South Florida federal workers miss first full paycheck as shutdown reaches 24 days

Federal employees across South Florida are missing their first full paycheck Friday as the government shutdown stretches into its 24th day. Essential workers, including TSA employees and air traffic controllers at Miami International Airport, are...

Florida's 'Free Kill' law faces renewed challenge after governor's veto

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE TRYING TO OVERTURN A LAW THAT PREVENTS CERTAIN FAMILY MEMBERS FROM SUING IN CASES OF MEDICAL MALPRACTICE, LEADING TO DEATH, WESH TWO NEWS POLITICAL REPORTER GREG FOX, WITH THE LATEST EFFORTS TO REPEAL THIS DECADES OLD LAW....

Florida Democrats call on DeSantis to act before SNAP assistance gets delayed during government shutdown

Rep. Anna Eskamani (D-Orlando) in the Florida House Chamber in Tallahassee, Florida on March 4, 2024. Credit: Sarah Gray / State of Florida Millions of low-income Floridians who receive food stamp benefits through the federal Supplemental...

Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for millions of Floridians

The Florida Department of Children and Families warns that if the shutdown continues, November SNAP benefits will not be issued until federal funding is restored. TAMPA, Fla. — Just over three weeks into the federal government shutdown, the...

Governor warns against changing auto, homeowners insurance laws in 2026

Ahead of the 2026 legislative session, Gov. Ron DeSantis trumpeted Florida’s property and automobile insurance laws and warned members of the House of Representatives against trying to change them when the Legislature convenes in regular session...

Florida Advances Air Mobility With 'Flying Car' Test Site In Polk County

FLORIDA - Florida is advancing its transportation technology with the announcement of a new test site for electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, known as eVTOLs or “flying cars.” Governor Ron DeSantis, along with Florida Department of...

Florida’s political parties call on each other to denounce political violence and hateful rhetoric

The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) called upon two congressional Democrats Wednesday to condemn extremist rhetoric they said was exhibited at some “No Kings” rallies held across the country last Saturday. The statement came a week after the...

Which high school alumni from North Central Florida area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Oct. 27?

These former North Central Florida area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 27. Andrew Zock Mercer Bears Sophomore 6′2″ 250 Hawthorne High School Hometown: Citra Next Game: vs. Furman Paladins, Saturday,...

Jacksonville food pantry feels surge in demand as government shutdown threatens SNAP, federal paychecks

Max Block Food Pantry staff say they’ve seen demand spike since the shutdown began — and the lines keep growing longer every week. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The federal government shutdown that began Oct. 1 is now rippling into the lives of millions of...

Dozens of pieces of mail recovered from storm drain in Central Florida

All over the Avalon Park community in east Orange County Friday, postal workers and private contractors who deliver mail were not just filling boxes, but keeping an eye out for anything unusual following a disturbing discovery Wednesday...

Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits for 3 million Floridians

Nearly 3 million Floridians could lose access to food assistance next month if the ongoing federal government shutdown extends into November, state officials confirmed this week. For many families, that uncertainty is already hitting home. "People...

A Florida teen is in an Israeli prison. Why advocates say he should be released.

Jailed while visiting family ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Mohammed, of Palm Bay, Florida, was visiting family in the West Bank with his parents in February, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations. He was arrested on Feb. 15 at a...

Government shutdown threatens SNAP benefits as food banks brace for crisis

The government shutdown has entered its 23rd day, marking the second-longest stalemate in U.S. history. As the impasse continues, Americans who are already struggling financially face mounting concerns, particularly those who rely on SNAP benefits...

North Carolina the third state to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2026 elections

North Carolina became the third state to officially redraw its congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections. The new map aims to shift District 1, currently represented by U.S. Rep. Donald Davis (D), toward Republicans. That means the redraw...

Florida Senator Rick Scott Urges President Trump To Seek Jimmy Lai’s Release During Xi Meeting

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) spearheaded a bipartisan group of more than 30 Senate colleagues today in a direct appeal to President Donald Trump, urging him to use his expected meeting with Communist Chinese President Xi Jinping at the upcoming APEC...

Florida Sen. Ashley Moody Eyes Bringing “Sanity To D.C.” Amid Shutdown

In a move aimed at ending the disruptive cycle of government shutdowns, Senator Ashley Moody announced she is cosponsoring the Eliminate Shutdowns Act, a bill originally introduced by Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI). Moody stated the legislation is her...

Estranged Wife of Suspended Florida Sheriff Arrested Again in $21M Gambling Case

The estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has been arrested for the second time in relation to the alleged $21 million illegal gambling operation. Her arrest deepens the fallout from the alleged illegal gambling ring that...

FSU Pride: LGBTQ+ students consider diversity on-campus

Florida State University has a reputation for being at the intersection of tradition and transformation. Especially in the red state of Florida, the blue dot of Leon County and FSU represents a diverse group of perspectives and identities while...

Space shuttle Discovery fight continues as Texas senators rope Department of Justice into their tug-of-war with Smithsonian

A new front has opened in the battle over space shuttle Discovery, and the fight has made its way to the Justice Department. The two Texas Senators trying to mandate the relocation of Discovery from the Smithsonian Institution's Udvar-Hazy Center...

Florida Dems urge state to take action as millions face delayed SNAP benefits due to gov’t shutdown

Millions of low-income Floridians who receive food stamp benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including veterans and the elderly, could see their benefits for November delayed if the U.S. government...