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Laura Ingraham discusses how the Biden administration created economic decline and plays campaign manager for Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump on how to fix President Biden's mistakes on "The Ingraham Angle."

A top Republican operative who worked as an adviser on Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s winning campaign has signed on to work for a super PAC urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president.

Atlantic High School investigations reveal that Arin Hankerd, who was arrested over an alleged sexual relationship with student, had been warned several times before.

Atlantic High School investigations reveal that Arin Hankerd, who was arrested over an alleged sexual relationship with student, had been warned several times before.

Former President Trump lashed out at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' record on the COVID-19 pandemic in the latest criticism of his top potential 2024 rival.

Fox News host Jesse Watters reacts to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent comments about former President Donald Trump and 2024 on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

When asked about his "territorial dispute" comment, DeSantis said his words were "mischaracterized" and that Russia was "wrong" to invade Ukraine.

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Taiwan was a "critical interest" to the U.S., and that China was a greater threat to America than Russia.

Knowing a utility role will likely be his role this season, Yankees' Isiah Kiner-Falefa now has catcher's gear at spring training after a shortstop competition weeded him out.

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has had surgery on his broken right thumb.

An organization with ties to critical race theory has a 10 acre "haven" in Florida and has received support from the University of Miami.

Authorities say rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was assaulted by several people at a gym in Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don't Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues a focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run. The proposal, which would not require legislative approval, is scheduled for a vote next month before the state Board of Education and has been put forth by state Education Department, both of which are led by appointees of the governor. The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12, unless required by existing state standards or as part of reproductive health instruction that students can choose not to take.

Liberty University announced Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a keynote speaker at Convocation on April 14.

The tortoises imperiled by loss of habitat should be put on the endangered species list in four southern states, environmental groups said as they prepared to sue the U.S. government over the issue.

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, joined "Fox & Friends First" to react to a Washington Post report calling Iowa the "Florida of the North."

Joseph Harding, who resigned after his December indictment, pled guilty in federal court to wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements on small business loans.

Tampa, Florida, was once the center of global cigar manufacturing, producing more than 500 million cigars annually. The city's cigar industry is enjoying a revival today.

At this point during the last presidential election in 2020, more than 15 Democrats had jumped into their party’s open presidential race.

Three arrests have been made, officials say.

Girls in the U.S. typically get their first period between ages 11 and 14, but can get them as early as age 9, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Former Florida state Rep. Joseph Harding pleaded guilty to committing $150,000 in COVID-19 relief fraud. If convicted, he could face up to 35 years in prison.

The former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” has pleaded guilty to committing $150,000 in COVID-19 relief fraud.

The former Florida lawmaker who sponsored the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” pleaded guilty Tuesday to committing $150,000 in COVID-19 relief fraud. Joseph Harding, a 35-year-old Republican, pleaded guilty in Gainesville federal court to wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements in connection with COVID-19 relief fraud, according to court records. Harding resigned from the Florida House in December, a day after federal prosecutors announced his indictment.

Dartmouth head football coach Buddy Teevens suffered "serious injuries" while riding a bicycle last week after he was struck by a pickup truck, according to a report.

Ortelio Lazaro Alfonso, 39, allegedly slapped a woman in her face with a slice of pizza after becoming upset during an argument over "disciplining," authorities said.

As we sit and wait to find out of former President Donald Trump will be arrested at some point over the next few days, pro-Trump and anti-Trump protestors have gathered around the country to let their voices be heard.

Spring breakers enjoy the sand and sun at Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida on Saturday, March 18, 2023. (Julia Bonavita/Fox News Digital)

The Washington Post cited politicians and activists opposed to Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds to argue that she has been unfairly "targeting the LGBTQ community."

Saudi Arabia has freed an American citizen it had imprisoned more than a year over old tweets critical of the kingdom’s crown prince.

Saudi Arabia on Monday freed an American citizen, a 72-year-old Florida retiree, it had imprisoned for more than a year over his old tweets critical of the kingdom’s crown prince, his son said. Neither Saudi nor U.S. officials immediately confirmed the release of Saad al Madi, a longtime Florida, resident. Madi on Monday night was at home with family members who live in Riyadh, said his son, Ibrahim al Madi, in the United States.

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban explained the suspension of his player, and in doing so, seemed to take a subtle shot at fellow Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats

A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly brandishing a firearm at McDonald's drive-thru workers because an item she wanted wasn't on the menu, according to police.

A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.

Three Florida men were convicted Monday in the 2018 murder of rapper XXXTentacion. They will receive mandatory life sentences.

Ron DeSantis slammed Manhattan D.A. Alvin Bragg as a “Soros-funded prosecutor” who is “pursuing a political agenda and weaponizing the office" as he mulls a case against Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) took slight digs at Donald Trump amid talk — driven by the former president himself — that Trump expects to be indicted this week by a grand jury in New York.

A 10-year-old girl called 911, officials said.

Twitter users put DeSantis on blast over a statement about his past.

Taylor Moore picked up his first career PGA Tour victory after winning the Valspar Championship in Florida on Sunday thanks to a brutal 18th hole by Adam Schenk.

Authorities searched Sunday for two boaters who were missing and believed drowned in an accident on a central Florida lake near the Legoland theme park. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said at a news conference that the two men had jumped into Lake Eloise to save a third person from their group, a woman, who was struggling in the water. The third person, 38-year-old Velcky Velazques, was rescued by sheriff's deputies who had been summoned when a 10-year-old girl on the boat dialed 911 on a cellphone.

Utah DPS video shows moments a hiker from Florida was rescued from a slot canyon near the Utah-Arizona border. Ed Smith told rescuers what happened to his friends.

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and needs surgery after getting hurt in Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States at the World Baseball Classic. The Astros said Sunday they will announce a prognosis for the second baseman after the operation. The ight-time All-Star and the 2017 American League MVP fell after he was struck by a 95.9 mph sinker from Colorado reliever Daniel Bard in the fifth inning Saturday night.

A Florida bill sponsored by a Republican passed a subcommittee and would ban discussion on sexuality, such as periods and STDs, in elementary school classrooms.

A Florida deputy shot on duty last week was released from the hospital days later, hand-in-hand with his daughter. "He's a tough guy," Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said of him.

The beach and Ocean Drive were packed again Saturday evening.

Alabama defensive back Tony Mitchell, a four-star recruit out of high school, was arrested earlier this week in Florida on marijuana possession and intent to sell.

Legislation moving in the Florida House would ban discussion of menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades.

Saturday, March 18, 2023 marks the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright that criminal defendants have a right to a lawyer.

Many Americans' top vacation destinations this spring are in Europe, with lower prices, milder weather and loosening travel restrictions driving people overseas.

Florida officials said 12 men were arrested for attempting to engage in sexual activity with minors. Law enforcement posed as children online in an effort to catch the suspects.

A child escaped with minor injuries when an allegedly drunk driver crashed into his bedroom in Florida overnight on Thursday, police said.

Adam Schenk is leading the Valspar Championship and no one can accuse him of being rusty.

The decision adds to the ranks of states exiting as the Electronic Registration Information Center faces criticism from election deniers.

Denver Broncos star Russell Wilson and wife Ciara visited a maximum security prison in Miami, Florida to pray with inmates.

Timothy Paul Taylor, 35, who's been arrested over 20 times and convicted of nine felonies, allegedly held a Florida masseuse at gunpoint and demanded sex acts.

A harmful algae bloom can be toxic to humans and pets, and totally mess up your beach vacation.

A new judge is poised to assume oversight of grand jury investigations concerning former President Donald Trump, including the ongoing probe into classified documents found at his Florida estate. U.S. District Judge James “Jeb” Boasberg is being sworn in Friday as chief judge of the federal district court in Washington, D.C. That role will give Boasberg, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, oversight of grand jury matters as well as sealed disputes that have surfaced in probes involving Trump.

Farmworkers were leading a five-day, 45-mile (72-kilometer) trek on foot this week from one of the poorest communities in Florida to a mansion-lined, oceanfront town that is one of the richest in an effort to pressure retailers to leverage their purchasing power for better worker pay and working conditions. The farmworkers said they were marching to highlight the Fair Food Program, which has enlisted companies like McDonald’s, Walmart, Taco Bell and Whole Foods to use their clout with growers to ensure better working conditions and wages for farmworkers.

Florida Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, who introduced a bill requiring some employers to pay for detransitions, criticized Biden for his comments on transgender children.

Ryan Brehm was having a solid round in the Valspar Championship.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving to revoke the liquor license of a Miami hotel that hosted a Christmas drag show.

