Kerry Speckman

Opioid AddictionThe problem of people abusing prescription pain medication, then often advancing to heroin use and overdosing, has become a serious public…

School LunchesIt’s a little-noticed move on Capitol Hill but one that could affect many thousands of kids and families in our area.House lawmakers are…

Suicide RatesA new report from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the U.S. suicide rate is the highest it's been in 30 years, increasing…

Harriet TubmanThe U.S. Department of the Treasury announced this week that abolitionist icon Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the face on the…

Delores Barr Weaver Policy CenterThe Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center recently released its latest three year data trends report, "See the Change: Girls'…

Brussels AttacksThe manhunt continues for the five terrorists authorities have identified as playing a part in Tuesday's terror attacks in Brussels,…

ICAREThey’re a group of hundreds of local faith leaders who have come together to create urgency around solutions to serious community problems. ICARE,…

A major overhaul of Florida’s alimony and custody laws is headed to the governor’s desk.The controversial measure ends lifetime alimony payments. It would…

The Florida Legislature is on the cusp of passing a throng of health care-related measures aimed at cutting the cost of treatment.Among those are two…

At the age of 10, she played the iconic role of Scout in the classic 1962 film "To Kill a Mockingbird," based on the beloved novel by the late Harper…