C. A. Bridges

19 hours ago | yahoo.com | C. A. Bridges

On June 19, America celebrates the day the last enslaved Black people were finally told they were free. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day or the Second Independence Day, celebrates Black freedom in the United States. Thursday marks the fifth year that Juneteenth has been a federal holiday. So far only about half of the states recognize it as an official holiday.

21 hours ago | jacksonville.com | C. A. Bridges

DeSantis on steady track to break state execution recordMichael Bell, convicted of a 1993 double murder in Jacksonville, Florida, is scheduled for execution on July 15, 2025. Bell mistakenly killed the couple, believing one of them to be the man who killed his brother. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed eight death warrants in 2025, matching the state's record for a calendar year.

2 days ago | redding.com | Paris Barraza |C. A. Bridges |Samantha Neely

Organizers say demonstrations are for people to unite and reject "authoritarian politics" in the U.S.No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance is on June 14, the same day the U.S. Army celebrates its 250th anniversary with a military parade in Washington, D.C.While protests may vary, organizers say a core principle behind the events is "a commitment to nonviolent action."No Kings protests are taking place across California.

2 days ago | mtshastanews.com | Paris Barraza |C. A. Bridges |Samantha Neely

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3 days ago | jacksonville.com | C. A. Bridges

Florida's Father's Day forecast includes widespread showers and thunderstorms, especially in north and central parts of the state. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring three tropical waves, but none are expected to develop in the next week. Rainfall predictions vary across Florida, with higher chances in the Panhandle and lower chances in the south. Got your Father's Day plans ready? You may want to check the weather.