A Florida House committee voted 18-7 to advance a bill designating Oct. 14 as "Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance," igniting a partisan fight in Tallahassee.

Federal prosecutors have reopened a probe into Alex Saab focused on alleged bribery in Venezuela’s CLAP food program. The inquiry reopens questions about his 2023 pardon and possible cooperation with U.S. authorities.

Broward County announces Presidents' Day closures of government offices and various services. Online resources remain available, but some call centers and physical services are affected. Parks are open with fees; transit operates normally.

Joshua Simmons, Coral Springs' first Black Commissioner and Vice Mayor, is campaigning to become the city's first Black Mayor, challenging incumbent Scott Brook in the November election.

Rep. Greg Steube introduced the CLEAN Act to bar registered sex offenders from Medicaid and marketplace premium tax credits. The move would force some people to pay full premiums and prompt legal fights.

Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs filed an emergency suit to block a Feb. 10 special commission meeting that could declare his office vacant amid residency questions. The filing seeks an immediate court order to halt town action.

Retired CBS4 anchor Eliott Rodriguez is being courted to run in Florida’s 27th District against Rep. María Elvira Salazar, a race national Democrats have labeled competitive.

New data show ICE arrests in Florida nearly tripled, and Palm Beach County officials and businesses say deputized enforcement is reshaping schoolrooms, kitchens and neighborhoods.

Retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman held his first campaign event in Sunrise, pitching Broward voters as he seeks to unseat Sen. Ashley Moody.

Miami Beach's commission approved a temporary ordinance to fast‑track restaurants and indoor live entertainment in key corridors while keeping outdoor and adult venues off limits.

A Florida lawmaker’s HB 1279 would force flagship campuses to limit out‑of‑state freshmen to about 5%, tie funding to compliance and trigger a big budget fight. Universities warn the change could cost tens of millions.

The Coral Springs City Commission opposes a Florida proposal to increase homestead exemption, fearing reduced local government funding and its impact on services.

Palm Beach County opens cold weather shelters as temperatures are expected to drop into the low 40s, with arrangements for bus pickups to help those in need.