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Congressman Ted Yoho, Florida's 3rd District U.S. House representative, talks about the Parkland shooting, his thoughts on gun regulation and the red flags seen in recent mass shootings.
Read More »Dressed as Pirates, Labor Group Protests Congressman Ted Yoho Outside A Local Business
About a dozen protesters joined a pirate-themed protest, which referenced the last name of the Florida congressman.
Read More »U.S. Rep. Yoho: Net Neutrality Vote Does Not Pose a Threat to the Internet
In 2015, the FCC approved net neutrality rules aimed at requiring ISPs to treat all websites and online content the same. It classified high-speed internet as a public utility.
Read More »‘Feels Like An Earthquake’: Newberry Neighborhood Fears Damage From Limestone Mine
Newberry Oaks residents say their homes have sustained cracks ever since a limestone mine just outside Newberry started blasting in April 2016.
Read More »Students, UF President Voice DACA Support After Trump Announcement
University of Florida President Kent Fuchs announced his support for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals following the Trump administration's Tuesday announcement to end the program. “The DACA program and our 'Dreamers' add significantly to our university’s excellence in education, research and the economic impact the university has on our state," Fuchs said in a statement.
Read More »Congressman Ted Yoho Visits UF Health Cancer Center
Shands officials were able to give an in-depth look of what they were working on. UF Health Cancer Center doctors hope that this visit will bring awareness of the extensive research done at UF.
Read More »Yoho: Trump Jr.’s Russian Lawyer Meeting ‘Opposition Research’
Republican Rep. Ted Yoho said it was appropriate for President Donald Trump's son to meet with a Russian lawyer during the 2016 campaign -- and added that he probably would have taken the meeting under the same circumstances.
Read More »U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho Explains His Vote For American Health Care Act
According to the Florida Department of Health, Yoho’s district consists of nearly 500,000 Medicaid recipients who could see a reduction or loss of coverage.
Read More »The First 100 Days
On President Donald Trump's 100th day in office, eight North Central Floridians share their their stories, fears and experiences with the nation's 45th president.
Read More »Healthcare, Gender-Neutral Bathrooms, Russia Among Topics Addressed At Yoho’s 4th Town Hall
Rep. Ted Yohos fourth town hall of the year Monday night was met by a rowdy, sometimes contentious crowd of constituents at Abraham Lincoln Middle School.
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