Local News
Community news from our local sources
Where do you want your news from?
Pick a place — we'll remember it on this device.

New Paltz adopts good-cause eviction law
Cause célèbre... The post New Paltz adopts good-cause eviction law first appeared on Hudson Valley One .

A sex offender’s hiring and tumultuous tenure ends in public outcry
The controversial decision that shocked Woodstock... The post A sex offender’s hiring and tumultuous tenure ends in public outcry first appeared on Hudson Valley One .
Orleans sales tax revenue up $340K first half of 2026, the slowest growth in GLOW
County has seen sales tax revenue jump by $8 million since 2019 ALBION – Orleans County continues to see growth in the local sales tax revenue, but not at the pace of the other rural GLOW counties. The state comptroller has highlighted the sales tax revenue for the first half of…

Economic Development Group Join Opposition to Amendment 3
The Florida Economic Development Council and the Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP) both issued statements denouncing the November ballot measure that would raise the homestead exemption to $250,000 by 2028 and gut local government general fund revenue.

St. Pete tentatively keeps millage steady; property tax debate grows
Council kept the rate at 6.4525 mills as property taxes, utility costs and affordability take center stage in the mayoral race.
Help Wanted- Town of Esto, Florida Now Accepting Employment Applications
The Town of Esto is accepting employment applications for possible future openings. Applications will be kept on file and considered as positions become available. Applications are available at Esto Town Hall or...

Tompkins County legislators approve creation of animal abuse registry
People convicted of abusing animals in Tompkins County will now be publicly listed on a countywide online registry. The Tompkins County Legislature adopted a resolution Tuesday following a small but […]

Philipstown Approves Cemetery Repairs
Stones will be straightened at Mountain Avenue

How They Voted (Congress)
Select votes by our House members through Sept. 4

Local and State Leaders Provide Update On State of the Community
BROOKSVILLE – Leaders from around the county and the state of Florida met on Wednesday for a special monthly breakfast meeting with the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce. The […]

Beyond the Verdict: Why Plea Agreements in Sex Crimes Cases Can Serve Justice
One of the most difficult questions prosecutors face, is why we sometimes resolve a sex crime case through a plea agreement rather than a trial. The answer is simple; our duty is to seek justice while protecting victims whenever the law and facts allow. This is especially true…

Solid waste department undergoing evaluation
Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. County officials have decided to put on hold, at least for the time being, the idea of privatizing the collection and disposal of solid waste. The Jefferson...