President Trump has tapped Scott Socha, a Delaware North hospitality executive, to lead the National Park Service. Conservation groups warn the pick raises conflict and staffing concerns.

Supervisors approved mid‑year cuts that remove $183 million from the county health budget and delete 365 positions. Measure A will help, but a multimillion‑dollar gap remains.

Davie Town Hall's staff will participate in a fire drill on February 19, 2026, affecting multiple departments' operations but not nearby recreational facilities.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office held a K-9 Memorial Service at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens to honor fallen service dogs, highlighting their contributions to community safety.

The TEMP Act was introduced by Senator Ashley Moody and Congressman Scott Franklin to provide affordable insurance options for crop losses due to cold weather in Florida.

Montgomery County initiates a grant program to facilitate local farms in supplying products directly to institutions such as schools and hospitals, aiming to improve local food systems and reduce supply chain distances.

A D.C. judge has blocked plans to move 20 commuted death‑row inmates to ADX Florence, finding the redesignation process likely predetermined and a due‑process problem.

A Bodega Bay meet‑and‑greet with Sheriff Eddie Engram turned into a heated immigration forum as protesters demanded an ordinance to end cooperation with ICE.

A Miami federal judge denied the BBC's bid to pause discovery and set Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation suit for trial in February 2027. Discovery will now proceed as both sides prepare for a lengthy legal fight.

Salisbury community members met to discuss the future of 130 S. Main St. with Bogle Architects, considering synergies with Bell Tower Green. Public input is sought in planning the area's development.

An immigration judge has ended deportation proceedings for Narciso Barranco after his viral June arrest in Santa Ana. His family says an ankle monitor was removed and a Parole in Place bid is underway.

Charlotte County invites residents to discuss a 1% sales tax for community projects in a public meeting on February 19 at 3 p.m. at the county administration center.

Cleveland Heights seeks a new Transportation and Mobility committee member to aid in developing the city's transportation infrastructure, focusing on sustainability and accessibility. Applications are open and will be reviewed starting February 23.