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• In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

  March 10, 2026 2:44 PM

  DE SOTO, Iowa (AP) — Standing alongside his son's Ford pickup truck at a central Iowa gas station off Interstate 80, Francisco Castillo was not happy. He had voted for President Donald Trump in the last election. He believed Trump had strengthened the economy in his first term, and... more »

• Federal review finds 44% of US trucking schools don't comply with government rules

  December 1, 2025 3:18 PM

  Nearly 44% of the 16,000 truck driving schools in the U.S. may be forced to close if they lose their students after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with government requirements. The Transportation Department said Monday that it plans to revoke the... more »

• Texas education chief met with Turning Point USA to discuss group’s expansion in high schools

  November 25, 2025 11:07 AM

  Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath recently met with a top official from Turning Point USA to discuss creating chapters of the conservative youth organization in all of the state's high schools, days before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick promised $1 million in campaign funds to help bring the project to life.... more »

• Texas A&M rebuilds after losing coach, key players

  October 29, 2025 6:07 PM

  Texas A&M Aggies (23-11, 11-7 SEC) This Aggies team will look nothing like the one from last year after multiple players exhausted their eligibility before many more left in the transfer portal after coach Buzz Williams departed for Maryland after six seasons. Bucky McMillan, who has been Samford's coach... more »

• How Hispanics' views of Trump have changed since January, according to a new AP-NORC poll

  October 24, 2025 5:13 PM

  President Donald Trump's favorability has fallen among Hispanic adults since the beginning of the year, a new AP-NORC poll shows, a potential warning sign from a key constituency that helped secure his victory in the 2024 election. The October survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research... more »

• Where immigrants went during an unprecedented influx at the US border, by the numbers

  October 1, 2025 10:57 AM

  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Salt Lake City, Utah; Denver; and Fort Myers, Florida, were hot places to settle. California lost some of its appeal. The Associated Press obtained U.S. Customs and Border Protection data by state and metropolitan area on self-reported destinations of nearly 2.5 million people who crossed... more »

• Texas teachers, parents fear STAAR overhaul won’t take testing pressure off kids

  September 24, 2025 11:38 AM

  " Texas teachers, parents fear STAAR overhaul won’t take testing pressure off kids " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course

  September 23, 2025 2:34 PM

  FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — The man who was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen shortly after being found guilty of all counts on Tuesday. Officers quickly swarmed him and dragged... more »

• Man accused of trying to kill Trump says prosecutors haven't proven assassination attempt

  September 21, 2025 11:31 AM

  FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year told a federal judge on Friday that prosecutors haven't proven that an assassination attempt occurred. But the judge denied his motion for acquittal, meaning jurors will eventually decide... more »

• Trump administration joins Republicans' campaign to police speech in reaction to Kirk's murder

  September 15, 2025 8:41 PM

  Vice President JD Vance on Monday jumped onto the conservative movement demanding consequences for those who have cheered Charlie Kirk's killing, calling on the public to turn in anyone who says distasteful things about the assassination of his friend and political ally. "When you see someone celebrating Charlie's murder,... more »

• Florida will work to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, officials say

  September 3, 2025 12:52 PM

  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Florida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, building on the effort by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to curb vaccine requirements and other health mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic. DeSantis also announced on Wednesday the creation of a state-level... more »

• Students in the US without legal status see college pathways close as Trump targets tuition breaks

  September 3, 2025 12:47 PM

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Carlie was hoping to spend her senior year savoring her final moments on the palm tree-lined campus of the University of Central Florida. Instead, she sits at home alone, logging on to online courses, afraid to leave her apartment and run the risk of being detained... more »

• Final preparations for trial of man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida

  September 2, 2025 9:04 AM

  FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump last year in South Florida is set to represent himself during a pretrial conference on Tuesday, as final preparations are made for trial. Barring any delays, jury selection is scheduled to begin Sept. 8... more »

• What states are doing in the battle for partisan advantage in US House redistricting maps

  August 29, 2025 3:42 PM

  A battle between Texas Republicans and California Democrats to bolster their party's advantage in the U.S. House has led politicians in other states to consider ways they, too, could leverage partisan power to rack up more victories in the 2026 congressional elections. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed... more »

• Top Florida official says 'Alligator Alcatraz' will likely be empty within days, email shows

  August 27, 2025 5:35 PM

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A top Florida official says the controversial state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades will likely be empty in a matter of days, even as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration and the federal government fight a judge's order to shutter the facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" by... more »

