Ron DeSantis, Marco Rubio at 6% each in Texas GOP presidential poll
They are nearly 40 points behind JD Vance. Gov. Ron DeSantis has spent much more time in Texas in recent years than Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but both of…
The Official Voice of the US Government Is Cruel, Gross, and Weird. What Is That Doing to Us?
Mother Jones illustration; @WhiteHouse/X Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In March, U.S. Immigration and…
Tribal Nations Scramble to Save Clean Energy Projects
The Kayenta Solar Plant developed by the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority.Brandon Bell/Getty Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free…
Universal says Epic Universe’s economic impact is … well, epic
Universal’s Epic Universe is expected to generate a $2 billion impact in its first year open in Florida, the company said. “The creation of Epic Universe has stimulated economic growth…
WalletHub analysis: Florida is sixth-best state to live in
When it comes to the best states to live in, a new WalletHub analysis places Florida just outside the top 5. WalletHub, a personal finance management company, looked at all…
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.15.25
Good Friday morning. It may not feel like it, but it has been more than two months since John Thrasher — decorated U.S. Army veteran, towering figure in Florida politics,…
Republicans say latest US consumer price report is a boon. Democrats say it’s a bust. Which is it?
Does the latest consumer price index report show that Americans are paying more or less for goods? You might be seeing mixed messaging based on the politicians you listen to…
48-acre luxury retreat opens north of Bentonville
Luxury retreat McNelly Farms has opened on 48 acres at 8015 E. McNelly Road, north of Bentonville, according to a Thursday (Aug. 14) news release. Amenities include fire pits, patios,…
These Miami ZIP codes saw steep drops in gun homicides. A report credits community programs
Residents in Miami ZIP codes long plagued by gun violence saw local homicide rates plummet between 2020 and 2024, and a new report says it’s due in large part to…
Last Call for 8.14.25 – 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 From the swamplands to the spreadsheets, Ron DeSantis and his hand-picked CFO are widening the…