Mary Daniels

The 2025–26 Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize has gone to Harris County Public Library, TX, for its prioritization of literacy and equitable access. Out of many deserving entries, two others stood out as well for their strong local partnerships, resilience, and creative approach to service.

A prime piece of Miami real estate is at the center of contentious debates in south Florida. The 2.63 acre site in question is owned by Miami Dade College (MDC) and has a conservative financial worth estimated at $67 million, with commercial potential exceeding estimates of $300 million. In September 2025, the MDC Board voted quietly and unanimously to donate the prime piece of real estate to the state. That same day, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier tweeted publicly that the land would be used as a presidential library.