Government shutdown Day 21: GOP leaders react
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Representative Mike Haridopolos, who represents Florida's 8th District, and Rep. Tom Emmer, the House Republican Whip, joined FOX 35's Ryan Elijah to talk about the shut down, the sticking points on the Legislative floor, and what needs to happen next.

These are the key 2025 races to watch in November

The results of these races can inform political parties and experts on voting trends ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

Florida bill would bring cursive writing back to schools

A new bill in the Florida House of Representatives (HB 127) proposes teaching cursive to students in grades 2–5.

Deported journalist Mario Guevara says he wouldn't cover ICE anymore

Two weeks after he was deported, Mario Guevara reflects on his arrest, ICE detainment, and moving forward from being deported.

Live updates: 'No Kings' protests in Orlando, Central Florida

Thousands of people gathered Saturday morning at various “No Kings" protests in downtown Orlando, throughout Central Florida, and across the nation. Watch live coverage in the player above.

Trump commutes George Santos’ prison sentence

The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people, including his own family members, to make donations to his campaign.

Palm Bay Councilman Chandler Langevin suing city after vote to censure him

A Palm Bay member of council is suing the city he represents. Chandler Langevin says his First Amendment rights are under attack after a 3-2 vote to censure him.

No Kings Day protests in Downtown Orlando tomorrow
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No Kings Day anti-Trump protests are happening across the country tomorrow, October 18. Republican Congressman Jimmy Patronis held a news conference where he called them "Hate America" parades. Anna Eskamani, Democratic State Representative and Orlando Mayoral candidate joins FOX 35's Hannah MacKenzie live via Zoom to break down her perspective on the protest in Orlando, her reasons for planning to attend and the causes protestors are advocating for.

Trump's approval rating shifts after Gaza ceasefire deal, poll finds

A recent poll reveals that despite the president’s efforts managing the conflict in Israel, Americans believe he needs to do more to address issues in the U.S.

Furloughed federal employee's family battles cancer diagnosis and bills

Amidst a government shutdown, federal employee Mike Daugherty's family is simultaneously confronting severe medical emergencies, including a cancer diagnosis and a seizure, while relying on community aid to manage mounting bills and a broken-down vehicle

John Bolton indicted for improper handling of classified documents

Former White House National Security Advisor John Bolton was indicted Thursday on 18 counts related to the improper handling of classified materials, Fox News Digital has learned.

Penn rejects Trump admin's preferential funding proposal

The compact asks colleges and universities to voluntarily agree to do away with departments "that purposefully punish, belittle and even spark violence against conservative ideas."

State Attorney Worrell escalates feud with AG Uthmeier
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Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell, covering Orange and Osceola Counties, continues to strike back at Governor Ron DeSantis' threats and attacks against her office, including allegations of being soft on crime for refusing to prosecute certain cases or pursue higher charges on specific cases. Worrell claims DeSantis is lying to give pretext to remove her from office again, repeating his actions from 2023. Worrell was later re-elected to her position as state attorney in 2024. Aubrey Jewett, UCF Political Science Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political implications of the feud between Worrell and the state government, including the allegations by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier of Worrell's office having a massive backlog of cases and calling her out for alleged poor handling of cases involving fentanyl, sex crimes and stand your ground.

Here's who Americans blame for government shutdown, according to poll

With many Americans feeling the impacts of the government shutdown, this is who they are holding accountable for where things stand based on a recent poll.