Trump Inauguration Day moved indoors due to extreme cold
President-elect Donald Trump will take the oath of office indoors due to the freezing temperatures expected during his inaugural ceremonies.
Kristi Noem faces Senate confirmation hearing
Kristi Noem, Donald Trump’s pick to head the Department of Homeland Security, is facing Senators Friday at her first confirmation hearing.
Florida population growth could impact future elections
More people are moving to Florida, and that's evident in the traffic on highways and in the housing market.
Abortion pill access faces new legal hurdle nationwide after Texas ruling
A Texas judge has allowed three states to move forward with a legal challenge seeking to impose stricter rules on the abortion pill mifepristone, reigniting the battle over medication abortion access in the U.S.
Israeli man to be released by Hamas as his family in Sarasota waits with mixed emotions
Sagui Dekel-Chen has been in captivity since Hamas took him hostage as part of their October 7, 2023, terrorist attack on Israel. That is expected to end soon, however.
Nearly half of people considering moving cite political climate as reason
Forty percent of people were hoping to move in 2025, according to a LendingTree survey.
Trump Inauguration 2025: Here's who will and won't attend
The second inauguration of Donald Trump is expected to draw former presidents, tech billionaires, world leaders, and performers. Here are some notable attendees for the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies:
Florida congressmen introduce No Tax on Tips Act in U.S. House
Two congressmen from Florida have filed a bill to exempt tips from federal income tax, following up on a campaign promise made by President-elect Donald Trump.
DeSantis taps Ashley Moody to replace Marco Rubio in U.S. Senate
On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he had selected Florida’s Attorney General Ashley Moody to serve as the next U.S. senator.
Famous outsiders who joined the government
From reality stars to movie stars, these luminaries left the entertainment industry and ventured into the political space holding prominent roles in government in what’s become a phenomenon through the years.
Big marijuana companies prep new 2026 ballot measure for recreational pot use in Florida
The biggest marijuana dispensary in Florida, Trulieve, along with the Smart & Safe Florida committee, are already preparing for the 2026 midterm election and the future of recreational pot in the Sunshine State.
Bondi, Rubio defend Trump agendas in heated cabinet hearings
The second day of Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet featured contentious exchanges, with nominees addressing concerns about their independence and policy priorities.
TSA sees slight drop in number of guns found at airport checkpoints: 'Starting to turn a corner'
Airport security agents are seeing good signs in the effort to remind passengers not to bring guns through security checkpoints.
New poll: Americans are skeptical of these Trump Cabinet nominees
Several of Donald Trump’s highest-profile Cabinet nominees are viewed more negatively than positively by Americans, a new poll found. Pete Hegseth is among the least popular.
Nancy Mace challenges Jasmine Crockett to ‘take it outside’ in House hearing
Rep. Nancy Mace took offense when Rep. Jasmine Crockett said "child, listen" in a response, sparking a contentious back-and-forth in which Mace challenged Crockett to "take it outside."
Pete Hegseth faces Senate confirmation for Defense Secretary: What to know
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent his Senate confirmation hearings on Tuesday, where senators scrutinized his fitness for the role due to his past as a combat veteran and TV host.
Special Counsel's final report on Trump's presidential election interference case released
In a highly anticipated report released Tuesday, Special counsel Jack Smith asserted that his team "stood up for the rule of law" during its investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Governor DeSantis calls for special legislative session before March
Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
125K sign petition demanding LA Mayor Karen Bass resign over fire response
Over 125,000 sign a petition demanding Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass resign, citing mismanagement of the city's wildfire crisis.
Jack Smith resigns from DOJ ahead of Trump presidency
Trump has long criticized the two outstanding federal legal proceedings against him, of which Smith was at the helm. Here’s what to know about Smith and the investigations.