Mark Harper

new smyrna beach, florida, united states

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ggainesville.com

hharrisonross.com

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mmarconews.com

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oocala.com

ppalmbeachpost.com

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Seasoned journalist who's rolling with changes in news industry. Adept at writing, editing news stories of depth. Unafraid of complexity. Careful with data. Values fairness. Justice is truth. Experience covering politics, government, higher education, transportation and more in Florida, Indiana, Michigan. Practitioner of SEO, AP style. Passions: Democracy, history, education, good writing, jazz, classic films, baseball.

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Randy Fine proposes annexation, statehood for Greenland

Congressman Randy Fine's focus shifts to Greenland Mark Harper Congressman Randy Fine believes the 51st state should not be Washington, D.C., or Puerto Rico. Instead, he's filed legislation to annex Greenland. President Donald Trump and his administration... See more

news-journalonline.com•Mark Harper•Jan 13, 2026

Volusia's Teacher of the Year brings classroom lessons to PE

Daytona PE coach is Volusia schools' Teacher of the Year Mark Harper DAYTONA BEACH — No table in the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort ballroom was as jazzed as the R.J. Longstreet Elementary School staff's at the 2027 Volusia County Schools Teacher ... See more

news-journalonline.com•Mark Harper•Jan 11, 2026

Volusia schools' Teacher of the Year is from Longstreet Elementary

Volusia County Schools announces 2027 Teacher of the Year Mark Harper DAYTONA BEACH — Erika Kazma, a physical education teacher at R.J. Longstreet Elementary School, has been named Volusia County Teacher of the Year. Kazma was chosen from a field includin... See more

news-journalonline.com•Mark Harper•Jan 11, 2026

Wilton Simpson advocates for Florida agriculture in Daytona

Florida agriculture commissioner talks protection of farmland Mark Harper - Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson has not yet decided on his political future. - Simpson highlighted Florida's fiscal health, noting a decrease in state debt and an ... See more

marconews.com•Mark Harper•Jan 9, 2026

What Is God Doing In Minneapolis?

I’m not going to lie. Yesterday was a scary day for anyone who lives in the Twin Cities. A spirit of fear tried to get to me as events unfolded in Minneapolis. When I heard the rhetoric that followed the shooting and watched videos of lawlessness on the s... See more

superchurch.com•Mark Harper•Jan 8, 2026

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Randy Fine proposes annexation, statehood for Greenland

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Wilton Simpson advocates for Florida agriculture in Daytona

What Is God Doing In Minneapolis?

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Randy Fine proposes annexation, statehood for Greenland

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What Is God Doing In Minneapolis?

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