Jay Waagmeester is an Academics editor with a focus on local news in Ames, Iowa. He has written for various publications including the Iowa Capital Dispatch and the Iowa State Daily, covering a range of topics including politics, education, and community events.
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By: Jay Waagmeester
The Florida Department of Transportation will receive $114.16 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace Long Key Bridge in Monroe County and more.
By: Jay Waagmeester
Following the attempted assassination in West Palm Beach in September, the FBI launched an investigation . At the same time, Gov.
By: Jay Waagmeester
Democrat Maria Revelles is challenging Rep. Paula Stark, first elected in 2022 in the district containing parts of Orange and Osceola counties.
By: Jay Waagmeester
Tom Keen and Erika Booth face off to represent HD 35 in Central Florida 10 months after a special election that determined the same race. This time, the race will appear down-ballot, overshadowed by higher-profile votes like the presidential and U.S. Senate elections plus highly funded and hard-fought constitutional amendment campaigns. Still, the race seems […]
By: Jay Waagmeester
Florida public university students identify as Republicans at a higher rate than the national average, a State University System study found.
By: Jay Waagmeester
Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez used a Wednesday morning appearance at a State University System Florida Board of Governors meeting to advocate against passage of the two most disputed constitutional amendments on the ballot. She criticized Amendment 3, which would legalize marijuana for recreational use, and Amendment 4, which would prevent government interference in abortion through […]
By: Jay Waagmeester
Florida topped every state in the nation for the number of books removed from school libraries during the 2023-2024 school year. That’s 4,500 books from July 2023 to June 2024, according to an annual report from PEN America, a nonprofit advocating for freedom of expression. That represents nearly half of nationwide removals, which numbered 10,064. […]
By: Jay Waagmeester
More than half, 57%, included sex-related themes and 39% included LGBTQ characters or people.
Florida school boards removed more books from school libraries during the 2023-2024 school year than any other state.
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The accident took place during a triathlon in North Florida, her husband said in the post. Although he did not name the race, the Panama City Beach Ironman was held Saturday.
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