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DeSantis lifts Florida pandemic protocols: ‘We are no longer in a state of emergency’

May 3, 2021 The Center Square

Six days after he signed an executive order extending Florida’s 13-month state of emergency 60 days, Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted all pandemic-related emergency orders Monday while signing a “vaccine passport” ban into law.

New Zealand police charge man over ferry threats

May 3, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

New Zealand authorities have charged a 33-year-old man with with threatening to harm people/property in relation to the threat directed at the Cook Strait ferry services in Picton.

Man arrested over threat to Cook Strait ferry

May 3, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Police have arrested a 33-year-old man in relation to an alleged threat directed at Cook Strait ferry services in Picton.

A side trip to the Everglades is always a good idea

May 2, 2021 Todd DeFeo

The Everglades National Park seems a million miles away from the glitz and glamor of Miami. But it’s only 50 miles or so.

Louisville hopes for economic boost from Kentucky Derby

May 1, 2021 The Center Square

The Kentucky Derby returns to its traditional First Saturday in May date this year, and while the state’s COVID-19 restrictions will keep attendance down, the 147th Run for the Roses is providing hope for many in Louisville’s hospitality industry.

Hundreds turn out for Family Promise fundraiser to end situational homelessness

April 30, 2021 Community News

More than 200 people turned out Thursday, April 29, for Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb’s Third Annual Family Promise Meals with Meaning Fundraiser.

TSA extends mask mandate until Sept. 13

April 30, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Mask up, travelers. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has extended through Sept. 13 the requirement travelers wear masks, including those who are fully vaccinated.

Ohio lawmakers want to strengthen hands-free law

April 30, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

Ohio lawmakers want to strengthen the Buckeye State’s hands-free law.

Can we at least agree on this?

April 29, 2021 Todd DeFeo

No political party has a monopoly on scenic vistas. There aren’t red state views and blue state views. There are views worth seeing.

New York City tourism suffered massive decline during pandemic, report shows

April 29, 2021 The Center Square

Thanks to COVID-19, New York City saw a decadelong growth streak come to an end as the number of visitors declined by two-thirds and their contribution to the economy dropped even more.