Worst stock market days in history
Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.
Stocks are swinging sharply still after President Trump’s tariff announcement last week. Here’s how last week stacks up to some of the worst days for the stock market in U.S. history.
Could Pinellas County soon have a county mayor? Proposal would create new top office
Pinellas County commissioners are weighing a proposal to establish a county mayor's office – and while it's not a done deal, a countywide mayor could take office in less than three years.
Pinellas County commissioners are weighing a proposal to establish a county mayor's office – and while it's not a done deal, a countywide mayor could take office in less than three years.
Pence receiving Profile in Courage Award from JFK Library Foundation
The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.
The Profile in Courage Award is awarded by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. This year it’s going to Mike Pence for his actions on Jan. 6.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
Mel Gibson's gun rights to be restored by Trump administration: report
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to restore the gun rights of actor Mel Gibson more than a decade after his domestic violence conviction.
Florida Senate targets 'high stakes' testing
The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn standard diplomas.
The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn standard diplomas.
Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate to run Medicare and Medicaid, managing care for millions
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
The Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in a party-line vote, putting him in charge of health programs covering nearly half of Americans.
Social Security head canceled vital contract with Maine to punish governor, emails show
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.
An order to ban Maine parents from registering their newborns at local hospitals was issued to punish the state’s governor for defying the Trump administration, emails show.
$5,000 bonus checks sent out to new law enforcement officers across Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis continued his commitment to law enforcement on Wednesday as he presented $5,000 checks to several new deputies in Marion County.
Governor Ron DeSantis continued his commitment to law enforcement on Wednesday as he presented $5,000 checks to several new deputies in Marion County.
Republican Randy Fine wins Florida's 6th congressional district race, defeating Democrat Josh Weil
Republican state Sen. Randy Fine won a special election Tuesday for Florida’s 6th Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Josh Weil.
Republican state Sen. Randy Fine won a special election Tuesday for Florida’s 6th Congressional District, defeating Democratic challenger Josh Weil.
Wisconsin Supreme Court secured by liberals; Florida Republicans retain House seats
Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.
Voters delivered split decisions in two key states Tuesday: Democrats secured a major win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held onto two congressional seats in Florida. The results offer fresh insight into voter sentiment ahead of 2026.
Republican Jimmy Patronis wins Florida's 1st congressional district race, defeating Democrat Gay Valimont
Republican Jimmy Patronis won a special election Tuesday in Florida’s 1st Congressional District, securing a seat in the reliably Republican Panhandle with the backing of former President Donald Trump.
Republican Jimmy Patronis won a special election Tuesday in Florida’s 1st Congressional District, securing a seat in the reliably Republican Panhandle with the backing of former President Donald Trump.
Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech
In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening.
In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening.
Watch live: Oliver Stone testifies to Congress about new JFK assassination files
The award-winning director is testifying to Congress regarding thousands of newly released government documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
The award-winning director is testifying to Congress regarding thousands of newly released government documents related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Key congressional seats up for grabs in special elections as GOP holds slim House majority
Voters in parts of Florida are heading to the polls on Tuesday to fill two congressional seats recently vacated by Republicans.
Voters in parts of Florida are heading to the polls on Tuesday to fill two congressional seats recently vacated by Republicans.
Governor DeSantis proposes eliminating property taxes in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing billions of dollars in property tax relief for homestead owners in Florida – and if he gets his way, that could be just the beginning.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing billions of dollars in property tax relief for homestead owners in Florida – and if he gets his way, that could be just the beginning.
ICE detains U of M student at Twin Cities campus, officials say
U of M officials have confirmed a graduate student was detained by ICE at a residence near its Twin Cities campus this week.
U of M officials have confirmed a graduate student was detained by ICE at a residence near its Twin Cities campus this week.
RFK Jr. says states can – and should – block soda from food stamps benefits
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says states will now be allowed to ban people from using SNAP benefits – better known as food stamps – to pay for sodas.
Trevor Milton, Nikola founder, pardoned by President Trump
Prosecutors said Trevor Milton claimed to have built a revolutionary truck that was actually a GM truck with Nikola’s logo stamped onto it.
Prosecutors said Trevor Milton claimed to have built a revolutionary truck that was actually a GM truck with Nikola’s logo stamped onto it.
Florida house speaker pitches sales tax cut
State leaders are discussing cutting sales taxes, which are currently 6%.
State leaders are discussing cutting sales taxes, which are currently 6%.