Florida not expected to see much change from marijuana rescheduling, but research opportunities loom
With the stroke of a pen, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche declared medical marijuana to be a Schedule III drug, which the Trump Administration — and University of Michigan professor Erin Bonar — hope will make research easier.
With the stroke of a pen, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche declared medical marijuana to be a Schedule III drug, which the Trump Administration — and University of Michigan professor Erin Bonar — hope will make research easier.
Almost half of Americans say economy is in bad shape and getting worse, survey shows
Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Americans confidence in the economy has plunged based on findings in a new poll, with the widespread pessimism driven in part by soaring gas prices and the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Medical marijuana reclassified as less dangerous drug under new order
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
The Trump administration is reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug, and also giving licensed operators a major tax break in a historic policy shift.
Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.
Florida special session: Governor’s congressional map push sparks debate
The spotlight is turning to Florida ahead of a special session that will decide the fate of a new Congressional map that Republicans hope will net several seats for their party in November's midterm elections.
The spotlight is turning to Florida ahead of a special session that will decide the fate of a new Congressional map that Republicans hope will net several seats for their party in November's midterm elections.
Clearwater officials apologize to North Greenwood residents over historic armory sale process
City of Clearwater officials apologized to North Greenwood residents Monday after neighbors said they were blindsided by the pending sale of the historic National Guard Armory to a local food manufacturer.
City of Clearwater officials apologized to North Greenwood residents Monday after neighbors said they were blindsided by the pending sale of the historic National Guard Armory to a local food manufacturer.
Map: These states have approved redistricting plans to influence midterm elections
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
Virginia has joined six other states in approving new partisan political maps that could influence which party gets control of the House in the November midterms.
Virginia voters back redistricting plan, here’s what that means for seats in Congress
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
Virginia voters on Tuesday approved a mid‑decade redistricting plan that could improve Democrats’ chances of picking up as many as four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of a narrowly divided Congress.
St. Pete Beach couple under investigation after heated commission meeting
A St. Pete Beach couple is under investigation following a tense exchange during a recent city commission meeting.
A St. Pete Beach couple is under investigation following a tense exchange during a recent city commission meeting.
Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over article alleging 'excessive drinking' while working
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."
FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million, calling an article about him a "malicious hit piece."
Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress amid expulsion threat
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., said Tuesday she plans to resign from the House of Representatives after Republicans vowed to force a vote to expel her from the chamber.
Most Americans doubt Trump is ‘even-tempered,’ new poll shows
A new poll reveals that a growing number of Americans are questioning President Donald Trump’s temperament after recent public outbursts. The decline in public confidence comes as Trump has engaged in a feud with Pope Leo XIV.
A new poll reveals that a growing number of Americans are questioning President Donald Trump’s temperament after recent public outbursts. The decline in public confidence comes as Trump has engaged in a feud with Pope Leo XIV.
Florida governor’s race: Jay Collins claims Byron Donalds would lose to Democrat David Jolly
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins said Monday that if Byron Donalds is the nominee of the Republican Party in the race for governor, that Donalds would lose the November election to a Democrat.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins said Monday that if Byron Donalds is the nominee of the Republican Party in the race for governor, that Donalds would lose the November election to a Democrat.
Collins attacks Donalds in governor's race
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins said Monday that if Byron Donalds is the nominee of the Republican Party in the race for governor, that Donalds would lose the November election to a Democrat. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins said Monday that if Byron Donalds is the nominee of the Republican Party in the race for governor, that Donalds would lose the November election to a Democrat. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns: What to know
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Here's what to know.
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Here's what to know.
Canadian PM calls Canada’s economic ties with US a 'weakness' that must change
In a video address, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered an assessment of Canada’s economic relationship with the United States, warning that ties have shifted from a strategic advantage to a "weakness."
In a video address, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered an assessment of Canada’s economic relationship with the United States, warning that ties have shifted from a strategic advantage to a "weakness."
Shreveport, Louisiana shooting was 7th mass killing in 2026 - See full list
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
The tragic deaths of eight children in Shreveport, Louisiana, were the latest in the line of mass killings across the United States. Less than four months into 2026, there have already been seven shootings in which four or more people were killed, new data from the Gun Violence Archive showed.
FBI Director Kash Patel vows to take The Atlantic to court over 'defamatory' report
FBI Director Kash Patel is denying excessive drinking and unexplained absences alleged in a recent report from The Atlantic, saying, “I’ll see you in court.”
FBI Director Kash Patel is denying excessive drinking and unexplained absences alleged in a recent report from The Atlantic, saying, “I’ll see you in court.”
Kamala Harris hints at presidential run: How she polls versus JD Vance, Tucker Carlson
While former Vice President Kamala Harris has not officially launched a 2028 presidential campaign, her name is already circulating in the political space. Here’s where some polls say she stands among other potential contenders.
While former Vice President Kamala Harris has not officially launched a 2028 presidential campaign, her name is already circulating in the political space. Here’s where some polls say she stands among other potential contenders.
Florida secretary of commerce raises concerns over $2.6B Fort Meade data center plan
Despite major pushback from the community, the Fort Meade City Commission approved a development agreement for a massive data center on Tuesday. However, the $2.6 billion facility has now caught the attention of the state.
Despite major pushback from the community, the Fort Meade City Commission approved a development agreement for a massive data center on Tuesday. However, the $2.6 billion facility has now caught the attention of the state.