Oklahoma to test teachers from New York, California for ‘radical leftist ideology’
Oklahoma will require teacher applicants from California and New York to pass a certification exam created by the conservative media group PragerU.
Oklahoma will require teacher applicants from California and New York to pass a certification exam created by the conservative media group PragerU.
Lori Vallow Daybell extradited back to Idaho following Arizona convictions
Lori Vallow Daybell was extradited from Estrella Jail in Phoenix, out of Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's custody, and taken to the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center in Idaho.
Lori Vallow Daybell was extradited from Estrella Jail in Phoenix, out of Maricopa County Sheriff's Office's custody, and taken to the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center in Idaho.
Powerball grows to $643M
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
The Powerball jackpot is rapidly growing, and could grow into one of the largest jackpots in history if a winner doesn’t emerge in the next drawing or two.
Opponents of St. Pete Beach noise ordinance proposal to speak at Tuesday meeting
Critics of a proposed ordinance that would significantly shorten live music hours at bars and restaurants in St. Pete Beach plan to voice their concerns to city commissioners on Tuesday night.
Critics of a proposed ordinance that would significantly shorten live music hours at bars and restaurants in St. Pete Beach plan to voice their concerns to city commissioners on Tuesday night.
Hillsborough County officials consider safety improvements for walkers, bicyclists for Big Bend area schools
Hillsborough County officials are working to make students’ commute to and from school safer in the Big Bend area.
Hillsborough County officials are working to make students’ commute to and from school safer in the Big Bend area.
Florida sues textbook publishers for allegedly overcharging schools by millions of dollars
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce a lawsuit being filed against two textbook companies that they say have “exploited Florida taxpayers” after overcharging school districts by millions of dollars.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce a lawsuit being filed against two textbook companies that they say have “exploited Florida taxpayers” after overcharging school districts by millions of dollars.
Air Force veteran recounts storied career from combat to the classroom
Oscar Smith spent nearly 15 years flying high with the U.S. Air Force. Along the way, he’s collected some unforgettable moments, missions, and milestones – including matrimony.
Oscar Smith spent nearly 15 years flying high with the U.S. Air Force. Along the way, he’s collected some unforgettable moments, missions, and milestones – including matrimony.
Man found dead at Pinellas County home, deputies investigating
A death investigation is underway at a Pinellas County after deputies say they found a man's body early Tuesday.
A death investigation is underway at a Pinellas County after deputies say they found a man's body early Tuesday.
Senior airman at MacDill AFB arrested for sexual battery, false imprisonment: HCSO
A senior airman stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa is facing multiple felony charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he sexually battered a woman and held her against her will.
A senior airman stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa is facing multiple felony charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he sexually battered a woman and held her against her will.
VIDEO: SUV crashes into influencers mid-food review at restaurant
A car smashed into a restaurant, hitting two social media influencers.
A car smashed into a restaurant, hitting two social media influencers.
Committee forms to save St. Pete street murals targeted in new Florida mandates
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has directed municipalities statewide to remove street murals it considers "social, political or ideological." The state agency said the art poses a distraction to drivers.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has directed municipalities statewide to remove street murals it considers "social, political or ideological." The state agency said the art poses a distraction to drivers.
Toxic algae in Florida: Scientists warn of hidden dangers
Every summer, blooms of toxic blue-green algae reappear across Florida, turning lakes and rivers bright green, blue or forming brown clumps. They pose a serious threat to public health, pets, and wildlife.
Every summer, blooms of toxic blue-green algae reappear across Florida, turning lakes and rivers bright green, blue or forming brown clumps. They pose a serious threat to public health, pets, and wildlife.
Mixed reactions as Shores Acres awaits 'Elevate Florida' decisions
It’s hurricane season again, but in one of St. Pete’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, recovery from Hurricane Helene is still far from complete. In Shore Acres, residents packed into a community meeting hoping for answers — and for relief from the state’s new home-elevation program.
It’s hurricane season again, but in one of St. Pete’s hardest-hit neighborhoods, recovery from Hurricane Helene is still far from complete. In Shore Acres, residents packed into a community meeting hoping for answers — and for relief from the state’s new home-elevation program.
Hurricane Erin restrengthens to Category 4 storm, NHC watching another tropical wave in Atlantic
Hurricane Erin has restrengthened to a Category 4 storm as it turns northwest and is expected to remain east of the U.S., according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Erin has restrengthened to a Category 4 storm as it turns northwest and is expected to remain east of the U.S., according to the National Hurricane Center.
Dog rescued from hot car at Sand Key Park in Clearwater, owner arrested
A French bulldog was rescued from a hot car at Sand Key Park in Clearwater over the weekend, according to officers.
A French bulldog was rescued from a hot car at Sand Key Park in Clearwater over the weekend, according to officers.
Father of a young man killed in Ybor City calls for gun safety
The family of 20-year-old Harrison Boonstoppel, one of two innocent bystanders killed in a shootout between two groups of young men in Ybor City on October 29, 2023, attended a hearing for two of the men accused in the killing.
The family of 20-year-old Harrison Boonstoppel, one of two innocent bystanders killed in a shootout between two groups of young men in Ybor City on October 29, 2023, attended a hearing for two of the men accused in the killing.
Waterkeepers around Tampa share water quality sampling results
Waterkeepers around Tampa Bay shared regular water quality sampling results.
Waterkeepers around Tampa Bay shared regular water quality sampling results.
Lake Wales considering building BMX facility
The City of Lake Wales wants to dip its toe into the sports tourism market, beginning with a unique sport that currently lacks a dedicated facility in Central Florida.
The City of Lake Wales wants to dip its toe into the sports tourism market, beginning with a unique sport that currently lacks a dedicated facility in Central Florida.
Sarasota County's new stormwater director begins job as new division is created
There are still some residents in Sarasota County working to rebuild their lives after last year's hurricane season brought flooding that hadn't been seen in decades.
There are still some residents in Sarasota County working to rebuild their lives after last year's hurricane season brought flooding that hadn't been seen in decades.
Tampa officials conducting sound study to see how noise is impacting quality of life
How loud is too loud? That’s the question city leaders are asking as Tampa grows and residents say the noise in some neighborhoods is becoming a real concern.
How loud is too loud? That’s the question city leaders are asking as Tampa grows and residents say the noise in some neighborhoods is becoming a real concern.