Grand Jury examines Hope Florida Foundation
Grand Jury proceedings are under way in Leon county in connection with the investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation and a $10 million settlement between a Medicaid provider and the state over alleged overpayments. The Hope Florida Foundation is intended to raise money for a charity led by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, which is under investigation for steering money to nonprofits that then gave money to a political action committee headed by Attorney General James Uthmeier, then Gov. DeSantis' Chief of Staff, who used the money to oppose adult-use marijuana and abortion ballot questions. Alexandra Glorioso, State Government Reporter with the Miami Herald and Lawrence Mower, Tallahassee Correspondent with the Tampa Bay Times join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down their reporting of the Hope Florida probe and the status of the grand jury proceedings.
Grand Jury proceedings are under way in Leon county in connection with the investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation and a $10 million settlement between a Medicaid provider and the state over alleged overpayments. The Hope Florida Foundation is intended to raise money for a charity led by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, which is under investigation for steering money to nonprofits that then gave money to a political action committee headed by Attorney General James Uthmeier, then Gov. DeSantis' Chief of Staff, who used the money to oppose adult-use marijuana and abortion ballot questions. Alexandra Glorioso, State Government Reporter with the Miami Herald and Lawrence Mower, Tallahassee Correspondent with the Tampa Bay Times join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down their reporting of the Hope Florida probe and the status of the grand jury proceedings.
State Attorney Worrell escalates feud with AG Uthmeier
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell, covering Orange and Osceola Counties, continues to strike back at Governor Ron DeSantis' threats and attacks against her office, including allegations of being soft on crime for refusing to prosecute certain cases or pursue higher charges on specific cases. Worrell claims DeSantis is lying to give pretext to remove her from office again, repeating his actions from 2023. Worrell was later re-elected to her position as state attorney in 2024. Aubrey Jewett, UCF Political Science Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political implications of the feud between Worrell and the state government, including the allegations by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier of Worrell's office having a massive backlog of cases and calling her out for alleged poor handling of cases involving fentanyl, sex crimes and stand your ground.
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell, covering Orange and Osceola Counties, continues to strike back at Governor Ron DeSantis' threats and attacks against her office, including allegations of being soft on crime for refusing to prosecute certain cases or pursue higher charges on specific cases. Worrell claims DeSantis is lying to give pretext to remove her from office again, repeating his actions from 2023. Worrell was later re-elected to her position as state attorney in 2024. Aubrey Jewett, UCF Political Science Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political implications of the feud between Worrell and the state government, including the allegations by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier of Worrell's office having a massive backlog of cases and calling her out for alleged poor handling of cases involving fentanyl, sex crimes and stand your ground.
Arc de Trump: Proposed gateway to nation’s capital unveiled at White House
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a proposed arch that would serve as a symbolic gateway to the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a proposed arch that would serve as a symbolic gateway to the nation’s capital.
Mamdani calls out Trump in first appearance on Fox: 'I know he may be watching'
"I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to figure out how to stay out of jail," Mamdani said.
"I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to figure out how to stay out of jail," Mamdani said.
Trump, FBI Director Patel tout efforts to crackdown on violent crime
FBI Director Kash Patel joined President Trump to tout federal law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime in major cities across the U.S. in "Operation Summer Heat."
FBI Director Kash Patel joined President Trump to tout federal law enforcement’s efforts to combat crime in major cities across the U.S. in "Operation Summer Heat."
Trump administration revokes visas for 6 foreigners over Charlie Kirk-related speech
The State Department said it had determined they should lose their visas after reviewing their online social media posts and clips about Charlie Kirk.
The State Department said it had determined they should lose their visas after reviewing their online social media posts and clips about Charlie Kirk.
Tesla under federal investigation over self-driving cars allegedly breaking traffic laws
Federal authorities have launched an investigation into Tesla following multiple reports that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software violated traffic laws.
Federal authorities have launched an investigation into Tesla following multiple reports that its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software violated traffic laws.
Some Americans will lose popular 401(k) tax break in major retirement rule change starting 2026
The IRS' new regulations change 401(k) catch-up contributions for some Americans starting in 2026.
The IRS' new regulations change 401(k) catch-up contributions for some Americans starting in 2026.
Biden undergoing radiation for prostate cancer
Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.
Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase.
Marcos Lopez: Suspended sheriff requests to sever case from 1 of 4 co-defendants
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is requesting to sever his case from one of his four co-defendants, according to new court documents.
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is requesting to sever his case from one of his four co-defendants, according to new court documents.
NY AG Letitia James indicted on fraud charge
A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge Thursday, according to a person familiar with the case, as reported by the Associated Press. The indictment comes after months of tension between James and President Donald Trump. FOX News Correspondent Madeleine Rivera brings us the latest political headlines from Washington, D.C.
A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge Thursday, according to a person familiar with the case, as reported by the Associated Press. The indictment comes after months of tension between James and President Donald Trump. FOX News Correspondent Madeleine Rivera brings us the latest political headlines from Washington, D.C.
Government shutdown latest: Senate rejects funding bills for 7th time
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
The U.S. Senate rejected competing funding bills for the seventh time on Thursday, meaning that the federal government shutdown will continue, at least for now.
Sheriff Grady Judd gains national attention
His way with words gets a lot of attention. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has a huge following both in Central Florida and across the country.
His way with words gets a lot of attention. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has a huge following both in Central Florida and across the country.
Letitia James indicted on fraud charge: AP source says
The Trump administration has been investigating James for months over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she has denied.
The Trump administration has been investigating James for months over allegations of mortgage fraud, which she has denied.
North Dakota ban on gender-affirming care for children upheld by judge
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.
North Dakota's ban on gender-affirming care for children was upheld by a judge on Wednesday.
Musk's X settles $128 million severance pay lawsuit with former Twitter executives
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and three other executives have reached a settlement with Elon Musk over alleged unpaid severance following his $44 billion company takeover.
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and three other executives have reached a settlement with Elon Musk over alleged unpaid severance following his $44 billion company takeover.
Trump administration may sell student loan debt. What it means for borrowers
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Top Trump administration officials are exploring the possibility of selling some of the student debt portfolio, which covers millions of borrowers, to the private market.
Florida congressman wants to eliminate presidential term limits after Trump's Gaza peace plan
Randy Fine, U.S. Rep. for Florida's 6th congressional district, has called for the elimination of the law that limits presidents to two terms after Israel and Hamas both agreed to the "first phase" of President Donald Trumps' Gaza peace plan.
Randy Fine, U.S. Rep. for Florida's 6th congressional district, has called for the elimination of the law that limits presidents to two terms after Israel and Hamas both agreed to the "first phase" of President Donald Trumps' Gaza peace plan.
Judge partially blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment to Illinois
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
A federal judge partially granted a temporary restraining order halting President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Illinois after hearing arguments challenging the legality of the action.
Israel, Hamas agree on plan to halt fighting, free hostages
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan, which includes a pause in fighting and the release of some hostages and prisoners. FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson joins Good Day Orlando to talk all the latest political headlines.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan, which includes a pause in fighting and the release of some hostages and prisoners. FOX News Correspondent Lucas Tomlinson joins Good Day Orlando to talk all the latest political headlines.