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Despite smoking rates dropping, Florida's local health officials think it could be lower through school policies and strategy updates.

Samuel Lee Smithers was one of the oldest inmates put to death. His lethal injection extended the state's record for executions in a year to 14, with two more slated in the weeks ahead.

King Richard author Michael Dobbs reconstructs how the scandal gradually engulfed more administration officials, with operatives turning on each other — and eventually the president.

Glaser made headlines for her roast of Tom Brady. "All I want is people to like me," she says of her comedy. Glaser's latest HBO special is Someday You'll Die. Originally broadcast July 29, 2024.

World Cup tickets are expensive, and buying them has been frustrating and confusing. But this is what economics is for: figuring out the best ways to allocate scarce resources. FIFA, steal these ideas.

The law changes how most public employees pay union dues, while requiring more members pay dues to keep unions alive. The double-whammy law is seen as an existential threat by many workers and unions.

Access is especially tough for kids in rural areas or whose families don't have a lot of money. Some dentists say a new statewide ban on adding fluoride to drinking water affects these communities the most.

The state's death count from COVID-19 shot up by 100 people Thursday, bringing the total to 19,112.

Just a month ago, the rate for people who tested positive for the first time in Florida had been holding steady at around 5%.

Deaths attributed to the coronavirus on Tuesday totaled 86; roughly double the number from the day before.

Here is a summary of the Florida Department of Health’s Weekly Situation Report for May 28, 2021, through June 3, 2021.

Children with underlying health conditions should consider taking the vaccine and parents "are encouraged to discuss the risks and benefits" with their doctor.

Of the 141,056 coronavirus tests recorded Saturday, 8.66% were positive.

Dominion Voting Systems claims that Newsmax and One America News spread disproven 2020 election fraud claims that greatly damaged the company.

After receiving over 6,000 entries this year, we've picked a winner of the 2019 Tiny Desk Contest. Meet the gifted songwriter who captivated our panel of judges.

The USF Institute of Applied Engineering will receive $10 million to support the 6th Air Refueling Wing and U.S. Central Command, while USF students will have access to internships and research projects at MacDill.

Judge Jared Smith denied a request from a teen who asked for access to an abortion without parental permission. Her GPA was a reason why he said she was not mature enough to make a decision.

A panel of doctors and scientists advising the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend that people 6 months of age and older get new COVID boosters this fall.

The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the same region around Herat, which was devastated by a previous temblor on October 7.

Floridians can call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO for a safe ride.

Peter Conte has serenaded shoppers in Philadelphia for 2 shows a day, 6 days a week for more than 2 decades. On Saturday, those attending Wanamaker Organ Day will hear him and the refurbished organ.

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer plays the puzzle with KAMW listener Daniel Abramson of Albuquerque, N.M, and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

Van Harris and his wife, Shirley, grew up a block away from each other in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn. In this 2012 conversation they remember how they first met in the 1930s.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated about the players that stand out going into the U.S. Open tennis tournament, which starts this weekend.

As the party conventions approach, elaborate theatrics on the part of presidential candidates are at the forefront. NPR critic Bob Mondello takes a look at the ways campaigns frame their candidates to make them stand out like Broadway stars.