Florida school grades: More As and Bs on the 2026 report card
Florida released its annual school grades Wednesday, with more schools earning As and Bs compared to a year ago.
Foul odor leads to discovery of rotting corpse in chimney of New York public school
An exterminator investigating a foul odor at PS/IS 113, the Anthony Pranzo School, in Glendale found the remains just before 9 a.m. Tuesday.
Morning showers are expected to grow in coverage, storm development possible
Early morning isolated showers will increase coverage throughout the afternoon.
Florida hospitals act fast to discharge gun victims — especially if they’re not insured
When uninsured patients arrive at hospitals in Florida with gunshot wounds, on average they spend significantly fewer days in the hospital — in some cases half the time — than…
Florida pushes police to step up immigration enforcement
Florida’s local law enforcement agencies are required by state law to assist the federal government in immigration enforcement. But some agencies still aren’t participating.
DeSantis locks in funding for AIDS drug program
Gov. Ron DeSantis locked in funding for Florida's AIDS Drug Assistance Program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which starts Wednesday. He signed the state budget on Monday.
NASA considers moon mission for Mars-type rover
NASA announced four new contracts for commercial lunar landers for the agency's moon plans, but dropped news that it's toying with the idea of sending to the moon a sister…
Blue Origin reveals new launch pad design following May explosion
Blue Origin revealed its plans for a rebuilt launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station after the explosion of a New Glenn rocket destroyed much of the pad in…
Florida AG seeks to block transgender competitor from Irish Dance contest in Orlando
U.S. Reps. Randy Fine and Greg Steube say a dance competition's inclusivity policy enabled "a trans-identifying male to steal titles from female peers..."
Florida board votes to ban undocumented students from state colleges
The State Board of Education voted Tuesday to ban undocumented students from enrolling in state colleges, a move that brings the state one step closer to becoming the largest in…