Bartow puts new aquatic center project on hold as Florida lawmakers consider eliminating property taxes
Proposed property tax cuts are already having a chilling effect on local government. In the city of Bartow, plans for a new aquatic center are currently on hold.
Proposed property tax cuts are already having a chilling effect on local government. In the city of Bartow, plans for a new aquatic center are currently on hold.
Florida property tax relief: DeSantis calls special legislative session
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is calling state lawmakers into a special legislative session starting Monday to consider a major reduction in property taxes.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is calling state lawmakers into a special legislative session starting Monday to consider a major reduction in property taxes.
DeSantis calls property tax special session
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is calling state lawmakers into a special legislative session starting Monday to consider a major reduction in property taxes. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is calling state lawmakers into a special legislative session starting Monday to consider a major reduction in property taxes. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
More white South African refugees allowed in US, while all others remain blocked
The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.
The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.
Biden sues DOJ to block release of his audio interviews
Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to try and stop it from releasing the former president’s audio interviews to Congress and a conservative think tank.
Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to try and stop it from releasing the former president’s audio interviews to Congress and a conservative think tank.
Trump administration pushes NDAs to curb federal media leaks
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media.
Trump redistricting push gets boost as Florida court keeps new districts intact
Florida’s new congressional districts will remain in place ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Florida’s new congressional districts will remain in place ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Citrus County Commission unanimously approves yearlong freeze on new AI data center rezoning applications
Citrus County commissioners got an earful from residents who say their backyard is no place for a data center.
Citrus County commissioners got an earful from residents who say their backyard is no place for a data center.
Trump, GOP congressional map plans dealt big blows in Alabama and South Carolina
Republicans suffered setbacks in their efforts to redraw congressional maps in two southern states where they hoped to pick up additional seats this fall.
Republicans suffered setbacks in their efforts to redraw congressional maps in two southern states where they hoped to pick up additional seats this fall.
USF Sarasota-Manatee campus would transfer to New College of Florida under state budget deal proposal
A major change to higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee region is one step closer to reality after state lawmakers reached an agreement to transfer the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida.
A major change to higher education in the Sarasota-Manatee region is one step closer to reality after state lawmakers reached an agreement to transfer the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida.
Doug McCain, John McCain’s son, dead at 66
Doug McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died suddenly at 66.
Doug McCain, the eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died suddenly at 66.
DHS secretary's threat to sanctuary city airports puts airlines, travel industry on edge
An idea from the new head of the Department of Homeland Security has the travel industry spooked and is being described by a fellow Cabinet member as a bad idea.
An idea from the new head of the Department of Homeland Security has the travel industry spooked and is being described by a fellow Cabinet member as a bad idea.
Who is Aaron Lukas? What to know about Tulsi Gabbard's replacement
Aaron Lukas, the principal deputy director of national intelligence, will serve as acting intelligence chief after Tulsi Gabbard leaves her role June 30.
Aaron Lukas, the principal deputy director of national intelligence, will serve as acting intelligence chief after Tulsi Gabbard leaves her role June 30.
House rejects women’s museum bill over transgender exhibit restrictions
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
A bipartisan effort to establish a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum collapsed after Republicans added provisions.
US still planning on $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, officials say
Taiwan officials said they didn't receive notice of a delay on its multi-billion-dollar U.S. arms package, amid a report that the massive weapons transfer is temporarily on hold to prioritize U.S. munitions needs for the war in Iran.
Taiwan officials said they didn't receive notice of a delay on its multi-billion-dollar U.S. arms package, amid a report that the massive weapons transfer is temporarily on hold to prioritize U.S. munitions needs for the war in Iran.
Tulsi Gabbard to resign as director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her role as director of national intelligence.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her role as director of national intelligence.
Trump reverses course, sending 5,000 troops to Poland weeks after Europe withdrawal
President Donald Trump announced a deployment of U.S. troops to Poland, a decision that marks a departure from the Trump administration’s recent actions to withdraw forces from Europe.
President Donald Trump announced a deployment of U.S. troops to Poland, a decision that marks a departure from the Trump administration’s recent actions to withdraw forces from Europe.
Senate halts immigration package over Trump's $1.8 billion fund for allies
President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion fund for political allies has sparked backlash from his own party and halted a vote on Trump’s immigration enforcement bill.
President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion fund for political allies has sparked backlash from his own party and halted a vote on Trump’s immigration enforcement bill.
Former DOJ prosecutor charged with stealing confidential Jack Smith investigation documents about Trump
A former Justice Department prosecutor was charged with allegedly emailing confidential records from Jack Smith's Trump investigation to her personal accounts.
A former Justice Department prosecutor was charged with allegedly emailing confidential records from Jack Smith's Trump investigation to her personal accounts.
Republicans likely to drop $1B White House ballroom security proposal
Senate Republicans may abandon a $1 billion security package for the White House and President Donald Trump’s private ballroom as ongoing budget talks with lawmakers face a deadline to pass a broader supplemental spending bill.
Senate Republicans may abandon a $1 billion security package for the White House and President Donald Trump’s private ballroom as ongoing budget talks with lawmakers face a deadline to pass a broader supplemental spending bill.