Wall Street drifts around its records following a worldwide rally
U.S. stocks are drifting around their record levels on Wednesday after a rally spurred by hopes for lower U.S. interest rates wrapped around the world. The S&P 500 was mostly…
Janet Barek apologizes to Citrus County senior staffer for offensive remark
A Citrus County Commissioner is in hot water for what officials say was racist remark she made during a senior staff meeting earlier in the week. During a discussion about…
Florida Poly celebrates record Fulbright participation
Florida Polytechnic University is welcoming the largest cohort of distinguished Fulbright awardees in its history. A total of 21 international scholars and students will pursue advanced research and graduate studies…
Laura Sims: Clear vision ensures a child’s bright future
During August, families are in full back-to-school mode. Parents are busy making sure their children are ready for the school year ahead, while children anxiously await meeting their classmates. These…
Cuban exiles honored at Miami’s ‘Ellis Island of the South’ as Donald Trump ramps up immigrant arrests
For decades, its powerful lighthouse illuminated Miami’s Biscayne Bay, and during the height of the Cold War, what was known as the Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope…
Donald Trump warns of ‘severe consequences’ if Vladimir Putin does not agree to stop war after summit
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that there will be “very severe consequences” if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to stop the war against Ukraine after the two leaders…
Public education advocates say private schools need more accountability
Orange County public schools are losing more than $200 million this school year as the state diverts taxpayer money to private school vouchers, School Board member Stephanie Vanos said. Meanwhile,…
Trump and Putin’s history of misleading on Ukraine, US elections: 7 examples before Alaska summit
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have more than a little history. While running for office in 2016, Trump praised Putin and said Putin praised him. When…
Bay Harbor Islands removes Joe Geller as Town Attorney after public push by Fabián Basabe
Just over a week after Republican Rep. Fabián Basabe called for his ouster, Bay Harbor Islands has fired Joe Geller as its Town Attorney. The Town Council voted 6-1 to…
Melissa Nelson exonerates cop in violent Jacksonville traffic stop
State Attorney Melissa Nelson says a member of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) was not at fault in a Jacksonville traffic stop that made global news via video showing it…