A proposed six-week abortion ban is advancing in Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has indicated support for the restrictions as he prepares a potential presidential run.

The Cavaliers and Paladins will be trying to secure the pace that they prefer in their 1st Round matchup in Orlando.

Allies of former President Donald Trump have filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of violating campaign finance and ethics rules by running a shadow bid for the White House.

Kelly Garrahan, a resident of Titusville, found a creature with oddly shaped head and tail in her yard, which started disrupting her farm animals.

Jurors in the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion remain undecided.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has an execution date for a man dubbed the “ninja killer” in a 1989 double slaying.

Bruce Springsteen's show Tuesday in Albany, New York, has become the third concert in a week postponed by the New Jersey rocker for illness reasons, a month into his first major tour in six years."

Four space station astronauts are back on Earth after a quick SpaceX flight home.

U.S. health agencies have sent a letter to Florida’s surgeon general, warning him that his claims about COVID-19 vaccine risks are harmful to the public.

A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications for Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is visiting Iowa, introducing himself to expectant audiences of Republicans ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid.

The natural temporary weather phenomenon La Nina is gone and that's good news for a disaster-weary Southeast.

A former White House official who helped implement Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies has broken ranks with the former president.

Election officials in Florida, Missouri and West Virginia say they are withdrawing from a bipartisan, multistate effort aimed at ensuring the accuracy of voter rolls that has found itself in the crosshairs of conspiracy theories fueled by Donald Trump’s false claims about the 2020 presidential election.

A Florida lawmaker attracted a quick backlash to a bill he introduced that would force bloggers who write about elected officials to register with the state.

Marcus Ericsson outlasted the carnage on the downtown streets of St. Petersburg for a surprise victory for Chip Ganassi Racing.

A 76-year-old woman accused of fatally shooting her terminally ill husband in a Florida hospital was released from jail.

Florida Gov. DeSantis is planning his first visit to Iowa next week, making a stop in the leadoff Republican voting state before an expected 2024 presidential announcement later this year.

Authorities say a man was arrested after an explosive was found in a bag checked onto a Florida-bound flight at an eastern Pennsylvania airport.

Robyn Benton scored 20 points, Adebola Adeyeye had 11 points and 17 rebounds and No. 14 Kentucky beat 11th-seeded Florida 72-57 in an SEC Tournament game marred by a scuffle.

Players have largely been pleased with Major League Baseball's rollout of several new rules this spring, but fans getting their first look in person have mixed reviews.

A Florida judge has ordered rapper Kodak Black to drug rehab for 30 days after he allegedly tested positive for fentanyl while awaiting trial on a drug trafficking charge.

Noah Song has no illusions of the challenges ahead as he approaches the end of his first week of spring training since joining the Philadelphia Phillies from the U.S. Navy.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.

Court records show a Florida judge has issued an arrest warrant for rapper Kodak Black for failing a drug test while on bail for a drug charge.

Jack Nicklaus thinks the Honda Classic, by whatever name it’ll be known as next year, should have a chance at a stronger field because of looming changes to the PGA Tour schedule.

Florida Democrats have selected former state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried to lead their party after a disastrous midterm performance in the onetime presidential battleground state.

Billy Horschel has never won a PGA Tour event in his home state of Florida.

The Spectrum News 13 journalist who was shot and killed while working Wednesday afternoon has been identified as 24-year-old Dylan Lyons, according to the Orlando media outlet.

A man who police say was driving the car of a dead South Florida Lyft driver has been charged with murder and other counts in a separate case.

Family members say an 11-year-old Florida boy has died just days after a sprained ankle led to a flesh-eating bacterial infection.

A man attempting to steal a catalytic converter from a parked SUV in Southern California was run over and killed when the vehicle’s sleeping driver awakened and started to drive away, authorities said.

A loggerhead sea turtle named Rocky was released into the Atlantic Ocean after spending six weeks rehabbing at Florida’s Loggerhead Marinelife Center.

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is expanding Advanced Placement African American Studies courses from one school to 26 in New Jersey.

In the opening stages of the Republicans' 2024 presidential race, the “parents’ rights” movement and lessons for schoolchildren are emerging as flashpoints.

A prohibition against puberty blocking hormones and gender-affirming surgeries for minors in Florida was tightened further after a board overseeing doctors eliminated an exception for research at the request of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has moved one step closer to taking over Walt Disney World's self-governing district.