DeSantis proposes permanent tax breaks on diapers, pet medications, gas stoves in new Florida budget
As part of a record $114.8 billion budget proposal released Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis is seeking wide-ranging tax breaks for Floridians, including permanently eliminating sales taxes on diapers, pet medications, and gas stoves. “They want your gas stove, and we're not going to let that happen,” the governor said.
As part of a record $114.8 billion budget proposal released Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis is seeking wide-ranging tax breaks for Floridians, including permanently eliminating sales taxes on diapers, pet medications, and gas stoves. “They want your gas stove, and we're not going to let that happen,” the governor said.
Tom Brady announces he is retiring 'for good' after 23 seasons in NFL
After 23 seasons with the NFL that including a historic Super Bowl win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tom Brady announced he will retire – for good this time.
After 23 seasons with the NFL that including a historic Super Bowl win with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tom Brady announced he will retire – for good this time.
AP African American Studies course: Read the College Board's new course framework and topics
The College Board released its new framework on Wednesday for its AP African American Studies course, which came under scrutiny after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration blocked parts of the coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
The College Board released its new framework on Wednesday for its AP African American Studies course, which came under scrutiny after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration blocked parts of the coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
Former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran named interim president for New College of Florida
A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday quickly shook up leadership at the small liberal-arts school, removing President Patricia Okker and replacing her on an interim basis with former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.
A revamped New College of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday quickly shook up leadership at the small liberal-arts school, removing President Patricia Okker and replacing her on an interim basis with former state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.
DeSantis-appointed trustees, higher education reform bill will overhaul New College of Florida
One new trustee says Gov. DeSantis wants what he calls "institutional recapture," which would move the New College of Florida away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs and teaching of critical race theory.
One new trustee says Gov. DeSantis wants what he calls "institutional recapture," which would move the New College of Florida away from diversity, equity and inclusion programs and teaching of critical race theory.
Gov. DeSantis announces plan aimed at reducing traffic congestion on some of Florida's busiest roads
Governor Ron DeSantis just announced a plan to reduce traffic congestion on some of the state’s busiest roads, including I-4.
Governor Ron DeSantis just announced a plan to reduce traffic congestion on some of the state’s busiest roads, including I-4.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
Florida lawmakers propose 'constitutional carry' bill to allow concealed weapons without licenses
Calling the proposal an effort to "remove the government permission slip," Florida House Speaker Paul Renner on Monday announced legislation that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without licenses.
Calling the proposal an effort to "remove the government permission slip," Florida House Speaker Paul Renner on Monday announced legislation that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without licenses.
Tesla ‘spontaneously’ catches fire on California freeway, officials say
Sacramento firefighters used 6,000 gallons of water to put out flames in battery compartment of Tesla Model S.
Sacramento firefighters used 6,000 gallons of water to put out flames in battery compartment of Tesla Model S.
Abandoned newborn baby girl found outside Polk County mobile home park, deputies say
A newborn baby is recovering in the hospital after deputies say she was abandoned in the woods outside a Polk County mobile home park early Saturday morning.
A newborn baby is recovering in the hospital after deputies say she was abandoned in the woods outside a Polk County mobile home park early Saturday morning.
Gov. DeSantis backs death penalty for child rapists in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he believes the "only appropriate punishment" for those convicted of raping children is the death penalty, adding that the state of Florida is exploring ways to have capital punishment for child rapists.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he believes the "only appropriate punishment" for those convicted of raping children is the death penalty, adding that the state of Florida is exploring ways to have capital punishment for child rapists.
Meta: Trump to be reinstated on Facebook, Instagram after 2-year ban
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Facebook parent Meta says it will restore former President Donald Trump’s personal account in the coming weeks, ending a two-year suspension it imposed in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Andrew Warren does not regret signing pledge that cost him his job: 'I have done my job exceptionally well'
Twice-elected Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren was suspended from his office by Governor Ron DeSantis because, DeSantis said, Warren neglected his duties by picking and choosing which laws to enforce.
Twice-elected Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren was suspended from his office by Governor Ron DeSantis because, DeSantis said, Warren neglected his duties by picking and choosing which laws to enforce.
Florida's rejection of AP Black history course stirs debate
Gov. Ron DeSantis says his administration is rejecting an AP African American studies course because he says it pushes a political agenda: "We want education, not indoctrination." But one of the authors mentioned by the state is accusing the governor of doing the same thing: “Is Ron DeSantis claiming that Florida students are unable to formulate their own opinions?”
Gov. Ron DeSantis says his administration is rejecting an AP African American studies course because he says it pushes a political agenda: "We want education, not indoctrination." But one of the authors mentioned by the state is accusing the governor of doing the same thing: “Is Ron DeSantis claiming that Florida students are unable to formulate their own opinions?”
Vice President Mike Pence discovered classified documents in Indiana home
Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president.
Vice President Mike Pence informed Congress Tuesday that he discovered documents bearing classified markings in his Carmel, Indiana, home on Jan. 16 from his time as vice president.
Environmentalist wants to see state funding used to restore water quality in Bay Area waterways
Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that $20 million will be allocated for water quality improvements along the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Atlantic Coast helping to collect stormwater runoff and treat it, to reduce the number of pollutants that enter the waterways.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced this week that $20 million will be allocated for water quality improvements along the Indian River Lagoon on Florida’s Atlantic Coast helping to collect stormwater runoff and treat it, to reduce the number of pollutants that enter the waterways.
FBI searched Biden's home, found more classified documents: lawyer
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
A lawyer for the president said the search took place Friday.
Illegal U.S.-Mexico border crossings surge to highest levels since Biden took office
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December.
U.S. authorities stopped migrants 251,487 times along the Mexican border in December.
Warren vs. DeSantis: Ousted Florida state attorney cannot legally be reinstated by U.S. court, judge rules
A federal judge has dismissed Andrew Warren's lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis, months after he was suspended as Hillsborough State Attorney. The judge said this is a Florida matter and is unable to reinstate Warren under his jurisdiction.
A federal judge has dismissed Andrew Warren's lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis, months after he was suspended as Hillsborough State Attorney. The judge said this is a Florida matter and is unable to reinstate Warren under his jurisdiction.
By the numbers: A look at President Biden's first 2 years in office
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.
President Joe Biden notches two years in office on Friday, Jan. 20. The story of the first half of his term, at least by the numbers, is a mixed bag.