Ron DeSantis moves closer to congressional redistricting
Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to tubthump for a rare mid-decade census and Congressional redistricting, as he maintains Florida should have more seats than it does now. “I had some people…
Ron DeSantis says Florida is tackling the teacher vacancy crisis
Florida’s teacher vacancies for the upcoming 2025-26 school year dropped by nearly 18%, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis. “We are attracting teachers,” DeSantis said on Wednesday. “We’ve expanded a number…
Darryl Rouson’s life of legislative public service may not yet be over
Sen. Darryl Rouson has served in the Legislature since his first election to the House in 2008, and then to the Senate in 2016. By the time he reaches term…
Miami Beach candidate calls for waterway safety reforms after fatal boat crash
A candidate for the Miami Beach Commission is calling for sweeping reforms to maritime safety protocols after a boating collision near Hibiscus Island left two children dead and two others…
UF Rental Market Study: Low-income renters struggle to afford housing amid soaring costs
A new analysis by researchers at the University of Florida (UF) concludes low-income renters in the Sunshine State are struggling to meet housing costs as rents climb higher. The 2025…
Heartland Forward announces leadership change
Ross DeVol, who has led Bentonville-based think-and-do tank Heartland Forward since 2019, will transition to chairman emeritus, the nonprofit announced Wednesday (July 30). Angie Cooper, president and chief operating officer,…
Cash River Valley Ducks top recent Craighead County deals
Cash River Valley Ducks LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from June 15 to July 15 according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office.…
Fort Smith Public School District athletic director is resigning
Michael Beaumont, director of athletics and activities for the Fort Smith Public School District, announced on Tuesday (July 29) he is resigning effective Aug. 29. Beaumont was hired by the…
June nonfarm job numbers up in all Arkansas metro areas
All seven of the metro areas in or connected to Arkansas posted nonfarm job gains in June, with Northwest Arkansas leading the group with a 3.65% gain between June 2024…
Wilton Simpson announces new hurricane disaster aid hub for agricultural producers
Florida agriculture producers seeking financial relief after two punishing hurricane seasons now have a central source for information on $675 million in federal disaster aid. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced…