Alligator Alcatraz federal report details overcrowding, health concerns at former Florida detention facility

A federal watchdog says inspectors found "significant risks to detainee health and safety" during an unannounced visit to the former Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility, citing severe overcrowding, poor sanitation and conditions that investigators said fell short of humane treatment standards.

DeSantis announces tax holiday for guns and supplies; Florida Archery Center groundbreaking near Lakeland

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state will offer a second consecutive Second Amendment sales tax holiday, allowing Floridians to purchase certain firearms, ammunition, hunting, fishing and camping supplies without paying sales tax.

Congressman Mike Haridopolos warns of AI regulations
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Congressman Mike Haridopolos joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the need for government policy and regulations as AI evolves. 

Federal budget deficit hits $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports

The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.

9/11 victim's widow calls out Saudi Arabia at NYC reading of names: 'We have no justice'

Terry Strada, who lost her husband, Tom Strada, in the 9/11 attacks in Lower Manhattan, called out Saudi Arabia and had a stern message for U.S. leaders, including President Trump, during the annual reading of the names.

Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November

President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.

Trump gave White House aides tens of thousands in cash gifts

Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.

Trump's order to limit mail voting blocked by appeals court

An appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that blocks President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting. 

Florida attorney general sues Netflix over data collection and children's privacy claims

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expanding his legal campaign against major technology companies, this time targeting Netflix over its advertising practices and children's privacy protections.

Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events

Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities.

Florida attorney general proposes criminal penalties for AI companies

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing sweeping legislation that would impose criminal penalties on technology companies whose artificial intelligence products are used to facilitate crimes.