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Daylight saving time, Florida's Sunshine Protection Act explained

Daylight saving time, Florida's Sunshine Protection Act explained

Sunshine Protection Act would permanently extend daylight saving time from eight months of the year to the full 12 months. Those who support ending daylight saving time permanently advocate brighter afternoons and more economic activity. Does...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
Sean "Diddy" Combs Sentenced to 50 Months in Federal Prison on Interstate Prostitution Charges; Expected Release Set for May 8, 2028
Ohio joins 38 states demanding Congress to clarify federal hemp definition

Ohio joins 38 states demanding Congress to clarify federal hemp definition

WASHINGTON -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is part of a bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general calling on Congress to close a loophole in federal law that has allowed synthetic THC products to flood gas stations,...

Owner:  Newhouse family
USVI senator proposes WAPA bankruptcy or takeover

USVI senator proposes WAPA bankruptcy or takeover

WAPA's Randoph Harley Power Plant in St. Thomas. WAPA said the authority was not eligible to file for bankruptcy. U.S. Virgin Islands Sen. Ray Fonseca said the Water and Power Authority should either start bankruptcy proceedings or be subject to a...

Owner:  Joseph Meyer
Community Briefs Oct. 28

Community Briefs Oct. 28

Farmer grants available Farmers and ranchers have until Dec. 5 to apply for the Producer Grant Program, according to Henry English, director of the Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The initiative is part of the...

Owner:  Walter E. Hussman Jr.
Autostar Transport Express Reports 340% Growth In Luxury Vehicle Shipments As High-Net-Worth Clients Demand White-Glove Transportation
Powerball winning numbers drawing for Monday, Oct. 27, 2025

Powerball winning numbers drawing for Monday, Oct. 27, 2025

The Powerball lottery jackpot was an estimated $358 million with a cash option of $170.7 million for Monday night’s drawing The Powerball drawing was delayed 30 minutes on Monday before the numbers were pulled around 11:30 p.m. The Powerball...

Owner:  Jallepalli Rajesh & Poola Vasundhara
West Bloomfield lottery club wins $2M Powerball prize from Michigan Lottery

West Bloomfield lottery club wins $2M Powerball prize from Michigan Lottery

The FDL lottery club from West Bloomfield has won a $2 million Powerball prize through the Michigan Lottery. The club’s spokesperson, Sheldon Larky, explained that they bought several tickets because the jackpot had surpassed $1 billion. After...

Owner:  Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron
Jackpot Digital Signs 4-Table Agreement with Nevada Casino Operator

Jackpot Digital Signs 4-Table Agreement with Nevada Casino Operator

Jackpot Digital Inc. (TSXV: JJ,OTC:JPOTF) (TSXV: JJ,OTC:JPOTF.WT.C) (OTCQB: JPOTF) (Frankfurt Exchange: LVH3) ("Jackpot Digital" or the "Company"), the leading provider of dealerless electronic poker tables to the global gaming industry, is...

Owner:  Nick Smith
39 Bipartisan State And Territory Attorneys General Push Congress To Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products

39 Bipartisan State And Territory Attorneys General Push Congress To Ban Intoxicating Hemp Products

A bipartisan coalition of 39 state and territory attorneys general is calling on Congress to clarify the federal definition of hemp and impose regulations preventing the sale of intoxicating cannabinoid products. In a letter sent to the Republican...

Owner:  Thomas Angell
Obituary: Judith Ann (Pillsbury) Hebert, 1940-2025

Obituary: Judith Ann (Pillsbury) Hebert, 1940-2025

Judith Ann (Pillsbury) Hebert was a caring mother and grandmother, devoted wife and passionate gardener who will be dearly missed. She died peacefully with family by her side, at age 85, on October 19, 2025. Born on July 15, 1940, in Montpelier,...

Owner:  Paula Routly
Daylight Saving Time 2025: When do we fall back?

Daylight Saving Time 2025: When do we fall back?

Are you feeling a little off since we made the clock switch? Changing the clock can impact us in many ways, both small and big. Feeling a bit groggy today? You are not alone. (FOX 2) - It's that time of year again — Daylight Saving Time is ending....

Owner:  Murdoch Family
FDIC Plan to Raise Cash Deposit Reporting Limit to $30,000 Could Ease Pressure on USVI Banks

FDIC Plan to Raise Cash Deposit Reporting Limit to $30,000 Could Ease Pressure on USVI Banks

Federal regulators are advancing a significant update to the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970 by proposing to raise the cash transaction reporting threshold from $10,000 to $30,000 and, for the first time, tying future adjustments to inflation. Announced...

Owner:  Ernice Gilbert
39 Attorneys General Tell Federal Lawmakers to Ban Hemp THC Products

39 Attorneys General Tell Federal Lawmakers to Ban Hemp THC Products

The chief law officers from 37 states and two U.S. territories sent a letter Oct. 24 to U.S. House and Senate committee leaders, asking them to stop “dangerous and intoxicating” hemp-derived THC products from being sold and manufactured. The...

Owner:  Noelle Skodzinski
Deadline for Farm and Ranch producer grant program application set for Dec. 5

Deadline for Farm and Ranch producer grant program application set for Dec. 5

Pine Bluff, AR — Farmers and ranchers have until Dec. 5 to apply for the Producer Grant Program, according to Dr. Henry English, director of the Small Farm Program at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. The initiative is part of the Southern...

Owner:  Deltaplex Media Inc
West Bloomfield Lottery Club Wins $2m Powerball prize

West Bloomfield Lottery Club Wins $2m Powerball prize

A West Bloomfield lottery club’s $2 million Powerball win is being called “comforting and unbelievable” by the club spokesperson. Club members agreed to buy several Powerball tickets when the jackpot exceeded $1 billion. “They were checking their...

Owner:  Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Jackpot Digital Continues Global Rollout of Next-Generation Dealerless Poker Tables

Jackpot Digital Continues Global Rollout of Next-Generation Dealerless Poker Tables

New agreement with the Vault Gaming Lounge expands Jackpot Digital's presence in Jamaica Jackpot Digital Inc. (TSXV: JJ,OTC:JPOTF) (TSXV: JJ,OTC:JPOTF.WT.C) (OTCQB: JPOTF) (Frankfurt Exchange: LVH3) ("Jackpot Digital" or the "Company"), the...

Owner:  Nick Smith
Meet Prince Andrew's daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie

Meet Prince Andrew's daughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie

Prince Andrew has been making headlines this month ever since he agreed to give up his titles, including the Duke of York, due to his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged links with a Chinese spy. Andrew's ex-wife...

Owner:  Sanchez Perez Family
Mega Millions jackpot surges to $714M

Mega Millions jackpot surges to $714M

Check out what's clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $714 million after no tickets matched all six numbers in Friday night’s drawing. The prize in Friday’s drawing boasted an estimated prize of $680...

Owner:  Murdoch Family
Category 5 Hurricane Reroutes Thousands of Disney Vacations

Category 5 Hurricane Reroutes Thousands of Disney Vacations

Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified over the past 24 hours, evolving from a strong Category 2 storm into a powerful Category 4 hurricane by Sunday morning. Meteorologists expect the system to strengthen even further, possibly reaching the...

Owner:  Jennifer & Kurtis Schmidt

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