Child care costs more than rent in these US cities; here’s where it’s the worst
The average monthly cost of child care for two children was 31.5% higher than rent, according to the data.
The average monthly cost of child care for two children was 31.5% higher than rent, according to the data.
Florida homeowner sued by community district over foot-tall cross, wins $70,000
A five-year fight between a Florida homeowner in The Villages and its community development district over a 12-inch white cross displayed in the yard has ended with a $70,000 settlement.
A five-year fight between a Florida homeowner in The Villages and its community development district over a 12-inch white cross displayed in the yard has ended with a $70,000 settlement.
Hillsborough school board weighs major construction projects due to Florida's expanded Schools of Hope program
The ongoing controversy over Florida’s expanded Schools of Hope program took center stage at this week’s Hillsborough County School Board meeting, where members weighed whether to move forward with major construction projects amid fears that charter operators could seek space inside brand-new campuses.
The ongoing controversy over Florida’s expanded Schools of Hope program took center stage at this week’s Hillsborough County School Board meeting, where members weighed whether to move forward with major construction projects amid fears that charter operators could seek space inside brand-new campuses.
Brandon school adds library for blind and visually impaired students
Mann Middle School in Brandon unveiled a special library for blind and visually impaired students Wednesday.
Mann Middle School in Brandon unveiled a special library for blind and visually impaired students Wednesday.
Las Vegas police seek suspect who pulled ‘AR-style’ rifle on casino staff
Police in Las Vegas are searching for a suspect who pulled an “AR-style" rifle on casino employees during a robbery.
Police in Las Vegas are searching for a suspect who pulled an “AR-style" rifle on casino employees during a robbery.
Pinellas County sees promising tourism data following Hurricanes Helene, Milton
After Pinellas County's coastline was rocked by Hurricane Helene, tourism data shows a strong rebound. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater said the tourism numbers from October 2024 to September 2025 exceeded expectations.
After Pinellas County's coastline was rocked by Hurricane Helene, tourism data shows a strong rebound. Visit St. Pete-Clearwater said the tourism numbers from October 2024 to September 2025 exceeded expectations.
Auburndale unveils Lake Ariana Park, celebrating its rich 'Mac's Beach's Legacy!'
The city of Auburndale is celebrating the opening of the brand-new Lake Ariana Park and Civic Center.
The city of Auburndale is celebrating the opening of the brand-new Lake Ariana Park and Civic Center.
TECO, Duke Energy warn of utility scams on awareness day
TECO, Duke Energy, and the Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida (BBB) have designated Wednesday, Nov. 19 as Utility Scam Awareness Day in an effort to educate residents about these kinds of schemes.
TECO, Duke Energy, and the Better Business Bureau Serving West Florida (BBB) have designated Wednesday, Nov. 19 as Utility Scam Awareness Day in an effort to educate residents about these kinds of schemes.
Alaska city won't see the sun for the next 64 days
Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, the Sun will not rise above the horizon in Utqiagvik for the next 64 days.
Due to the tilt of the Earth's axis, the Sun will not rise above the horizon in Utqiagvik for the next 64 days.
VPK recipes for Thanksgiving provide laughs for loved ones
Kids create questionable Thanksgiving recipes in fun exercise
Kids create questionable Thanksgiving recipes in fun exercise
Man arrested after chase in stolen F-150, detectives find meth in backpack: HCSO
A man accused of stealing a truck in Plant City is facing several charges after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives and an aviation unit tracked him down during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon.
A man accused of stealing a truck in Plant City is facing several charges after Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detectives and an aviation unit tracked him down during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon.
FHP releases photos of driver, SUV suspected in deadly Wesley Chapel hit-and-run
The Florida Highway Patrol released multiple photos of a driver and vehicle they believe were involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a 39-year-old man dead in Wesley Chapel Sunday night.
The Florida Highway Patrol released multiple photos of a driver and vehicle they believe were involved in a hit-and-run crash that left a 39-year-old man dead in Wesley Chapel Sunday night.
NASA 3I/ATLAS comet update: ‘It’s a window into another solar system’
NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.
NASA is providing more images and information about the interstellar object that's passing through our solar system right now, known as 3I/ATLAS.
Liquor store employee robbed while suffering cardiac arrest, later dies
Authorities are investigating a robbery at a Portland liquor store where an employee suffered a medical emergency and later died.
Authorities are investigating a robbery at a Portland liquor store where an employee suffered a medical emergency and later died.
'Sacred Currents' examines how African cultures materialize spirituality
"Sacred Currents: Spirituality in African Art" is on display at the Lake Wales Arts Council.
"Sacred Currents: Spirituality in African Art" is on display at the Lake Wales Arts Council.
St. Pete business offering place for artists, small-batch producers
In the heart of downtown St. Pete, The Merchant stands as a celebration of all things local — a shop that’s part boutique, part art gallery, and all about community.
In the heart of downtown St. Pete, The Merchant stands as a celebration of all things local — a shop that’s part boutique, part art gallery, and all about community.
YouTube fishing creator Mikey Rijavec found dead days after mayday call off Mexico coast
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
California fisherman Mikey Rijavec, creator of the SD Fish and Sips YouTube channel, was found dead off Mexico coast days after issuing mayday call during solo fishing trip.
DeSantis signs death warrant in 1987 Florida murders
In what could be Florida’s record 19th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for an inmate convicted in the 1987 murders of two people in a home in Okaloosa County.
In what could be Florida’s record 19th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for an inmate convicted in the 1987 murders of two people in a home in Okaloosa County.
Gustav Klimt painting with Nazi survival story becomes most expensive modern artwork
A Gustav Klimt painting that helped save the life of its Jewish subject during the Holocaust sold Tuesday to become the second most expensive painting in history.
A Gustav Klimt painting that helped save the life of its Jewish subject during the Holocaust sold Tuesday to become the second most expensive painting in history.
Clearwater nonprofit reopens renovated kitchen and dining hall
The Homeless Empowerment Program in Clearwater reopened its renovated dining hall and kitchen Wednesday.
The Homeless Empowerment Program in Clearwater reopened its renovated dining hall and kitchen Wednesday.