Florida Rep. resigns amid FEMA stealing scandal
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the resignation of Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick after the House Ethics Committee found her guilty of steering millions of dollars in COVID-era FEMA funds into her Congressional campaign.
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the resignation of Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick after the House Ethics Committee found her guilty of steering millions of dollars in COVID-era FEMA funds into her Congressional campaign.
Florida property tax cut plan stalls as lawmakers remain divided ahead of special session
Gov. Ron DeSantis has spent more than a year pushing a major overhaul of Florida’s property tax system, including a proposal to let voters decide on a cut in November.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has spent more than a year pushing a major overhaul of Florida’s property tax system, including a proposal to let voters decide on a cut in November.
Expulsion Free-For-All on Capitol Hill
Dr. Larry Walker, UCF Associate Professor and political analyst joins FOX 35's Baileigh Bockover to break down the potential for the House of Representatives to kick out Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales after similar accusations of sexual misconduct forced Swalwell to back out of the California Governor's race and Gonzales to not seek re-election. Plus, a discussion on whether these potential expulsions could reach down to Florida with Rep. Sheila Cherfilus McCormick, found guilty by the House Ethics Committee of steering millions in FEMA funds to her campaign and Rep. Cory Mills, accused of sexual misconduct, dating violence and financial misconduct.
Dr. Larry Walker, UCF Associate Professor and political analyst joins FOX 35's Baileigh Bockover to break down the potential for the House of Representatives to kick out Congressmen Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales after similar accusations of sexual misconduct forced Swalwell to back out of the California Governor's race and Gonzales to not seek re-election. Plus, a discussion on whether these potential expulsions could reach down to Florida with Rep. Sheila Cherfilus McCormick, found guilty by the House Ethics Committee of steering millions in FEMA funds to her campaign and Rep. Cory Mills, accused of sexual misconduct, dating violence and financial misconduct.
Governor, U.S. Senate races in Florida effectively tied in new poll despite fundraising gaps
Florida’s races for governor and U.S. Senate are effectively tied, according to a new poll.
Florida’s races for governor and U.S. Senate are effectively tied, according to a new poll.
No more property taxes? Indialantic considers eliminating police call center
In Indialantic, Florida, the city is discussing whether to get rid of its police call center and move dispatchers to the sheriff's office. The police and fire dispatch costs the city around $500,000 per year. This discussion comes after legislators in Tallahassee are arguing to get rid of property taxes.
In Indialantic, Florida, the city is discussing whether to get rid of its police call center and move dispatchers to the sheriff's office. The police and fire dispatch costs the city around $500,000 per year. This discussion comes after legislators in Tallahassee are arguing to get rid of property taxes.
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants marriages between first cousins banned in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis is advocating in favor of establishing a law to prevent first cousins from marrying each other in the state of Florida. Currently, the state doesn't have any law prohibiting a marital union between first cousins.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is advocating in favor of establishing a law to prevent first cousins from marrying each other in the state of Florida. Currently, the state doesn't have any law prohibiting a marital union between first cousins.
Voting rights groups challenge Florida citizenship proof law
Florida lawmakers sent two high-profile bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Wednesday, addressing election requirements and the designation of “domestic terrorist organizations."
Florida lawmakers sent two high-profile bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Wednesday, addressing election requirements and the designation of “domestic terrorist organizations."
Time for a full-time Florida legislature?
Dr. Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss his advocacy for making Florida's current part-time legislature a full-time, year-round governing body in Tallahassee. As it stands now, Florida's State Representatives and State Senators meet only for a 60-day session, which hasn't been enough time to pass a state budget in either of the last two regular sessions under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton despite Republican supermajorities in both houses of the state legislature.
Dr. Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss his advocacy for making Florida's current part-time legislature a full-time, year-round governing body in Tallahassee. As it stands now, Florida's State Representatives and State Senators meet only for a 60-day session, which hasn't been enough time to pass a state budget in either of the last two regular sessions under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton despite Republican supermajorities in both houses of the state legislature.
10k anti-Trump No Kings protestors expected in Orlando
Corey Hill, one of the lead organizers of the City of Orlando's anti-Trump No Kings Protests joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the reasoning behind the protests and the organizations' goals in calling out the actions of the Trump Administration, from ICE operations to the Iran War.
Corey Hill, one of the lead organizers of the City of Orlando's anti-Trump No Kings Protests joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the reasoning behind the protests and the organizations' goals in calling out the actions of the Trump Administration, from ICE operations to the Iran War.
Could a deal come between Trump, Cuban president?
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel addressed ongoing conversations with the Trump administration this morning, marking the first time Cuba confirmed speculation of talks between them and the U.S. Nora Gamez-Torres, Cuba and Latin American Policy Reporter with the Miami Herald joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the context of these ongoing discussions, Cuba trying to avoid military action while dealing with ongoing blackouts due to the U.S. pressuring nations supplying oil and fuel to Cuba.
