Trump to headline ‘Great American State Fair’ for nation’s 250th anniversary after artists drop out
An upcoming celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, “The Great American State Fair,” recently had several musical guests back out partly over the event’s ties to President Donald Trump. Now, Trump…
How an ambitious energy giant wielded political power in Florida
NextEra, the parent company of FPL that wants to buy Dominion Energy, has often butted heads with consumer groups, residents and journalists in Florida.
Warming, humid day building with chance of thunderstorms in Central Florida on Sunday
Central Florida is in store again for scattered showers and storms amid warming temperatures and high humidity, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.
DeSantis’ property tax measure would strip power from local governments
City and county governments across Florida are sounding the alarm on the proposal by Gov. Ron DeSantis to drastically cut homeowners’ property taxes, force them to follow a state-approved formula…
Lake court case could pave the way for child rapists to be executed nationwide
A death sentence sought for a Leesburg man accused of child rape could end up overturning a U.S. Supreme Court decision and pave the way for such offenders to be…
Today in History: May 31, South Fork Dam collapse kills more than 2,200
Over 2,200 people in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, died when the South Fork Dam collapsed, sending 20 million tons of water from Conemaugh Lake rushing through the town.
Wade Meckler hits first grand slam to help the Angels rout Rays 14-3
The 14-3 loss was the Rays’ fifth in six games, dropping them to 35-20. It was just their second home loss since April 21, following a franchise-best 16-1 run at…
Daily Horoscope for May 31, 2026
Big ideas land with practical next steps. A moody Full Moon in Sagittarius peaks at 04:45 AM EDT, spotlighting truth-telling, learning, and our urge to explore. Big feelings surface around…
A rare blue micromoon rises this weekend
Get set for a rare blue micromoon this weekend. It's when a blue moon that's also the smallest-looking full moon of the year rises.
3 astronauts from China return to Earth after nearly 7 months in space, a record for a Chinese crew
Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after spending seven months in space. They set a record for the longest on-orbit stay by a Chinese crew.