Lockdown could have been avoided - key findings from Covid inquiry
The long-awaited report is published into how well or badly the government handled the Covid pandemic.
Remnants of the War: Syrians from Germany Helping with Reconstruction - But Remain Wary of Moving Back
Architects, IT experts, doctors, engineers: Syrians from Germany are doing what they can to help with the reconstruction of their old homeland. But lingering security concerns and an attachment to their new home is keeping many from moving.
How cold does it have to be for snow?
We spoke to Dr Sylvia Knight of the Royal Meteorologist Society to answer six very important cold weather questions.
Ask the gaggle of gubernatorial wannabes what they’ll do for Florida’s environment
Hey Florida, congrats! We’ve just about made it through another hurricane season. But I should warn you that something even scarier is coming: A gubernatorial election. Board up your windows! Batten down your lawn furniture! The politicians are coming, and they’re blowing Category 5 gusts of hot air! In 2026, we’re going to elect our […]
It’s an ace. Pickleball gets its own Washington license plate
Washington served up a new license plate Wednesday, honoring the state sport of pickleball. In the works for three years, it is the second of seven specialty plates to hit the market since getting approved by lawmakers earlier this year. “We’re thrilled to see our efforts become reality,” said Kate Van Gent, vice president of […]
The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response
The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020.
The private notes and secret documents that tell the inside story of the UK's Covid response
The Covid inquiry is set to publish its second set of findings looking in detail at the huge political decisions that had to be made in 2020.
FL sheriff: Change in how long juveniles can be detained has led to ‘drastic reductions’ in crime
TAMPA — Legislation signed into Florida law in 2022 that changed how long juveniles can be held in pre-trial detention before adjudicatory hearings has led to a “drastic reduction” in crimes such as auto robberies, a top law enforcement official said Wednesday. “There were kids 13, 14, 15-years-old prolifically across Florida who were out stealing […]
Florida election supervisors once again ask lawmakers to make it easier to vote by mail
Florida election supervisors are again asking state lawmakers to change state law to make it easier for Floridians to vote by mail, but whether the GOP-controlled Legislature will act on the request is questionable, since they ignored a similar request earlier this year. David Ramba, representing the Florida Supervisors of Elections, told the Senate Ethics […]
Discover Pass sales dip after price increase
Sales of Washington’s pass to access state parks and other recreation areas fell after an Oct. 1 price hike, but fee collections increased. Figures presented to the state Parks and Recreation Commission on Wednesday show a 23% drop in the number of annual Discover Pass sales in October, compared to last year. Revenue from the […]
Revived wrongful death bill clears last committee; ready for House floor debate
The House continues to fast track legislation to expand the class of people who can file wrongful death lawsuits against physicians and hospitals, despite the fact there’s no companion bill in the Senate. Members of the House Judiciary Committee voted 15-1 to approve HB 6003, which would revamp Florida’s wrongful death laws in two ways: […]
Walter Price becomes first candidate to attempt to replace Kevin Steele in 2026
One day after Republican Rep. Kevin Steele filed to run as Florida chief financial officer, a local fire captain on Wednesday became the first candidate to announce his bid to replace Steele in House District 55. Walter Price hopes to succeed Steele in the Pasco district, according to a press release announcing his candidacy. He […]