Grady Judd: Father, 2 teens charged in killing of Frostproof man suspected of selling marijuana on an app
The father of one of two teenagers accused of gunning down a Frostproof man they allegedly ordered marijuana from on an app has also been arrested.
Florida Gov. DeSantis announces I-75 expansion, $70B in road improvements, new Buc-ee's
On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced expansion plans for I-75, $70B in road improvements and the possibility of a new Buc-ee's locations.
DOGE latest: Nearly 40% of canceled contracts may save no money, data shows
DOGE claims to have found $65 billion in federal government savings so far, but more than 400 contracts worth millions of dollars are drawing questions.
Proposal to eliminate Florida property taxes, sparks concerns over funding and sales tax hike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed the idea of abolishing property taxes throughout the Sunshine State, but such a move could require doubling sales tax, impacting everyday Floridians.
Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Gov. Ron DeSantis hits Byron Donalds, boosts wife in Florida governor speculation
Who could be the Florida governor after Ron DeSantis finishes his second term? The jockeying is underway with President Donald Trump firing the first shot.
Grady Judd: Teens shoot, kill suspected marijuana dealer after ordering weed on an app
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says both teens accused of shooting and killing a Frostproof man on Sunday evening have been arrested.
Governor DeSantis announces state DOGE task force focused on 'government efficiency'
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new “comprehensive initiative” on Monday focused on government efficiency in Florida while praising the efforts of DOGE at the federal level.
Trump administration cuts at least 1,600 USAID jobs, places global staff on leave
The Trump administration moved its fast-paced dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development toward what appeared to be its final phases, telling all but a fraction of staffers worldwide that they were on leave as of Monday and notifying at least 1,600 of the U.S.-based staffers they were being fired.
DOGE cuts impact Bay Area wildlife refuge
Sweeping federal workforce cuts are trickling down to the Tampa Bay area. The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is now operating at 50% staffing after two park rangers were terminated on Friday.
Dan Bongino named Deputy Director of FBI
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Dan Bongino had been named the next Deputy Director of the FBI. Here's what to know about him.
Elon Musk email to federal employees met with resistance
From the Pentagon and the FBI to Republican lawmakers, here’s how agencies and officials are responding to Elon Musk’s email to federal employees requesting to know “what they got done last week."
Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he'll step down in exchange for NATO membership
A day before the three-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he’s ready to step down if Ukraine can join NATO.
FBI Director Kash Patel to take over ATF, reports say
FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to be sworn in as acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in what would be an unusual arrangement.
Wayans family, Kamala Harris honored at NAACP Image Awards
In her first major public appearance since leaving office, Kamala Harris urged people to stay resilient and hold onto their faith.
Elon Musk says federal employees must email ‘what they got done last week’
Elon Musk said all federal employees will be asked to report “what they got done last week," and that failure to reply would be considered a resignation.
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Navy's top officer, fired by Hegseth
Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. Navy, is the second top female military officer to be fired by the Trump administration.
Watch: Trump clashes with Maine's governor: "See you in court"
Maine Gov. Janet Mills told President Donald Trump she’ll “see you in court” after he singled her out in a room full of governors at the White House.
'We will gut you': Indiana man charged with making online threats to Elon Musk
An Indiana man charged with making threats to Elon Musk on social media told authorities he was just being "edgy."
Commerce secretary shares Trump's 'goal' to abolish the IRS
Newly-confirmed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick believes reciprocal tariffs can bring in $700 billion per year and ultimately dissolve the need for the IRS.