Democratic lawmakers want to suspend federal gas tax to combat rising prices
Several Democratic senators are calling for suspending the federal gas tax for the rest of the year to help consumers struggling with rising fuel prices. If passed, the bill would save drivers 18 cents a gallon. In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants to do the same with the state's gas tax.
Several Democratic senators are calling for suspending the federal gas tax for the rest of the year to help consumers struggling with rising fuel prices. If passed, the bill would save drivers 18 cents a gallon. In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants to do the same with the state's gas tax.
Florida's surgeon general refuses to say if he's vaccinated
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo refused to say whether he has received a COVID vaccine during a tense second confirmation hearing after one senator asked, "Is there a reason why you just can't come out and say that you believe vaccines are a very important step for prevention?"
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo refused to say whether he has received a COVID vaccine during a tense second confirmation hearing after one senator asked, "Is there a reason why you just can't come out and say that you believe vaccines are a very important step for prevention?"
Proposed laws stir up controversy as they move through Florida's Legislature
The proposed laws range from restricting curriculum related to critical race theory, election laws, and security and abortion rights. Many of the laws have been positioned as protections for the rights of parents, the unborn, and democratic processes, but the bills' opponents say the so-called protections may do more harm than good.
The proposed laws range from restricting curriculum related to critical race theory, election laws, and security and abortion rights. Many of the laws have been positioned as protections for the rights of parents, the unborn, and democratic processes, but the bills' opponents say the so-called protections may do more harm than good.
'Never say never': Tom Brady hints at possible return to the NFL
Tom Brady appeared to hint at a possible return to the NFL while discussing the matter on the "Let's Go" podcast. He said: "Never say never."
Tom Brady appeared to hint at a possible return to the NFL while discussing the matter on the "Let's Go" podcast. He said: "Never say never."
Gov. DeSantis, AG Moody hold roundtable discussion on immigration
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez held a roundtable discussion on immigration in Miami at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez held a roundtable discussion on immigration in Miami at the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora.
Ex-supervisor wouldn't endorse Ladapo as Florida's top doctor
A former supervisor of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo declined to recommend Ladapo to lead the state's health department during a background check, records show.
A former supervisor of Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo declined to recommend Ladapo to lead the state's health department during a background check, records show.
Pence says Trump wrong in saying VP could overturn election
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Friday directly rebutted Donald Trump's false claims that Pence somehow could have overturned the results of the 2020 election, saying that the former president was simply "wrong."
DeSantis proposes 'Patients' Bill of Rights' after pandemic shut loved ones out of hospitals
As COVID-19 spread rapidly at the start of the pandemic, medical facilities across the country went into lockdown mode, leaving those battling the virus to fight alone. Florida's governor wants to prevent that from happening in the future.
As COVID-19 spread rapidly at the start of the pandemic, medical facilities across the country went into lockdown mode, leaving those battling the virus to fight alone. Florida's governor wants to prevent that from happening in the future.
100-year-old Tom Brady superfan says his future could hold anything
Alice Proctor is one of Tom Brady’s biggest fans, but at age 100, she could also be his oldest fan.
Alice Proctor is one of Tom Brady’s biggest fans, but at age 100, she could also be his oldest fan.
Former President Donald Trump to speak at CPAC in Orlando
CPAC will be held from Feb. 24-27 at The Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando.
CPAC will be held from Feb. 24-27 at The Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando.
Biden aims to cut cancer deaths by 50% over next 25 years with moonshot initiative
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
President Joe Biden is relaunching his “Cancer Moonshot” initiative with a goal of reducing cancer deaths by 50% over the next 25 years and to ”end cancer as we know it.”
Trump's heir? Some supporters eye DeSantis as 2024 alternative
As former President Donald Trump aims for a political comeback, there appears to be an emerging shift among the MAGA faithful, with some beginning to concede that there might be better options -- with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis topping the list.
As former President Donald Trump aims for a political comeback, there appears to be an emerging shift among the MAGA faithful, with some beginning to concede that there might be better options -- with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis topping the list.
Tom Brady breaks silence on retirement rumors, says he’s still evaluating his future plans
Tom Brady says he’s still evaluating his future and the seven-time Super Bowl champion isn’t ready to make a decision about retirement.
Tom Brady says he’s still evaluating his future and the seven-time Super Bowl champion isn’t ready to make a decision about retirement.
President Trump tried to seize voting machines during 2020 election, report says
About six weeks after President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, he told his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani to contact the Department of Homeland Security to ask if the department could lawfully seize voting machines in key swing states, according to a report in The New York Times.
About six weeks after President Donald Trump lost the 2020 election, he told his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani to contact the Department of Homeland Security to ask if the department could lawfully seize voting machines in key swing states, according to a report in The New York Times.
Separate 'Nazi' protests held in central Florida over the weekend
More than a dozen self-proclaimed Nazis yelled antisemitic slogans outside an Orlando-area shopping plaza and waved a swastika flag from an I-4 overpass before authorities broke them up over the weekend.
More than a dozen self-proclaimed Nazis yelled antisemitic slogans outside an Orlando-area shopping plaza and waved a swastika flag from an I-4 overpass before authorities broke them up over the weekend.
Tom Brady retirement: Bucs fans hold out hope for 1 more season as rumors run rampant
Buccaneers fans were enjoying the return of Gasparilla on Saturday when the initial reports of his decision to retire started to appear on social media.
Buccaneers fans were enjoying the return of Gasparilla on Saturday when the initial reports of his decision to retire started to appear on social media.
Tom Brady’s future still up in air despite reports of retirement
After much speculation following Tampa Bay’s loss in the playoffs, the future of GOAT, Tom Brady, is still uncertain despite reports of retirement.
After much speculation following Tampa Bay’s loss in the playoffs, the future of GOAT, Tom Brady, is still uncertain despite reports of retirement.
Biden visits collapsed bridge in Pittsburgh, touts new infrastructure law
President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.
President Biden on Friday traveled to Pennsylvania to highlight some of his White House achievements so far, including his infrastructure package intended to help repair crumbling roads and bridges.
Doctors offer differing opinions on DeSantis and monoclonal antibody treatments
Governor Ron DeSantis called out the FDA’s decision to stop the two most common monoclonal antibody treatments, inviting southwest Florida doctors and patients Wednesday to share how monoclonal antibodies recently helped them fight COVID-19.
Governor Ron DeSantis called out the FDA’s decision to stop the two most common monoclonal antibody treatments, inviting southwest Florida doctors and patients Wednesday to share how monoclonal antibodies recently helped them fight COVID-19.
Ladapo moves on to next step in surgeon general confirmation process after Democrats walk out of hearing
Florida Democrats walked out of a contentious Senate committee hearing, refusing to vote on the confirmation of state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, because they said he wasn't answering their questions. After the walkout, Republicans voted unanimously to back his confirmation, which ultimately needs approval from the full Senate.
Florida Democrats walked out of a contentious Senate committee hearing, refusing to vote on the confirmation of state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, because they said he wasn't answering their questions. After the walkout, Republicans voted unanimously to back his confirmation, which ultimately needs approval from the full Senate.