Mercy Fort Smith set to begin work on a cancer center
Mercy Fort Smith is moving forward to build a cancer center on its main campus at 7001 Rogers Ave., with a ceremonial groundbreaking set for Friday (Aug. 8). Officials with…
U.S. is auctioning a seized $325M Russian superyacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, gym, spa
The United States is auctioning off the $325 million luxury superyacht Amadea, its first sale of a seized Russian superyacht since the launch of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The…
Jennifer Jenkins brings on campaign team as Florida Democrats rally around potential Senate bid
Democratic leaders are rallying around former Brevard County School Board member Jennifer Jenkins as she prepares to run for U.S. Senate. Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, state Sen. Tina Scott…
Homeland Security removes age limits for ICE recruits to boost hiring for deportations
The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that it is removing age limits for new hires at the agency responsible for immigration enforcement, as it aims to expand hiring after…
Judge considers whether Alligator Alcatraz violates environmental law
A federal judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether to stop construction of an immigration detention center built in the middle of the Everglades and dubbed Alligator Alcatraz because it didn’t…
Jacksonville Bold for 8.6.25: DOGE differences
State officials haven’t yet descended on Jacksonville’s City Hall, but conflict about the impending visit brews all the same. Jacksonville’s Democratic Mayor and Florida’s Republican Chief Financial Officer are exchanging…
Ashley Moody touts education advantages in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody appeared in Tampa alongside U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to celebrate the passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The two Republican players highlighted the…
Jonesboro launches City Park Ranger Program
The city of Jonesboro has launched its City Park Ranger Program, marking a milestone as one of the first municipalities in Arkansas to develop a full-time initiative blending public safety,…
Fort Kids outlines museum potential, needs in a meeting with Rep. Womack
During a Tuesday (Aug. 5) meeting in Fort Smith with volunteer leaders of the Fort Kids Children’s Museum, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, committed to helping make the museum a…
Heritage Insurance to sponsor Latin American Association of Insurance Agencies Convention
The event will take place Aug. 13-16 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort. Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company is helping to sponsor a major gathering this month…