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Florida veterans will soon have two more options for burial at VA National Cemeteries in the state. Currently, there are seven national cemeteries, but…

The federal agency cited BP's "lack of business integrity" in dealing with the 2010 Gulf oil spill. The London-based oil giant agreed to plead guilty to criminal misconduct in the case and also agreed to pay a record $4 billion in penalties.

Many Americans have decried the frenzy of holiday shopping that began as early as Thanksgiving Day. But in her weekly "Can I Just Tell You" essay, host Michel Martin asks what crosses the ethical line on holiday consumerism, and who gets to decide.

Hillary Clinton is winding down her tenure as U.S. Secretary of State. Host Michel Martin and the Beauty Shop ladies read the tea leaves on whether Clinton is poised for a 2016 presidential run or if she'd rather kick back and watch home decorating shows.

Ralph Reed, founder of the Faith and Freedom Coalition, discusses the role of social conservatives in the GOP politics. Incoming congressman Rick Nolan talks about his return to the House after more than thirty years. NPR's Political Junkie Ken Rudin recaps the week in politics.

Saying that the man charged with second-degree murder in the Florida teenager's death needs money, his website now says that donors will get a personally signed thank you card.

Record-high fuel costs have hammered airlines, forcing executives to eliminate flights, cut back on unprofitable routes and make passengers pay for many perks that used to be free. Now the airlines are looking at other ways to save money — and they're turning to propeller planes.

The coalition of Hispanic lawmakers say new legislation should require illegal immigrants to register with the federal government, undergo a criminal background check, learn English and pay taxes as conditions for obtaining legal status and eventual citizenship.

Tony Schwalm commanded a tank company in Desert Storm, but it left him with a gnawing feeling that the mission was incomplete. So, he gave up the status…

Executives from Naples-based Health Management Associates released data today that appear to show HMA is right in line with industry averages on…

Filmmaker Jennifer Baichwal adapts a Margaret Atwood essay on the themes of debt — and revenge — on a global scale. Critic Mark Jenkins says the intriguing but scattershot film explores the incompatibility of two worldviews: corporate-financial vs. environmental-spiritual.

Writer Harry Crews had a hard life and didn't make it any easier for the characters in his novels. He died Wednesday at age 76. Fresh Air remembers the Southern novelist with excerpts from a 1988 interview.

Many environmental concerns are starting to surface as East Coast cities plan to dredge their ports — like in Miami, where engineers would drill for two years to deepen Biscayne Bay's limestone bottom. But like many cities, Miami wants business from new cargo ships from the Panama Canal.

The most effective civil rights law in U.S. history faces its most serious challenge yet as the Supreme Court prepares to re-examine its constitutionality.

According to the National Park Service, South Florida is the only place where two native species of American crocodilians exist: alligators and…

Florida doesn’t do anything by the book -- that includes celebrating the holidays. So this season, WUSF is extolling all the ways to enjoy the holidays…

Pinellas County Deputies say Rodney J. Blanchard is being charged with felony animal cruelty and misdemeanor battery after they found kittens in his…

The mystery monkey that wandered around Tampa Bay for years and was captured in late October finally has a new place to call home.Cornelius, the rhesus…

Congratulations to WUSF filmmakers Jennifer Molina and Sarah Pusateri for winning a Suncoast Emmy for their documentary "Uniform Betrayal: Rape in the…

Today the final three reports in an overview of the scientific community's response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is being released. One of the…

Despite the constant barrage of headlines coming from the region, the U.S. appears to be withdrawing from most of the Middle East. We're gone from Iraq,…

Even in a state where top Republicans led the legal battle against Obamacare, there's recognition now that Florida has to act fast to comply with the new law. But many Tea Party members are still calling on state lawmakers to reject the health care law.

While folks up North are huddling around a fireplace and donning ugly Christmas sweaters, we Floridians can celebrate the holidays al fresco. With Tampa's…

Ever want to hunt down a really big snake, or lots of them? That's the goal of the Python Challenge 2013, put on by the Florida Fish and Wildlife…

A group of state university presidents gathered at the state Capitol today to try to strike a bargain with state lawmakers. Their message is "Give us more…