The Threat That Could Destroy 20 Years of Progress in the Lower Ninth
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Being Black in America Almost Killed Me Part 2
Tear gas rains down on a woman kneeling in the street as she raises her hands in the air. She was part of the protest that erupted in response to…
Jennifer Jenkins formally launches U.S. Senate campaign against Ashley Moody
Former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins formally launched her U.S. Senate campaign. “The United States Senate is where Florida’s future is being determined,” the Satellite Beach Democrat told…
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 9.10.25
Good Wednesday morning. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, a time to focus on prevention, education, and treatment services for those affected by suicide or struggling with suicidal thoughts. Melanie…
Walmart to open namesake stores in South Africa this year
Walmart, the sole owner of South African retailer Massmart, plans to open Walmart branded stores in South Africa later this year. The retailer noted the action at its first Growth…
Rick Scott doesn’t see logic in Ron DeSantis’ vax mandate repeal
Florida’s most recent former Governor is again breaking with his successor over a call to repeal all vaccine mandates, painting it as unnecessary given Florida law effectively allows parents latitude.…
Author Dave Aronberg says federal law ‘tweaks,’ not money are what’s needed for addiction treatment
As a prosecutor, a politician, and a pundit, Dave Aronberg has opinions — and he wasn’t afraid to share them at a Capital City Tiger Bay Club luncheon in Tallahassee…
Not ‘frivolous’: Appeals court strikes down sanctions against J.C. Planas after first-of-its-kind ethics fine
A Miami-Dade appeals court has thrown out an unprecedented fine the county’s ethics panel levied last year against lawyer Juan-Carlos “J.C.” Planas, ruling that his 2023 complaint against a Miami…
Thomas Scott, Naya Young head to October runoff after crowded Special Election for Tampa City Council
Thomas Scott and Naya Young will head to a runoff next month after coming out on top in a crowded Special Election Tuesday night. Scott was the top vote-getter, with…
Little Rock metro breaks employment record
City and county officials gathered at the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday (Sept. 9) to tout record-setting growth and to announce efforts to sustain the momentum. The…