Greg Allen
Stories
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Politics
Gov. Ron DeSantis' war on 'woke' appears to be losing steam in Florida
A federal court recently blocked most of a key DeSantis measure, the Stop WOKE Act. Courts have ruled against a number of the governor's conservative initiatives.
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Politics
Trump's trial over classified documents in Florida could start as soon as this summer
In a hearing before U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, prosecutors said they want the trial to begin in July. Trump's lawyers want to postpone it until next year, after the presidential election.
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National
A federal judge dismisses Disney's lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
The judge says Disney lacked standing to sue Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis on First Amendment grounds after DeSantis removing Disney's self-governing status after the CEO spoke out about a Florida law.
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National
New gene-editing tools may help wipe out mosquito-borne diseases
Scientists say gene-editing technology may eradicate a mosquito in the U.S. that spreads dengue and other diseases. Concerns remain about the possible environmental impact of bioengineered mosquitoes.
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National
After the Surfside collapse, Florida is seeing a new condo boom
The 2021 collapse killed nearly 100 people. Regulations passed since then have raised costs for those living in older buildings. Developers want homeowners to sell so they can put up luxury condos.
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Law & Courts
Former U.S. ambassador charged with spying for Cuba
Victor Manuel Rocha was a State Department employee for more than 20 years. Prosecutors say during that time and in the 20 years since, he acted as an illegal agent for Cuba.
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National
Feeling the pinch of high home insurance rates? It's not getting better anytime soon
Homeowners in Florida, like other states, are seeing their home insurance rates soar. Multi-billion dollars disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires have led insurers to hike premiums.
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National
Judge says Trump aide can keep his lawyer in Mar-a-Lago documents case
Stanley Woodward represents aide Walt Nauta and once represented another Trump employee who is now cooperating with the government. Federal prosecutors had argued there was a conflict of interest.
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National
Donald Trump's classified documents case gets new questions from judge and attorneys
At a hearing Thursday, prosecutors asked a U.S. district judge to decide whether a lawyer representing one of Trump's co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago documents case has a conflict of interest.
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Environment
After the fires on Maui, one home shelters 87 people
Those displaced by the fires have found temporary quarters in hotels and with family and friends. One host opened their home to 87 evacuees, most of them from one extended family.