Florida’s ‘Schools of Hope’ program expected to be major focus as lawmakers head back to Tallahassee
Florida lawmakers are heading back to work as the legislative session begins, and education is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched issues.
Florida lawmakers are heading back to work as the legislative session begins, and education is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched issues.
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.
Rep. Randy Fine, who introduced the bill on Monday, said he wants the U.S. to acquire Greenland voluntarily.
Florida lawmakers to consider mandatory recess for middle schoolers
A new proposal filed in Tallahassee aims to give older kids a break during the school day.
A new proposal filed in Tallahassee aims to give older kids a break during the school day.
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.
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.
Georgia election interference case against Trump dismissed
Georgia’s election interference case against President Donald Trump is now officially over.
Georgia’s election interference case against President Donald Trump is now officially over.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Florida handicap parking now open to pregnant women with a permit
From morning sickness to swollen feet, pregnancy creates all kinds of challenges for expectant mothers. State lawmakers are making sure finding a parking spot will not be one of them. A new Florida law that took effect on July 1 allows pregnant women to get a handicap parking permit.
From morning sickness to swollen feet, pregnancy creates all kinds of challenges for expectant mothers. State lawmakers are making sure finding a parking spot will not be one of them. A new Florida law that took effect on July 1 allows pregnant women to get a handicap parking permit.
BAPS Charities raises thousands for Children's Cancer Center Tampa
BAPS Charities presented a check for $10,000 to the Children's Cancer Center in Tampa.
BAPS Charities presented a check for $10,000 to the Children's Cancer Center in Tampa.
Pence receiving Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation
The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.
The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.
No arrests expected in deadly shooting at Apollo Dog Park
No arrests are expected after a dog was shot and killed during a fight with another dog at an Apollo Beach dog park, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
No arrests are expected after a dog was shot and killed during a fight with another dog at an Apollo Beach dog park, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.
Rudy Giuliani held in contempt for withholding assets from Georgia election workers
Rudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for failing to turn over assets to Georgia election workers.
Rudy Giuliani has been found in contempt of court for failing to turn over assets to Georgia election workers.
Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Trump, others
A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment.
A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment.
New Florida laws take effect Jan. 1: Here’s what to know
From banning children under 14 from having social media accounts to not harassing first responders, there are nine new laws taking effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
From banning children under 14 from having social media accounts to not harassing first responders, there are nine new laws taking effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
Rick Scott keeps U.S. Senate seat defeating Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
Senator Rick Scott will keep his job in the U.S. Senate for the next six years.
Senator Rick Scott will keep his job in the U.S. Senate for the next six years.
Video shows Hurricane Milton tossing Hurricane Hunters as they fly into center of the storm
Weather researchers aboard a Hurricane Hunter aircraft experienced a bumpy ride as they flew through Hurricane Milton above the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, October 8.
Weather researchers aboard a Hurricane Hunter aircraft experienced a bumpy ride as they flew through Hurricane Milton above the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, October 8.