Florida’s preschool teacher shortage forces some to turn children away
Florida's preschool teacher shortage forces local preschools to rely on substitutes and sometimes turn children away.
Who is Uncle Pappy? Meet Blair Carlyle, the 30-year-old Floridian behind popular social media persona
The previously anonymous social media content creator revealed he is Blair Carlyle, a 30-year-old native Floridian who created the character of Uncle Pappy using a Snapchat filter.
Orlando Museum of Art gets record gift, acquires fan favorites
Renovations continue at the Orlando Museum of Art, while new art is showcased and a record-setting donation is received.
Disabled oil tanker received dozens of warnings before US opened fire, AP source says
By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN WASHINGTON (AP) — The tanker disabled by the American military while trying to run the U.S. blockade of Iran had dismissed nearly 60 verbal warnings as well…
Today In History: June 15, over 1,000 killed in New York steamboat accident
More than 1,000 people died when fire erupted aboard the steamboat PS General Slocum in New York’s East River; it remained the deadliest individual event in the New York area…
Former Senate leader Mitch McConnell is in the hospital, but little more information is known
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital Sunday, his spokesperson said, but there was no immediate information about why he was there or his prognosis.…
The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight at the White House
By The Associated Press The White House has never seen anything like the UFC show President Donald Trump is hosting to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary.…
Daichi Kamada’s late goal gives Japan a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in World Cup opener for both
By SCHUYLER DIXON ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Daichi Kamada scored on a header off Koki Ogawa’s corner kick in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy…
Move over, Red Sox Nation. Scotland’s Tartan Army arrives at Fenway Park
By KEN POWTAK BOSTON (AP) — Fresh off Scotland capping its first World Cup appearance in 28 years with a historic victory, the Tartan Army marched to Fenway Park and…
Iran’s World Cup experience is less joyful amid war with host US, team captain says before debut
By GREG BEACHAM INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Iran captain Mehdi Taremi says his team is having a challenging World Cup experience amid the multifold disruptions created by their nation’s war…