Florida Today

Is the government still shut down? FEMA, TSA, other agencies affected

A partial government shutdown is affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as of Wednesday, Feb. 18. Congress failed to agree on a new funding plan for the DHS, which lapsed on Friday, Feb.
WFSB

Meriden shuts down internet services after apparent cyberattack

MERIDEN, CT (WFSB) - The City of Meriden said it identified an attempt to disrupt its internet services and has shut down public Wi-Fi to address cybersecurity concerns. Mayor Kevin Scarpati said city ...
lawandcrime

'Down to the meat': 13-year-old is walking on boardwalk during family vacation when random man slices his neck open, cops say

A 13-year-old boy who was enjoying an evening on a Florida boardwalk during his family's vacation had his throat slashed in a random attack that nearly killed him, authorities in the Sunshine State ...
Hosted on MSN

Seven people reportedly hold the ability to shut off the internet

I explore the claim that seven people reportedly have the ability to shut off the internet. US tells Americans to shelter in place as Mexican Army kills cartel leader Breaking: Man who breached the ...
Index-Journal

Andy Brack: Decent people can shut down Internet trolls, haters

There’s more than one word for people who lurk around social media using its anonymity to spew hatred and venom because they don’t like someone’s views or the way they look. Most of those descriptive ...
The New York Times

Department of Homeland Security Shuts Down, Though Essential Work Continues

Though funding for the department ran out early Saturday, officials said its essential functions would continue. By Madeleine Ngo Funding for the Department of Homeland Security lapsed early Saturday ...
USA Today

Why ICE won't cease operations even if Homeland Security shuts down

WASHINGTON – In an attempt to force the White House into reforms for the Department of Homeland Security, Democrats are risking yet another partial government shutdown. But Republicans have been quick ...
CNBC

DHS shutdown all but certain as Democrats and Trump White House can't cut deal

The Department of Homeland Security is barreling toward a shutdown after Senate Democrats and the White House failed to clinch a deal before the deadline. Democrats are demanding to rein in ...
The Washington Post

Partial government shutdown looms as Congress leaves town without a deal

Large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security are set to shut down Saturday after Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked two funding bills because the legislation did not include new restrictions ...
New Republic

El Paso Airport Closed After Military Shot Down Random Party Balloon

The FAA briefly closed the airspace over El Paso, Texas, after the military used a high-powered laser to shoot down what appeared to be a drone but was actually just a party balloon. CBS reports that ...
El Paso Times

FAA lifts El Paso flight restriction after brief airport shutdown

Editor's note: The temporary flight restriction has been lifted as of Wednesday morning, Feb. 11. Click here for the latest updates. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a temporary flight ...
The Oklahoman

Stitt doesn't need a vote of the people to shut down medical marijuana

As he stood in front of elected lawmakers to give his final State of the State speech, Gov. Kevin Stitt made a surprising demand to shut down one of Oklahoma's newest industries. The governor called ...