Gov. Ron DeSantis gains ground in 2028 prediction markets as questions grow about his next move

Gov. Ron DeSantis is drawing renewed attention as a potential 2028 presidential contender as he prepares to leave office in January, with prediction markets showing increased interest and news reports raising questions about his political plans.

Melania Trump, LSU announce over $7M scholarship fund for foster kids

First lady Melania Trump announced Saturday that Louisiana State University has raised $7.2 million to provide scholarships that will allow former foster kids to attend Louisiana State University. 

President Trump, UFC President Dana White to discuss press secretary job Monday

President Donald Trump says he’s offered the job of White House press secretary to Dana White, president of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Lakeland grandmother accused of stealing inflatable Halloween ghost while babysitting grandkids: PCSO

A Lakeland grandmother is accused of stealing an inflatable Halloween ghost from a home's front porch while taking her grandchildren for a drive to look at holiday decorations, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.

Who is Stephen Miller, Trump’s incoming White House chief of staff?

President Donald Trump announced that Stephen Miller, one of his longest-serving advisers and a leading architect of his immigration policies, will become White House chief of staff.

Trump seeking to block future changes to Oval Office, Cabinet Room

President Donald Trump is working to lock in historical preservation protections for the Oval Office and Cabinet Room to prevent future presidents from altering the spaces.

DOJ civil rights chief Harmeet Dhillon resigns, says White House asked her to wait until after midterms

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is resigning as head of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, telling Fox News Digital exclusively that she made the decision weeks before Republicans' midterm losses and was asked by White House chief of staff Susie Wiles to delay her departure until after the election.

Hulk Hogan’s widow, stepson sued over alleged underage drinking, rape during party at Clearwater home

Two civil lawsuits filed in Pinellas County accuse Melanie Sky Daily Bollea, the widow of wrestling icon Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, of providing alcohol to underage teens and facilitating environments that led to violent attacks and an alleged sexual assault inside her Clearwater home.

2026 Election: DeSantis warns of ‘deep hole’ for Republicans nationally, says Florida held the line

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Republicans face a difficult road nationally after Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections, while praising Florida for holding the line against what Republicans described as a nationwide "blue wave."

Veterans hit with higher mortgage payments after VA cuts loan program: report

Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.

Armed citizens pull gun on knife-wielding intoxicated woman at Florida Dollar General: PCSO

A knife-wielding Kissimmee woman who is in the country illegally was arrested after threatening customers with a knife and being held at gunpoint by armed citizens at a Polk County Dollar General, according to the sheriff's office. 

Grady Judd, public safety leaders raise emergency service concerns about Amendment 3: 'We're here warning you'

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, police chiefs, fire chiefs and firefighters gathered in Tampa on Monday to warn that Amendment 3, a proposed property tax amendment, could strain local government budgets and make it harder to maintain emergency services as communities grow.