Gov. DeSantis backs death penalty for child rapists in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he believes the "only appropriate punishment" for those convicted of raping children is the death penalty, adding that the state of Florida is exploring ways to have capital punishment for child rapists.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he believes the "only appropriate punishment" for those convicted of raping children is the death penalty, adding that the state of Florida is exploring ways to have capital punishment for child rapists.
Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Andrew Warren does not regret signing pledge that cost him his job: 'I have done my job exceptionally well'
Twice-elected Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren was suspended from his office by Governor Ron DeSantis because, DeSantis said, Warren neglected his duties by picking and choosing which laws to enforce.
Twice-elected Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren was suspended from his office by Governor Ron DeSantis because, DeSantis said, Warren neglected his duties by picking and choosing which laws to enforce.
Florida's rejection of AP Black history course stirs debate
Gov. Ron DeSantis says his administration is rejecting an AP African American studies course because he says it pushes a political agenda: "We want education, not indoctrination." But one of the authors mentioned by the state is accusing the governor of doing the same thing: “Is Ron DeSantis claiming that Florida students are unable to formulate their own opinions?”
Gov. Ron DeSantis says his administration is rejecting an AP African American studies course because he says it pushes a political agenda: "We want education, not indoctrination." But one of the authors mentioned by the state is accusing the governor of doing the same thing: “Is Ron DeSantis claiming that Florida students are unable to formulate their own opinions?”
Vice President Mike Pence discovered classified documents in Indiana home
Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president.
Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president.
Environmentalist wants to see state funding used to restore water quality in Bay Area waterways
Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that $20 million will be allocated for water quality improvements along the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Atlantic Coast helping to collect stormwater runoff and treat it, to reduce the number of pollutants that enter the waterways.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that $20 million will be allocated for water quality improvements along the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Atlantic Coast helping to collect stormwater runoff and treat it, to reduce the number of pollutants that enter the waterways.
FBI searched Biden's home, found more classified documents: lawyer
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
Illegal U.S.-Mexico border crossings surge to highest levels since Biden took office
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December.
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December.
Warren vs. DeSantis: Ousted Florida state attorney cannot legally be reinstated by U.S. court, judge rules
A federal judge has dismissed Andrew Warren's lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis, months after he was suspended as Hillsborough State Attorney. The judge said this is a Florida matter and is unable to reinstate Warren under his jurisdiction.
A federal judge has dismissed Andrew Warren's lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis, months after he was suspended as Hillsborough State Attorney. The judge said this is a Florida matter and is unable to reinstate Warren under his jurisdiction.
By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.
DeSantis administration blocks new African American studies class in Florida public high schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools, saying it violates state law and is historically inaccurate. Education officials did not specify what content the state found objectionable, but said, “As presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools, saying it violates state law and is historically inaccurate. Education officials did not specify what content the state found objectionable, but said, “As presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.”
Accused drug dealers may face murder charges following fentanyl overdose death
Two men from Polk County were arrested following the drug overdose death of a Volusia County man. Detectives said the duo sold the victim fentanyl.
Two men from Polk County were arrested following the drug overdose death of a Volusia County man. Detectives said the duo sold the victim fentanyl.
Tampa entrepreneur lands role in movie about Jeff Bezos life
From your fingertips to your front door and now into space. It seems there’s nothing Amazon can’t do. But, it wasn’t always so and a new movie is in the works about Jeff Bezos' entrepreneurial journey.
From your fingertips to your front door and now into space. It seems there’s nothing Amazon can’t do. But, it wasn’t always so and a new movie is in the works about Jeff Bezos' entrepreneurial journey.
Polk County deputies searching for individuals tossing trash at illegal dumpsite: ‘It’s nasty’
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site.
What's next for Tom Brady? After playoff dud, Bucs QB faces choice of whether to continue
The 45-year-old, seven-time Super Bowl champion said he was retiring after last season, only to return 40 days later. This time around, he says he'll take more time to make his decision: "It'll be one day at a time, truly."
The 45-year-old, seven-time Super Bowl champion said he was retiring after last season, only to return 40 days later. This time around, he says he'll take more time to make his decision: "It'll be one day at a time, truly."
Federal judge hands DeSantis admin win over 'Stop WOKE Act'
A federal judge ruled that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration did not violate a court order regarding the state’s "Stop WOKE Act," which prohibits colleges from promoting critical race theory lessons and targets other "woke" concepts prevalent on higher education campuses.
A federal judge ruled that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration did not violate a court order regarding the state’s "Stop WOKE Act," which prohibits colleges from promoting critical race theory lessons and targets other "woke" concepts prevalent on higher education campuses.
Americans should 'pay attention' to MLK's legacy, Biden says in Ebenezer sermon
Biden was invited to Ebenezer, where King served as co-pastor from 1960 until he was assassinated in 1968.
Biden was invited to Ebenezer, where King served as co-pastor from 1960 until he was assassinated in 1968.
Biden classified documents: Lawyers find more at Wilmington home
The White House said Saturday that lawyers for Biden found more classified documents at his home in Delaware than previously known.
The White House said Saturday that lawyers for Biden found more classified documents at his home in Delaware than previously known.
Classified documents found at Biden's home; Garland appoints special counsel
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of documents with classified markings found at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington.
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Thursday appointed a special counsel to investigate the presence of documents with classified markings found at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, and at an office in Washington.
Gov. DeSantis tested on immigration as he weighs 2024 presidential run
Gov. Ron DeSantis sent dozens of immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard last year in a high-profile effort to highlight illegal immigration on the eve of the midterm elections. But as thousands of Cuban migrants have flocked to Florida's shores in recent weeks, he has adopted a more cautious approach — blaming the Biden administration while offering empathy to the Cubans, a community that typically favors Republicans in elections.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sent dozens of immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard last year in a high-profile effort to highlight illegal immigration on the eve of the midterm elections. But as thousands of Cuban migrants have flocked to Florida's shores in recent weeks, he has adopted a more cautious approach — blaming the Biden administration while offering empathy to the Cubans, a community that typically favors Republicans in elections.