Cutting through the noise and funding what matters
There is a lot of noise in Washington right now, but community project funding can quietly deliver where it matters most: right in our backyards. While national headlines churn with…
Sarasota Republicans call for Tom Edwards’ resignation, but he brushes that off as a distraction
Sarasota County School Board member Tom Edwards just joined a nonprofit promoting diversity programs. Now, local Republicans say he should resign his public office, but the incumbent brushed that off…
Last Call for 8.13.25 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida
Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot Florida just put a price on black bear lives — five bucks. The same price…
Byron Donalds, Aaron Bean join Tobacco Harm Reduction Caucus
U.S. Reps. Aaron Bean and Byron Donalds, both Republicans, have joined the House Tobacco Harm Reduction Caucus, adding their names to a bipartisan coalition aimed at adopting harm reduction methods…
Veteran law enforcement leader Matt Walsh to helm Department of Juvenile Justice
Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Matt Walsh as the new Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), tapping a veteran law enforcement leader with nearly three decades of experience…
Florida Council of 100 launching tech business accelerator program in South Florida
Startup entrepreneurs can experience mentorship, networking and other tech business enhancements if they join accelerator. A business accelerator program is getting underway in South Florida that will run into the…
More space needed for foreign pilot training center in Fort Smith
The U.S. Air Force plans to lease six more acres from the Fort Smith Regional Airport to support the foreign military pilot training center now active at Ebbing Air National…
Greg Steube refiles pot rescheduling bill as Donald Trump teases a move
A Bradenton Republican is running back legislation that could see marijuana rescheduled. And this time around, it’s as President Donald Trump says he is considering changing the classification of cannabis.…
Officials break ground on new Jonesboro airport terminal
The Jonesboro Airport Commission officially broke ground Tuesday (Aug. 12) on a new commercial terminal. The 13,300-square-foot terminal will feature expanded passenger amenities, food service, and upgraded TSA accommodations. It…
James Uthmeier invokes executive action to ban 7-OH in Florida
Attorney General James Uthmeier says Florida is immediately banning the substance 7-OH, an acronym for hydroxymitragynine. Uthmeier said he is invoking an executive order to ban the drug, which he…