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Gov. DeSantis calls abortion, marijuana ballot amendments too "radical" to pass
The governor called the recreational marijuana measure "weed one" and said it would go beyond decriminalizing marijuana
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The governor called the recreational marijuana measure "weed one" and said it would go beyond decriminalizing marijuana
Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that the Presidential Records Act doesn't shield Trump from charges that he unlawfully retained national defense information.
A Florida ban on abortions earlier in pregnancy is expected to have an impact on providers in other parts of the country.
The measure gives the state regulatory control over food delivery platforms
Federal prosecutors are scolding the judge presiding over former President Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida.
Merrick Garland said federal law enforcement officials are turning their attention to reducing violence in St. Louis, Missouri; Jackson, Mississippi; and Hartford, Connecticut.
The new six-week ban with very few exceptions goes into effect on May 1st
Democrats are galvanizing around abortion as a "front and center" issue
Threats against federal judges have been rising each year since 2019.
The purpose of the hearing was to give members of Congress the chance to hear directly from women denied necessary health care and community leaders about what must be done to protect reproductive freedom
Amendment 4 would allow abortions before viability, but it would still require parents to be notified if a minor has an abortion.
Rep. Mike Turner tells "Face the Nation" that there is a "chaos caucus that wants to stop everything that a person in Congress does" as Speaker Mike Johnson faces a possible motion to vacate.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that as officials eye rebuilding efforts, it's not fully known the condition of what remains of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Political committees behind the two proposed amendments have submitted enough petition signatures to reach the ballot
Two weeks after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis survived a bid by defense lawyers to have her disqualified from the Georgia election interference case, she has all but taken over the case personally,
Relief may be on the way for people in Miami Beach who are going through homelessness.
The Cuban government is working to influence the 2024 election, according to intelligence officials.
If you plan on traveling to the state capital take JetBlue off your list.
A man accused of throwing a dog at a police officer is facing animal cruelty charges.
Venezuelan Americans living in South Florida were angered by Sunday's official presidential results in that country.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) revealed that Thomas Crooks had plans to blow up his van.
Kamala Harris' campaign, which announced the total on Sunday, said 66% of the funds came from first-time donors.
The initiative will appear on the November ballot as Amendment 3
TikTok employees used an internal system to gather sensitive data about U.S. users, federal officials said.
A judge has overturned a Florida law that attempted to limit diversity and race-based discussions in private workplaces.
Jim DeFede sits down with Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava who is running for reelection.
Jim DeFede speaks with State Sen. Book about Gov. DeSantis' efforts to fight the abortion issue set to appear on Florida's ballot.
Jim DeFede spoke with Evan Power at the convention in Milwaukee just before Trump's speech.
Jim DeFede speaks with Mo Saunders, the estranged aunt to Democrat Joe Saunders, who is also running for the same seat.
DeFede said the incident has become an "inflection point" for the country in how we talk about politics.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Android smartphones with folding displays have become incredibly popular. Discover the best models now available.
Find the best over-the-counter hearing aids that rival prescription aids in terms of quality and reliability.
Wondering if Medicare covers hearing aids? Learn about which insurance plans offer coverage for for hearing aids.
The best pest control companies of 2024 can help you easily deal with annoying pests and unwanted critters.
Got bees? Don't put up with all that buzzing and stinging; here are some easy ways to get rid of bees this spring.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
A Florida woman accused him of sex trafficking and imprisoning her in Romania.
Ernest Hemingway spent the 1930s in Key West, Florida, and more than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the island city to celebrate the author's award-winning novels and adventure-filled life.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.