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A Minnesota county voted to allow new refugees under a Trump order giving local officials a say in immigration policy. It has been grappling with anti-Islam sentiments.

Two massive barges ran aground within about 24 hours of one another off Sarasota County due to rough weather beginning Tuesday morning.The tugboat pulling…

Pointing to a “hierarchical relationship” with local governments, the state has asked an appeals court to uphold a 2011 law that has threatened tough...

Sarasota County Commissioners voted Wednesday to ban the sale of commercially bred dogs and cats at retail pet stores. The move is meant to crack down on…

The local communities say it's a way those in the politically divided state of Illinois plan to take a stand against gun-restrictions the state's Democrats are trying to pass.

Fort Myers is going to have a new microbrewery starting this weekend. This is a first for Lee County. Owner Robert Whyte opened up shop with his wife…

A St. James City man was arrested this week on charges related to harassment of manatees and other wildlife. 68-year-old Gary Stone was arrested on a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission warrant and charged with disturbing marine turtles, eggs or nests, which is a third-degree felony and harassment of manatees which is a second-degree misdemeanor and a violation of the federal Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Resurfacing and milling operations will resume Jan. 13 for Siesta Key after being suspended due to Hurricane Helene and Milton .Work will be done on local and residential roads first.Construction will occur Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m., not including holidays. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2025.

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California Friday night. It was the second quake in two days. Kern County, Calif. Fire Chief Anthony Romero talks with host Renee Montagne.

NPR's David Greene speaks with El Paso County Commissioner Vincent Perez about President Trump's upcoming visit. The president is traveling there after a mass shooting this past weekend.