Judge sides with DeSantis on unemployment benefits

The judge said Gov. DeSantis had the legal right to halt $300-a-week federal unemployment payments to Floridians. The governor had said stopping the payments was aimed at helping spur people to return to the workforce.

Public records lawsuit targets state of Florida over COVID-19 data

A Democratic state lawmaker and a non-profit group have filed a lawsuit alleging the Florida Department of Health has violated public-records laws by refusing to provide detailed data about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Governor DeSantis promotes monoclonal antibody treatments during Tampa visit

Governor Ron DeSantis made a visit in Tampa on Monday afternoon, along with loved ones and recipients of monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19, which he has been touting for the last few weeks.

Judge questions state over controversial protest law

On Monday, Florida's controversial anti-riot law will go before a judge as both sides make their case as to whether the law is constitutional.

Biden, first lady pay respects to American troops killed in Afghanistan attack

The president and first lady attended a dignified transfer Sunday for the 13 U.S. troops killed in Thursday’s suicide attack near the Kabul airport.

Governor’s school mask-mandate ban illegal and unsupported, judge rules

A Florida judge ruled Governor Ron DeSantis's executive order banning mask mandates in schools was unconstitutional, while also rejecting many of the anti-mask claims DeSantis made when issuing the ban back in July.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for impeachment after Kabul airport attack

Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has renewed her calls to impeach President Joe Biden after the deaths of over a dozen U.S. service members in a deadly suicide bombing at the Kabul airport.

Lawyers for DeSantis, parents make closing arguments in school masks lawsuit

With a Leon County circuit judge expected to rule Friday, attorneys made closing arguments Thursday in a legal battle over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order that sought to block school districts from requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Capitol Police officers sue Trump, allies over Jan. 6 insurrection

Capitol Police officers who were attacked during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump, his allies and others.

Biden eyes tougher COVID-19 vaccine rules without provoking backlash

Though President Biden has become more aggressive in pressuring Americans to get vaccinated, he has refrained from using all of his powers, such as requiring vaccinations for all air travelers. But his administration is working to make life more uncomfortable for the unvaccinated without spurring a larger backlash.

Masks mandated for over half of Florida's public school students as more school districts defy DeSantis

Just over half of Florida’s 2.8 million public school students now face mandates to wear masks in classrooms, as at least 10 school boards making up some of the state's largest districts are now defying Gov. DeSantis' executive order banning mask mandates in schools.

Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Don't listen to the politicians; get your vaccine'

One of the most respected sheriffs in the entire country just came out in favor of getting vaccinated for COVID-19. Polk Sheriff Grady Judd says being vaccinated may have saved his life, but he won’t mandate it for his deputies.

State begins making its case on mask mandates

Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday began calling witnesses to back the state’s case against allowing school districts to impose student mask mandates, as a hearing continued in a lawsuit challenging a DeSantis executive order.

Athletes, celebrities honor Kobe Bryant on what would've been his 43rd birthday

The legendary Kobe Bryant was many things including a #GirlDad, husband, coach, creator, and Academy Award winner. See how the Hall of Famer is being honored on social media on what would've been his 43rd birthday.

Twitter suspends DeSantis’ press secretary’s account for ‘abusive behavior’

Twitter suspended the account of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary for violating rules on "abusive behavior" after The Associated Press said her conduct led to a reporter receiving threats and other online abuse.

Biden's approval rating falls amid new COVID-19 surge, poll finds

President Joe Biden's job approval rating has ticked down and Americans are taking a notably less positive view of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Port Tampa Bay ready for cruises to sail in October

Port Tampa Bay is preparing for cruises to set sail this October, just as a judge said cruise lines are allowed to require proof passengers have been vaccinated.