Paul Renner challenges Byron Donalds for Florida Gov.
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to discuss his campaign for Florida Governor in 2026, where he faces President Trump-endorsed Florida Congressman Byron Donalds of Naples, and potentially Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins carrying the torch of the Governor Ron DeSantis administration.
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to discuss his campaign for Florida Governor in 2026, where he faces President Trump-endorsed Florida Congressman Byron Donalds of Naples, and potentially Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins carrying the torch of the Governor Ron DeSantis administration.
Live updates: 'No Kings' protests in Orlando, Central Florida
Thousands of people gathered Saturday morning at various “No Kings" protests in downtown Orlando, throughout Central Florida, and across the nation. Watch live coverage in the player above.
Thousands of people gathered Saturday morning at various “No Kings" protests in downtown Orlando, throughout Central Florida, and across the nation. Watch live coverage in the player above.
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.
Politicians lash out after Farmers leaves FL
Politicians are speaking out after Farmer's Insurance's sudden departure from its Florida policyholders
Politicians are speaking out after Farmer's Insurance's sudden departure from its Florida policyholders
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.
Publix to allow open carry of guns inside Florida stores, officials say
Publix has confirmed with FOX 35 News that it will allow customers to openly carry guns in its Florida grocery stores. Here's what we know.
Publix has confirmed with FOX 35 News that it will allow customers to openly carry guns in its Florida grocery stores. Here's what we know.
State rep's bill would punish colleges financially if they don't rename roads after Charlie Kirk
Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele has fielded a bill that would order institutions of higher education to rename roads after the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Florida state Rep. Kevin Steele has fielded a bill that would order institutions of higher education to rename roads after the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Florida education commissioner confronts Alachua County School Board over conduct
Florida’s education commissioner made an unannounced appearance at the Alachua County School Board meeting Tuesday night, renewing scrutiny of the board’s behavior and one member’s recent comments on social media.
Florida’s education commissioner made an unannounced appearance at the Alachua County School Board meeting Tuesday night, renewing scrutiny of the board’s behavior and one member’s recent comments on social media.
Florida CFO Ingoglia slams Seminole County for raising property taxes, millions in 'wasteful' spending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia criticized the Seminole County Government on Tuesday for raising property taxes and for spending millions of dollars in what he described as "wasteful and excessive spending."
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia criticized the Seminole County Government on Tuesday for raising property taxes and for spending millions of dollars in what he described as "wasteful and excessive spending."
CFO Ingoglia accuses Seminole County of wasteful spending | Full
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia questioned why Seminole County raised property taxes amid tough economic times. He alleged that reviews of Seminole County's budget had found some $48 million in "wasteful and excessive" spending.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia questioned why Seminole County raised property taxes amid tough economic times. He alleged that reviews of Seminole County's budget had found some $48 million in "wasteful and excessive" spending.
Gov. DeSantis awards bonuses to law enforcement recruits
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 9,400 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving the Florida Panhandle region, with an additional 734 bonuses distributed to recruits across the state.
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has awarded more than 9,400 recruitment bonuses to new law enforcement officers through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The latest round of bonuses went to officers serving the Florida Panhandle region, with an additional 734 bonuses distributed to recruits across the state.
Mayor Dyer defends Orlando spending amid state criticism over poet laureate, legal aid funding
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is pushing back against accusations from Florida’s Chief Financial Officer that the city is wasting taxpayer money.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is pushing back against accusations from Florida’s Chief Financial Officer that the city is wasting taxpayer money.
'Alligator Alcatraz': Florida immigration detention center approved for $608 million reimbursement
The State of Florida has been approved for a $608 million reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its “Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center.
The State of Florida has been approved for a $608 million reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its “Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center.
Hulk Hogan to have portion of Clearwater Trail named in his honor
Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestler who died in Clearwater in July, will have a portion of the Clearwater Trail named after him.
Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestler who died in Clearwater in July, will have a portion of the Clearwater Trail named after him.
Hulk Hogan to have portion of trail named in his honor
On Friday morning, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that a portion of the Clearwater Trail will be named after Hulk Hogan. The Hulk Hogan trail will be on a two-mile portion of the Clearwater Trail between Oak Avenue and Clearwater Drive. There will also be exercise stations on this portion of the trail.
On Friday morning, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that a portion of the Clearwater Trail will be named after Hulk Hogan. The Hulk Hogan trail will be on a two-mile portion of the Clearwater Trail between Oak Avenue and Clearwater Drive. There will also be exercise stations on this portion of the trail.
Charlie Kirk has Florida highway named after him
A highway in Clermont, Florida, has been named after Charlie Kirk to memorialize the late conservative activist who was assassinated last month in Utah.
A highway in Clermont, Florida, has been named after Charlie Kirk to memorialize the late conservative activist who was assassinated last month in Utah.
Florida questions Orlando, Orange County spending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities. Ingoliga and Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the findings of the Florida DOGE audit during a press conference on Wednesday. "Stop waste" read the sign on the podium. "These audits have uncovered many irresponsible uses of taxpayer funds. It's unconscionable for local governments to raise taxes on Floridians in order to subsidize wasteful spending," Gov. Desantis said in a statement, noting that Florida's DOGE team has visited 12 cities and counties in the state "to seek out waste, fraud, and abuse."
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities. Ingoliga and Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the findings of the Florida DOGE audit during a press conference on Wednesday. "Stop waste" read the sign on the podium. "These audits have uncovered many irresponsible uses of taxpayer funds. It's unconscionable for local governments to raise taxes on Floridians in order to subsidize wasteful spending," Gov. Desantis said in a statement, noting that Florida's DOGE team has visited 12 cities and counties in the state "to seek out waste, fraud, and abuse."
DeSantis, Ingoglia scold Orlando, Orange County over 'wasteful' spending
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia took a poetic approach to his criticism of alleged spending by some cities and counties in the state, part of the Florida DOGE team's financial audits of those cities.
CFO Blaise Ingoglia critiques Orlando poet laureate, hot yoga programs
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia scrutinized several cities' and counties' spending in Florida discovered through the state's DOGE efforts, including Jacksonville, Orlando, Gainesville, Orange County. In Orlando, he questioned the funding for Orlando's Poet Laureate program, hot yoga classes for employees, and some other training programs.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia scrutinized several cities' and counties' spending in Florida discovered through the state's DOGE efforts, including Jacksonville, Orlando, Gainesville, Orange County. In Orlando, he questioned the funding for Orlando's Poet Laureate program, hot yoga classes for employees, and some other training programs.
Florida bill would loosen rules for armed volunteers at places of worship
A bill sponsored by Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Pensacola) would waive some licensing and training requirements for armed volunteers serving as security at churches, synagogues, and mosques.
A bill sponsored by Sen. Don Gaetz (R-Pensacola) would waive some licensing and training requirements for armed volunteers serving as security at churches, synagogues, and mosques.