Nonprofit shifts focus of refugee program after cuts
SALISBURY, N.C. — With an executive order in January, President Donald Trump suspended the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program,…
28 years later, Princess Diana’s legacy still lives on
Renae Plant carefully lifts a flowing cream gown embroidered with shimmering falcons. The dress is the one Princess…
Where the mind’s eye and science come together
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Lighthouse of Pinellas, a nonprofit that offers services to children and adults with blindness and…
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ closing; Crosswalk ‘no defacing’ signs
Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” begins to wind down operations, and Orlando authorities post signs warning chalk protesters to not…
Tariffs impact Indian grocery store in Riverview
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — A local business said their sales have been impacted by the 25% tariff on goods from India that took effect on Aug. 1.…
Did Trump violated federal law by deploying National Guard?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Multimedia journalist Ryan Thompson breaks down the trial weighing whether the Trump administration violated federal law…
Second day of DOGE audit underway in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — Audits into local governments’ spending from Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continue to make…
Geopolitics of trade wars
Just days before its stated deadline of Aug. 1, the Trump administration announced a trade agreement with the…
Mayor vetoes zoning, allowing Bronx casino to continue
Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the City Council’s zoning decision on the Bally’s casino in the Bronx on Wednesday,…
DOGE Takes On Orange County; redistricting push updates
Florida DOGE asks Orange County leaders for access to financial records, and some states, including Florida, consider mid-decade…
Florida’s ‘DOGE’ announces audit of Orange County finances
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida’s Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) task force has announced a state-backed audit into Orange…
Florida launches wave of local government audits
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida is launching a series of financial audits targeting local governments, with Gainesville and Broward County…