Grady Judd limited edition coins celebrate sheriff’s 50 years in law enforcement

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is famous for coined phrases and now his fans can own a different type of coin from the law enforcement leader while raising money for charity. 

Elon Musk hands down Twitter restrictions amid global outages

The new Twitter restrictions came at the same time as widespread outages for users left them unable to access the platform.

Trump, DeSantis court Moms for Liberty in a sign of the group's rising influence over the GOP

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that 2024 will be the year that parents “finally fight back” as he kicks off an annual gathering of Moms for Liberty that is drawing top GOP candidates.

Certain baby items getting permanent sales tax exemption in Florida

Florida’s permanent sales tax exemption on certain baby and toddler items, including strollers, cribs, diapers, and baby wipes, goes into effect Saturday, July 1.

Mike Pence meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in surprise trip to Ukraine

The former vice president’s visit was to discuss matters of mutual interest between the two countries and to reaffirm U.S. support for Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.

Only 20% of Americans want DeSantis to run for President, poll finds

As Republican presidential hopefuls have their focus on New Hampshire, a new poll finds only 1 in 5 Americans want Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president in 2024.

NAACP, League of Women Voters urge federal judge to block Florida's new elections law

Voter-registration groups such as the NAACP and the League of Women Voters urged a federal judge on Wednesday to block parts of a new Florida elections law, arguing it violates the First Amendment and is discriminatory.

Trump countersues E. Jean Carroll, columnist who won $5M sexual assault lawsuit

A jury concluded that Trump sexually abused Carroll in a luxury department store dressing room in 1996. It also found that he defamed her in comments he made.

Sheriff Grady Judd takes 150 kids fishing

A summer tradition returned to Polk County Tuesday morning, giving children the opportunity to bait a hook, cast a line, and catch a lot of big fish with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and his deputies.

Hispanic civil rights organization hosting town hall about new immigration laws

The League of United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC, is hosting a town hall meeting Thursday to answer questions about Senate Bill 1718 from the community. 

DeSantis, revamped special district target Disney lawsuit

Gov. Ron DeSantis and a revamped Central Florida special district sought Monday to scuttle a federal lawsuit in which Walt Disney Parks and Resorts contends its constitutional rights have been violated amid a long-running feud with DeSantis.

Supreme Court nixes Warren lawsuit

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an attempt by suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren to get his job back, ruling that the twice-elected Democrat waited too long to bring the case.

Florida sues feds over college accreditation

Contending that higher-education accreditation agencies wield "near limitless power" over colleges and universities, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit alleging federal laws and policies are unconstitutional.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims 'leftist policies' have ruined San Francisco

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."

Gov. DeSantis to send $130 million in funding to the Indian River Lagoon

The lack of seagrass continues to take a toll on Manatee mortality. So far this year, 321 deaths have been recorded from January to May, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.

DeSantis axes $510 million from record state budget

Gov. Ron DeSantis trimmed $510.9 million from a record-high state spending plan signed Thursday, with nearly one-fifth of the cuts coming from a single program designed to keep swaths of rural property from commercial and residential development.