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Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach. Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to “heal” the country. (JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach. Donald Trump claimed victory and pledged to “heal” the country. (JIM WATSON/AFP/Getty Images)

Trump elected 47th president of the United States

TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, fulfilling his promise to shatter America’s political status quo after he refused to accept his loss to President Joe Biden four years ago and inspired a mob of supporters to violently storm the U.S. Capitol.
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to his election night party alongside his wife, Melania Trump, and his son, Barron Trump, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on Tuesday in West Palm Beach. (MATIAS J. OCNER/Miami Herald/MCT)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to his election night party alongside his wife, Melania Trump, and his son, Barron Trump, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on Tuesday in West Palm Beach. (MATIAS J. OCNER/Miami Herald/MCT)

Trump defeats Harris, wins back presidency with strong support across swing states

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
By Michael Wilner, Max Greenwood The Charlotte Observer   Donald Trump has reclaimed the presidency, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in an election that sharply divided the nation after four years of Democratic control of the White House.

Abortion rights amendment defeated

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — A ballot proposal that would have enshrined abortion rights in the Florida Constitution failed Tuesday, giving a major political victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis — and dealing a huge blow to abortion-rights supporters.

Recreational pot proposal falls short

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — A $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed 60 percent voter approval and delivering a major victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Migliaccio named new UF ag dean

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, November 2, 2024
The University of Florida has selected Kati Migliaccio, the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering chair, as the new College of Agricultural and Life Sciences dean. Migliaccio will assume her new role Jan. 1.

Amendment 3 backers, DeSantis square off

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Saturday, November 2, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Florida next week could join two dozen states that allow recreational use of marijuana, after a nine-figure campaign bankrolled by the state’s largest medical-marijuana operator amid intense opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Jared Lee, a Live Oak cowboy, is pictured with Rainbow, his world champion cowdog. Rainbow won her third straight world title this past weekend at the Hangin’ Tree Cowdog Association world championships in Texas. (COURTESY)

Jared Lee, a Live Oak cowboy, is pictured with Rainbow, his world champion cowdog. Rainbow won her third straight world title this past weekend at the Hangin’ Tree Cowdog Association world championships in Texas. (COURTESY)

Lee captures another world title

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
LIVE OAK — After Hurricane Helene ripped the roof off his house in western Suwannee County, the last thing Jared Lee was thinking about was another world championship.

FPL seeks approval to collect storm costs

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025 after the utility Tuesday requested approval to collect nearly $1.2 billion to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund.