Government Shutdown 2025: Dems vote down Republican funding bill

Senate Democrats voted down a Republican funding bill to keep the government open Tuesday evening; with this development, the federal government will shut down just past midnight on Wednesday. 

Another Brevard County teacher facing discipline over student nickname

Florida’s education commissioner has filed an administrative complaint seeking disciplinary action against a Brevard County science teacher accused of violating state law and professional conduct rules by using a name for a student without parental permission.

Florida OKs land for future Trump Presidential Library
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On Tuesday, the Florida Cabinet unanimously approved the gift of 2.63 acres of land in Miami for use as the future Donald J. Trump Presidential Library. POLITICO reporter Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to talk about the site, what it means for the state, reaction from Miami leaders and what happens next.

DeSantis warns Florida is ‘not Portland’ as state secures major federal immigration funding

Florida is receiving a major boost in federal funding as state and federal leaders announced Friday a "historic agreement" with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program.

President Trump addresses top military leaders
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President Donald Trump joined hundreds of generals on Tuesday morning summoned to Virginia on short notice by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, adding new security concerns. Trump's remarks included discussions of the Nobel Peace Prize, peace negotiations between Israel and Hamas, and his love of tariffs.

Airlines warn government shutdown could disrupt flights, strain aviation system

The Modern Skies Coalition says a shutdown would force the FAA to suspend hiring and training, delay safety initiatives and create costly backlogs.

President Trump, PM Netanyahu unveil Gaza peace proposal
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On Monday, President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 20-point peace proposal to end the war in Gaza, which began with Hamas's attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Netanyahu publicly supported the plan, but Hamas has yet to officially respond. FOX News Correspondent Doug Luzader walks us through what we know about the proposal.

Seminole commission chairman alleges improper bonus payments to clerk and comptroller employees

Seminole County Clerk and Comptroller Grant Maloy, who is suing the county over nearly $1 million in disputed funding, denied commissioners’ claims that his office gave out bonuses, saying the questioned payments were for PTO buybacks and retention.

Trump, Netanyahu agree on plan to end Gaza war
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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday they've agreed on a plan to end the war in Gaza, but it's unclear whether Hamas will accept the terms. Trump on Monday laid out a 20-point plan for ending the Israel-Hamas war and establishing a postwar governance in the war-battered Palestinian territory.

Americans favor compromise from politicians to get things done in government, poll shows

A recent poll shows that while Americans prefer for lawmakers to compromise to accomplish tasks in government, others admit that their own members of Congress opt to cling to their beliefs.

Watch Mamdani, Sliwa react on Adams dropping out: ‘He was a crook’

Both Curtis Sliwa and Zohran Mamdani joined Good Day New York with reaction to NYC Mayor Adams' decision to drop out of the 2025 mayoral race.

Gov. Ron DeSantis champions Florida's public education, universities

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.

Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House amid calls to end war in Gaza

Days after rejecting international calls to end the war in Gaza during a U.N. address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House.

Major pro-life group demands investigation into abortion pill billboards in Florida

A major pro-life organization is calling on Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier to investigate a nonprofit it accuses of running "deceptive and misleading" abortion pill ads across the state.

Florida vows legal action against any efforts to block TPUSA chapters on campus

The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Parental Rights announced last week that it will be taking legal action against any public schools that block Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapters.