Vindman calls on Moody to release Hope Florida report
Alex Vindman, a retired US Army Lt. Colonel and Democratic candidate for US Senate joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss his call for Senator Ashley Moody to release the grand jury report into the Hope Florida scandal, where $10m in taxpayer funds were funneled into politics.
Alex Vindman, a retired US Army Lt. Colonel and Democratic candidate for US Senate joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss his call for Senator Ashley Moody to release the grand jury report into the Hope Florida scandal, where $10m in taxpayer funds were funneled into politics.
What Are Data Centers? Why the Rapid Rise of Tech Infrastructure Is Sparking Controversy
With data centers emerging as a central issue in Florida politics and local life, more municipalities are taking a stand. We speak with a Rollins College professor to unpack what data centers are and why they’re causing such a stir.
With data centers emerging as a central issue in Florida politics and local life, more municipalities are taking a stand. We speak with a Rollins College professor to unpack what data centers are and why they’re causing such a stir.
Vindman presses Moody to support release of Hope Florida grand jury report
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alex Vindman is urging Republican Sen.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alex Vindman is urging Republican Sen.
AI data centers could decide the Fla. Governor's race
Dr. Larry Walker, an associate professor at the University of Central Florida and former Congressional staffer joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to break down the booming backlash against generative artificial intelligence and AI data centers, which have become a focal point of the Florida Governor's race, with candidates' policy proposals changing as more polling and public sentiment continues to rise.
Dr. Larry Walker, an associate professor at the University of Central Florida and former Congressional staffer joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to break down the booming backlash against generative artificial intelligence and AI data centers, which have become a focal point of the Florida Governor's race, with candidates' policy proposals changing as more polling and public sentiment continues to rise.
Fishback to remain on Florida ballot for governor's race, judge rules
Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback will stay on the ballot for Florida's primary election, a judge ruled Monday.
Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback will stay on the ballot for Florida's primary election, a judge ruled Monday.
Florida's wildest mayoral race | Donalds wants debates
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Reporter and Florida Playbook Author joins FOX 35's Laryssa Leone live via Zoom to break down the St. Petersburg mayoral race, where incumbent Ken Welch daces heaps of challengers, including former Florida Governor Charlie Crist. Additionally, leading Republican candidate for Governor, Byron Donalds, challenged Democratic frontrunner David Jolly to a series of three televised debates in the Florida Governor's race.
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Reporter and Florida Playbook Author joins FOX 35's Laryssa Leone live via Zoom to break down the St. Petersburg mayoral race, where incumbent Ken Welch daces heaps of challengers, including former Florida Governor Charlie Crist. Additionally, leading Republican candidate for Governor, Byron Donalds, challenged Democratic frontrunner David Jolly to a series of three televised debates in the Florida Governor's race.
GOP frontrunner in Florida governor race, Byron Donalds, addresses legal challenges
Donalds recently made a campaign stop at Beth's Burgers in Orlando, alongside U.S. Senator Ashley Moody. Both Trump-backed candidates spoke exclusively with FOX 35 about their vision for Florida and the turbulent election season ahead.
Donalds recently made a campaign stop at Beth's Burgers in Orlando, alongside U.S. Senator Ashley Moody. Both Trump-backed candidates spoke exclusively with FOX 35 about their vision for Florida and the turbulent election season ahead.
GOP frontrunner in Florida governor race, Byron Donalds, campaigns in Orlando
While his opponents face off on the debate stage, Republican gubernatorial frontrunner Byron Donalds is taking a different approach to the campaign trail – and addressing new legal challenges head-on. Donalds recently made a campaign stop at Beth's Burgers in Orlando, alongside U.S. Senator Ashley Moody. Both Trump-backed candidates spoke exclusively with FOX 35 about their vision for Florida and the turbulent election season ahead.
While his opponents face off on the debate stage, Republican gubernatorial frontrunner Byron Donalds is taking a different approach to the campaign trail – and addressing new legal challenges head-on. Donalds recently made a campaign stop at Beth's Burgers in Orlando, alongside U.S. Senator Ashley Moody. Both Trump-backed candidates spoke exclusively with FOX 35 about their vision for Florida and the turbulent election season ahead.
Florida board bars undocumented students from state colleges, GED programs
Florida education officials have approved new rules that will bar undocumented immigrants from enrolling in the state's public colleges and adult education programs that prepare students for the General Educational Development, or GED, exam.
Florida education officials have approved new rules that will bar undocumented immigrants from enrolling in the state's public colleges and adult education programs that prepare students for the General Educational Development, or GED, exam.
