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Scott Barrett retained as All Blacks captain for France series despite calls for Ardie Savea

2 days ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Steve McMorran

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has retained Scott Barrett as captain for New Zealand's three-test series against France next month, ignoring calls to promote star backrower Ardie Savea. Barrett's reappointment was certain when it was revealed that Robertson's 35-man squad would be announced Monday at the Coastal Rugby Club in the tiny North Island town of Rahotu to which all three Barrett brothers belong.
US resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts

4 days ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Matthew Lee |Albee Zhang

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department said Wednesday it is restarting the suspended process for foreigners applying for student visas but all applicants will now be required to unlock their social media accounts for government review. The department said consular officers will be on the lookout for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the United States, its government, culture, institutions or founding principles.
Clermont’s ‘Meet Us in the Middle’ updated plans revealed

4 days ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Sharon Keeble

Clermont city councilors were given an update on the ambitious plans for the city’s ‘Meet Us in the Middle’ project at a workshop meeting June 17. The $11million project, that aims to put Clermont firmly on the tourism map, is being handled by the city’s Powell Studio Architecture. At the workshop, Mr. Powell presented updated images of the plans and revealed new components to the designs including a veteran’s and a first responders memorial.
Threats to lawmakers are on the rise, security officials tell senators after Minnesota shootings

5 days ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Mary Clare Jalonick |Kevin Freking

WASHINGTON (AP) — Threats to members of Congress are on the rise, security officials told senators on Tuesday at an emergency briefing in the wake of the killing of a Minnesota state lawmaker in her home over the weekend.
Clermont city council discuss building multi-story car park to ease downtown parking problems

5 days ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Sharon Keeble

The issue of car parking in downtown Clermont – or the perceived lack of – was a focus point at a Clermont City Council workshop on June 17. Council member Tod Howard talked about his thoughts for a multi-story car parking facility that would provide enough spaces for visitors during the city’s main events, like First Friday.
Jolly banks on ‘affordability crisis’

6 days ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Bill Cotterell

Pondering David Jolly’s just-announced campaign for governor, Floridians find themselves thinking, “Have I seen this before?”Hmmm — a Republican officeholder from Pinellas County, rejected by the GOP, becomes first an independent and then a Democrat. So he runs for governor with the hope that the state’s growing mass of independents will join with fed-up members of both major parties to bring about a more sensible, less partisan new day in Florida politics. And we all live happily ever after.
Downtown building repainted the right color

6 days ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Marc Valero

A South Ridgewood Drive building in Sebring was recently repainted after circumstances led to it being painted the wrong shade. For Darrell Jensen, of the single story building at 112 S. Ridgewood Drive, the shade of white he was expecting was not quite right or white and was more of a tan. The Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency approved a facade grant for Jensen on April 28 in the amount of $2,600 for painting and pressure washing. The total cost of the project was $5,200.
United Nations 80th Anniversary Things to Know

6 days ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Eduardo Munoz

The United Nations’ vast system has tackled everything from delivering life-saving humanitarian aid to providing crucial peacekeeping operations in conflict zones. As the international body closes in on 80 years since it was established following World War II, questions about its relevancy and efficiency have sharpened. The organization has long sought to highlight its ambitious mandate to prevent another world war.
Re-elected Legislators Predict an Ugly Fight Over the Budget in 2025

6 days ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Paula Tracy

Barrington, NH (InDepthNH.org)State Rep. Joe Alexander, R-Goffstown, and Rep. Alexis Simpson, D-Exeter, served on a panel Friday with moderator Jim Monahan of the Dupont Group Friday in Concord. Above, speaking on a panel for the media were Kevin Landrigan of the NH Union Leader, Annmarie Timmins of New Hampshire Public Radio and Paula Tracy of InDepthNH.org with moderator Kate Horgan.
Photos of candlelight vigil honoring slain Minnesota lawmaker and her husband

6 days ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Nikolas Liepins

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Hundreds gathered outside Minnesota’s Capitol for a candlelight vigil honoring former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were fatally shot at their home. Governor Tim Walz, visibly moved, comforted mourners as the couple’s son, Colin, placed a photo of his parents at a growing memorial filled with flowers, flags and heartfelt messages. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.