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Jimmie Johnson has won the Daytona 500, one day after crash during a race there injured fans. Danica Patrick, who was hoping to make history, finished eighth. Jacki Lyden gets the latest from NPR's Mike Pesca.

Avatar: The Way of Water sailed to the top of the box office in its second weekend, bringing in what studios estimate Sunday will be a strong $56 million in North America.

It's easy to play armchair quarterback -- or, in the case of politics, armchair legislator.But as Florida's 2013 lawmaking session gets under way Tuesday,…

Lawmakers are heading back to Tallahassee on June 1 for a three-week special session.The Florida Legislature was unable to agree on a single balanced…

Big changes are coming to Tampa International Airport, and this week on Florida Matters (Tuesday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 23 at 7:30 a.m.),…

You may have heard what scientists and researchers say about autism, but what about the folks who are diagnosed with it? This week on Florida Matters, we…

Sarasota is known around the world for its arts scene. Can Bradenton and Manatee County become a destination for the arts? This week on Florida Matters…

Floridians are heading to the polls on Tuesday where voters will decide which Democratic candidate they want to face president Donald Trump in November.…

Florida's Legislature has a new House Speaker.Starting in November, Land O' Lakes Republican Rep. Richard Corcoran will preside over the state House of…

We bring you a special Thanksgiving program featuring some of our favorite stories about food in the Sunshine State. There is a lot to be thankful for…

The Tampa Bay region consistently ranks as one of the most dangerous places in the nation for pedestrians and cyclists.This week on Florida Matters, we're…

Vaping lung-related injuries are on the rise, and there are still many unanswered questions as to why.This week on Florida Matters, we take a closer look…

A raccoon was on the roof and refused to budge. The driver continued another 6 miles to his destination, when the raccoon must have known the ride was over and just climbed down on his own.

The post-millennial generation, known as Generation Z, is entering the workforce at a time when 70 percent of employers check social media during the hiring process.

The coronavirus pandemic has created an opening for vaccine opponents to peddle alternative therapies, unproven cures and website subscriptions.

The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia.

The spread of misinformation about solar and wind energy is leading some states and counties to restrict or even reject projects. The Energy Department calls it a key threat to decarbonizing the grid.

From Broadway plays to playwrights giving writing lessons to online courses from Ivy League schools, here's a look at some things (but not everything!) that have suddenly become free.

A 28-year-old computer wizard known as the Harvester, along with his online rebel friends, have hacked into a pro-regime TV station as part of their ongoing battle against the government's electronic army.

Susan Karnatz died 1.9 miles short of her 7-mile goal for the day she was killed. Now, runners across the globe are finishing the final leg of the run the 49-year-old never got to complete.

Threads, Meta's new Twitter competitor, has become the most rapidly downloaded app ever. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with tech journalist Kara Swisher about this rapid rise.

Adults in a growing number of states can now legally use marijuana without a doctor's prescription. But obstetricians worry pregnant women don't realize the drug could hurt their kids.

Without access to Facebook or Twitter, Chinese tech workers have gathered on GitHub, the world's largest open-source programming platform, to complain about 12-hour days and demand better conditions.

Families of men who disappeared during the rule of the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina hope for answers now that she's been ousted.

Ukrainians are documenting the conflict with Russia online. NPR's Scott Simon talks with the Wall Street Journal's Paul Sonne about how once-lighthearted websites have become grim logs of destruction.