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treasure coasts

Treasure Coast Schools Keep Top Grade in Florida

July 3, 2026

The Treasure Coast region has once again earned an A rating from the state’s school grading system, marking its second year in a row of top performance. Three districts—Indian River, Martin, and St. Lucie—each achieved an overall A for the 2025‑2026 academic year, according to a July release by t

entertainment

Celebrating Atlanta’s Iconic Places in 2026

July 2, 2026

Atlanta is buzzing with celebrations this year as several of its most famous spots hit big anniversaries. The city’s culture shines brighter when the High Museum of Art turns 100, the Atlanta History Center marks a century of storytelling, and the Chattahoochee Nature Center reaches 50 years of gree

politics

Gov. Cuts $15M from Treasure Coast Projects

July 2, 2026

The governor’s last budget cut $15 million from eleven projects on Florida’s Treasure Coast. A major part of the reduction was a $7. 5 million plan to build a mental‑health unit for inmates at the Martin County jail. Other projects ranged from new drones for police to a water treatment plant i

finance

How Trump’s Changed Stance on Crypto Pushed Billions into His Pockets

July 2, 2026

Not too long ago, the man now leading the charge for cryptocurrency was actually calling Bitcoin a scam. That flip-flop happened fast once the 2024 election rolled around. Now in office for a second time, he has pushed a wave of pro-crypto moves that seem to line up almost perfectly with his own bus

politics

Political storms and unexpected shifts in Washington

July 1, 2026

A senator from the Democratic side now faces serious trouble as federal investigators look into claims that campaign money was used for personal luxuries instead of political work. Meanwhile, a Republican senator openly challenged Trump, breaking the usual pattern of party loyalty. This public disag

politics

Louisiana Senate Race Shifts After Trump‑Endorsed Candidate Wins

June 29, 2026

Julia Letlow, a former teacher and college administrator, has secured the Republican nomination for U. S. Senate in Louisiana. She achieved this victory after a runoff against state treasurer John Fleming, who had previously challenged two‑term Senator Bill Cassidy. Letlow’s campaign was bolstered e

politics

Joseph Cao Eyes Victory in Tight Primary Race

June 28, 2026

Joseph Cao, who is currently filling a seat on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), was set to keep his position after a close win over Ellie Schroder in the Republican primary runoff held on Saturday. By 10:15 p. m. , most precincts had reported, and Cao led with about 52 percent

crypto

Bitcoin beats a corporate stock in unexpected twist

June 27, 2026

A company once famous for betting big on Bitcoin is now watching its own stock lose value compared to the digital coins it holds. For about seven months in a row, the price tag of the firm’s shares has stayed below the dollar value of the Bitcoin it owns. That’s a sharp change from earlier days when

entertainment

Technology breathes new life into Disneyland's ghostly pirate

June 27, 2026

Old Ben, a skeletal pirate in Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean ride, has spent decades frozen in time on his pile of gold. For years, visitors could only watch his still form as they floated past. Now technology has transformed him from a static figure into something far more dynamic. Using rob

art

Trash Turns Into Art: Gullah Artists Reclaim the Coast

June 26, 2026

The South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium has turned a library room into an art gallery, where Gullah-Geechee creators use beach trash to make striking pieces. The event is part of a grant‑funded series that encourages local cleanup and then turns the collected debris into art. Artists gather pl