While on holiday in the Eastern Cape, James Smith sprang into action to rescue a drowning policeman, showing courage and skill beyond his years.

An Ohio lawmaker is hoping to draw more voters to the polls by making Election Day a state holiday. Sen. Kent Smith (D-Euclid ...

The Ohio Senate was scheduled to return this week, but session and all committees were cancelled because of weather.

Ohio lawmakers have introduced several bills since going on winter break — including ones that would limit which families can ...

James is a keen first aider who volunteers at the local public clinic in Johannesburg where he has amassed over 100 hours ...

Ohio Democratic lawmakers have proposed legislation to make Election Day a state holiday. The state’s voter turnout varies ...

Guest columnist and University of Iowa grad, Elizabeth Kuster, reflects on Dexter King's underappreciated musical ode.

Is Jan. 2 a federal or a California holiday? No. Just because a day is a federal or state holiday doesn't mean everybody has the day off. That decision is made by each business or employer. When is ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in November Jan. 2 would be a state holiday. The decision on whether to give employees a day off rests with employers. See lists of all 2026 federal and Florida ...

Will President Trump make the day before Christmas a federal holiday again in 2026 like he did in 2025? Only time will tell. What are paid state holidays in Florida for 2026? According to the Florida ...

To many, Dec. 26 may still feel like a holiday. Offices remain mostly empty, families are still in town and employers don't expect much work to get done when it falls on a Friday, like in 2025. Its ...

Some additional Americans got Friday, Dec. 26, off as a federal holiday this year when President Donald Trump signed an executive order for 2025, but the day is not an official holiday for most ...