Ybeth Bruzual

1 week ago | baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Asher Wildman |Jason Delgado

The state of Florida arranges evacuation flights from Israel, and Florida Rep. Carlos Gimenez tours an ICE facility. State of Florida arranges rescue flights for U.S. residents fleeing IsraelA 13-hour operation evacuated about 1,500 people, mostly U.S. Jewish-Americans, from Israel on Tuesday. They were taken to neighboring Cypress and are scheduled to be flown to Tampa in flights arranged by the state of Florida.

1 week ago | baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Asher Wildman |Jason Delgado

Florida lawmakers prepare to finalize and approve the state budget Monday, and President Donald Trump directs Immigrations and Customs Enforcement to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities. Florida legislators expected to vote on budget MondayAfter months of negotiations, the Florida House and Senate say they have come to an agreement on the state's budget. The proposed budget agreement comes in at $115.1 billion, slightly lower than Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposed $115.6 billion budget.

2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Asher Wildman |Jason Delgado

Iran launches a missile attack on Israel, and lawmakers in Tallahassee announce a budget agreement that is likely to keep the state government open. Air raid sirens sound across Israel following Iranian missile attackAir raid sirens have sounded across Israel following an Iranian missile attack on the country. The rumble of explosions could be heard throughout Jerusalem, and Israeli TV stations showed plumes of smoke rising in Tel Aviv after an apparent missile strike.

2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Asher Wildman |Jason Delgado

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declined an offer from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to send members of the state's guard program to assist in managing protests, and local businesses navigate tariffs instituted by President Donald Trump. Newsom rejects DeSantis' offer for Florida State GuardFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he tried sending the state guard to help with the situation in Los Angeles. But DeSantis said California Gov. Gavin Newsom declined the offer.

2 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Ybeth Bruzual |Holly Gregory |Asher Wildman |Jason Delgado

President Donald Trump defends his decision to send the National Guard to Los Angeles, and lawmakers in Tallahassee appear hopeful about reaching a state budget agreement. Los Angeles Mayor reacts to National Guard clashes with protestersAs protests over immigration enforcement enter day five out in Los Angeles, President Donald Trump defended his decision to deploy marines and members of the California National Guard over the objections of some local leaders.