Florida democrats David Jolly and Gwen Graham hold first joint campaign rally in Bay Area
The presumptive Democratic nominees for Florida governor and lieutenant governor are rallying together for the first time in the Bay Area.
The presumptive Democratic nominees for Florida governor and lieutenant governor are rallying together for the first time in the Bay Area.
Hillsborough County commissioners greenlight controversial 280-home Lithia development
After hours of opposition from longtime residents, a controversial development proposal in Lithia is moving forward.
After hours of opposition from longtime residents, a controversial development proposal in Lithia is moving forward.
Manatee County's Piney Point funding gap reaches $23.4M as commissioners clash
A funding rift has divided Manatee County commissioners as they work to handle an unexpected $23.4 million shortfall stemming from the prolonged cleanup of the Piney Point phosphate plant.
A funding rift has divided Manatee County commissioners as they work to handle an unexpected $23.4 million shortfall stemming from the prolonged cleanup of the Piney Point phosphate plant.
Trump nominates Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York to lead the nation's intelligence community.
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is nominating Jay Clayton to serve as the next Director of National Intelligence, selecting the former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman and current U.S. attorney for the southern District of New York to lead the nation's intelligence community.
Lawsuit targets Trump administration’s anti-DEI federal contract policies
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
States have filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion mandates for federal contracts. The attorneys general argue that this act forces contractors to interpret what activities may be penalized.
Lakeland considers 12-month data center moratorium after 'Project Swan' backlash
Lakeland city officials plan to discuss a 12-month moratorium on new data centers during an upcoming agenda study this Friday. The city attorney will look at how to legally define a "hyperscale" data center and analyze regulations used by other municipalities.
Lakeland city officials plan to discuss a 12-month moratorium on new data centers during an upcoming agenda study this Friday. The city attorney will look at how to legally define a "hyperscale" data center and analyze regulations used by other municipalities.
Florida governor race: David Jolly picks Gwen Graham as running mate as Democrats push for panhandle
The Florida governor's race shifted dramatically on Wednesday as leading Democratic candidate David Jolly named former lawmaker Gwen Graham as his choice for lieutenant governor.
The Florida governor's race shifted dramatically on Wednesday as leading Democratic candidate David Jolly named former lawmaker Gwen Graham as his choice for lieutenant governor.
Restaurant owner faces backlash after saying he’d prefer to hire men over women
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.
Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines.
St. Pete Beach considering ordinance requiring permits for beach activities and events
A proposed ordinance aimed at protecting St. Pete Beach's shoreline is drawing concern from local business owners who say the changes could hurt their livelihoods.
A proposed ordinance aimed at protecting St. Pete Beach's shoreline is drawing concern from local business owners who say the changes could hurt their livelihoods.
St. Pete mayoral debate: Candidates clash over affordability, hurricane prep, future of Gas Plant District
St. Petersburg mayoral candidates went head-to-head on Tuesday night, clashing over some of the city’s biggest challenges during a debate hosted by the St. Pete NAACP at the Obama Main Library.
St. Petersburg mayoral candidates went head-to-head on Tuesday night, clashing over some of the city’s biggest challenges during a debate hosted by the St. Pete NAACP at the Obama Main Library.
New Florida law leads Polk County Schools to add $400 sports fee for non-public student-athletes
The Polk County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new $400 activity fee for certain non-traditional student-athletes participating in district sports.
The Polk County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a new $400 activity fee for certain non-traditional student-athletes participating in district sports.
Florida's 3-day gun waiting period faces constitutional challenge
Florida's decades-old gun waiting period is facing a new legal challenge after Attorney General James Uthmeier asked a federal judge to declare the law unconstitutional.
Florida's decades-old gun waiting period is facing a new legal challenge after Attorney General James Uthmeier asked a federal judge to declare the law unconstitutional.
FBI fires analysts linked to controversial 'Catholic ideology' memo
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic “violent extremists" were fired by the agency The dismissals reignited a political battle over allegations that federal law enforcement targeted religious conservatives.
Judge rejects Trump administration policy impacting immigrants from 39 countries
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy imposed against 39 nations following the shooting of two National Guard members in 2025.
A federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigration policy imposed against 39 nations following the shooting of two National Guard members in 2025.
Bob Packwood, former Oregon senator who resigned after scandal, dies
Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93.
Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93.
Ocean Observatories Initiative dismantled by Trump administration: What to know
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
The Ocean Observatories Initiative, a network of over 900 sensors that track everything from climate change to extreme weather, is being dismantled by the Trump administration.
Hegseth appears to use D-Day speech to talk about immigration
In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.
In a speech marking the anniversary of D-Day, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to use the occasion to draw a parallel between the Allied liberation of Europe during World War II and immigration by sea.
House votes to cut funding for WIC, program that feeds pregnant women and children
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
The House has advanced a budget bill that cuts $200 million in funding for WIC, a program that provides healthy foods to millions of pregnant women, new moms and their young children.
Trump pardons Stephen Buyer, GOP congressman convicted of insider trading
President Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, the former Republican congressman who spent two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information.
President Donald Trump has pardoned Stephen Buyer, the former Republican congressman who spent two years in prison for making illegal stock trades based on inside information.