DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact

Another government shutdown is looming as Congressional lawmakers continue to squabble over ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions.

Florida agriculture bill causes concern about free speech, sponsors defend it

House Bill 433 (Section 47) and Senate Bill 290 (Section 48) spell out a new non-disparagement law for agriculture. This would mean that Floridians could be sued if they knowingly spread false information about agricultural products or practices.

FBI agents spend hours searching Fulton County election facility

Federal agents carried out a law enforcement action Wednesday at a Fulton County election facility located in Fairburn.

Advocates head to Tallahassee to push for continued cancer funding

A bus filled with cancer patients, survivors, doctors and researchers left Moffitt Cancer Center’s McKinley Campus early Wednesday, headed for the Florida Capitol.

Florida lawmakers weigh new contracts, pay rules as teacher vacancies grow

Wednesday marks the second day of Florida’s 2026 regular legislative session, and lawmakers are turning their focus to Florida’s growing teacher shortage.

Bill introduced to make Greenland 51st state

Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.

Tampa high school students' bill on e-bike safety officially filed after losing classmate

Students from Freedom High School have taken legislative matters into their own hands. State Representative Susan Valdes recently introduced a bill aimed at enhancing safety measures for young riders, a proposal that originated from some determined teens.

Epstein files: discharge petition gains signatures needed to force US House vote

A discharge petition regarding the release of the Epstein files gained its 218th signature on Wednesday, the threshold needed to force a U.S. House vote on the matter.

New proposal could fast-track grocery stores in Florida’s 'food deserts'

State Rep. Michele Rayner has introduced House Bill 337, which would allow local governments to streamline zoning rules and expedite approvals for small-footprint grocery stores offering nutrient-dense foods in food-insecure areas.

Federal workers brace for missed paycheck as shutdown enters 5th week

Washington’s government shutdown has entered its fifth week with no resolution in sight, as Senate efforts to pass a House-approved continuing resolution to reopen the government have failed 12 times.

Here's how long the government shutdown could go on

This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.

Dems to propose alternative to GOP stopgap bill as government shutdown looms

On Tuesday, top Congressional Democrats said they opposed House Republicans' stopgap spending bill that would fund the government past the Sept. 30 deadline, and said they plan to offer an alternative bill in its place.

Trump administration aims to make US citizenship test more difficult

The Trump administration is planning to make the U.S. citizenship test more difficult, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Joseph Edlow.