FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A federal prosecutor in the classified documents case of Donald Trump clashed with the judge Monday as he faced skeptical questioning over a request to bar the former president from making threatening comments about law enforcement agents involved in the investigation. Special counsel Jack Smith’s team is seeking to make … Read more
(NewsNation) — A family from Naples, Florida, is suing NASA after space debris fell through the roof of their home after being released from the International Space Station. The metal cylinder that tore a hole in the roof weighed 1.6 pounds and was 4-by-1.6 inches. It isn’t entirely clear where it originated from before hitting … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. — As Democrats gear up for yet another run against Florida Republican Rick Scott, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell hopes the fourth time is a charm. In three statewide campaigns over eight years, Democrats have racked up three maddeningly close losses against the former governor and current U.S. senator. “I know I can beat Rick Scott,” … Read more
WASHINGTON — In an unusual public statement on Tuesday, the House Ethics Committee said it is expanding an investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) amid allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use and a range of other eyebrow-raising claims. The committee said it has spoken with more than a dozen witnesses, issued 25 subpoenas and reviewed … Read more
(NewsNation) — U.S. home sales in May dropped to the third-lowest level in a decade as homebuyers continue to face elevated mortgage rates, record-high prices and low inventory. Last month, 407,959 homes were sold, down roughly 3% from a year ago, according to real estate brokerage Redfin. To put that in perspective, only two months … Read more
(NewsNation) — As demolition began on the building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School where his daughter and 16 others were killed in 2018, Tony Montalto said their legacies should be the smiles and laughter they shared on campus – not the horror of how they died. Montalto, whose 14-year-old daughter Gina was among the … Read more
(NewsNation) — A Florida school district voted to ban a book about banning books in May — and the irony isn’t lost on those criticizing the move. The Tallahassee Democrat reported that the Indian River County School Board voted to remove “Ban This Book” by Alan Gratz 3-2, going against a decision by the district’s book-review … Read more
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump marked his 78th birthday on Friday night by addressing a fawning crowd in Florida and repeatedly dismissing his opponent in November’s election, 81-year-old President Joe Biden, as too frail to handle a second term. “Our country is being destroyed by incompetent people,” said Trump, who devoted large … Read more
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees on Wednesday gave final approval to an agreement that buries the hatchet between Disney and the governing district for Walt Disney World, which the Florida governor took over after the company two years ago publicly opposed a state law critics dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.” The five DeSantis-appointed … Read more
LARGO, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida’s first Wawa drive-thru is opening in Largo this week. The 2,200-square-foot standalone drive-thru is located at 2530 East Bay Drive. It’s the first location in Florida and the third in the company. Customers can grab their favorite Wawa items like hoagies and hot breakfast sandwiches while remaining inside their vehicles. … Read more
