Florida DOGE to audit Orange County, alleging excessive taxation, spending

The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will begin on-site inspections on July 31, with Orange County among the first to be reviewed.

Judge blocks Trump efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

A previous injunction specifically blocked the government from cutting Medicaid payments to Planned Parenthood members that didn’t provide abortion care or didn’t meet a threshold of at least $800,000 in Medicaid reimbursements in a given year.

US-EU trade deal will make these items more expensive

The deal imposes a 15% tariff on European goods imported in the U.S. and these products are likely to rise in cost.

Trump announces trade deal with European Union

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the deal took "heavy lifting."

Congress is investigating the Epstein files: Here's the latest

President Trump is urging his to move past the Jeffrey Epstein case, but pressure is mounting for his administration to release more.

Scheduled vote for rules on Florida bear hunt
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Another bear hunt could be happening at the end of this year in Florida. State officials are voting on the hunt next month. If passed, it would be held for three weeks in December.

DeSantis considers special session for redistricting
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is considering calling a special session to redraw the congressional districts in the Sunshine State. Florida currently has 28 congressional districts, and more could be on the way.

Venezuelan baseball team denied US visas for Little League tournament

A team of Venezuelan teenagers are heartbroken after learning they won’t be able to play in the Little League Senior Baseball World Series, despite qualifying.

Top 4 news stories you need to know: July 24, 2025
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FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top news stories of the day, from WWE Hall of Famer and pro wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan dying in his Clearwater home at age 71, a 1-year-old falling from a third-story window in Rockledge, a man shooting and killing his grandparents in West Melbourne according to the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and the state of the Florida Governor's race after a UNF poll found Congressman Byron Donalds and First Lady Casey DeSantis are neck-and-neck, despite President Donald Trump endorsing Donalds for the position in 2026.

UNF Poll: Donalds & DeSantis neck-and-neck for Fla Gov.
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UCF Political Science Lecturer John Hanley joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down a new UNF poll which shows the 2026 Florida Governor's race within the margin of error between Congressman Byron Donalds and First Lady Casey DeSantis, with Matt Gaetz a clear third place.

'March For Our Lives' attacks Pam Bondi
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The group "March For Our Lives" has launched a new campaign against United States Attorney General Pam Bondi. Jaclyn Corin, Parkland mass shooting survivor and "March for Our Lives" executive director, is leading the charge. The group says Bondi exploited the shooting to help advance her political career and that she betrayed her promises to those affected.

Gov. DeSantis, First Lady announce more than $200 million for Florida cancer research and treatment

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, Florida Department of Health Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and other health officials have announced more than $200 million that will be allocated to cancer research and treatment funding in the state.

DeSantis, First Lady announce cancer research funding
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, Florida Department of Health Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo and other health officials have announced more than $200 million that will be allocated to cancer research and treatment funding in the state. The state is allocating $132.5 million to the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program, $30 million for a new Cancer Connect Collaborative Incubator and will continue to fund the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund, providing $60 million.

Trump tariff deadline set for Aug.1. What we know

The tariffs are expected to impact goods imported from dozens of countries to the U.S.