When Jorge Martinez went on paternity leave last year, It gave him time to reflect. “One day my wife asked me, ‘What can we do so I don’t have to go back to work, so we can stay home with the baby?’” ...

Immigration policy is not a local preference. It is not a city ordinance. It is not a state experiment. Under the Constitution and federal statute, immigration law is national law under Article I, ...

It’s often said that art is in the eye of the beholder. Regularly, in the newspaper business, we talk about photos as art. “Do you have good art?” an editor will ask a reporter-photographer about ...

Detroit — An independent analysis of whether Detroit should create a 1% local sales tax to generate more revenue for the city contends it would be a "formidable task" and officials should consider ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County leaders are considering creating a countywide domestic violence database. People convicted in those types of cases would have to register like sex offenders.

A concept that originally surfaced during a Fairbanks City Council debate over adding a land acknowledgement statement to its regular meetings could offer a chance for Alaska Native groups to give ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A major part of Florida’s new animal cruelty law is now in effect, but some animal advocates and dog owners said the new system falls short of expectations. Known as Dexter’s Law, ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida has launched its first statewide registry of convicted animal abusers, a public database intended to help shelters and the public keep animals out of the ...

Pensacola City Hall doubles as security hub for Grand Mardi Gras Parade PENSACOLA, Fla. -- The first parade of the Pensacola Mardi Gras weekend wrapped up Friday night. Organizers are already ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida law inspired by the killing of a dog named Dexter is entering its next phase, as a statewide animal cruelty database is set to launch Jan. 1. Dexter was a 4-year-old dog ...

A Port Orange resident and animal welfare advocate has notched another achievement: A statewide database of known animal abusers will go online on New Year's Day, 2026. The database will allow animal ...