West Valley City is getting a major upgrade for the 2034 Winter Olympics. The Maverik Center, which once hosted hockey games, will now feature figure skating and short track speedskating. This change has the mayor excited, as she remembers enjoying figure skating more than hockey during the 2002 Gam
Florida is making a big move in politics. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will start redrawing its congressional districts in April. This could give the Republican Party up to five more seats in Congress. Why is this a big deal? Well, the party in power usually loses seats in midterm
Florida's voting districts are in the spotlight again. The state's rules for drawing these lines are being tested. In 2010, Florida voters made a big decision. They approved the Fair Districts Amendments. These rules aim to stop politicians from manipulating voting districts to favor their party. Bu
Florida's approach to managing its black bear population has sparked controversy. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently approved a three-week hunt without any monitoring or check stations. Critics argue that this decision contradicts both scientific recommendations and
Florida is in the middle of a big debate about straws. Some people think paper straws are better for the environment. But now, there's a new problem: paper straws might not be as safe as we thought. A new bill in Florida wants to stop cities and towns from making their own rules about straws. The b
Florida, known for its sunny beaches and warm weather, experienced an unusual cold snap on New Year's Eve. Many cities, like West Palm Beach and Miami, had their coldest December 31st in over 20 years. This cold wave came after a month of warmer-than-usual temperatures, making the sudden chill even
West Texas has been stuck in a loop of empty promises and tired politics from both sides. People here know the truth: those in power don’t really care about the hardworking folks in the oil fields, the veterans raising families, or the immigrants who worked hard to become citizens. It’s time for a c
Western New York is bracing for a rough few days. High winds are already causing problems, and more trouble is on the way. The wind is the main issue right now. It's strongest near Rochester and areas to the west. Gusts could hit 60-70 mph during late morning and early afternoon. Even after that pe
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is making waves with his strong stance against artificial intelligence. He's not just fighting cultural battles this time; he's worried about jobs, the economy, and even democracy itself. DeSantis is particularly concerned about data centers. These massive facilities a
Florida is famous for its theme parks and beaches, but it also has a lot of protected areas. About 67% of southern Florida is covered by national and state parks. That's around 3. 5 million acres of land and water south of Lake Okeechobee. Most people don't realize this when they visit Orlando or th
