Deer retires as top Fort Smith building official, receives praise of developers
Take a drive around major Fort Smith thoroughfares and there’s a good chance Jimmie Deer had a hand in most of the newer structures along the drive. In just the…
St. Johns County launches website to update residents about ongoing public projects
The St. Johns County’s website provides detailed info on those projects. Residents of St. Johns County wondering about the progress of public projects such as road construction, additional parks and…
Armstrong continues family tradition in winning a powerlifting state championship
Kamryn Armstrong followed in the footsteps of her father and older brother and became a powerlifter. She also continued that family dynamic by doing exactly what they did – winning…
Utility workers union endorses Laura Dominguez for re-election to Miami Beach Commission
A union group representing more than 2,000 electricians and utility professionals in South Florida is backing Miami Beach Commissioner Laura Dominguez’s re-election bid. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)…
Judge enjoins Arkansas Ten Commandments school display law
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction against an Arkansas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms and libraries Aug. 4, calling it “plainly…
Jacksonville among most dangerous commutes in U.S., while Miami has an ‘agony’ all its own
If you feel like you’re taking your life in your own hands on Jacksonville’s roads, you’re not alone. The stats show that Duval drivers are among the most imperiled in…
Kennedy Space Center adds new bus tour stop with big views
The Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Visitor Complex’s popular bus tour recently debuted a new stop that gives the public memorable views of an active space port. The Gantry at LC-39…
He Fled Boko Haram and Helped Build an Award-Winning Restaurant. Now He’s Facing Deportation.
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32 state lawmakers earn top grade in new ‘report card’ from Progress Florida, Florida Watch
A new legislative “report card” from progressive advocacy groups Progress Florida and Florida Watch ranked nearly all of the state’s sitting lawmakers on how they voted with working families —…
Far-Right Militias Adored the Constitution. Then Came Trump.
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