St. Petersburg mayoral race: Ken Welch, Charlie Crist expected to head to runoff ahead of August vote
Barbs are being traded in the race for St. Petersburg Mayor, with neither of the top two polling leaders expecting the race to be decided without going to a runoff.
Barbs are being traded in the race for St. Petersburg Mayor, with neither of the top two polling leaders expecting the race to be decided without going to a runoff.
Florida to begin testing 'flying cars' and air taxis by end of 2026, DeSantis says
Florida plans to begin testing electric "flying cars" (eVTOLs) at the 775-acre SunTrax testing facility in Polk County by the end of the year.
Florida plans to begin testing electric "flying cars" (eVTOLs) at the 775-acre SunTrax testing facility in Polk County by the end of the year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supports air mobility transportation, innovation | FULL
Full press conference | Gov. Ron DeSantis touted the ongoing success of electric air travel as he supported the progress in this technology. Saying the air taxis could be used for disaster relief, military or even personal travel, he supported further research, testing and education in the area.
Full press conference | Gov. Ron DeSantis touted the ongoing success of electric air travel as he supported the progress in this technology. Saying the air taxis could be used for disaster relief, military or even personal travel, he supported further research, testing and education in the area.
Suspect in World War II Memorial vandalism facing felony charges, taken into custody
Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint.
Authorities have taken into custody the suspect accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall, where bubbles filled a fountain and "Clean hands dirty $" was written in red paint.
Trump vaccine plan could bring decades-old shot and higher costs for families
President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.
President Donald Trump’s plan to overhaul childhood immunizations would require pharmaceutical companies to revert to a vaccine schedule while expanding manufacturing to boost vaccine production capacity.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt leaving White House: What we know
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job, President Trump announced Wednesday.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job, President Trump announced Wednesday.
Video: K9 Ace greets Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd after being shot and having leg amputated
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd had a very special visitor on Tuesday as K9 Ace walked in on three legs after being shot by a suspect last week and having one amputated.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd had a very special visitor on Tuesday as K9 Ace walked in on three legs after being shot by a suspect last week and having one amputated.
Trump Media posts massive $238M loss, plans major business pivot
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
Trump Media & Technology, the company owned by President Donald Trump, posted a $238 million loss over the past three months, prompting the business to pivot to a new focus on users' social media use.
WHO pushes back after Trump orders reduced vaccine schedule
World Health Organization officials are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s executive order to scale back the childhood vaccine schedule, as health experts argue the policy puts children at increased risk for preventable illnesses.
World Health Organization officials are pushing back against President Donald Trump’s executive order to scale back the childhood vaccine schedule, as health experts argue the policy puts children at increased risk for preventable illnesses.
Trump loses 21st straight court fight over state voter rolls
The Trump administration suffered its 21st court loss this year in its push for state voter rolls after a judge ruled that states are not legally required to share the data.
The Trump administration suffered its 21st court loss this year in its push for state voter rolls after a judge ruled that states are not legally required to share the data.
Joe Biden's cancer has spread 'into his bones and further,' Hunter Biden says
Former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has metastasized “into his bones and further,” his son Hunter Biden said, making it "very painful" and "really sad to watch."
Former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has metastasized “into his bones and further,” his son Hunter Biden said, making it "very painful" and "really sad to watch."
White House ballroom: Court says Trump needs Congress’ approval, halts construction
An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump must obtain approval from Congress before moving forward with his proposed White House ballroom, ordering construction to stop.
An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump must obtain approval from Congress before moving forward with his proposed White House ballroom, ordering construction to stop.
Trump mulls executive order on vaccines and autism: report
The Trump administration is considering an executive order to explore potential links between vaccines and autism, reopening an issue despite years of scientific evidence showing no connection between the two.
The Trump administration is considering an executive order to explore potential links between vaccines and autism, reopening an issue despite years of scientific evidence showing no connection between the two.
Trump renews push to limit birthright citizenship despite Supreme Court ruling
President Donald Trump is once again trying to limit birthright citizenship, despite his first attempt being rejected by the Supreme Court.
President Donald Trump is once again trying to limit birthright citizenship, despite his first attempt being rejected by the Supreme Court.
Florida GOP primary: DeSantis praises — but doesn't endorse — Paul Renner
With just under two weeks until Florida's primary for governor, the incumbent is weighing in.
With just under two weeks until Florida's primary for governor, the incumbent is weighing in.
Florida nurse violently killed by son accused of overdosing on Tylenol and crashing her car: Sheriff
A man is in custody after deputies say he brutally murdered his mother inside her Eagle Lake home before fleeing in her car and getting into multiple crashes.
A man is in custody after deputies say he brutally murdered his mother inside her Eagle Lake home before fleeing in her car and getting into multiple crashes.
Trump in LA: Downey man arrested at Rancho Palos Verdes golf course ahead of visit
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of an armed man at the site where President Donald Trump was scheduled to appear Tuesday.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the arrest of an armed man at the site where President Donald Trump was scheduled to appear Tuesday.
Trump slams Exxon, Chevron for making 'too much money'
President Donald Trump criticized Exxon and Chevron after both organizations posted high quarterly earnings amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.
President Donald Trump criticized Exxon and Chevron after both organizations posted high quarterly earnings amid the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran.
‘Evil’ Polk County pastor accused of having unprotected sex with teen boy without disclosing HIV status
A 42-year-old Winter Haven pastor faces numerous charges after investigators said he lured a 14-year-old boy he met on a dating app and exposed him to HIV during multiple sexual encounters.
A 42-year-old Winter Haven pastor faces numerous charges after investigators said he lured a 14-year-old boy he met on a dating app and exposed him to HIV during multiple sexual encounters.
Charges dropped against all Reflecting Pool vandalism suspects
Charges have now been dropped against all four defendants who were accused of vandalizing the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Charges have now been dropped against all four defendants who were accused of vandalizing the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.