Florida fires back in Norwegian Cruise Line's challenge to vaccine passport ban
Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking a federal judge to reject a lawsuit by Norwegian Cruise Line, which argues that Florida's ban on so-called “vaccine passports” is unconstitutional.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking a federal judge to reject a lawsuit by Norwegian Cruise Line, which argues that Florida's ban on so-called “vaccine passports” is unconstitutional.
DeSantis maintains opposition to mask mandates in schools as COVID-19 cases rises
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose re-election campaign is selling koozies quoting him saying, “How the hell am I going to drink a beer with a mask on?” held a private meeting Monday with doctors to oppose mask mandates in public schools.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose re-election campaign is selling koozies quoting him saying, “How the hell am I going to drink a beer with a mask on?” held a private meeting Monday with doctors to oppose mask mandates in public schools.
Unemployed Floridians sue state to reinstate federal jobless benefits
A group of 10 jobless Floridians is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, demanding the state reinstate the $300 per week in federal unemployment benefits. Plaintiffs argue they're actively looking for work, but can't find any.
A group of 10 jobless Floridians is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, demanding the state reinstate the $300 per week in federal unemployment benefits. Plaintiffs argue they're actively looking for work, but can't find any.
States scale back coronavirus reporting just as cases surge
In Florida's last two weekly reports, the number of new cases shot up from 23,000 to 45,000 and then 73,000 on Friday, an average of more than 10,000 a day
In Florida's last two weekly reports, the number of new cases shot up from 23,000 to 45,000 and then 73,000 on Friday, an average of more than 10,000 a day
Biden: US will end military combat mission in Iraq by end of year
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
Jill Biden, Team USA cheer for each other at Tokyo Olympics
Dr. Jill Biden cheered on Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday and the American swimmers returned the gesture.
Dr. Jill Biden cheered on Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday and the American swimmers returned the gesture.
DeSantis: 'If anyone is calling for lockdowns, you're not getting that done in Florida'
DeSantis added that people need to make decisions that are right for them and calls it ‘totally unacceptable' for the government to come in and lock states down.
DeSantis added that people need to make decisions that are right for them and calls it ‘totally unacceptable' for the government to come in and lock states down.
DeSantis says there will be no mask mandates in Florida schools
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
Florida physicians blast DeSantis over handling of COVID-19
Gov. Ron DeSantis has drawn national attention for bucking federal health-care officials over the handling of the novel coronavirus, but a group of Florida physicians said Thursday the governor’s push to reopen the state and block precautions are a main reason for a sharp increase in the number of residents suffering from COVID-19.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has drawn national attention for bucking federal health-care officials over the handling of the novel coronavirus, but a group of Florida physicians said Thursday the governor’s push to reopen the state and block precautions are a main reason for a sharp increase in the number of residents suffering from COVID-19.
Biden signs bill boosting Crime Victims Fund
The Crime Victims Fund will have access to more money once President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652 into law Thursday afternoon.
The Crime Victims Fund will have access to more money once President Joe Biden signs H.R. 1652 into law Thursday afternoon.
Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
Gov. DeSantis: Fully vaccinated Floridians' chance of surviving COVID is 'pretty doggone close to 100%'
After a red tide status update in St. Pete, the governor spoke for nearly seven minutes about the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and why he thinks unvaccinated Floridians haven't received the shot yet.
After a red tide status update in St. Pete, the governor spoke for nearly seven minutes about the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and why he thinks unvaccinated Floridians haven't received the shot yet.
Tampa Bay ‘better than last week,’ but anglers worry as red tide battle continues
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in St. Pete to address the current status of red tide, saying the bay "looks a lot better than it did last week" following days of cleanup efforts that led to 1,300 tons of dead marine life and debris.
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in St. Pete to address the current status of red tide, saying the bay "looks a lot better than it did last week" following days of cleanup efforts that led to 1,300 tons of dead marine life and debris.
Biden pushes ahead on infrastructure plan after GOP blocks vote
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
Florida lawmaker proposes Free Britney Act to provide individual rights for conservatees
Britney Spears' fight to end her conservatorship is inspiring new legislation on Capitol Hill. Florida Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist is leading the effort by introducing legislation Tuesday known as the Free Britney Act, or the FREE Act.
Britney Spears' fight to end her conservatorship is inspiring new legislation on Capitol Hill. Florida Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist is leading the effort by introducing legislation Tuesday known as the Free Britney Act, or the FREE Act.
From the Apollo missions to space tourism: US marks new chapter in space travel
Decades ago, few would have predicted Monday’s Blue Origin launch or the recent Virgin Galactic mission into space.
Decades ago, few would have predicted Monday’s Blue Origin launch or the recent Virgin Galactic mission into space.
Trump 2017 inaugural committee head arrested, accused of being UAE agent
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
Thomas Joseph Barrack, 74, of Santa Monica, California, was among three men charged in New York federal court with trying to influence foreign policy while Trump was running in 2016 and later while he was president.
Blue Origin launches Jeff Bezos into space on company's 1st human flight
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its first crewed rocket on Tuesday with the billionaire on board, along with three others.
Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launched its first crewed rocket on Tuesday with the billionaire on board, along with three others.
President Biden figure to debut at Disney's Hall of Presidents
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
DeSantis says migrants heading straight from Texas to Florida
Florida governor says officers in Texas told him almost 70% of those they interdict are on their way to his state.
Florida governor says officers in Texas told him almost 70% of those they interdict are on their way to his state.