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This May 26 photo shows an official Democratic primary mail-in ballot and secrecy envelope for the Pennsylvania primary in Pittsburgh.

Feds, In Unusual Statement, Announce They're Investigating A Few Discarded Ballots

Federal authorities say they've been asked to look into the discovery of some mailed ballots in Pennsylvania, an announcement that has appalled former Justice Department officials and voting experts.

COVID-19 Morning Update

The Florida Department of Health is reporting a surge of more than 500 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in one day, bringing the current total number of…

A member of the Lee County Sheriff's Office removes a rifle from the Arlington Street home of Alecs Dean on March 31, 2020. Dean has filed a lawsuit over the removal of a number of weapons and related materials, some of them antiques, from his Fort Myers address.

Suit filed over 2020 removal of weapons by Lee Sheriff's Office from Fort Myers man's home

A lawsuit filed by a Fort Myers man over the removal of weapons and ammunition, much of it antique, from his home by the Lee County Sheriff's Office in March 2020 claims there were violations of the state constitution as well as damage done to materials taken.The suit was filed by W. Alecs Dean March 29 in Lee County Court and seeks damages up to $100,000.

Debris from a building is seen along Route 36 in Canisteo, N.Y., on Friday after remnants of Tropical Storm Debby swept through the area.

Debby finally moves out of the U.S., though risk from flooded rivers remains

Debby’s last day over the U.S. before blowing into Canada Saturday inundated south-central New York and north-central Pennsylvania with rain, prompting evacuations and rescues by helicopter.

The exhibition showcases a part of the First Amendment, the right to peacefully assemble.

Cape Coral library hosts “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” exhibit

The Cape Coral Lee County Library is currently housing the “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” exhibit through a collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution and Florida Humanities.

The Villaman family accepting the keys to their new Habitat for Humanity home in McNeil Village. The hiome is one of 14 that will be constructed through a unique federal grant that was made available after Hurricane Ian.

One home at a time -- Habitat for Humanity dedication helps local family find safety, affordability

Habitat for Humanity dedicates a new home in McNeill Village. First single-family home completed with CDBG-DR funds in Lee County.

How blue candidates win in red districts

The Harris/Walz ticket will need to make inroads typically Republican states, counties, and districts. So, how can Democrats flip these red areas? NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with strategists and rural delegates at the DNC about how Democrats can win these voters in 2024.

Cities Face ‘All Or Nothing’ Choices On Medical Marijuana

Florida cities and counties are in a dilemma about pot. State lawmakers approved regulations in June that left city and county officials with a Hobson's...

Hurricane Season: Are Schools Getting a Fair Deal on Property Insurance?

Hurricane Andrew caused close to $100 million dollars in property damage in the Miami-Dade County school district alone. Roofs were gone, books were...

A man on a bike rides past a city truck on fire outside the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wis., during protests following the police shooting of Black man Jacob Blake on Sunday.

Wisconsin Deploys National Guard After Shooting Of Black Man Sparks Protests

A video that appears to show police shooting a man several times at close range has been met with outrage. Gov. Tony Evers on Monday has deployed the state's National Guard.

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