Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia torches Miami's 'wasteful' spending, calls for property tax relief

Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Thursday that an analysis of the City of Miami’s budget shows it is engaging in "excessive and wasteful" spending, noting that expenditures are more than $94 million higher than what can be...

Government shutdown halts ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ court fight

The ongoing federal government shutdown has temporarily paused a high-profile legal battle over a controversial immigrant-detention center located in the Everglades, nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state...

Government shutdown will halt SNAP, and DeSantis accuses Republicans of trying to sabotage property tax cuts

Local officials warned that SNAP benefits might be interrupted if the government shutdown continues into November, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis slams a Republican-led plan to lower property taxes. The ongoing government shutdown may soon have a...

Florida opioid deaths decreasing, and more recommendations to help offered

(The Center Square) – A state-appointed panel on reducing opioid deaths in Florida on Wednesday issued a list of recommendations for the governor and legislative leaders on how to help solve the crisis.Among the recommendations is that courts...

Florida property tax reforms would devastate local government | Editorial

The Florida House of Representatives has hatched a batch of property tax cuts for homeowners that are a phenomenal exercise in irresponsibility. The seven — yes, seven — constitutional amendments blessed by Speaker Daniel Perez would hack away...

“You Can Call Me Raja, You Call Yourself Racist”: Indian-Origin Congressman Claps Back at Florida Politician

Palm Bay Council member Chandler Langevin faced backlash for racist remarks targeting Indian-Origin Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, mocking his name and making offensive references. The council and Florida GOP leaders have distanced themselves....

Trial delayed for driver in Frazier Avenue crash that killed Florida mother, child

The trial for the man accused of killing a Florida mother, her toddler and critically injuring their husband/father in a Frazier Avenue car crash will be postponed, according to court officials. Randy Vega, 45, appeared Sept. 29 in Hamilton County...

Local officials weigh in on new congressional map

After the N.C. General Assembly approved new voting maps earlier this week, there will likely be a greater number of Republican congressmen in D.C. representing the Tar Heel State following next year’s midterm elections. Mid-census redistricting...

Sea & Sky air show visitors reflect on absence of Blue Angels amid ongoing government shutdowns

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — As far as air shows go, the Sea and Sky Air Show in Jacksonville Beach holds a special place in the hearts of locals alike. “It’s a totally different perspective than having a kind of a land-based one because it is out...

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...

Senate GOP commits to cutting income tax

By Ty Tagami, Capitol Beat News Service The Georgia Senate will vote on another income tax cut next year, and the only question is how big, the chamber’s budget-writing chief said Tuesday. “The plan is not to wait until after an election to put...

Hunger and cold loom as shutdown imperils funding for antipoverty programs

Visitors to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, where calls for assistance have doubled, in Duquesne, Pa., Oct. 23, 2025. Within days, tens of millions of low-income Americans may lose assistance for food, child care and utilities if the...

Florida congressman wants Gov. DeSantis, Legislature to fund SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

U.S. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost, a Democrat from Orlando, is calling on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-majority Florida Legislature to convene a special session and pass legislation to fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...

Florida CFO accuses City of Miami of wasteful spending in state DOGE review

MIAMI (WSVN) - Florida’s chief financial officer is accusing the City of Miami of wasteful spending following another budget review by the state’s Department of Government Efficiency. “If this was a business, the City of Miami would go bankrupt,”...

Government shutdown creates uncertainty for housing market in Northeast Florida

Florida Medicaid expansion initiative delayed to 2028 amid HB 1205 legal battle

On Sept. 25, the political advocacy organization Florida Decides Healthcare (FDH) decided to delay its campaign to include a Medicare expansion initiative on the Florida ballot, extending its deadline from 2026 to 2028. FDH cited challenges that...

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....

Kamala Harris considers another presidential run in 2028 after losing election to Trump

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who many suspect plans to run in 2028, spoke to Charlamagne tha God about her political future, vowing to continue the political fight. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Vice President Kamala...

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...

Shutdown pain intensifies as air traffic controllers lose pay and food assistance is drying up

WASHINGTON — The pain of a U.S. government shutdown is poised to intensify this week as the funding lapse nears a full month with no resolution in sight. A series of deadlines in the coming days could have negative consequences for ordinary...