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Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

sports

College Games and Sports Bets to Watch This Saturday

March 7, 2026

On Saturday, college basketball will be the star of the show as teams try to finish the season strong before the playoffs begin. One key matchup is Duke versus North Carolina on Tobacco Road. Duke, ranked first and only down 28‑2 all season, lost a close game at UNC last week. The Tar Heels, rank

business

New Deals and Fresh Spaces in Virginia Beach

March 6, 2026

A fresh wave of commercial activity has rolled into the Hampton Roads area. One owner turned an old factory on Cumberland Avenue into a potential ice‑cream shop, paying $390, 000 for the 6, 800‑square‑foot space. In Williamsburg, a church group bought part of an old pottery site for $5. 56 million t

politics

Police Names Shielded for 60 Days After Threats

March 6, 2026

A new Florida bill would keep police officers’ names private for up to two months if they are attacked or threatened while on duty. The proposal comes after the state Supreme Court invalidated parts of the voter‑approved “Marsy’s Law” amendment, which originally aimed to protect crime victims from p

sports

Sports Week Preview: Games, Tournaments and More

March 6, 2026

Monday starts with college hoops as several conference finals spill onto the TV screen. The Southern Conference crowns its champion in Asheville, while the Sun Belt title is fought over in Pensacola. Indianapolis hosts Horizon League semifinals and Las Vegas sees West Coast teams battle it out. Wome

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Coach Lou Holtz: A Legacy of Winning and Wisdom

March 5, 2026

Lou Holtz was a college football coach who led six different schools to bowl games, most famously turning Notre Dame into a national champion in 1988. He passed away at age 89 in Orlando, Florida; the exact time and cause of death were not disclosed. Holtz had been receiving hospice care since Janua

entertainment

Hollywood’s New Home: Filming Comes Back to LA

March 5, 2026

The upcoming Fox reboot of “Baywatch” will be one of the few big‑budget shows that actually shoots on the West Coast this year. Its scenes will be filmed along Venice Beach and inside Fox Studios, a sharp contrast to the trend of productions moving away from Los Angeles. The shift is part of a larg

education

Naval Tech Adventure Brings Real‑World STEM to High School

March 5, 2026

The U. S. Navy recently took its mobile “Strike Group” show to Tohopekaliga High, where students experienced the world of naval aviation and tech in a hands‑on way. Instead of a lecture, kids walked through three interactive stations that used virtual reality headsets, maps and a full‑motion simu

sports

Mobile Arena’s Half‑Way Milestone and the New Hockey Team Reveal

March 4, 2026

The Mobile Arena is halfway finished, with a big beam lifted to the top of the frame in a ceremony that marked 50 % completion. City officials, builders and the arena’s future manager from Colorado signed a beam to celebrate this progress. The mayor said the structure is now a “catalyst” for jobs, t

politics

Florida Laws: What You Can and Cannot Do

March 3, 2026

The state of Florida has a long list of rules that tell people what is allowed and what isn’t. Because lawmakers added more than 160 new rules last year, it can be tough to keep up. Below is a quick look at some of the most talked‑about laws and how they might affect everyday life. First, waving