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Updated: Aug. 19, 2020 at 11:14 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
There has been one persistent theme in the Democratic National Convention so far: to portray President Donald Trump as unsuited for the White House.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2020 at 11:06 PM CDT
|By Associated Press
On the second night of the Democratic National Convention, party leaders tried to blend its past with its future.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2020 at 12:21 AM CDT
|By Associated Press
Michelle Obama assailed President Donald Trump on Monday for ripping migrant children from their parents and throwing them into cages.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2020 at 5:15 AM CDT
President Donald Trump is attacking Joe Biden for calling on governors to mandate all Americans wear masks.
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Updated: Aug. 7, 2020 at 9:59 AM CDT
|By TALI ARBEL
President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered an unspecified ban on “transactions” with the Chinese owners of the consumer apps TikTok and WeChat.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2020 at 10:07 PM CDT
|By FARNOUSH AMIRI and DAN SEWELL
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine tested positive Thursday for the coronavirus just ahead a planned meeting with President Donald Trump.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2020 at 9:09 PM CDT
|By BARBARA ORTUTAY
Facebook has deleted a post by President Donald Trump for the first time, saying it violated its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2020 at 2:34 PM CDT
|By KEVIN FREKING and ZEKE MILLER
President Donald Trump said he will take action as soon as Saturday to ban Chinese-owned video app TikTok from the United States.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2020 at 6:45 PM CDT
|By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent
Negotiations over a new COVID-19 rescue bill were in flux Friday after the White House floated cutting an unemployment benefits boost to as little as $100 and President Donald Trump turned to a new priority, adding money to build a new FBI headquarters.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2020 at 5:58 PM CDT
President Donald Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital on Saturday, the first time the president has been seen in public with the type of facial covering recommended by health officials as a precaution against spreading or becoming infected by the novel coronavirus.
7-Day Forecast
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 6:09 PM CDT
|By AAMER MADHANI and LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press
In Republican circles -- with the notable exception of the man who leads the party -- the debate about masks is over: It’s time to put one on.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 12:30 PM CDT
The program is credited by government officials for saving millions of jobs, with more than 4.8 million small business owners tapping into the funds, for more than $519 billion in loans.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2020 at 7:09 PM CDT
|By BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer
CEO Mark Zuckerberg had previously refused to take action against Trump posts suggesting that mail-in ballots will lead to voter fraud.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 2:35 PM CDT
|By Kristin Kasper
Because of count inaccuracies in the U.S Census, some claim minority communities across the nation aren’t getting a fair share of federal funding. The U.S. Census Bureau says they are working to minimize racial disparities in the 2020 count.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 11:03 PM CDT
|By Jake Stofan
The Governor and Commissioner of Education released the state’s recommendations for school districts to open in the fall, but with Florida's COVID-19 numbers still rising, a fall reopening is not guaranteed.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2020 at 5:02 PM CDT
Here is a look at the candidates who qualified for the fall 2020 elections in Bay County.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2020 at 11:11 PM CDT
|By Jake Stofan
Starting Monday, Floridians will once again be able to apply for a concealed carry permit online and the Department of Agriculture will open its first regional licensing branch since the start of the pandemic.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2020 at 8:04 PM CDT
|By Ted Fioraliso
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel made the announcement Thursday night.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2020 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Jake Stofan
A handful of Florida lawmakers have been pushing for criminal justice reform for years in the State Legislature, but their bills seldom make it far in the process.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2020 at 10:51 PM CDT
|By Jake Stofan
Universal Studios opened its door Friday as the state moved into Phase Two of reopening, and while that's good news for Florida's economy, some are warning caution before planning that next vacation.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2020 at 2:48 PM CDT
|By Jacqueline Policastro and Allison Maass
In an exclusive interview, Gray Television Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro speaks one-on-one with Ronna McDaniel, chair of the Republican National Committee. Policastro also speaks one-on-one with Tom Perez, chair of the Democratic National Committee.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2020 at 7:26 PM CDT
|By Mike Vasilinda
The state has ended its relationship with a doctor contracted to communicate COVID-19 test results to people who took the test; now the state has hired a new service hoping to expedite the notification of test results.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 11:20 PM CDT
|By THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press
The challengers argued that King's loss of clout, even more than the continuous string of provocative and racially-charged statements over his career, was reason enough for turning on him.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2020 at 9:17 PM CDT
|By Mike Vasilinda
The Governor has extended a moratorium on evictions so renters will not have to face losing their home until at least the first of July.
Updated: May. 29, 2020 at 10:30 PM CDT
|By Mika Vasilinda
After a day and a half hearing, a judge said he couldn't take control of the state’s unemployment system because of the separation of powers, but a lawsuit claiming negligence continues moving forward.
