DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
President Trump’s 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports to be felt by Bay Area pool companies
Some local pool companies said they will feel the impact of the Trump administration’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, specifically when it comes to selling screen enclosures around pools.
Some local pool companies said they will feel the impact of the Trump administration’s 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports, specifically when it comes to selling screen enclosures around pools.
Moffitt Cancer Center patients, advocates travel to Tallahassee to meet with Florida lawmakers
Dozens of advocates with Moffitt Cancer Center boarded a bus early Wednesday, taking a road trip to Tallahassee to rally for continued support from Florida lawmakers.
Dozens of advocates with Moffitt Cancer Center boarded a bus early Wednesday, taking a road trip to Tallahassee to rally for continued support from Florida lawmakers.
Proposed Florida bill aims to create statewide animal abuse database
Currently, there's no way for those selling animals to keep track of animal abusers across the state, but a new state bill aims to change that.
Currently, there's no way for those selling animals to keep track of animal abusers across the state, but a new state bill aims to change that.
Rep. Luna teams up with unlikely ally to reign in credit card debt
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has teamed up with an unlikely ally, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to reign in credit card debt.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has teamed up with an unlikely ally, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, to reign in credit card debt.
Bay Area mother pushes Florida lawmakers for change after daughter hit by car
Months after her 11-year-old daughter was hit by a car while riding her bike to school, a Pasco County mother traveled to Tallahassee, pleading with Florida lawmakers for changes to state law.
Months after her 11-year-old daughter was hit by a car while riding her bike to school, a Pasco County mother traveled to Tallahassee, pleading with Florida lawmakers for changes to state law.
Florida senators support tightening ballot initiative process
A key Senate panel on Monday approved a measure that would place a number of new restrictions on people and groups seeking to make changes to the state Constitution, the latest move in the Legislature’s years-long effort to curtail the ballot initiative process.
A key Senate panel on Monday approved a measure that would place a number of new restrictions on people and groups seeking to make changes to the state Constitution, the latest move in the Legislature’s years-long effort to curtail the ballot initiative process.
Florida's 'Fallen Tree Act' would end no-fault status when trees fall onto another property
A bill dubbed the Fallen Tree Act is set to be discussed in the Florida legislative session that began this month.
A bill dubbed the Fallen Tree Act is set to be discussed in the Florida legislative session that began this month.
America’s Path to Equality: Bloody Sunday
This month, our nation remembers the heroes of Selma, Alabama. Sixty years ago, they marched for voting rights, survived brutal beatings, and inspired the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
This month, our nation remembers the heroes of Selma, Alabama. Sixty years ago, they marched for voting rights, survived brutal beatings, and inspired the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Winter Haven receives $1.5 million grant to improve railroad access at Logistics Park
Governor Ron DeSantis presented a $1.5 million check to the City of Winter Haven to expand railroad access on Monday.
Governor Ron DeSantis presented a $1.5 million check to the City of Winter Haven to expand railroad access on Monday.
HHS responds to reports CDC will study refuted vaccine, autism link
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
The Department of Health and Human Services, headed by RFK Jr., is responding to reports that the CDC will begin researching the widely refuted theory that links autism to vaccines.
Nearly 80,000 federal health employees offered buyouts to resign
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
Nearly 80,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services have about a week to decide whether to accept a $25,000 buyout and resign from their jobs.
DOGE accused of accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
Labor unions are trying to stop Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing Social Security data for millions of Americans. "They cannot explain why they want this data," lawyers said.
Pinellas County school officials not allowing district officers to act as ICE agents in schools
Pinellas County school officials say they will not allow district officers to act as ICE agents in schools.
Pinellas County school officials say they will not allow district officers to act as ICE agents in schools.
Gov. DeSantis pushing to revoke Florida's red flag law
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated this week he wants lawmakers to review the state's red flag law and possibly repeal it, saying it can infringe on the rights of gun owners.
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated this week he wants lawmakers to review the state's red flag law and possibly repeal it, saying it can infringe on the rights of gun owners.
Florida bill aims to test-run phone ban in schools
A new bill advancing in the Florida Legislature could disrupt the way students use their phones at school.
A new bill advancing in the Florida Legislature could disrupt the way students use their phones at school.
‘Trooper’s Law’: Dog abandoned on I-75 during Hurricane Milton evacuations inspires Florida bill
A dog that was rescued in Tampa during Hurricane Milton evacuations is inspiring a new bill.
A dog that was rescued in Tampa during Hurricane Milton evacuations is inspiring a new bill.
Ukrainian refugees in Tampa worried about Biden-era resettlement program
The Trump Administration is considering whether to revoke the legal status of thousands of Ukrainian refugees who came to the U.S. when Russia invaded Ukraine.
The Trump Administration is considering whether to revoke the legal status of thousands of Ukrainian refugees who came to the U.S. when Russia invaded Ukraine.
Social Security employees banned from reading news websites at work
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.
The Social Security Administration is preparing to lay off at least 7,000 people from the agency that handles benefits for 72.5 million Americans.
Most Americans still want U.S. to take "leading or major world role," poll finds
The poll found general agreement across party lines, but slightly more Republicans than Democrats prefer the U.S. taking a leading role.
The poll found general agreement across party lines, but slightly more Republicans than Democrats prefer the U.S. taking a leading role.