Historic static aircraft at 188th moved to temporary location
Six static aircraft once on display at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith are now parked in a holding area during construction of the foreign military pilot training…
Business and Industry Training receives grant For equipment
Springdale-based nonprofit Business and Industry Training (BIT) recently received a $43,000 grant from the Arconic Foundation to purchase automated electrical training systems and multimedia course materials. BIT Director Julie McAllaster…
Fred Karlinsky honored with lifetime achievement award
Karlinsky received the 2025 Mark Trafton Distinguished Service Award. Fred Karlinsky was handed a surprise no risk model could have forecast — the Florida Insurance Council’s highest honor, recognizing a…
Republicans are counting on Hispanic voters to break right in CD 9, unseating Darren Soto in 2026
Despite being targeted by national Republicans last election cycle, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto won re-election by 12 percentage points. But as Hispanic voters in Florida and across the country tilt…
Michelle Salzman graduates from FSU’s prestigious MAAPP program with highest honors
For the first time, a seated Florida lawmaker is graduating from Florida State University’s esteemed Master’s in Applied American Politics and Policy program (MAAPP). Rep. Michelle Salzman, who represents Florida…
Michael Whatley endorses Joe Gruters to succeed him as RNC Chair
An election will take place at the party’s Summer Meeting in Atlanta later this month. Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley formally announced he will step down from his…
Ron DeSantis plans for 2nd Alligator Alcatraz; Jerry Demings signs agreement under pressure
Under pressure from state officials, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings backtracked and signed an addendum allowing county corrections officers to transport ICE detainees to other facilities. Demings plans to bring…
Ballotpedia hit with federal lawsuit in Florida over alleged unpaid overtime
A St. Petersburg woman is suing Ballotpedia, the well-known online encyclopedia of American politics and elections, alleging the nonprofit unlawfully withheld overtime pay from its staff writers as part of…
Celebration of life for Joe Casello set for Aug. 20 in Boynton Beach
Family, friends, colleagues and admirers will convene later this month in Boynton Beach to celebrate the life of Democratic Rep. Joe Casello, who died last month at 73. The event…
‘MAGA Warrior’: Donald Trump doubles down on desire for Joe Gruters to head RNC
President Donald Trump doubled down on his support for Sarasota Republican Joe Gruters to lead the national party. A day after current Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Michael Whatley officially…