• State Department pauses issuing work visas for commercial truck drivers

  August 22, 2025 4:45 PM

  Originally Published: 22 AUG 25 14:21 ET By Rebekah Riess, Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — The State Department is pausing the issuing of work visas for foreigners looking to become commercial truck drivers in the United States, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday . “The... more »

• FBI searches home and office of ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton

  August 22, 2025 10:21 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI on Friday searched the Maryland home and Washington office of former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton as part of a criminal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information, a person familiar with the matter said. Bolton emerged as an outspoken critic... more »

• Florida must stop expanding 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration center, judge says

  August 22, 2025 10:17 AM

  MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction Thursday halting further expansion and ordering the winding down of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" that advocates said violated environmental laws. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams' injunction formalized... more »

• DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility in north Florida

  August 14, 2025 10:21 AM

  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration is preparing to open a second immigration detention facility at a state prison in north Florida, as a federal judge decides the fate of the state's holding center for immigrants at an isolated airstrip in the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator... more »

• 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant jail could halt construction over environmental concerns

  August 13, 2025 11:07 AM

  MIAMI (AP) — Construction of a makeshift immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" could be halted indefinitely as a federal judge considered Wednesday whether the hasty development on sensitive wetlands violates environmental laws. Last week, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ordered a two-week halt on... more »

• Transcripts of grand jury that indicted Epstein ex-girlfriend Maxwell won't be unsealed, judge says

  August 11, 2025 11:59 AM

  NEW YORK (AP) — Transcripts of the secret grand jury testimony that led to the sex trafficking indictment of Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell won't be released, a judge ruled Monday, saying the government's suggestion that they'd reveal new information about the crimes was "demonstrably false." Judge Paul... more »

• Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center

  August 7, 2025 2:02 PM

  MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ordered a temporary halt to construction at an immigration detention center — built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" — as attorneys argue whether it violates environmental laws. The facility can continue to operate and hold... more »

• Judge considers whether Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center violates environmental law

  August 6, 2025 11:12 AM

  MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether to stop construction of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Florida Everglades and dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" because it didn't follow environmental laws. Until the laws are followed, environmental groups and the Miccosukee Tribe said... more »

• Detenidos en el 'Alcatraz de los Caimanes' están retenidos sin cargos y sin acceso a abogados

  July 29, 2025 3:27 PM

  Abogados de derechos civiles que buscan una orden de restricción temporal contra un centro de detención de inmigración en los Everglades de Florida dicen que a los detenidos en el "Alcatraz de los Caimanes" se les ha prohibido reunirse con abogados, están retenidos sin cargos y que un tribunal federal... more »

• Attorneys: 'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees held without charges, barred from legal access

  July 28, 2025 11:16 AM

  Civil rights lawyers seeking a temporary restraining order against an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades say that "Alligator Alcatraz" detainees have been barred from meeting attorneys, are being held without any charges and that a federal immigration court has canceled bond hearings. The immigration attorneys argued Monday... more »

• Deportation flights from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center have begun, DeSantis says

  July 25, 2025 11:41 AM

  Deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as " Alligator Alcatraz " have begun and are expected to increase soon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday. The first flights operated by the Department of Homeland Security have transferred about 100 detainees from the immigration detention center to... more »

• US has reclosed its southern border after a flesh-eating parasite is seen further north in Mexico

  July 10, 2025 3:40 PM

  The U.S. has closed its southern border again to livestock imports, saying a flesh-eating parasite has moved further north in Mexico than previously reported. Mexico's president was critical Thursday, suggesting that the U.S. is exaggerating the threat to its beef industry from the parasite, the New World screwworm fly.... more »

• Llega el primer grupo de inmigrantes a centro de detención en los Everglades de Florida Play Video

  July 3, 2025 5:41 PM

  Ha llegado el primer grupo de inmigrantes a un nuevo centro de detención en los Everglades de Florida que los funcionarios han apodado "Alcatraz con Caimanes", informó un portavoz del fiscal general republicano del estado. "Hay personas allí", afirmó Jae Williams, portavoz del fiscal general James Uthmeier, a The... more »

• First immigration detainees arrive at Florida center in the Everglades

  July 3, 2025 3:15 PM

  The first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," a spokesperson for Republican state Attorney General James Uthmeier told The Associated Press. "People are there," Press Secretary Jae Williams said, though he didn't immediately provide... more »

• Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center is set to receive its first group of immigrants

  July 2, 2025 5:39 PM

  OCHOPEE, Fla. (AP) — The first group of immigrants were scheduled to arrive Wednesday night at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," the state's attorney general said. "Alligator Alcatraz will be checking in hundreds of criminal illegal aliens tonight," Florida... more »

• Trump tours Florida immigration lockup and jokes about escapees having to run from alligators

  July 1, 2025 3:30 PM

  OCHOPEE, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday toured a new immigration detention center surrounded by alligator-filled swamps in the Florida Everglades, suggesting it could be a model for future lockups nationwide as his administration races to expand the infrastructure necessary for increasing deportations. Trump said he'd like... more »

• Texas’ undocumented college students no longer qualify for in-state tuition

  June 4, 2025 1:51 PM

  " Texas’ undocumented college students no longer qualify for in-state tuition " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief ,... more »

• Republican push for proof of citizenship to vote proves a tough sell in the states

  June 3, 2025 11:23 AM

  AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote. Turning that aspiration into reality has proved difficult. Trump's executive order directing a documentary, proof-of-citizenship requirement for federal elections has... more »

• Niño de 11 años correrá en honor a oficial honoraria de Harlingen Abigail Arias

  November 6, 2019 4:59 PM

  WESLACO – Un niño de 11 años de Florida honrará la vida de una oficial honoraria de Harlingen de 7 años que perdió su lucha contra el cáncer esta semana . Zechariah Cartledge corre una milla por cada oficial que pierde su vida en la línea del deber pero... more »

• Lanzan globos meteorológicos para mejor pronóstico del huracán Dorian Play Video

  August 30, 2019 3:37 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - El hurácan Dorian está a más de mil millas del Valle del Río Grande. Sin embargo, en el Servicio Nacional de Meteorología en Brownsville trabajan para ayudar a precisar el pronóstico de la tormenta. El Servicio Nacional de Meteorología está lanzando globos climáticos cuatro veces al... more »

• Running in Honor of Fallen Trooper Moises Sanchez Play Video

  August 26, 2019 11:34 PM

  WESLACO - He ran for Mission's fallen police officer earlier this year. Now a 10-year-old is running for State Trooper Moises Sanchez. Zechariah Cartledge ran his 216th mile on Monday night. A tribute to State Trooper Moises Sanchez. This is Zechariah's second honor run for a... more »

• Community Meets to Run a Mile for Local Fallen Officer Play Video

  June 24, 2019 6:09 PM

  MISSION – Condolences are coming from across the nation honoring Mission police officer Cpl. Jose Espericueta. Several people visited the Mission Police Department to pay their respects. Flowers, candles and thin blue line flags were placed. Over the weekend, the community, police, federal agents all met to... more »

• Gladys Porter Zoo Holds 'Most Dangerous Bird' Play Video

  April 17, 2019 6:27 PM

  BROWNSVILLE - The exotic bird that killed the 75-year-old man in Florida is also featured at a Rio Grande Valley zoo. Police in Florida are investigating what the cassowary was being bred for and how the man raising it was killed. CHANNEL 5 NEWS spoke to a Gladys... more »

• Valley Family Speaks Out on Death of 11-Year-Old Girl, Mother Charged Play Video

  March 13, 2019 5:54 PM

  WESLACO – A Rio Grande Valley family is speaking out after an 11-year-old girl was stabbed by her mother in Florida. Rosa Rivera is charged with first-degree murder, accused of stabbing the girl nearly 15 times. KRGV’s Christian Colón spoke with the girl’s aunt, Neri Rivera. Rivera... more »

• Valley Shrimpers Back at Sea after Taking Refuge in Florida, Louisiana Play Video

  May 28, 2018 6:31 PM

  UPDATE (5/30): Rio Grande Valley shrimpers are now back out at sea. Gulf waters have begun to calm as Alberto has become a tropical depression. We're told taking refuge was mandatory. ----- WESLACO – Rio Grande Valley shrimpers are taking refuge in Florida and Louisiana because of Alberto. Many Valley... more »

• SWAT team swarms Florida school as students flee

  February 14, 2018 3:34 PM

  PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) - The Latest on a shooting at a Florida high school (all times local): 3:55 p.m. The shooting at a South Florida high school sent students rushing into the streets as SWAT team members swarmed in and locked down the building. Police were warning that the shooter... more »

• Florida Residents With Valley Ties Speak Out About Hurricane Play Video

  September 10, 2017 4:44 PM

  MIAMI, FLORIDA--Hurricane Irma is hitting Florida Sunday, Two people who live in Florida, but have valley ties decided to evacuate. They shared their stories about why they decided to leave. Kristina Fuentes and her family live in Florida. She's one of millions who left the sunshine state before Irma made... more »