FDOT orders Daytona Speedway checkered crosswalk painted over in safety crackdown
The checkered crosswalk outside Daytona International Speedway — a familiar sight for race fans — is set to be painted over as part of a statewide crackdown on decorative street art, transportation officials said.
DOT threatens states that fail to enforce ELP rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is threatening to withhold federal funding from states that fail to enforce federal English language proficiency (ELP) rules for commercial driver's license (CDL) holders. These actions come following a deadly crash that took place earlier this month on Florida's Turnpike, where an accused undocumented immigrant driver is accused of making an illegal U-turn and killing three.
Trump considers renaming Defense Department to 'Department of War'
The president cited war victories while addressing the possible name change for the Department of Defense.
Trump says he's firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook amid allegations of mortgage fraud
The president said in a letter posted on his Truth Social platform Monday night that he is removing Lisa Cook effective immediately.
Questions raised over how much FDOT is spending to paint over crosswalks
A rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse memorial has become the center of a tug-of-war between state officials and residents, with crews repainting the street black-and-white three times in less than a week and community members returning to color it in chalk.
VIDEO: Army veteran detained outside White House after burning American flag
A U.S. Army veteran was taken into custody in front of the White House on Monday after burning a flag in protest of one of President Donald Trump's latest executive order.
Epstein accuser's 'disturbing' memoir to be published months after her death
Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most well-known accusers, will have her memoir published posthumously this fall.
FULL | President Trump meets with president of South Korea
President Donald Trump hosted South Korean President Lee Jae-myung for a bilateral meeting on Monday afternoon at the White House. Trump says the United States has more than 40,000 troops in South Korea. He says the countries have a very good military relationship. Now, Trump is talking about the trade deal with South Korea, saying that the two countries "need each other."
How the Supreme Court has ruled on flag-burning laws
As President Trump signed an executive order this week cracking down on flag burning, here’s a look back at when flag burning and desecration have been challenged in the court of law.
Trump to crack down on flag burning, desecration with executive order
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday cracking down on suspects who desecrate the American flag, including burning it, by mandating they face prosecution, Fox News Digital exclusively learned.
Florida teacher faces discipline after 'Most Likely to Become A Dictator' mock award sparks backlash
A teacher in Florida is facing possible discipline after reportedly giving a student a mock award, sparking backlash from the student’s family and state officials.
Defiant protesters repaint Pulse Memorial crosswalk in rainbow colors after state covers it
Protesters returned to the Pulse Memorial crosswalk in downtown Orlando this week after state crews painted over the rainbow-colored markings, sparking renewed outrage from LGBTQ+ advocates and local residents.
Hundreds of HHS staff sign letter urging RFK Jr. to stop spreading misinformation
More than 750 current and former federal health employees signed a letter accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of spreading misinformation and fueling mistrust that they say contributed to the recent CDC headquarters shooting.
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ fight: DeSantis vows to appeal judge's order to scale back Everglades immigrant-detention center
Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing ahead with plans for a controversial immigrant-detention center in the Everglades despite a federal judge’s order to begin dismantling parts of the facility.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from jail Friday, lawyer confirms
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from a Tennessee jail and is en route to his family in Maryland, his lawyer confirms.
'Alligator Alcatraz' lawsuit: Federal judge halts new detainees, construction at Everglades detention center
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction barring new detainees from being brought to the Everglades detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
Gov. Newsom signs legislation advancing special election on California redistricting
Voters will have the ultimate say in November.
DeSantis awards grant money to small Florida communities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced more than $38 million in awards to 19 small and rural communities in the Sunshine State through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Since 2019, Florida has awarded more than $138 million to over 120 communities through this program.