St. Johns County Fire Rescue hosted the Winter Cadet Games, supporting future firefighters' growth with competitions in fire service skills and leadership.

The White House rejected Illinois' appeal for summer storm aid, affecting roughly 438,000 residents across five counties. Gov. J.B. Pritzker called the denial politically motivated.

Monica Robb Blasdel received the Conservation Legislator of the Year award from the Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Clubs for her commitment to environmental protection.

Joshua Simmons, Coral Springs' first Black Commissioner and Vice Mayor, is campaigning to become the city's first Black Mayor, challenging incumbent Scott Brook in the November election.

Researchers told a Senate committee that Gen Z is trailing previous generations on attention and memory, and Tampa Bay doctors say unstructured screen time may be a culprit.

Cyndy Wright Sellers returned to UC Clermont to complete her degree after a 50-year break, during which she had a successful banking career and raised her family.

House Judiciary Committee subpoenas eight insurers for information on Obamacare subsidy fraud prevention after a GAO report reveals unreconciled subsidies and potential SSN misuse.

A Tallahassee federal trial is testing HB 1205’s new petition rules and whether they effectively block citizen‑led ballot initiatives across Florida.

Rep. Greg Steube introduced the CLEAN Act to bar registered sex offenders from Medicaid and marketplace premium tax credits. The move would force some people to pay full premiums and prompt legal fights.

At least eight senior prosecutors have left the Northern District of Illinois since Andrew Boutros took over, shrinking staff and prompting concern about capacity on major cases. The office says it is hiring new attorneys to rebuild leadership.

A Nevada petition would expand the state’s right‑to‑try rules, shielding providers who use unapproved treatments and aiming for the November 2026 ballot. The move has backers and critics sparring over safety and access.

An appeals court heard arguments on Feb. 10 in Gov. Josh Stein's challenge to a late‑2024 law that would move control of the State Board of Elections to the state auditor. The outcome could reshape how North Carolina runs and certifies votes.

A University of Cincinnati chemical engineering student gains valuable experience in sustainable manufacturing during a co-op at American Rheinmetall.