The Joint Defense and Veterans Affairs Committee, a collaborative effort between the Senate Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Standing Committee and the House Defense & Veterans Affairs Standing Committee, is scheduled to convene for its second joint meeting in Augusta, Georgia, on November 19, at 10:00 a.m. This meeting, chaired by Sen. Chuck Payne (R–Dalton)...
In a move towards environmental resilience and community health, Jacksonville’s city government and transportation authority are putting down roots—quite literally. Earlier today, in a collaboration aimed at enhancing the experience of public transit riders, the City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) announced a long-term commitment to planting trees at city bus stops....
The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a forecast discussion confirming that post-frontal showers are tapering off after sunrise today. Weather throughout the Bay Area is expected to clear up as we head into the weekend. Temperatures, however, are set to dip with Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories effective tonight for certain inland...
In an update that highlights the shifting landscape of public health, San Diego County officials have reported a distinct uptick in the number of whooping cough cases this year. This respiratory ailment, medically dubbed pertussis, is seeing numbers that starkly contrast those from the pandemic years. A total of 547 confirmed and probable cases of...
Orlando’s Orange Avenue, a nightlife and entertainment hub, is on the cusp of change. City officials are rolling out a new plan to gradually reopen the street to vehicular traffic in the aftermath of a Halloween mass shooting that left two dead and several injured. The intent behind this move, according to WESH , is...
Hawaiian residents are on alert as Acting Governor Sylvia Luke has issued an Emergency Proclamation following a Red Flag Warning from the National Weather Service in Honolulu. The warning, signaling high wildfire risk, covers leeward areas across all Hawaiian Islands and will be in effect from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. Authorities emphasized the...
The community of Delton, Michigan, and the state at large were affected by the conclusion of the extended search for Michael John Hodge, a notable figure in Michigan’s legal and political history. The Michigan State Police, in a statement reported by Detroit Free Press , confirmed the discovery of Hodge’s body following an extensive search...
Attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani in a high-stakes legal battle are seeking to withdraw their counsel, expressing a definitive split with the former New York City mayor over a contentious asset surrender linked to a hefty $148 million defamation judgment. According to NBC New York , this move came shortly after a federal judge mandated Giuliani...
Tennessee continues to triumph in the employment race with an unemployment rate that remains consistently below the national average, this according to the latest dispatch from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). As of October, the Volunteer State reported a marginal uptick to 3.3% in unemployment, yet this minor increase still keeps...
The City of Miami Fire Rescue is bringing the community together for their annual Fire Expo & Festival. According to an announcement by Local 10 , the family-friendly event will unfold at Regatta Park in Coconut Grove on November 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This expo is unique opportunity for residents to interact...