National and federal news with direct relevance to Florida and the Treasure Coast — including congressional action, federal funding, Supreme Court rulings, and Atlantic hurricane tracking.
A special session starting May 12 aims to finalize a $104 billion plan cutting $10 billion statewide, hitting Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties hard.
Gov. Ron DeSantis scheduled Richard Knight's May 21 execution for the 2000 murders of Odessia Stephens and her 4-year-old daughter Hanessia Mullings, accelerating Florida's death row pace amid local Treasure Coast debates on capital punishment.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry confirms the shooting at the Mall of Louisiana, urging Treasure Coast residents to stay vigilant amid national mall safety concerns.
Kennedy's testimony on measles shots, soaring prices and government resource use directly impacts Treasure Coast families' access to federal health programs.
The South Florida Democrat quit amid allegations of diverting COVID relief funds to her campaign, vacating her seat in a district bordering the Treasure Coast.
Acting AG Todd Blanche unveils wire fraud, bank fraud and money laundering counts against the civil rights group for paying informants to monitor hate groups in Martin and St. Lucie counties.
Justices, prodded by Palm Beach resident Trump, vacate ruling to let DOJ dismiss Bannon's conviction after prison term.
Nominee Kevin Warsh assures senators of no White House pledges on cuts, as Trump's disappointment could ripple through Treasure Coast borrowing costs and local growth.
The Democrat's exit from Florida's 20th District, covering Broward and Palm Beach counties, could influence Treasure Coast politics as the investigation unfolds.
