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Forrest High was originally named for Nathan Bedford Forrest—the Civil War general and first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. The issue divided…

It's a year-end tradition that appears to not only be surviving -- but thriving in the new mediaenvironment.It's Time magazine's "Person Of The Year."This…

Three central Florida cities have been ranked among the best places in the country to staycation. Tampa ranked eighth overall and Orlando was ninth in...

When you think of innovative universities - the ones that create new technology or make ground-breaking discoveries - you probably think of Duke,…

A month after pleading guilty to cocaine-possession charges, Republican Rep. Trey Radel of Florida refused to resign Thursday, saying he wants to "rebuild…

The International Indian Film Academy has moved up the date of the huge "Bollywood" film award ceremonies in Tampa from June to April to take advantage of…

Critics — some might say Grinches — don't like the defense command's annual online effort to "track" Santa's travels. But for those who wish to follow his journey, the high-tech tool is up and running.

Recent protests across the country were aimed at doubling the federal minimum wage. In Florida the minimum wage will go up on Jan. 1, but not nearly by…

Two men -- including the grandson of former Florida State University football coach Bobby Bowden -- died in a car crash early Thursday morning in Winter…

Scientists and growers are in a bitter fight against citrus greening, a disease that has devastated Florida's orange and grapefruit crops. They fear that unless scientists find a cure for greening soon, it's just a matter of time before economic realities and the disease force growers out of business.

For most of the season, head coach Greg Schiano's future with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has been in question.Now, while various media outlets report…

"Black Monday" has come to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the second time in less than two years, as the team has fired head coach Greg Schiano and general…

The quarterback won fans across the nation a few years back, but hasn't been able to build a solid NFL career. He'll be a college football analyst on TV. Does that sound like the right move for him?

The new year has arrived in Australia, New Zealand and other places in the Pacific. As 2014 begins around the world, we'll watch for highlights of the celebrations. Among the things to watch for: Dubai's bid to set a new world record for biggest fireworks display.

Dave Martin, a longtime Associated Press photographer who began his career at the Lakeland Ledger more than three decades ago, died after collapsing on…

A winter storm that stretches from the upper Midwest into the Mid-Atlantic and New England is having an effect on travelers at Tampa International…

More than 100 years ago, Florida’s Everglades covered the southern tip of the state, starting at Lake Okeechobee. Today, most of the system has been...

While bone-chilling temperatures remain across much of the nation, there are some fun (and safe) things to do. Morning Edition is asking for photos about what some very cool folks are up to.

This super cold air is usually whirling around the Arctic. But a big piece has plunged further south than normal. One way to think about what's happening: If a spinning ice skater extends her arms, she slows down. Sometimes, she wobbles and falls. The polar vortex has sort of stretched out an arm.

Polk State College held a ribbon-cutting for its new Advanced Technology Center on Thursday at the Clear Springs development east of Bartow. Built with a…

A move by the Education and Justice departments comes after years of complaints from civil rights groups and others who say the policies are ineffective and take an unfair toll on minorities.

Florida Democratic Senator Bill Nelson is helping lead an effort to rollback rate increases on flood insurance policies. Matt Laslo reports from...

The city of St. Petersburg today announced police will no longer go in hot pursuit of fleeing vehicles unless the suspect is wanted in connection with a…

A memoir by former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist defends his evolution from a Republican to Democrat, while taking swipes at such rivals as U.S. Sen. Marco…

Florida A&M University is selecting a Cornell University vice president to lead the school following a tumultuous period in the school history.FAMU's…