New policing proposals introduced
Some lawmakers are calling for all of Florida's law enforcement agencies to require body cameras for their officers. They also want to see the stand-your-ground law repealed or revised.
Some lawmakers are calling for all of Florida's law enforcement agencies to require body cameras for their officers. They also want to see the stand-your-ground law repealed or revised.
Trump impeachment trial starts on Tuesday
Opening statements are said to begin on Tuesday morning in the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
Opening statements are said to begin on Tuesday morning in the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.
Rep. Greene reacts after being cut from committees
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is responding to questions after she was removed from two committees on Capitol Hill.
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is responding to questions after she was removed from two committees on Capitol Hill.
Rep. Greene stripped of committee appointments
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been officially stripped of her committee assignments.
Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been officially stripped of her committee assignments.
Florida's school voucher program could be revamped
Florida's school voucher program is getting an overhaul. The new proposal would expand eligibility, consolidate choice programs, and allow parents to use savings accounts backed by taxpayer dollars for private schools.
Florida's school voucher program is getting an overhaul. The new proposal would expand eligibility, consolidate choice programs, and allow parents to use savings accounts backed by taxpayer dollars for private schools.
DeSantis announces budget proposal
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday proposed a record $96.6 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, offering a more upbeat picture of Florida?s finances than lawmakers who will have to stitch together a spending plan as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hamper the economy.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday proposed a record $96.6 billion state budget for the upcoming fiscal year, offering a more upbeat picture of Florida?s finances than lawmakers who will have to stitch together a spending plan as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hamper the economy.
Lawmaker proposes change to $15 minimum wage
State Senator Jeffrey Brandes wants to reduce the minimum wage for prisoners in the state correctional system, convicted felons, workers under 21 years old, and other "hard to hire employees."
State Senator Jeffrey Brandes wants to reduce the minimum wage for prisoners in the state correctional system, convicted felons, workers under 21 years old, and other "hard to hire employees."
GOP lawmakers target big tech after Trump ban from social media
Trying to return former President Donald Trump and other banned conservatives to social media platforms, two Florida lawmakers filed proposals Tuesday that would prohibit state agencies and local governments from contracting with some tech-industry giants.
Trying to return former President Donald Trump and other banned conservatives to social media platforms, two Florida lawmakers filed proposals Tuesday that would prohibit state agencies and local governments from contracting with some tech-industry giants.
DeSantis says state is saving second COVID vaccine doses
A war of words continued on Tuesday between the White House and Gov. Ron DeSantis as to why Florida has used only half of its COVID-19 vaccines.
A war of words continued on Tuesday between the White House and Gov. Ron DeSantis as to why Florida has used only half of its COVID-19 vaccines.
Biden boosting vaccine supply to states
The White House expects to be able to deliver enough of the two-dose coronavirus vaccine regimens to states to reach 300 million people by late summer.
The White House expects to be able to deliver enough of the two-dose coronavirus vaccine regimens to states to reach 300 million people by late summer.
Legalizing recreational pot in Florida
A bipartisan movement to legalize responsible marijuana use for adults 21 and older in Florida is underway.
A bipartisan movement to legalize responsible marijuana use for adults 21 and older in Florida is underway.
New bipartisan push to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida
A bipartisan movement to legalize responsible marijuana use for adults 21 and older in Florida is underway.
A bipartisan movement to legalize responsible marijuana use for adults 21 and older in Florida is underway.
Senate confirms Austin as US’ first Black secretary of defense
With minimal objection, the Senate voted 98-2 in favor of confirming retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense.
With minimal objection, the Senate voted 98-2 in favor of confirming retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense.
Thousands of local Republicans have switched to other parties since Capitol riots
The riot at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6 has driven many to drop party affiliation or switch political parties.
The riot at the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 6 has driven many to drop party affiliation or switch political parties.
Florida lawmaker wants to rename highway after President Trump
Drivers here in the Sunshine State could soon hop on President Donald J. Trump Highway and cruise the entire state of Florida. A Central Florida lawmaker is proposing an amendment to a transportation bill that would rename U.S. Highway 27.
Drivers here in the Sunshine State could soon hop on President Donald J. Trump Highway and cruise the entire state of Florida. A Central Florida lawmaker is proposing an amendment to a transportation bill that would rename U.S. Highway 27.
President Biden gets to work on pandemic plan
President Joe Biden signed a number of executive orders on Wednesday and began to layout his plans for a wide range of topics from the coronavirus pandemic to immigration reform.
President Joe Biden signed a number of executive orders on Wednesday and began to layout his plans for a wide range of topics from the coronavirus pandemic to immigration reform.
Biden sworn into office as 46th President
Joseph R. Biden was officially sworn-in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday during the 59th presidential inauguration.
Joseph R. Biden was officially sworn-in as the 46th President of the United States on Wednesday during the 59th presidential inauguration.
Inauguration unlike many in recent memory
This presidential inauguration will be unlike any other in recent memory, in part because of the coronavirus pandemic but also because President Donald Trump will not be participating in many time-honored traditions. The heavy security presence, as a result of the Capitol Building riot weeks earlier, will also be evident.
This presidential inauguration will be unlike any other in recent memory, in part because of the coronavirus pandemic but also because President Donald Trump will not be participating in many time-honored traditions. The heavy security presence, as a result of the Capitol Building riot weeks earlier, will also be evident.
One day until inauguration of Joe Biden
Tuesday marked the last full day of the Donald Trump administration and a day of reflection for President-elect Joe Biden.
Tuesday marked the last full day of the Donald Trump administration and a day of reflection for President-elect Joe Biden.
Florida Capitol Building quiet on eve of Biden inauguration
Contrary to expectations that protesters would gather outside of the Florida Capitol on Sunday and Monday, the scene was relatively quiet.
Contrary to expectations that protesters would gather outside of the Florida Capitol on Sunday and Monday, the scene was relatively quiet.