Florida

Trump's First 100 Days 2 hours ago

President Trump, conservatives celebrate ‘absolutely massive’ Florida special elections sweep

President Donald Trump and other leading conservatives are celebrating a special election sweep in Florida, calling it a “huge win for America" and a rebuke to Democrat hopes for an upset in the deep red state.

Mike Johnson 3 hours ago

Top House Republican backs Byron Donalds for Florida governor

House Speaker Mike Johnson backed Rep. Byron Donalds' bid for Florida governor. President Donald Trump endorsed Donalds earlier this year before the congressman announced his run for the role.

Immigration 5 hours ago

ICE accelerating removal operations by adding 500 more beds in Florida jail

The Glades County Jail in Florida will assist ICE by designating 500 beds for illegal immigrant detainees as the Trump administration continues to accelerate deportation efforts.

Crime 5 hours ago

Florida deputy killed in shootout outside Dollar General store

A sheriff’s deputy was fatally shot in a shootout with a suspect in Florida on Wednesday, according to authorities in Walton County.

Politics 6 hours ago

Cuban-born rep to lobby Trump admin for major actions to ‘starve’ Havana regime: ‘The time is now’

Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., the only Cuban-born congressman, is calling for new, decisive actions he says will cripple the Cuban regime economically.

Florida 11 hours ago

Florida man accused of stealing Cybertruck during test drive returned to Tesla dealership days later

Dexter Smithen was arrested in Hillsborough County, Florida, after he allegedly stole a Tesla Cybertruck during a test drive.

Florida 21 hours ago

DeSantis blasts newly elected Florida GOP congressman, continuing history of attacks: 'He's a squish'

Ron DeSantis intensified attacks on Randy Fine Wednesday, blaming Fine's "unique problems" for a narrow special election win in a Republican stronghold district.

VIDEO 22 hours ago

Judge Jeanine: Who are Democrats going to ‘hate’ next after Elon Musk?

‘The Five’ panel dissects the Wisconsin Supreme Court election results and Elon Musk’s impact on the race.

VIDEO 1 day ago

‘Low turnout’ and Democrats ‘mad’ at Trump were factors in Wisconsin Supreme Court race: Former NRSC national press secretary

‘America Reports’ panelists Meghan Hays and TW Arrighi discuss the results of the Florida special elections and the Wisconsin Supreme Court race.

Ron DeSantis 1 day ago

DeSantis rebukes Republicans for backing bill for carbon sequestration task force: 'Absolutely embarrassing'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called it "embarrassing" that multiple state Republicans helped advance a measure to create a carbon sequestration task force.

VIDEO 1 day ago

Florida congressman-elect warns Democrats about chances in midterm elections

Florida congressman-elect Jimmy Patronis discusses the GOP expanding its House majority and passing President Donald Trump’s agenda on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’

Florida 1 day ago

Plane bounces on Tampa airport runway while trying to land, video shows

A dramatic video captured a small plane bouncing on the runway of Tampa International Airport while attempting a landing, forcing it to go around a second time.

Florida 1 day ago

3 takeaways from Florida's special election

Republicans Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis won special elections in Florida, resulting in the GOP control of the House sitting at a 220-213 margin.

First 100 Days 1 day ago

Wisconsin, Florida elections get spin treatment with fingers pointed at Trump and Musk

A liberal judge won big in Wisconsin's April 1 Supreme Court election while the GOP held two Florida House seats. Both parties are spinning the results ahead of the 2026 midterm cycle.

VIDEO 1 day ago

Republicans' Florida special election wins give Speaker Johnson 'breathing room,' strategist says

Republican strategist Matt Gorman discusses the implications of GOP wins in special elections in Florida, Democrats' win for the Wisconsin Supreme Court seat and why some Republicans are rebelling over a voting rule change.

Politics 1 day ago

Former DeSantis official defeats Dem for Matt Gaetz's House seat

A special election in Florida's 1st Congressional District between Republican Jimmy Patronis and Democrat Gay Valimont was held to determine the successor to Matt Gaetz's House seat.

Elections 1 day ago

GOP state senator wins Florida special election, extends GOP House majority

Randy Fine won Tuesday night's special election in Florida, and will now hold former Rep. Michael Waltz's seat in the Sunshine State's 6th Congressional District.

VIDEO 1 day ago

House flipping? Dems seek to win conservative Florida districts

Fox News correspondent Mark Meredith shares the latest about two special elections in Florida on 'Special Report.'

Politics 1 day ago

SCOOP: Trump ally Donalds showcases campaign cash surge since announcing Florida governor run

Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, a top House ally of President Trump, hauls in $12 million in fundraising in the first 35 days since announcing his 2026 run for governor, his team says.

Florida 2 days ago

Florida woman points pellet gun at kids fishing near backyard, threatened to 'blow their heads off': officials

A woman in Florida was arrested after she allegedly pointed a pellet gun at two teens who she thought were fishing in her backyard and threatened to "blow their heads off," police said.

VIDEO 2 days ago

Florida congressional candidate says he’s being ‘outspent’ by his Democratic opponent

Florida congressional candidate Jimmy Patronis breaks down the latest on the special election to fill a congressional seat in Florida on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

Politics 2 days ago

First election test for Trump's term surprisingly close in FL, GOP looks to increase razor-thin House majority

Voters in two congressional districts in Florida head to the polls as Republicans aim to keep control of both solidly red seats and strengthen their fragile House majority, despite the Democrat candidates massive fundraising advantage.

VIDEO 2 days ago

Gov. Ron DeSantis explains why the Democratic Party has become 'toxic'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses his proposal to limit property taxes and blasts Democrats' 'toxic' policies on 'Hannity.'

VIDEO 3 days ago

RNC chair shares strategy for Trump agenda in key state races

Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley weighs in on the GOP's strategy for winning 'crucial' state elections on 'The Story.'

House Of Representatives 3 days ago

House Republicans brush off Stefanik's Trump admin upheaval amid high-stakes Florida race

House Republican leaders are dismissing speculation that they have been anxious over three GOP-favored congressional districts in recent weeks.

VIDEO 3 days ago

Florida lawmaker vying to replace Mike Waltz's House seat in special election

Florida State Sen. Randy Fine joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss the latest on the special election to fill Mike Waltz's House seat and why he believes the Trump agenda is 'on the line' with the close race.

VIDEO 3 days ago

Florida House race neck-and-neck as voters cast ballots to fill Gaetz, Waltz's seats

Florida Rep. Mike Haridopolos joins 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the status of special elections to fill Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz's House seats and his take on a bill that would address district judges' power regarding nationwide injunctions.

Florida 3 days ago

Lawyers for 'morbidly obese' Florida death row inmate argue his weight could cause botched lethal injection

Lawyers for a Florida man on death row are seeking to halt his execution set for next week, arguing that his obesity could lead to a botched lethal injection.

Immigration 3 days ago

Ritzy Florida enclave becomes Chinese smuggling hot spot as former military identifies driving force

Law enforcement in an affluent suburban area of South Florida have observed a growing trend of Chinese migrants arriving via human smuggling operations.

VIDEO 4 days ago

Florida congressional candidate says her district is ‘struggling’ as crucial House elections loom

Florida congressional candidate Gay Valimont, D-Fla., discusses the special election in Florida’s first congressional district on ‘Fox News Live.’