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel addressed ongoing conversations with the Trump administration this morning, marking the first time Cuba confirmed speculation of talks between them and the U.S. Nora Gamez-Torres, Cuba and Latin American Policy Reporter with the Miami Herald joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss the context of these ongoing discussions, Cuba trying to avoid military action while dealing with ongoing blackouts due to the U.S. pressuring nations supplying oil and fuel to Cuba.
Florida moving toward stricter voting requirements: What you need to know
Florida is moving closer to requiring voters to prove citizenship at the ballot box, but the new rules would not take effect until after the 2026 elections.
Florida is moving closer to requiring voters to prove citizenship at the ballot box, but the new rules would not take effect until after the 2026 elections.
Rep. Anna Eskamani's farewell to Florida Legislature
State Representative Anna V. Eskamani, a Democrat representing Orlando in the Florida House of Representatives delivers her farewell speech on the House floor, thanking her family, mentors, colleagues and friends during her time in the legislature as she is term-limited from the State Legislature. Eskamani has filed paperwork to succeed Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer after his final term in the 2027 election cycle.
State Representative Anna V. Eskamani, a Democrat representing Orlando in the Florida House of Representatives delivers her farewell speech on the House floor, thanking her family, mentors, colleagues and friends during her time in the legislature as she is term-limited from the State Legislature. Eskamani has filed paperwork to succeed Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer after his final term in the 2027 election cycle.
Florida lawmakers still negotiating budget as session deadline approaches
With just over a week remaining in Florida’s scheduled legislative session, House and Senate leaders have not yet begun formal negotiations on a final state budget.
With just over a week remaining in Florida’s scheduled legislative session, House and Senate leaders have not yet begun formal negotiations on a final state budget.
Florida Supreme Court rejects bid to block DeSantis redistricting push
The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a legal challenge seeking to block Gov. Ron DeSantis from pursuing a redraw of the state’s congressional districts.
The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a legal challenge seeking to block Gov. Ron DeSantis from pursuing a redraw of the state’s congressional districts.
New Florida rule could restrict HIV medication access
The Florida Department of Health has issued emergency rules that could sharply restrict access to HIV medications for thousands of residents.
The Florida Department of Health has issued emergency rules that could sharply restrict access to HIV medications for thousands of residents.
Florida pushing for informed consent, exemptions when it comes to vaccines for schoolchildren
Florida’s Senate Health Policy Committee narrowly advanced a bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for schoolchildren, sparking a heated debate over parental rights and public health. Champions of the measure, such as Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, says the measure empowers families.
Florida’s Senate Health Policy Committee narrowly advanced a bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for schoolchildren, sparking a heated debate over parental rights and public health. Champions of the measure, such as Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, says the measure empowers families.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: Embracing home schooling, charter schools with school choice
PRESS CONFERENCE | At Grace Christian School in Valrico on Jan. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supported school choice -- advocating for home schooling and charter school, including Schools of Hope -- as well as announcing scholarships for students attending these schools.
PRESS CONFERENCE | At Grace Christian School in Valrico on Jan. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supported school choice -- advocating for home schooling and charter school, including Schools of Hope -- as well as announcing scholarships for students attending these schools.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: 'Assisting DHS with enforcement'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the state's immigration enforcement and removal, saying he's "making sure all state and local law enforcement have a duty to assist DHS with interior enforcement."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the state's immigration enforcement and removal, saying he's "making sure all state and local law enforcement have a duty to assist DHS with interior enforcement."
Gov. Ron DeSantis: Positive cooperation with ICE agents
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement involved shootings after a man died in Minneapolis on Jan. 24. DeSantis said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz are "trying to sabotage the enforcement operation." He said they're creating a toxic environment to incite people. DeSantis said Florida will continue cooperating positively with ICE.
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement involved shootings after a man died in Minneapolis on Jan. 24. DeSantis said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz are "trying to sabotage the enforcement operation." He said they're creating a toxic environment to incite people. DeSantis said Florida will continue cooperating positively with ICE.
Paul Renner wants to be Free State of Florida Governor
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth sit-down discussion on entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, his history of service in the US Navy in the Gulf War, a public prosecutor and in the Florida House of Representatives, his plans for school choice and continuing the Free State of Florida initiative he pioneered with Governor Ron DeSantis if he wins the Governor's race. Paul Renner will face Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary, and face off with former Congressman David Jolly and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on the Democratic side of the ticket.
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth sit-down discussion on entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, his history of service in the US Navy in the Gulf War, a public prosecutor and in the Florida House of Representatives, his plans for school choice and continuing the Free State of Florida initiative he pioneered with Governor Ron DeSantis if he wins the Governor's race. Paul Renner will face Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary, and face off with former Congressman David Jolly and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on the Democratic side of the ticket.