Man Found Dead on A1A in Fort Lauderdale; Police Investigating Possible Hit-and-Run

Man found dead on A1A in Fort Lauderdale; investigation underway

Police in  Fort Lauderdale are investigating after a man was found dead early Tuesday along State Road A1A. According to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call shortly after 3:30 a.m. reporting a person lying on the ground near the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard. When emergency crews … Read more

JetBlue Flights Resume After Brief Nationwide Ground Stop

JetBlue Flights Resume After Brief Nationwide Ground Stop

Flights operated by JetBlue resumed early Tuesday after a brief nationwide ground stop requested by the airline due to an internal technical issue. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the airline asked for flights to be temporarily paused overnight while it addressed the problem. JetBlue later confirmed that the issue had been resolved. “A brief … Read more

Former Miami News Anchor Eliott Rodriguez Launches Congressional Bid in Florida

Former Miami News Anchor Eliott Rodriguez Launches Congressional Bid in Florida

Former television journalist Eliott Rodriguez has announced that he is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 27th congressional district. Rodriguez, a longtime anchor with CBS News Miami, revealed his candidacy Tuesday, saying his campaign will focus on reducing the cost of living, improving accountability in Washington and addressing issues affecting families in … Read more

Jackson LGBTQ Activist With Arson Conviction Dies at 61, Leaving Complex Legacy

Jackson LGBTQ Activist With Arson Conviction Dies at 61, Leaving Complex Legacy

Nik Joly, a prominent LGBTQ rights advocate in Jackson whose later criminal conviction divided the community, has died at the age of 61. Police discovered Joly dead on Feb. 24 in his home after a therapist requested a welfare check when he missed a scheduled appointment. According to Lt. Pete Postma of the Jackson Police … Read more

Michigan Lawmakers Renew Push for Statewide Septic System Regulations

Michigan Lawmakers Renew Push for Statewide Septic System Regulations

Lawmakers in Lansing are once again attempting to establish statewide rules for septic systems in Michigan, aiming to address long-standing concerns about water quality. Members of the state Senate’s natural resources committee recently heard testimony on Senate Bill 771, which proposes uniform standards for the design, installation, inspection and maintenance of residential septic systems. The … Read more

Kentucky U.S. Senate Candidates Split on How to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

Kentucky U.S. Senate Candidates Split on How to Regulate Artificial Intelligence

Candidates running for Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seat are divided over how the government should regulate artificial intelligence, a technology rapidly reshaping industries, the economy and the workforce. The race will determine who succeeds Mitch McConnell, who is not seeking reelection. Several leading Republican candidates — Andy Barr, Daniel Cameron and Lexington entrepreneur Nate Morris — … Read more