Only about one-third of American adults have a favorable opinion of Elon Musk

The billionaire businessman has seen his popularity dwindle in the past few months with many people believing he has too much influence in Washington, D.C., a new poll finds.

Poll: Americans say Trump focused on wrong priorities as approval slips

A new Associated Press-NORC poll finds that many Americans disapprove of President Trump's aggressive push to enact his agenda in his second term.

Trump at pope’s funeral: Talks with Zelenskyy before Mass

This was the first face-to-face meeting for the two world leaders after their heated exchange in the Oval Office in February.

Donald Trump and Pope Francis: A look at their clashes over the years

The differences in beliefs between the two leaders on societal issues seemed to put a strain on their relationship through the years.

Florida House probe into ‘Hope Florida’ ends with no-show witnesses, DeSantis’ defend program

What's next for a State House probe into Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis' "Hope Florida" initiative? Three key witnesses were no-shows on Thursday as House leaders hoped to ask how a $10 million Medicaid settlement wound up in the hands of political action committees that were tightly connected to the governor. 

‘Trump 2028’ hats selling on president’s online store

Running for a third presidential term is against the Constitution, but Donald Trump's official store says you can now "make a statement" with their new hat.

Senator Rick Scott joins Venezuelan leaders to rally for freedom and democracy

U.S. Senator Rick Scott joined Venezuelan community leaders in Tampa for a rally Thursday, reiterating his mission to help fight for freedom and democracy in Venezuela. 

Trump's approval rating on economy is his lowest ever

Americans are concerned with the direction that the economy is heading in with some of their major concerns being inflation and tariffs.

Trump reportedly ponders $5K baby bonus as US fertility rate remains near record low

The Trump administration is reportedly looking at ways to incentivize having a baby to increase the U.S. birth rate, which remains near a record low according to newly-released CDC data.

Hundreds attend town hall on potential New College takeover of Ringling Museum of Art

Hundreds of community members attended the "Citizens to Protect The Ringling" group's town hall to learn more about a proposed transfer of management from Florida State University to New College.

Elon Musk unveils plans to step back from DOGE but remain involved

Elon Musk says he’ll reduce his role in a federal jobs group and dedicate more time to Tesla following a 71% drop in profits. Tesla plans new products, including a cheaper Model Y and a driverless robotaxi service.

New attorney representing driver in Bayshore crash for post-conviction hearing

The man convicted of hitting and killing a mother and her baby during a street racing incident on Bayshore Boulevard is appearing in court on Tuesday for a post-conviction relief hearing.

Anti-Trump rallies break out across the U.S., including in Central Florida

Protests, rallies and demonstrations against the Trump administration are taking place in cities across the country this weekend, including in Central Florida.

White House shares photo of Vince Vaughn, Donald Trump in Oval Office

President Donald Trump and Vince Vaughn teamed up for a lighthearted spoof of the Hollywood actor’s iconic 2005 film "Wedding Crashers."

Supreme Court blocks Trump deportations under Alien Enemies Act, for now

The Supreme Court, in a 7-2 ruling, has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deporting migrants under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

Grady Judd: 'Very violent' gang members, associates arrested in organized retail theft ring

Five illegal immigrants suspected of dozens of crimes in Central Florida as part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua face charges after a months-long investigation, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Friday.

Lawsuit accuses Tesla of inflating odometers to avoid warranty payments

The man suing Tesla says at one point, Tesla was recording over 72 miles a day on his car – for several of those days, his car was at a Tesla repair center.

Can Trump fire the fed chair? President lashes out at Powell for economic outlook

President Trump has hinted that he wants to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his economic outlook and refusal to lower interest rates. Can he do that?

Bondi announces lawsuit against Maine for refusing to ban trans athletes from girls’ sports

The U.S. Justice Department announced a lawsuit against the state of Maine for its continued defiance of President Donald Trump’s executive order to keep biological males out of girls’ and women’s sports and violations of Title IX.