Contractors building border wall ordered to stop drilling wells in drought-stricken New Mexico
Ranchers said pumping the groundwater needed to mix cement could threaten their livestock.
Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
Trump ducked questions Monday about whether he'd fire Pirro but kept up his drumbeat of criticism toward her.
Who should take on Ashley Moody? Dems wonder if Vindman is right pick
State Rep. Angie Nixon is seeing a surge in momentum as the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate approaches. Some spectators are wondering: Could she win the election?
Talking Central Florida: Central Florida primaries and Kissimmee mayor troubles
This episode of Talking Central Florida features panelists discussing congressional and state House races ahead of primary voting and an impeachment potentially in the works for the Kissimmee mayor.
Florida sheriffs ‘significantly concerned’ with amendment rolling back property taxes
The powerful Florida Sheriff’s Association is the latest group to criticize the November ballot measure to roll back property taxes, joining what has been a drumbeat of opposition from law…
Early voting opens today in Orange County at 27 locations
Counties are allowed to begin early voting 10-15 days before election day, which is Aug. 19.
Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season
By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — Key senators unveiled a short-term spending bill on Sunday that would keep federal agencies funded past the midterm elections and into early December as…
Backers of these 3 Florida data centers giving big to politicians
Tens of millions of dollars have poured into Florida campaigns from companies with visions of transforming vast stretches of land in the state’s rural pockets into warehouses.
Democrats, Republicans vie to replace Rep. Cory Mills
Already facing a House ethics probe and numerous allegations of misconduct, Congressman Cory Mills is grappling with a primary challenge from three fellow Republicans.
Orange County’s new District 7 has 12 commission candidates to choose from
The Aug. 18 election in the newly-created district drew a total of 12 candidates, easily the most in recent memory for a local seat. No other Orange County contest this…