Jul 04 How U.S. cities are celebrating Independence Day By Associated Press The national holiday to mark America's birth as a country will be filled with parades, concerts, naturalization ceremonies and of course, fireworks. Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 5:07 With Florida rally, Trump aims for a 2020 campaign 'reset' By Yamiche Alcindor Ahead of a Florida rally President Trump is calling the kickoff for his 2020 reelection campaign, live music, food trucks and Trump swag adjoined Orlando’s Amway Center. Some supporters waited in line overnight to get into the event. Meanwhile, undocumented… Continue watching
Jun 14 Florida governor signs bill banning sanctuary policies By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Friday that prohibits local governments from enacting "sanctuary" polices that protect undocumented immigrants from deportation. Continue reading
May 20 Mother of Trayvon Martin announces run for local office The mother of the unarmed black teen who was shot dead by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida in has formally announced her candidacy to run for local office. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 5:51 News Wrap: Pompeo warns Russia over election interference In our news wrap Tuesday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Russia over its interference in U.S. elections. Meeting in Sochi with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who again denied meddling in 2016, Pompeo called such intrusion “unacceptable.” Also, Florida's governor… Continue watching
May 14 Florida governor says Russians accessed 2 voting databases in 2016 election By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said the hackers didn't manipulate any data and the election results weren't compromised. Continue reading
May 09 Trump promises more hurricane relief for Florida Panhandle By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The president made the pledge to deliver more aid quickly as he rallied supporters seven months after devastating Hurricane Michael hit Florida. Continue reading
May 01 Watch 7:12 News Wrap: Motive unclear in UNC Charlotte shooting that killed 2 students In our Wednesday news wrap, police in Charlotte, North Carolina, are trying to determine a motive in Tuesday’s college campus shooting. A former student allegedly opened fire in a classroom at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, killing two… Continue watching
Apr 25 WATCH: Ex-officer sentenced to 25 years in black motorist's killing Nouman Raja was the first Florida officer in nearly 30 years to be convicted and sentenced for an on-duty killing — and one of a few nationwide. Continue reading
Mar 25 Parkland community worried after 2 survivors' suicides By Terry Spencer, Kelli Kennedy, Associated Press The community of Parkland, Florida, is focusing attention on its suicide prevention programs after two survivors of the Florida high school massacre killed themselves in a week. Continue reading