Drought could dampen July 4 fireworks in Florida
Members of the Florida Cabinet warned Tuesday that fireworks don't play well with drought conditions that have led to burn bans around the state.
Former University of Alabama president named sole finalist for UF’s top job
A former University of Alabama president, Stuart Bell, has been named sole finalist for the University of Florida's top job, and UF's board of trustees could vote to approve him…
Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing
Charlie Kirk and the conservative youth movement he founded, Turning Point USA, emerged as a major force in U.S. politics that was considered instrumental in getting Trump elected to a…
Rain chances are low but showers and storms possible in afternoon
Rain chances are low and mostly along the coast but could shift further in the afternoon.
Democrats to pump resources into keeping Soto’s imperiled Orlando-area seat
The fundraising arm for Congressional Democrats plans to steer additional resources to Rep. Darren Soto, whose Central Florida seat is in danger after Republicans redrew his district.
Orange schools to launch baseball, softball academy to lure back students
Orange County Public Schools plan to launch a baseball and softball academy for students in grade 3 to 6, hoping the "microschool" helps lure back families.
RFK Jr. swaps vaccine talk for healthy foods and reading to tots in push to woo voters
Republicans hope Kennedy’s “Take Back Your Health” tour will help them hang on to voters.
Senate confirms Trump’s pick to lead federal land agency as drilling and mining expand
The vote to confirm Steve Pearce as head of the Bureau of Land Management came Monday.
Today in History: May 19, Rubik’s Cube debuts as teaching tool
Hungarian architecture professor Ernő Rubik debuted the Rubik’s Cube, his multicolored invention that would make the leap from classroom teaching tool to a global phenomenon.
Snap, YouTube settle school-social media suit ahead of trial
The settlements are the latest in a busy year for child safety-related litigation.