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As Florida is the “Sunshine State,” we are always talking about plants that need full sun or love the heat! But it is also important to choose the right plants for shady areas of your landscape.
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By Kathy Esfahani
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7/8/26
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The Addison of St. Johns is hosting Fashion Fusion, an afternoon of fashion, refreshments, raffle prizes and more, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. July 25. All of the proceeds benefit ReBloom Center, which …
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By Taylor Colby
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7/8/26
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Ponte Vedra Concert Hall received international recognition as the only North American venue shortlisted in the Concert Hall category of the 2026 MONDO-DR Awards, which honor excellence in audio, …
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7/8/26
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Coastal Wine & Tapas celebrated America’s 250 years with live music on Friday, July 3, and an outdoor smoker cookout on Saturday, July 4. The family-friendly event featured an exclusive holiday …
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7/8/26
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In a culture where today’s traditions can quickly become yesterday’s traditions, America’s longtime fondness for the cigar continues unabated. For some, it’s simply a pleasurable indulgence …
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By Shaun Ryan
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7/8/26
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The wait is over. The Children’s Cove, the newly renovated children’s area at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, is now open and welcoming families to explore its bright new spaces for …
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7/8/26
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Alma Ramirez painted a mural, “River Reverie,” for the St. Johns County Building Department earlier this year, celebrating Northeast Florida’s waterways. Her admiration and respect for nature …
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By Taylor Colby
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7/8/26
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Hospital CEOs field questions over out-of-state acquisition of Robbinsdale and Maple Grove hospitals
South Dakota-based Sanford Health has committed to maintaining core services at its Robbinsdale hospital for two years if it successfully acquires North Memorial Health. “We would have loved to say that we would make that a 25-year commitment, right? Because that’s our hope, that’s our goal. But the reality is … healthcare is incredibly challenging […]
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Alyssa Chen
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7/8/26
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HELENA — More than 100 people from across the state gathered in the Montana Capitol rotunda on Wednesday to protest cuts to Medicaid as well as new work requirements to access the health insurance program. Catalyst Montana, an advocacy-focused nonprofit, hosted the gathering, which included speeches from healthcare professionals, politicians and others impacted by the […]
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Jordan Hansen
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7/8/26
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LAWRENCE — Bidding for a spot as a host city seemed nearly impossible. Until it wasn’t. The University of Kansas, Explore Lawrence, Rock Chalk Park, and Lawrence city government teamed to argue that their small city could play, or host, on the World Cup Stage. Their bidding preparation started before Kansas City was announced as a host city in […]
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Emma Noble
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7/8/26
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The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that a vaccinated Iowa adult has contracted the measles virus. The confirmation marks the first case of measles in Iowa in 2026 after nine were reported in 2025. Measles, also known as rubeola, is a highly contagious viral disease. Symptoms include a fever, cough, runny […]
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Kadin Luhmann
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7/8/26
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The nominating committee will interview 12 of 25 applicants next week to fill a spot on the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
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Leslie Bonilla Muñiz
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7/8/26
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Trevato Development Group, a privately held real estate investment and development company headquartered in Jacksonville Beach, has broken ground on a 415-unit multifamily community at 1944 Beach …
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7/8/26
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The Ponte Vedra Community Association, in collaboration with the Palm Valley Community Association, will host a public forum on Tuesday, July 14, featuring all candidates for the St. Johns County …
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7/8/26
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Here’s a look at some of the activities being offered this month at area senior centers.
THE PLAYERS COMMUNITY SENIOR CENTER
The following programs will be held at COA’s THE …
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7/8/26
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The Volen Group, a consistently top-ranked Northeast Florida real estate team, is turning personal experience working with seniors into a formal program built on clarity, compassion and support.
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By Taylor Colby
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7/8/26
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The Department of Human Services said that an estimated 98,000 Pennsylvanians had lost SNAP coverage due to work requirements.
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Whitney Downard
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7/8/26
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About a dozen states offer “medically tailored meals” to people with conditions such as diabetes and heart disease who get their insurance through Medicaid. Such programs significantly improve the health of the people in them, according to a new study. Medically tailored meals are fully prepared, home-delivered meals that are customized by a registered dietitian nutritionist […]
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Anna Claire Vollers
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7/8/26
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The Oregon Health Authority has so far awarded $175.3 million in grants from a new federal program meant to support rural healthcare. The Rural Health Transformation Program, established by the massive tax and spending law Congressional Republicans passed in July 2025, dedicates funding until 2030 for projects aimed at improving the health of people living […]
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Mia Maldonado
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7/8/26
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Premiums under New Jersey’s public worker health plans should rise by double digits, with current and former local government workers again poised to face the steepest increases, state officials learned Wednesday. Premiums for local government workers should increase by 17.3%, with a 15.1% increase for their counterparts in state government, actuaries from Aon told the […]
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Nikita Biryukov
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7/8/26
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The Health Care Authority is working on a partnership that will alert it if a SNAP recipient receives substantial gambling winnings.
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Patrick Lohmann
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7/8/26
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Iowa will host “America’s Harvest Festival” at the Iowa Capitol grounds Oct. 24 as part of national celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the country’s founding, Gov. Kim Reynolds, state officials and sponsors announced Wednesday. “It’s been four days since the Fourth of July, and while the parades, picnics, and fireworks are over here in […]
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Robin Opsahl
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7/8/26
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OKLAHOMA CITY — In a bid to strengthen care, an Oklahoma agency plans to shift to a privatized model for many of its behavioral and mental health services in some areas of the state. The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services announced it has awarded one-year contracts to four private providers to […]
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Emma Murphy
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7/8/26
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Alaska’s three major cities continue to have higher living costs than most of the nation’s urban areas, according to a newly released analysis published by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Juneau, Anchorage and Fairbanks are in the top 25 among 257 metropolitan national areas. Among the three, Juneau had the highest overall […]
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Yereth Rosen
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7/8/26
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Vitality Medical reports that Hawai‘i faces the largest gap between sleep therapy needs and access, with 45.4% of residents not getting enough sleep and minimal Medicare spending on therapy.
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Kimberly Davenport for Vitality Medical
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7/8/26
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