Former President Trump tours southern border with Gov. Abbott to discuss border security

Former President Trump's visit to the Texas border comes two weeks after Gov. Greg Abbott promised to finish the border wall in Texas using state funds and private donations. Critics call it a political stunt.

Unexpected vetoes disappoint supporters of civics education, juvenile records bills

Supporters of two bills that sailed through the Legislature this year to bolster civics education and help expunge juvenile arrest records were left puzzled after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the bipartisan measures Tuesday.

New lawsuit challenges Florida's transgender athlete ban

A 13-year-old Broward County soccer player and her parents are challenging a new state law that bans transgender female athletes from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams, arguing that it is unconstitutional and “ignores basic medical science” about trans students.

Polk deputies pause patrols for 'Fishin' With Sheriff Judd' event

A group of children in Polk County spent Wednesday morning learning how to bait a hook, cast a line, and reel in a whopper with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Baugh tried to gain political favor with Lakewood Ranch vaccine clinic, investigation finds

On February 18, Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh apologized for her role in limiting the distribution of 3,000 doses of vaccines to two exclusive Lakewood Ranch ZIP codes and creating what became known as a ‘VIP list’ of recipients.

Trump takes stage in Ohio, repeats false election claims

Former President Donald Trump reprised his election grievances and baseless claims of fraud as he returned to the rally stage Saturday.

Trump's company could face criminal charges in New York City

Manhattan prosecutors have informed Donald Trump’s company that it could soon face criminal charges stemming from a long-running investigation into the former president’s business dealings.

Derek Chauvin sentence: 22.5 years in prison for murder of George Floyd

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced Friday to 270 months, or 22 1/2 years, in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

DeSantis approves scrapping toll road plan

Two years after then-Senate President Bill Galvano made a priority of building and expanding toll roads, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that scraps the controversial plan.

Trump to hold rally in Sarasota July 3

Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Sarasota over the July 4th weekend. 

Biden: DOJ, ATF will revoke licenses of gun dealers who exploit loopholes

President Joe Biden unveiled a new plan to combat gun violence, placing increased responsibility on gun dealers while providing funding to cities that need additional police support.

DeSantis on civics education: Florida will require schools to teach 'evils' of communism

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several education bills expanding civics education in Florida, saying students need to be taught that communist and totalitarian governments are evil.

DOJ to target gun trafficking in Biden's push against violent crimes

President Joe Biden is expected to announce a partnership between federal law enforcement and local police to help combat a rising tide of violent crime.

Trump Organization sues New York City over golf course contract

The Trump Organization is suing New York City over its decision to cancel the company's contract to run a city-owned golf course in the Bronx.

Biden shares plan to ship remaining 55M COVID-19 vaccines globally

President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.