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.
Florida officials heighten security alerts as FBI probes the back-to-back assaults that killed one and spotlighted domestic terror risks in communities like Treasure Coast.
The executive actions direct federal agencies to slash barriers to homebuilding and simplify loans, addressing affordability woes hitting Treasure Coast voters ahead of midterms.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declares Iran's government crumbling after U.S. strikes on over 15,000 targets, with 13 Americans killed.
Treasure Coast drivers face gas prices up 55 cents per gallon amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions and rising regional casualties.
The rollback reverses a Biden rule slashing ethylene oxide emissions by 90% at nearly 90 U.S. sterilization plants, including several in Florida.
The bill, passed 89-10, targets housing shortages in Florida with investor ban and incentives, as FBI scrutinizes two domestic attacks.
FBI probes attack by convicted ISIS supporter on release that left 1 dead, 2 wounded at Virginia school, echoing past Florida threats.
The Treasure Coast Republican's Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026 advances to the House floor, aiming to withhold federal funds from jurisdictions limiting immigration enforcement cooperation.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott presided as Democrats blocked the bill demanding ICE and CBP reforms, while the chamber passed a bipartisan housing measure 89-10 amid the nearing two-month shutdown.
