Community rallies for release of 22-year-old Florida woman detained by ICE

Maria "Lulu" Martinez moved to the U.S. with her family when she was 12 years old. VENICE, Fla. — An honor student brought to the U.S. from Mexico as a child is now at risk of deportation. Her family held a news conference on Saturday pleading for...

Florida expects feds to reimburse part of $850 million from last hurricane season

Legislative budget leaders this week freed up $850 million to cover expenses from the 2024 hurricane season that the state hopes will be almost fully reimbursed by the federal government. State Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie said...

Rep. Dean slams FBI Director Patel for ‘politicizing’ the agency under Trump

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Michael Cohen: Musk expects too much from Trump in return for election support 10:07 Former federal prosecutor warns SCOTUS about giving DOGE access to Social...

Florida’s New Flood Of Savings: Sen. Rick Scott Pushes Tax-Free Accounts For Disaster Prep

As the 2025 hurricane season has begun, Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) reintroduced the Residential Emergency Asset Accumulation Deferred Taxation Yield (READY) Account Act on Thursday, an initiative designed to empower Americans with tax-free savings...

D.C. hosts first WorldPride parade amid political tensions

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Michael Cohen: Musk expects too much from Trump in return for election support 10:07 Former federal prosecutor warns SCOTUS about giving DOGE access to Social...

Michael Cohen: Musk expects too much from Trump in return for election support

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Michael Cohen: Musk expects too much from Trump in return for election support 10:07 UP NEXT Former federal prosecutor warns SCOTUS about giving DOGE...

Jamaican woman arrested in Florida for falsely claiming US citizenship to vote in 2024 election

A Jamaican woman has been arrested and charged with unlawfully claiming U.S. citizenship to register and vote in the 2024 Florida Presidential Primary Election. Jacqueline Dianne Wallace, 52, was taken into custody following the unsealing of a...

Former Republican congressman turned Democrat announces bid for Florida governor

Florida has not elected a Democratic governor in the 21st century, but there have been some close calls. Could a former Republican turned Democrat have a shot? Former Rep. David Jolly, who hopes to turn the Democrats' dreary luck around, joins...

Farm Share teams up with Global Empowerment Mission to prep Florida for hurricane season

Florida’s largest independent food bank, Farm Share, partners with Disaster Relief Nonprofit Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to distribute hurricane preparedness supplies throughout the state. The statewide event begins on Saturday, June 7, at 9...

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Florida Gov. DeSantis approves latest batch of laws. Here’s the full list

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 11 more bills into law as the latest Legislative session approaches its end. Many of these latest laws make niche changes, such as helping veterans apply for benefits and...

Florida law makes it harder for teachers like me to educate students

As I prepare to teach a new literature course at Palm Beach State College (PBSC) this term, I find myself hesitating over something that, until recently, would have been routine: Selecting the works I assign to my students. The anthology adopted...

Government files lawsuit against physical therapy practice over alleged fraudulent billing

Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General | https://www.justice.gov/ The United States government has initiated a legal complaint under the False Claims Act against Absolute Physical &...

Florida lawmakers urge Trump to deploy F-35As to Homestead Air Reserve Base

Today, Senator Rick Scott and a group of Florida lawmakers sent a letter to President Trump, urging the deployment of F-35A aircraft to Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB). The letter praised the President's efforts in national security and...

Senator Hyde-Smith supports resolution recognizing June as 'Life Month

Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, US Senator for Mississippi | Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith official websiteSenator Cindy Hyde-Smith, US Senator for Mississippi | Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith official website U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, representing...

congressman greg steube discusses national security and historical remembrance

U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Florida's 17th District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Greg Steube Florida's 17th District | Official U.S. House headshot Congressman Greg Steube, representing Florida's 17th district, recently shared his views on...

Florida delegation urges F-35 placement at Homestead Air Reserve Base

Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez | Official U.S. House headshotCongressman Carlos A. Gimenez | Official U.S. House headshot Today, Congressman Carlos Gimenez, along with Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart and 16 other members of the Florida Congressional...

Daytona hosts Florida Libertarians convention. What do they stand for?

Florida Libertarians met in Daytona Beach to discuss the 2026 election and the opportunity presented by the Donald Trump-Elon Musk feud. The party believes their small-government platform appeals to a large percentage of Americans dissatisfied...

Who is running to be the next Florida governor? What to know about the candidates

Candidates for Florida's gubernatorial race in 2026 are starting to emerge across parties with some seasoned politicians on the list. TAMPA, Fla. — As Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to face term limits, candidates for Florida's gubernatorial race in...

Why several Democratic Governors have become ‘formidable candidates’ for 2028

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