DeSantis signs $117 billion Florida budget after vetoing hundreds of spending projects
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a nearly $117 billion Florida budget after vetoing about $800 million in spending projects.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a nearly $117 billion Florida budget after vetoing about $800 million in spending projects.
Gov. DeSantis signs two bills in Bradenton to make it harder for local governments to raise property taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a large property tax cut ballot measure central to his message in his last year in office, and on Wednesday he signed two bills in line with that priority.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a large property tax cut ballot measure central to his message in his last year in office, and on Wednesday he signed two bills in line with that priority.
'Common Ground:' John Morgan announces winning name of new political party
Florida attorney John Morgan, of the Morgan & Morgan law firm, has revealed the name of the new political party he's starting.
Florida attorney John Morgan, of the Morgan & Morgan law firm, has revealed the name of the new political party he's starting.
New Florida laws take effect July 1: Here’s what to know
There are nearly 90 new laws that are going into effect on July 1, 2026, in Florida.
There are nearly 90 new laws that are going into effect on July 1, 2026, in Florida.
Lawsuit challenges ballot language for Florida property tax amendment
Two former Florida mayors and a nonprofit organization have filed a lawsuit challenging the ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would dramatically expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption.
Two former Florida mayors and a nonprofit organization have filed a lawsuit challenging the ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would dramatically expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on cancer fight: Prognosis is good
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and would be undergoing treatment soon. He will finish his term as mayor, and has suspended his campaign for governor in order to focus on his health, treatment, and family. He talked with FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt about his diagnosis, why he shared it, and the prognosis.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings recently revealed that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and would be undergoing treatment soon. He will finish his term as mayor, and has suspended his campaign for governor in order to focus on his health, treatment, and family. He talked with FOX 35's Amy Kaufeldt about his diagnosis, why he shared it, and the prognosis.
Florida Supreme Court lets new congressional map stand for 2026 elections
Florida's newly redrawn congressional map will remain in effect for this year's midterm elections after the state Supreme Court declined to intervene in an ongoing legal challenge.
Florida's newly redrawn congressional map will remain in effect for this year's midterm elections after the state Supreme Court declined to intervene in an ongoing legal challenge.
Are 'AI Slop' ads the future of Florida politics?
Rishi Bagga, Democratic Analyst and Political Strategist joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the rise in political campaign ads generated with artificial intelligence, especially in the Florida Governor's Race, with Lt. Governor Jay Collins attacking Trump-endorsed Republican Congressman Byron Donalds and Spencer Pratt putting out a slew of AI ads in his campaign for the Mayor of Los Angeles.
Rishi Bagga, Democratic Analyst and Political Strategist joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the rise in political campaign ads generated with artificial intelligence, especially in the Florida Governor's Race, with Lt. Governor Jay Collins attacking Trump-endorsed Republican Congressman Byron Donalds and Spencer Pratt putting out a slew of AI ads in his campaign for the Mayor of Los Angeles.
Jerry Demings drops Fla. Gov. bid amid cancer diagnosis
John Hanley, UCF Political Science Lecturer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the impact of Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings' exit from Florida's Gubernatorial race just weeks away from the Democratic Primary, which likely pushes former Florida Congressman David Jolly to the frontrunner's position, where he would face off against Congressman Byron Donalds, former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins or James Fishback.
John Hanley, UCF Political Science Lecturer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the impact of Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings' exit from Florida's Gubernatorial race just weeks away from the Democratic Primary, which likely pushes former Florida Congressman David Jolly to the frontrunner's position, where he would face off against Congressman Byron Donalds, former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins or James Fishback.
Fla. Republican calls out DeSantis' property tax cuts
Jeff Brandes, President of the Florida Policy Project and former Republican State Senator joins FOX 35 via Zoom to analyze Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to cut property taxes, which Brandes calls 'throwing a grenade into the state constitution and seeing if it goes off.'
Jeff Brandes, President of the Florida Policy Project and former Republican State Senator joins FOX 35 via Zoom to analyze Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to cut property taxes, which Brandes calls 'throwing a grenade into the state constitution and seeing if it goes off.'
DeSantis' property tax proposal brings more questions
Rep. Dr. Anna Eskamani, a Democrat representing Orlando in the Florida House of Representatives joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to respond to Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to eliminate and cut property taxes in Florida, which she says left her with more questions as to how essential services like fire, law enforcement and schools will stay operational.
Rep. Dr. Anna Eskamani, a Democrat representing Orlando in the Florida House of Representatives joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to respond to Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to eliminate and cut property taxes in Florida, which she says left her with more questions as to how essential services like fire, law enforcement and schools will stay operational.