YouTube, others may ask for your ID as online safety laws sprout across the globe
Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.
Some users of YouTube in the United States may be barred from the platform starting Wednesday as the Google-owned media giant plans to roll out ID verification, amid a trend of similar decisions propping up around the debate about online safety.
Monique Worrell files petition to block political influence in investigations
State Attorney Monique Worrell has filed a Petition for Declaratory Judgment seeking to shield her office’s investigative processes from political interference and to clarify what information from a prior investigation may legally be released.
State Attorney Monique Worrell has filed a Petition for Declaratory Judgment seeking to shield her office’s investigative processes from political interference and to clarify what information from a prior investigation may legally be released.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 12, 2025
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointing Republican State Senator Jay Collins of Tampa to serve as his Lieutenant Governor, a Florida cartel drug mule taking a plea and sentenced to 7 years in prison for money laundering in connection with his wife's deadly carjacking, Seminole County raising its gas tax and the Orlando Magic & Miami Heat announcing they're kicking off the NBA preseason in Puerto Rico in October.
FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointing Republican State Senator Jay Collins of Tampa to serve as his Lieutenant Governor, a Florida cartel drug mule taking a plea and sentenced to 7 years in prison for money laundering in connection with his wife's deadly carjacking, Seminole County raising its gas tax and the Orlando Magic & Miami Heat announcing they're kicking off the NBA preseason in Puerto Rico in October.
Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis sets up Trump challenger?
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed State Senator Jay Collins, a Republican formerly representing the Tampa Bay area as the next Lieutenant Governor, replacing Jeanette Nunez who left to become the President of FIU (Florida International University.) POLITICO Reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political ramifications of Collins' appointment and the potential for a head-to-head matchup with Trump-endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds and prominent attorney John Morgan for Florida Governor in 2026.
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed State Senator Jay Collins, a Republican formerly representing the Tampa Bay area as the next Lieutenant Governor, replacing Jeanette Nunez who left to become the President of FIU (Florida International University.) POLITICO Reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political ramifications of Collins' appointment and the potential for a head-to-head matchup with Trump-endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds and prominent attorney John Morgan for Florida Governor in 2026.
White House press briefing: Aug. 12, 2025
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. Leavitt gave all the latest updates from the Trump administration and answered questions on a multitude of topics, President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin, the economy, immigration and Trump's move to take ahold of the Washington, D.C. police and activate the National Guard.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt hosted a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon. Leavitt gave all the latest updates from the Trump administration and answered questions on a multitude of topics, President Donald Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin, the economy, immigration and Trump's move to take ahold of the Washington, D.C. police and activate the National Guard.
Gov. DeSantis appoints Florida's new lieutenant governor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state?s lieutenant governor. The governor's announcement and Collins' swearing-in ceremony took place at a news conference in Tampa on Tuesday morning. Collins succeeds Jeanette Nunez, who stepped down earlier this year after being named president of Florida International University.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state?s lieutenant governor. The governor's announcement and Collins' swearing-in ceremony took place at a news conference in Tampa on Tuesday morning. Collins succeeds Jeanette Nunez, who stepped down earlier this year after being named president of Florida International University.
Governor DeSantis appoints Jay Collins as Florida's new lieutenant governor at Tampa news conference
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state’s lieutenant governor.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state’s lieutenant governor.
Trump takes over D.C. police, activates National Guard
President Donald Trump said Monday he?s taking over Washington?s police department and activating 800 members of the National Guard in the hopes of reducing crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling in the nation?s capital. The president said he was declaring a public safety emergency and his administration would be removing homeless encampments.
President Donald Trump said Monday he?s taking over Washington?s police department and activating 800 members of the National Guard in the hopes of reducing crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling in the nation?s capital. The president said he was declaring a public safety emergency and his administration would be removing homeless encampments.
Trump deploys National Guard to Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is activating hundreds of National Guard troops and taking over the Metropolitan Police Department to tackle crime in Washington, D.C. This comes after beefing up federal law enforcement presence in the nation's capital on Saturday.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is activating hundreds of National Guard troops and taking over the Metropolitan Police Department to tackle crime in Washington, D.C. This comes after beefing up federal law enforcement presence in the nation's capital on Saturday.
Printing error on Orange County sample ballots impacts nearly 89,000 voters
The Orange County Supervisor of Elections says a printing error on sample ballots for the upcoming Special General Election in Senate District 15 and House District 40 has affected 88,972 voters.
The Orange County Supervisor of Elections says a printing error on sample ballots for the upcoming Special General Election in Senate District 15 and House District 40 has affected 88,972 voters.
Florida DOGE auditors review Orlando’s finances amid property tax concerns
The Florida Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, is investigating the city of Orlando’s finances and operations, focusing on what it describes as out-of-control property taxes.
The Florida Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, is investigating the city of Orlando’s finances and operations, focusing on what it describes as out-of-control property taxes.
Trump places DC police under federal control, deploys National Guard
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.
Epstein files latest: Judge denies request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell transcripts
Transcripts of secret grand jury testimony in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case won’t be released. a judge decided Monday.
Transcripts of secret grand jury testimony in the Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case won’t be released. a judge decided Monday.
Bipartisan pair of senators demand Instagram shut down new map feature
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
"This addition is a cause of particular concern for us when it comes to children and teens that are active on Instagram," the senators wrote.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Florida House Speaker backs governor’s push to redraw congressional maps
Florida’s House speaker is joining Gov. Ron DeSantis in supporting a mid-decade review of the state’s congressional districts, a move that could spark a legal battle over the state’s constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering.
Florida’s House speaker is joining Gov. Ron DeSantis in supporting a mid-decade review of the state’s congressional districts, a move that could spark a legal battle over the state’s constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering.
Trump, Putin to hold first in-person meeting since Ukraine invasion next week in Alaska
"The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska," Trump wrote.
"The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska," Trump wrote.
Trump facilitates Middle East peace deal
President Donald Trump convened a peace summit on Friday at the White House with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan. The peace deal signing is meant to end decades of conflict and reopen key transportation routes in the region. Trump hosted a trilateral meeting with Azerbaijan's president, Ilham Aliyev, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss the signing.
President Donald Trump convened a peace summit on Friday at the White House with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan. The peace deal signing is meant to end decades of conflict and reopen key transportation routes in the region. Trump hosted a trilateral meeting with Azerbaijan's president, Ilham Aliyev, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to discuss the signing.
Ghislaine Maxwell blocked from puppy training program in federal prison camp
Ghislaine Maxwell will enjoy a lot more freedom at her new federal prison camp, but she won’t be among the prisoners who get to raise a puppy.
Ghislaine Maxwell will enjoy a lot more freedom at her new federal prison camp, but she won’t be among the prisoners who get to raise a puppy.
Immigrant detainees could be sent to notorious Louisiana prison soon, reports say
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Louisiana officials to send immigrant detainees to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, the country’s largest maximum security prison.