Winter Haven denies Florida attorney general's accusation of homeless takeover

The City of Winter Haven is responding to the Florida attorney general after he accused it of violating a state law that bans public camping and sleeping.

Stageworks Theatre actors tell grand story in small, intimate space in 'Touching the Void'

For the play "Touching the Void," Stageworks Theatre actors have the challenge of portraying a story about a journey on a 20,000-foot mountain within a small, intimate environment. 

Manasota Key Road reopens as Sarasota County eyes permanent solution to continued storm damage

Manasota Key Road in South Sarasota County is finally back open. It comes after a 2,000-foot section north of Blind Pass Park was shut down after Hurricanes Helene and Milton washed out the road in 2024. 

These baby names are at risk of going extinct in 2026

Some baby names are disappearing fast. New data reveals which once-trendy names are falling out of favor.

6 MN federal prosecutors resign amid investigation into Renee Good's widow: report

Six prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota have resigned in the wake of a reported investigation into the widow of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.

ICE in Minnesota: Anti-ICE protests get heated outside Whipple Building

The number of ICE agents operating in Minnesota is expected to increase, even as state and city leaders attempt to stop the escalation through legal action.

Clintons refuse to comply with House Epstein subpoena for testimony

Former president Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton say they will refuse to comply with a congressional subpoena for them to testify in an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

Escrow payments rising nationwide with homeownership less attainable

Rising escrow payments are eating into Americans' budgets. Insurance premiums are driving costs up in several states, with 8% nationwide increase projected for 2026.

December CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month

Inflation in the U.S. increased in December, according to a report released Tuesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumers are paying more for food but gas prices have declined.