When is Florida's primary election? Deadlines and dates

Voters will be heading to the polls this year for several key races taking place in Florida. There are several important dates residents should know so they can make sure they are ready to vote.

Florida property tax exemption amendment heads to November election ballot: What to know

The Florida Legislature on Tuesday passed a proposed state constitutional amendment intended to reduce property taxes for thousands of homestead properties across the state. That proposal will be on the November ballot, where 60% of voters will need to approve it in order to add it to the Florida Constitution.

DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order

The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.

Fla. Republican calls out DeSantis' property tax cuts
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Jeff Brandes, President of the Florida Policy Project and former Republican State Senator joins FOX 35 via Zoom to analyze Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to cut property taxes, which Brandes calls 'throwing a grenade into the state constitution and seeing if it goes off.' 

Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules

An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.

Trump backs HHS plan to reduce recommended childhood vaccines

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order for federal agencies to coordinate their guidance with a Department of Health and Human Services study, which recommends vaccinating all children against multiple diseases.

USPS proposes requiring states to identify and list mail voters

The USPS has proposed new rules that detail how the Trump administration intends to carry out its contested mail ballot executive order.

DeSantis promotes property tax relief proposal, highlights Florida immigration enforcement efforts

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday urged support for a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at reducing property taxes for Florida homeowners while also touting the state's immigration enforcement partnership with federal authorities.

Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump

A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.

Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7B contract to cut costs

The Pentagon’s recent technology agreement with Microsoft will enhance military digital systems and cloud capabilities.

Poll shows Americans’ confidence in US moral values continuing to decline

A new poll shows Americans are more pessimistic than ever about the nation’s moral values, with record numbers rating the values as “poor."

Judge refuses to block Trump order to limit mail voting

On Thursday, a federal judge declined to block President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting mail ballots.

Trump Accounts: What's next to get $1,000 for your child

The Treasury Department is preparing to deposit $1,000 into “Trump Accounts" for babies soon. Parents need to take certain steps so they’re able to receive the money.

DeSantis pushes plan to sharply cut Florida property taxes

Florida homeowners could soon see major reductions in their property tax bills under a proposal unveiled Wednesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida property tax relief: DeSantis calls special legislative session

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is calling state lawmakers into a special legislative session starting Monday to consider a major reduction in property taxes. 

DeSantis' property tax proposal brings more questions
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Rep. Dr. Anna Eskamani, a Democrat representing Orlando in the Florida House of Representatives joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to respond to Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to eliminate and cut property taxes in Florida, which she says left her with more questions as to how essential services like fire, law enforcement and schools will stay operational.

More white South African refugees allowed in US, while all others remain blocked

The Trump administration will continue blocking refugees from entering the U.S., unless they’re white and from South Africa. President Trump said 10,000 more white South Africans will be allowed this year.

Indiana university to pay $225K settlement to woman fired over Charlie Kirk post

A former employee of Ball State University in Indiana will be awarded $225,000 to settle a lawsuit after she was fired last year over a social media post about the death of Charlie Kirk. 

Biden sues DOJ to block release of his audio interviews

Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department to try and stop it from releasing the former president’s audio interviews to Congress and a conservative think tank.