FOX 35 goes one-on-one with Lt. Gov. Nu�ez on vaccine roll out
Seniors still struggling to get the vaccine and the next group on the priority list -- those are just some of the topics FOX 35 News covered in a one-on-one interview with Florida's Lieutenant Governor.
Seniors still struggling to get the vaccine and the next group on the priority list -- those are just some of the topics FOX 35 News covered in a one-on-one interview with Florida's Lieutenant Governor.
DeSantis, Cruz headline CPAC Day 2
It is day two of the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, and there are a lot of bigwigs in Orlando, from Governor Ron DeSantis to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. The governor welcomed everybody to town by highlighting the state's lacks COVID restrictions.
It is day two of the Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, and there are a lot of bigwigs in Orlando, from Governor Ron DeSantis to U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. The governor welcomed everybody to town by highlighting the state's lacks COVID restrictions.
CPAC kicks off in Orlando
The Conservative Political Action Conference kicked off in Orlando on Thursday.
The Conservative Political Action Conference kicked off in Orlando on Thursday.
Congress hammering out coronavirus relief, minimum wage
Lawmakers are inching closer to passing another round of coronavirus relief. Democrats on Capitol Hill are pushing forward with their $1.9 trillion package, which could be approved in the next two weeks. However, Republicans are still hoping to significantly reduce total funding and eliminate items they say are unrelated to the virus. Another hot issues is raising the minimum wage.
Lawmakers are inching closer to passing another round of coronavirus relief. Democrats on Capitol Hill are pushing forward with their $1.9 trillion package, which could be approved in the next two weeks. However, Republicans are still hoping to significantly reduce total funding and eliminate items they say are unrelated to the virus. Another hot issues is raising the minimum wage.
Former President Trump headlining CPAC in Orlando
There is a lot of buzz among Republicans about the Conservative Political Action Conference, held this weekend in Orlando. It kicks off on Thursday at the Hyatt Regency on International Drive and will feature a Sunday address by former President Donald Trump.
There is a lot of buzz among Republicans about the Conservative Political Action Conference, held this weekend in Orlando. It kicks off on Thursday at the Hyatt Regency on International Drive and will feature a Sunday address by former President Donald Trump.
CPAC kicks off Thursday in Orlando
CPAC kicks off Thursday in Orlando, and it all leads up to Sunday's guest speaker, former President Donald Trump. The host hotel, the Hyatt Regency, is sold out, and with thousands of people expected to show up, a lot of safety precautions are in place
CPAC kicks off Thursday in Orlando, and it all leads up to Sunday's guest speaker, former President Donald Trump. The host hotel, the Hyatt Regency, is sold out, and with thousands of people expected to show up, a lot of safety precautions are in place
Lawmaker calls for 24-hour vaccination site
A local lawmaker is helping people register online for a vaccine. State Representative Daisy Morales says more needs to be done to reach vulnerable populations. So she is calling on the governor to open a 24-hour, mass vaccination site.
A local lawmaker is helping people register online for a vaccine. State Representative Daisy Morales says more needs to be done to reach vulnerable populations. So she is calling on the governor to open a 24-hour, mass vaccination site.
Florida lawmakers pushing moment of silence
All public schools in Florida could soon have to offer students on mandatory moment of silence.
All public schools in Florida could soon have to offer students on mandatory moment of silence.
Orlando to hold big political event
Orlando will be in the national spotlight over the weekend as thousands gather for the Conservative Political Action Conference.
Orlando will be in the national spotlight over the weekend as thousands gather for the Conservative Political Action Conference.
CPAC to bring thousands to Orlando
Thousands of people will gather in Orlando this week for the Conservative Political Action Conference. It starts Thursday and wraps up on Sunday with former President Donald Trump speaking.
Thousands of people will gather in Orlando this week for the Conservative Political Action Conference. It starts Thursday and wraps up on Sunday with former President Donald Trump speaking.
Lawmakers want to limit governor's executive powers
Florida lawmakers are considering reigning in the power of the governor. A new proposal would require that the Florida Cabinet approve certain types of executive orders.
Florida lawmakers are considering reigning in the power of the governor. A new proposal would require that the Florida Cabinet approve certain types of executive orders.
Lawmakers respond to frustrations over vaccine rollout
Two Central Florida lawmakers admit that vaccine rollouts have had a few roadblocks in Florida, but for the most part, they contend that the system is working as best as it can under state management.
Two Central Florida lawmakers admit that vaccine rollouts have had a few roadblocks in Florida, but for the most part, they contend that the system is working as best as it can under state management.
Bill moves forward for to-go cocktails to stay permanently in Florida
Gov. DeSantis signed an executive order at the start of the pandemic allowing take-out alcohol orders as a way to help restaurants survive. Now, Florida lawmakers are looking to make to-go cocktails from bars and restaurants permanent.
Gov. DeSantis signed an executive order at the start of the pandemic allowing take-out alcohol orders as a way to help restaurants survive. Now, Florida lawmakers are looking to make to-go cocktails from bars and restaurants permanent.
Sen. Ted Cruz under fire for Cancun trip
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, of Texas, has come under fire for flying to Cancun, Mexico while thousands in his home state are still without power. The senator flew back on Thursday afternoon to find protesters outside of his home. Cruz said the trip was a mistake and he just was trying to get his children out of the cold.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, of Texas, has come under fire for flying to Cancun, Mexico while thousands in his home state are still without power. The senator flew back on Thursday afternoon to find protesters outside of his home. Cruz said the trip was a mistake and he just was trying to get his children out of the cold.
Push to make alcohol-to-go permanent in Florida
For some struggling restaurants, selling alcohol drinks to-go has been a lifeline during the pandemic. It has been so helpful, in fact, some lawmakers are trying to make it permanent.
For some struggling restaurants, selling alcohol drinks to-go has been a lifeline during the pandemic. It has been so helpful, in fact, some lawmakers are trying to make it permanent.
Lawmaker wants to roll back mail-in voting
Many people have already signed up for mail-in ballots for upcoming elections. One lawmaker, State Senator Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, wants to cancel those requests.
Many people have already signed up for mail-in ballots for upcoming elections. One lawmaker, State Senator Dennis Baxley, R-Ocala, wants to cancel those requests.
Bill offers reparations for descendants of Ocoee Massacre
There is a push to pay reparations to the descendants of the Ocoee Massacre victims. The massacre, which occurred the day of the U.S. presidential election in 1920, was the result of a violent attack by a white mob on African-American residents. State Senator Randolph Bracy wants the proposed reparations to come in the form of an expanded scholarship program.
There is a push to pay reparations to the descendants of the Ocoee Massacre victims. The massacre, which occurred the day of the U.S. presidential election in 1920, was the result of a violent attack by a white mob on African-American residents. State Senator Randolph Bracy wants the proposed reparations to come in the form of an expanded scholarship program.
Could Fried be planning a run for governor?
A video released by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has many people wondering if she is preparing to run for governor next year. In the video, she sharply criticizes Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A video released by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has many people wondering if she is preparing to run for governor next year. In the video, she sharply criticizes Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Lawmaker targets social media platforms over pornography
A Seminole County lawmaker is taking on social media. He wants to punish sites that don't act fast enough when it comes to taking down child pornography.
A Seminole County lawmaker is taking on social media. He wants to punish sites that don't act fast enough when it comes to taking down child pornography.
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In March of 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis created an executive order to allow restaurants to offer carryout alcohol options. A new bill in the State Legislature could make that change permanent.
In March of 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis created an executive order to allow restaurants to offer carryout alcohol options. A new bill in the State Legislature could make that change permanent.