Updated: May. 28, 2020 at 9:48 PM CDT
|By Jake Stofan
On Thursday, the Florida Governor and Cabinet held their first meeting since the start of the pandemic. The lone Democrat, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, was the only one to show up in person to the meeting, and she came out swinging.
Updated: May. 27, 2020 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By Jake Stofan
According to a new survey, populations at juvenile detention centers across the nation have decreased significantly due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: May. 26, 2020 at 9:13 PM CDT
|By Mike Vasilinda
On Tuesday, lawyers spent almost five hours arguing whether Florida’s unemployment system was living up to the requirements of state law and whether a judge has the authority to order it to do more.
Updated: May. 16, 2020 at 11:06 AM CDT
|By Jacqueline Policastro, Ted Fioraliso, and Timothy Knapp
We're all feeling the impact of rising prices at the grocery store. When will it end? Gray Television Washington Bureau Chief Jacqueline Policastro gets answers from Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in an exclusive interview.
Updated: May. 15, 2020 at 3:26 PM CDT
|By By Jacqueline Policastro, Ted Fioraliso and Timothy Knapp
The Department of Agriculture is buying up to $3 billion in produce, dairy and meat from wholesalers and distributors across the country. They are calling it the Farmers to Families Food Box program.
Updated: May. 13, 2020 at 11:04 PM CDT
|By Mike Vasilinda
Long term care providers and state officials are working on a plan to eventually allow visitors back into facilities, but contact visits with family are weeks if not months away.
Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 7:52 AM CDT
|By Kyle Midura
Online voter turnout may increase this year as governments, voters try to protect public health and your right to vote.
Updated: May. 8, 2020 at 10:47 PM CDT
|By Jake Stofan
It’s part of the state’s tourism marketing agency’s strategy for kickstarting the economy.
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 11:25 AM CDT
|By Kyle Midura
Public health leaders in the administration tout their new testing plan, while outsiders suggest going back to the drawing board.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2020 at 10:45 PM CDT
|By Mika Vasilinda
As Florida begins a gradual re-opening beginning Monday, the Governor is already mapping a plan for continued openings and small businesses are chomping at the bit.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2020 at 7:51 PM CDT
|By Olivia Michael
The ban on vacation rentals will remain in effect, according to Governor Ron DeSantis’ latest executive order.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2020 at 10:00 PM CDT
|By Mika Vasilinda
Florida is now pressuring China to pick up some of the costs of the coronavirus pandemic because of their failure to contain the outbreak.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2020 at 7:47 PM CDT
|By Olivia Michael
Governor Ron DeSantis spent his morning Tuesday at the White House discussing future plans for Florida with President Donald Trump. Meanwhile State Representative Jay Trumbull and Congressman Neal Dunn say it's time to open the state back up.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2020 at 3:29 PM CDT
Bay County voters will be able to vote by mail at no extra costs.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 10:06 PM CDT
|By Jake Stofan
Florida’s unemployment technology is now being called “a jalopy” or “clunker” by Governor DeSantis.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2020 at 2:43 PM CDT
|By Kristin Kasper
While the Federal Emergency Management Agency is focusing on the coronavirus pandemic, severe weather is striking the Southeast. FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor discusses how the agency is responding.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2020 at 6:02 PM CDT
|By Gail Levy
Panama City Beach’s newly elected mayor, Mark Sheldon, is now sworn into office.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2020 at 7:05 PM CDT
|By Jake Stofan
State doctors and hospital leaders want the ban lifted after seeing a consistent stabilization of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations across Florida.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2020 at 10:14 PM CDT
|By Jarell Baker
Mark Sheldon won the mayoral race Tuesday by beating Josie Strange with nearly 60% of the vote
Updated: Apr. 21, 2020 at 3:44 PM CDT
Here are the unofficial results from the Bay County Supervisor of Elections.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2020 at 7:25 PM CDT
|By Jake Stofan
Florida's "Reopening Task Force" met Monday to come up with short term ways to relax measures put in place due to COVID-19.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2020 at 12:17 PM CDT
Voting will take place on April 21 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2020 at 2:24 PM CDT
|By Kristin Kasper
Many Americans are concerned about securing their finances as the coronavirus ravages the U.S economy. FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams discusses what is, and is not, federally protected.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2020 at 9:16 PM CDT
Governor DeSantis said in a press conference Thursday, he wanted to remove all barriers for Floridians filing unemployment claims.
Updated: Apr. 16, 2020 at 8:24 PM CDT
|By Olivia Michael
The Bay County Supervisor of Elections says although there hasn't been a heavy turnout at early voting sites, vote by mail numbers are proving to be very strong.