No one hurt in Cedar Rapids house fire CEDAR RAPIDS — A house owned by a landlord who is in a nuisance property dispute with the city over other rentals was damaged in a fire early Tuesday, fire officials said. More
Iowa state park camping fees increase for the first time in 20 years Campers at Iowa’s state parks this year will pay a few more dollars a night to put up a tent or park their recreational vehicle, with the largest increases coming at state parks with the most visitors and amenities. More
Legislative Iowa budget work underway DES MOINES — A sure harbinger of adjournment for the 2021 legislative session happened Monday when the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced the first state budget bill — even if the end still is weeks away. More
‘BIG PLANS’: Local leaders share insights on state of community With 2024 in the history books and another year starting anew, it was time once again for the annual State of the Community forum sponsored by Hancock County Chamber of Commerce. 01/8/2025 - 9:00 pm | View Link
WEST PALM BEACH (CBS12) — The Palm Beach International Boat Show is sailing into downtown West Palm Beach this March with an extra day of festivities.
The boat show begins March 19 and will run until March 23. Officials say Wednesday was added this year as a dedicated “preview” day, to provide a first look at the exhibits.
Boat Show officials said the bonus day was a response to high demand from exhibitors, attendees, and the community, eager explore and engage with “one of the most prestigious boat shows in the world.”
“This expansion will elevate the Palm Beach International Boat Show to new heights, allowing us to showcase the latest innovations in boating and water sports, while further enhancing the experience for our visitors,” said Andrew Doole, president of U.
By ALEXA ST. JOHN and SETH BORENSTEIN, Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump once expressed concern with how low showerhead flow affected his “perfect” hair. Now back in the White House, he’s again taking aim at some high-efficiency household items — and that may mean higher water and electric bills in your home.
One of Trump’s several dozen first-day executive orders promises to “unleash American energy,” including a pledge to ease efficiency standards for household appliances and fixtures.
The standards are intended to make dishwashers, showerheads, refrigerators, laundry machines, toilets and the like use less energy and water.
Robert Brownlee, credited decades ago as the original Bob behind Bob’s Barricades, the orange street barricades often seen across Florida, has died, his family said Tuesday.
Brownlee, of Plantation, was 86, said two of his children.
“He got a big thrill to say he was the ‘Bob’ of Bob’s Barricades,” said his son Robert Brownlee Jr.
Spirit Airlines lenders have committed another $300 million in financing for the Dania Beach-based airline — money intended to fuel the discount carrier’s operations after it departs from bankruptcy court.
The airline “has secured a commitment from certain of its prepetition debtholders” to lend more money for working capital and “other corporate needs of the company” after it exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, management said in a filing late last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The commitments came as Spirit put the finishing touches on a cost-cutting program that has resulted in workforce cutbacks that affect several hundred pilots and 200 support workers.
By HALELUYA HADERO, Associated Press
President Donald Trump has directed his Justice Department to pause enforcement of the TikTok ban until early April, but a host of questions remain – including whether Trump has the authority to issue such an order and if TikTok’s China-based parent would be amenable to selling the popular social media platform.
In an executive order signed on Monday, Trump instructed the U.
MIAMI GARDENS — It’s no secret the Miami Dolphins have struggled in short-yardage situations offensively under coach Mike McDaniel the past three seasons.
It could lead the team to seek a big, physical running back this offseason, but it also has felt at times like the physical rushers on the Dolphins’ roster in 2024 weren’t getting opportunities in those scenarios.
Veteran tailback Jeff Wilson Jr.