Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Oregon
A judge has temporarily blocked Trump from sending National Guard troops to Oregon. Here’s what we know.
White House press briefing amid Week 2 of shutdown
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Monday afternoon where she gave the latest updates from the Trump administration. Leavitt discussed the continued government shutdown, as well as President Donald Trump's meeting with the Canadian prime minister on Tuesday, plans for the 250th birthday of the United States, a new abortion pill, immigration and more.
These lawmakers offered to reject their salaries during government shutdown
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Social Security COLA announcement for 2026 may be delayed due to government shutdown
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
'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.
Chandler Langevin: Palm Bay councilmember resists resignation after censure over anti-immigrant posts
Palm Bay Councilmember Chandler Langevin is refusing to resign after backlash over social media posts that called for the deportation of Indian immigrants, remarks that prompted the city council to censure him and request his suspension from office.
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.
White House press briefing amid government shutdown
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Friday afternoon where she shared the latest updates from the Trump administration. Leavitt spoke on a variety of topics, including the ongoing government shutdown, layoffs, immigration, crime and public safety, and more.
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.
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.
Chandler Langevin: Palm Bay Council moves to censure member over ethics allegations
The Palm Bay City Council voted 4-1 on Thursday to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to endorse the suspension of Councilmember Chandler Langevin from office, though he remains a sitting member until the governor takes action.
Alligator Alcatraz handbook revealed amidst lawsuit
A handbook for detainees has been revealed as part of a state response to a lawsuit over Alligator Alcatraz.
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.
House GOP leaders speak on 2nd day of government shutdown
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other House Republican leaders held a news conference Thursday morning on the second day of a federal government shutdown. The federal government shut down at 12 a.m. Wednesday morning after Congress failed to pass a continuing resolution to keep agencies operating.
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.