Signed and secured: Why a new Florida law is bringing cursive back to classrooms
Florida students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in cursive writing under a new state law taking effect this week, making the skill a requirement before advancing to middle school.
Florida students will be required to demonstrate proficiency in cursive writing under a new state law taking effect this week, making the skill a requirement before advancing to middle school.
J.C. Newman rolls America 250 cigars from historic Ybor City factory
Inside the historic El Reloj factory in Ybor City, workers are hand rolling a piece of tobacco history to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
Inside the historic El Reloj factory in Ybor City, workers are hand rolling a piece of tobacco history to commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary.
Detroit Lions release Terrion Arnold after Tampa kidnapping, armed robbery arrest
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released from the team nearly a week after he turned himself in for his alleged role in a targeted Tampa kidnapping and armed robbery.
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released from the team nearly a week after he turned himself in for his alleged role in a targeted Tampa kidnapping and armed robbery.
Legacy Six firefighters recognized with plaque at St. Pete Fire Rescue headquarters
Six pioneering Black firefighters who broke racial barriers in the early 1970s received a standing ovation during a tribute ceremony Monday in St. Petersburg.
Six pioneering Black firefighters who broke racial barriers in the early 1970s received a standing ovation during a tribute ceremony Monday in St. Petersburg.
AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
Lakeland police urge 'Red, White, and Kaboom' visitors to prepare for extreme heat
Downtown Lakeland will transform into a massive celebration Friday as city officials prepare for up to 50,000 visitors at the annual Red, White, and Kaboom event.
Downtown Lakeland will transform into a massive celebration Friday as city officials prepare for up to 50,000 visitors at the annual Red, White, and Kaboom event.
Florida man hiding from law enforcement following hit-and-run crash captured after calling Uber for ride: HCSO
A Hernando County hit-and-run suspect was captured on Friday after deputies say he called an Uber to help him escape from his hiding spot in the woods.
A Hernando County hit-and-run suspect was captured on Friday after deputies say he called an Uber to help him escape from his hiding spot in the woods.
Wounded veterans partner with marine scientists to restore Florida reefs
Combat wounded military veterans are combining their personal healing journeys with environmental recovery by restoring damaged coral reefs in the Florida Keys. The long-running initiative helps rebuild marine habitats while inspiring the next generation of ocean stewards.
Combat wounded military veterans are combining their personal healing journeys with environmental recovery by restoring damaged coral reefs in the Florida Keys. The long-running initiative helps rebuild marine habitats while inspiring the next generation of ocean stewards.
New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees.
Gov. DeSantis signs $117.6B Florida budget with tax relief, debt reduction and record reserves
Gov. DeSantis highlighted a fourth consecutive year of reduced state spending while also discussing tax relief, debt reduction, education funding and infrastructure investments.
Gov. DeSantis highlighted a fourth consecutive year of reduced state spending while also discussing tax relief, debt reduction, education funding and infrastructure investments.
American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.
2 huge alligators killed after Florida woman dies in alligator attack, FWC says
Florida authorities are investigating a tragic alligator attack at the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, which resulted in the death of a 31-year-old woman on Sunday.
Florida authorities are investigating a tragic alligator attack at the Barr Street Trailhead in the Little Big Econ State Forest, which resulted in the death of a 31-year-old woman on Sunday.
Sarasota expands paid parking hours, adds Sunday enforcement and raises ticket fines
Starting Monday, June 29, drivers in the city of Sarasota will need to keep a closer eye on the parking meters. The city has officially extended its paid parking hours and increased citation fines by $5, a move aimed at making the parking division entirely self-sustainable.
Starting Monday, June 29, drivers in the city of Sarasota will need to keep a closer eye on the parking meters. The city has officially extended its paid parking hours and increased citation fines by $5, a move aimed at making the parking division entirely self-sustainable.
Dog rescued after overheating during hike in Citrus County
A large dog was rushed to emergency medical care last week after collapsing from heat stress during a forest hike in Citrus County.
A large dog was rushed to emergency medical care last week after collapsing from heat stress during a forest hike in Citrus County.
AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.
Hillsborough County man accused of fatally shooting neighbor's dog after child bitten: HCSO
A Palm River-Clair Mel man is facing felony charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he went into a neighbor's home with a rifle and fatally shot their dog after an incident in which the animal bit a young child.
A Palm River-Clair Mel man is facing felony charges after Hillsborough County deputies say he went into a neighbor's home with a rifle and fatally shot their dog after an incident in which the animal bit a young child.
Publix releases new limited-edition ice cream for summer
Publix has launched three limited-edition ice cream and frozen yogurt flavors to help shoppers cool down during the hot summer months.
Publix has launched three limited-edition ice cream and frozen yogurt flavors to help shoppers cool down during the hot summer months.
Execution window set for Pasco County killer who murdered ex-girlfriend’s parents 4 decades ago
An 80-year-old man faces execution next month after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for a double murder committed four decades ago.
An 80-year-old man faces execution next month after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for a double murder committed four decades ago.
11-year-old boy found safe after Florida Missing Child Alert issued in Cocoa
An 11-year-old boy has been found after a Florida Missing Child Alert was issued early Monday morning for Sinsira Jackson, who was last seen in Cocoa.
An 11-year-old boy has been found after a Florida Missing Child Alert was issued early Monday morning for Sinsira Jackson, who was last seen in Cocoa.
Fourth of July events guide: Here’s how the Bay Area is celebrating America 250
America is turning 250 and celebratory events are taking place across the Bay Area on the Fourth of July.
America is turning 250 and celebratory events are taking place across the Bay Area on the Fourth of July.