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The investigation of former lobbyist Jack Abramoff has taken many twists and turns. As investigators gauge the extent of Abramoff's influence with lawmakers of both parties, an associate of Abramoff's has pled guilty to conspiracy. Reporter Philip Shenon has been covering the case for The New York Times.

Although prices dipped slightly over the weekend, they reached their highest levels since July 2014 last week.

The popularity of low-carb diets is taking its toll on orange juice sales. Florida citrus growers hope to counter the drop with a new ad campaign promoting O.J.'s health benefits. NPR's Snigdha Prakash reports.

Some might say actor John Lithgow was born into the craft: His father, Arthur, was a college professor and Shakespearean actor. As Father's Day approaches, the Emmy and Tony-winning actor -- and writer and composer -- reflects on his father's influence on his own career. For Intersections, NPR's Noah Adams reports.

President Joe Biden has declared part of South Florida a disaster area after record flooding struck the area earlier this month. Biden's Friday declaration means that Broward County residents, businesses and local governments that suffered damage are now eligible for loans and other federal relief.

Who better than to capture Barbie's existential dread than Dua Lipa? Her disco-pop number is the first single off the Barbie The Album soundtrack.

Heavily armed and dressed in camouflage, many of these federal officers have appeared in footage detaining individual demonstrators with no explanation before driving off.

Six months after Jacob Wideman was released from prison on home arrest, his parole officer told the parole board that Jake was doing well. Soon after that routine check-in hearing before the parole board, Jake was re-arrested.

The U.S. Coast Guard said three sailors identified as Kerry O'Brien, Frank O'Brien and William Gross were last heard from on April 4. They were aboard a 44-foot boat due to stop in Cabo San Lucas.

Most models have it strengthening through mid-next week, then turning it north into the open waters of the north-central Atlantic — though a track into the Caribbean can't be ruled out.

The city council voted unanimously on a year-long moratorium on new housing developments, as it nears maxing out the amount of water it is allowed to withdraw from the underground aquifer.

With suicide a growing concern, the University of Florida is touting the designation of its Mood Disorders Program as a center for excellence by the...

The wild roosters and chickens in Ybor City were at the center of debate and laughter at the Tampa City Council meeting on Thursday.At the direction of…

Over 4,000 Pasco County voters will be receiving potentially misleading voter registration forms.It's a warning that comes from the county Supervisor of…

Hillsborough County residents will decide in November whether a one-cent sales tax increase could be the solution to traffic and transportation woes.The…

Florida will soon launch a new app that will allow people to anonymously report suspicious activity in the state's schools.

Gov. Rick Scott quickly signed a new $88.7 billion state budget that boosts funding for K-12 education by $485 million. But many district superintendents…

Employees of the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa took to the streets Tuesday to protest the large number of job vacancies in the VA system.At…

The most famous crossword puzzle in the world may belong to the New York Times. For more than 75 years, vocabulary junkies have been grabbing the paper…

The first named storm of the year has formed in the western Caribbean, and it's headed for the Florida Panhandle this weekend. Subtropical Storm Alberto...

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will streak across Tampa Bay skies this weekend as the Goodyear Blimp motors along at a slower pace for the 2018 AirFest.…

Residents of Manatee and Sarasota counties will vote on whether or not to support their respective school through property taxes in a special election on…

Peak fire season runs from late winter into spring and that has the Florida Forest Service on high alert. Crews have been systematically conducting…

Peak fire season runs from late winter into spring and that has the Florida Forest Service on high alert. Crews have been systematically conducting…

Several Pasco County neighborhoods at risk of serious flooding should soon be safer due to funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).In…