13+ hour, 4+ min ago  (261+ words) Five key moments in John Herbst's career as a Fort Lauderdale commissioner: FIRED: After 16 years as city auditor, he was fired late at night on Feb. 15, 2022 on a 3-1 vote by the commission. Mayor Dean Trantalis accused Herbst of going "rogue…...

1+ day, 22+ min ago  (748+ words) Election Day has arrived, and I am currently keeping dry in our downtown newsroom on this rain-soaked morning, with full knowledge that I will be here for quite some time today. While Election Day news is very important to you,…...

23+ hour, 47+ min ago  (203+ words) (Batesville, IN) " The Batesville Community Education Foundation (BCEF) is seeking community members invested in education to serve on its board of directors. The BCEF board guides the strategic initiatives of the nonprofit that supports the students and staff of the…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (440+ words) A measure filed in the Puerto Rico Senate would change how municipalities handle abandoned properties, allowing them in some cases to delay compensation payments in expropriation proceedings and setting a one-year deadline for court cases. Senate Bill 1212, introduced by New…...

6+ day, 14+ hour ago  (343+ words) GADSDEN COUNTY, FL " Polls opened Tuesday for municipal races across Quincy, Havana, and Gretna, where voters decided key local leadership positions. In Quincy, voters re-elected Mayor Beverly Nash, continuing current leadership in the city. In Havana, residents selected new council…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago  (211+ words) A 24-year-old man is in custody after shooting at a security guard during an altercation at a Harlingen gentleman's club, according to a news release from the Cameron County Sheriff's Office. Thomas Matthew Puente faces multiple charges in connection with…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (1076+ words) MANHATTAN BEACH, CA " Ballots for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election will land in mailboxes starting next week, bearing the names of more than 60 candidates for one of the most chaotic gubernatorial races California has seen in decades. In Manhattan…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (346+ words) FULTON " Friends of Recovery Oswego County has welcomed Laura Engle as its newest board member. A native of Oswego and graduate of SUNY Oswego, Engle earned a B. S. degree in accounting. Having previously worked as a wealth management advisor with Northwest…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (944+ words) Margie (left) and Johnny Jones (right) at election officer training Tuesday, April 28, practicing the voter check-in process using "poll pad" tablets to prepare for the upcoming primary election. Despite their decades of poll-working experience, all election officers must complete mandatory…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (335+ words) GIRARD " Because of financial concerns the school district is facing, the Girard Board of Education at its meeting Thursday approved a reduction in force of two positions. The cut positions, effective June 30, are an assistant athletic director and a technology…...