‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
'Executive Branch' new private club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. heads to DC
An ultra-exclusive, members-only club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. is heading to D.C. with an annual membership fee of half a million dollars.
An ultra-exclusive, members-only club co-founded by Donald Trump Jr. is heading to D.C. with an annual membership fee of half a million dollars.
Trump delivers new fighter jets to Michigan base in surprise show of unity with Whitmer
President Trump announced a new fighter jet mission for a Michigan air base, strengthening US air defenses while offering rare bipartisan praise to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
President Trump announced a new fighter jet mission for a Michigan air base, strengthening US air defenses while offering rare bipartisan praise to Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ sign a congressional stock trading ban
President Trump said he would “absolutely” sign legislation banning members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks, a move gaining bipartisan momentum.
President Trump said he would “absolutely” sign legislation banning members of Congress and their spouses from trading stocks, a move gaining bipartisan momentum.
White House mugshots: ‘Arrested’ posters line lawn as Trump marks 100 days in office
ICE raids continued over the weekend - with hundreds arrested - as the Trump administration begins celebrating his 100th day in office.
ICE raids continued over the weekend - with hundreds arrested - as the Trump administration begins celebrating his 100th day in office.
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.
This was the first face-to-face meeting for the two world leaders after their heated exchange in the Oval Office in February.
Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn says he's running again
Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn announced on Thursday that he's planning to seek a return to the city's top office in 2027.
Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn announced on Thursday that he's planning to seek a return to the city's top office in 2027.
Former Rep. David Jolly registers as Democrat ahead of possible run for governor
Former Republican Rep. David Jolly has registered as a Democrat and says he's considering a campaign for Florida governor in 2026.
Former Republican Rep. David Jolly has registered as a Democrat and says he's considering a campaign for Florida governor in 2026.
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.
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.
More than 20,000 Floridians with disabilities left waiting for solutions
Throughout Florida, people with severe disabilities are suffering without the home-based services they are eligible to receive. Florida's government provides services to around 35,000 residents living at home with developmental disabilities, but more than 20,000 others have been stuck on a wait list for years.
Throughout Florida, people with severe disabilities are suffering without the home-based services they are eligible to receive. Florida's government provides services to around 35,000 residents living at home with developmental disabilities, but more than 20,000 others have been stuck on a wait list for years.
Bay Area leaders weigh in as Florida House debates reworking tourism tax laws
A bill that’s just starting to make its way through the Florida House is ruffling some feathers, specifically within the tourism industry.
A bill that’s just starting to make its way through the Florida House is ruffling some feathers, specifically within the tourism industry.
State parks bill teed up in Florida Senate
A proposal designed to prevent golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury resorts in state parks is ready to go to the full Senate.
A proposal designed to prevent golf courses, pickleball courts and luxury resorts in state parks is ready to go to the full Senate.
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.
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.
Delays in services for people with developmental disabilities troubles state lawmakers
Florida has a crisis in caring for children with developmental disabilities.
Florida has a crisis in caring for children with developmental disabilities.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier defends himself in Tampa ahead Hope Florida hearings
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier defended himself in Tampa as hearings into payments made by the Hope Florida Foundation are set to begin later this week.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier defended himself in Tampa as hearings into payments made by the Hope Florida Foundation are set to begin later this week.
Waiting for help: More than 21K of Floridians with developmental disabilities stuck in backlog
More than 21,000 of Florida’s most vulnerable citizens need help but do not receive it due to a backlog in the state government.
More than 21,000 of Florida’s most vulnerable citizens need help but do not receive it due to a backlog in the state government.
Florida Senate unlikely to pass gun law repeal
Days after a mass shooting at nearby Florida State University, the state Senate appears poised to scuttle a controversial proposal that would allow people under age 21 to buy rifles and other long guns.
Days after a mass shooting at nearby Florida State University, the state Senate appears poised to scuttle a controversial proposal that would allow people under age 21 to buy rifles and other long guns.
Florida bill aimed requiring local governments to establish hurricane plans for storm response
As many across the area are still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a bill moving through the Florida House aims to require local governments to have more established pre- and post-hurricane plans in place to respond to storms.
As many across the area are still recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a bill moving through the Florida House aims to require local governments to have more established pre- and post-hurricane plans in place to respond to storms.
Controversial gun bill moves through Florida legislature following deadly FSU shooting
As Florida State University students, staff and families grieve following a deadly on-campus shooting, several state lawmakers said now is the time to rethink a controversial gun bill that's moving through the legislature.
As Florida State University students, staff and families grieve following a deadly on-campus shooting, several state lawmakers said now is the time to rethink a controversial gun bill that's moving through the legislature.
Salvadoran President Bukele proposes prisoner swap with Maduro for Venezuelan deportees
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele proposed carrying out a prisoner swap with Venezuela on Sunday, suggesting he would exchange Venezuelan deportees from the United States his government has kept imprisoned for what he called “political prisoners" in Venezuela.
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele proposed carrying out a prisoner swap with Venezuela on Sunday, suggesting he would exchange Venezuelan deportees from the United States his government has kept imprisoned for what he called “political prisoners" in Venezuela.