a congressional panel on Tuesday, claiming the company knows that it negatively impacts young children and they simply don't care.
Biden calls GOP?s refusal to raise debt ceiling ?hypocritical?
President Joe Biden on Monday criticized GOP lawmakers for not wanting to raise the country?s debt ceiling during a news conference at the White House.
President Joe Biden on Monday criticized GOP lawmakers for not wanting to raise the country?s debt ceiling during a news conference at the White House.
Casey DeSantis Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing her as a ?true fighter,? Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing her as a ?true fighter,? Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.
Bill would cover veterinary bills of retired police K-9s
A bill has been filed in the Florida Legislature that would cover veterinary expenses of retired police K-9s.
A bill has been filed in the Florida Legislature that would cover veterinary expenses of retired police K-9s.
Senate holds Afghanistan withdrawal hearing
Military leaders testified on the exit from Afghanistan before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee.
Military leaders testified on the exit from Afghanistan before the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee.
Florida sues Biden administration over immigration decisions
Pointing to what they called a crisis, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody launched another legal challenge Tuesday to immigration decisions by the Biden administration, while Gov. Ron DeSantis took a series of steps to address people coming into the state illegally.
Pointing to what they called a crisis, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody launched another legal challenge Tuesday to immigration decisions by the Biden administration, while Gov. Ron DeSantis took a series of steps to address people coming into the state illegally.
Florida attorney general threatening to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate
In a letter to Biden, the GOP attorneys general called the president’s plan “disastrous and counterproductive” and disputed that it can be enforced through OSHA.
In a letter to Biden, the GOP attorneys general called the president’s plan “disastrous and counterproductive” and disputed that it can be enforced through OSHA.
California recall election underway
California voters will decide whether to recall incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California voters will decide whether to recall incumbent Gov. Gavin Newsom.
President Biden visits West Coast
President Joe Biden made his first trip to the West Coast since taking office. He is slated to make several stops before heading to Denver on Tuesday. Points of focus for a California visit include not only a heated gubernatorial recall election, but also massive wildfires impacting the state.
President Joe Biden made his first trip to the West Coast since taking office. He is slated to make several stops before heading to Denver on Tuesday. Points of focus for a California visit include not only a heated gubernatorial recall election, but also massive wildfires impacting the state.
DeSantis threatens fines for vaccine requirements
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined thousands of dollars for each infraction.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined thousands of dollars for each infraction.
Florida reacts to President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate
The reaction to President Joe Biden's vaccine requirements has been swift, with some showing support and others going against the move.
The reaction to President Joe Biden's vaccine requirements has been swift, with some showing support and others going against the move.
U.S. Rep. Darren Soto tests positive for COVID-19
"I encourage everyone to #GetVaccinated to save lives!" he tweeted.
"I encourage everyone to #GetVaccinated to save lives!" he tweeted.
DeSantis against 'biomedical security state'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is standing firm against a vaccine passport, saying businesses will be fined if they ask people for proof of vaccination. He spoke in Pensacola saying he does not want people to live in a biomedical security state.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is standing firm against a vaccine passport, saying businesses will be fined if they ask people for proof of vaccination. He spoke in Pensacola saying he does not want people to live in a biomedical security state.
$166 billion for schools part of federal COVID relief funding
Schools across the country are gearing up to spend billions in federal funding from money allocated through the latest coronavirus stimulus bill, but it remains unclear exactly how the money will be spent.
Schools across the country are gearing up to spend billions in federal funding from money allocated through the latest coronavirus stimulus bill, but it remains unclear exactly how the money will be spent.