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By Ti'Anna DavisTarpon Springs - home of one of the largest Greek Orthodox religious communities in the U.S. - has seen one of its native sons rise to the…

An emblem of the hippie era in America, the car was marketed in the U.S. as adorably uncool. Volkswagen sold the bug with cheeky slogans like "It's ugly, but it gets you there."

The National Hurricane Center has classified the tropical low over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico as a “potential tropical cyclone” (PTC), and it could…

News Service Of FloridaAmid ongoing struggles in Florida's citrus industry, the Department of Citrus appears to be turning attention to studying orange…

In a major turnaround, one of Florida’s largest health insurers is poised to provide 60 million insurance claims to a statewide database designed to...

A new state law aims to make Florida a leader in self-driving cars. It sets out rules for the day when the vehicles are widely available. It also allows…

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor is rolling out a program that focuses on reaching out to minority-owned businesses to connect them with the city.Meant to make…

Around the nation on Friday evening, groups are gathering to hold vigils for the migrants being held in immigration detention centers.The ceremony, called…

One of the biggest U.S. teachers unions is suing the Department of Education, alleging a loan forgiveness program for millions of public service workers violates federal law and the Constitution.

Associated PressBuilding toward hurricane strength, Tropical Storm Barry began hitting Louisiana with wind and rain Friday as it closed in for what could…

By Jim Turner/ News Service of FloridaFlorida’s citrus industry ended its growing season on a slight uptick, regaining the Sunshine State’s dominance in…

Gov. Ron DeSantis formally asked Wednesday that the statue of civil-rights leader and educator Mary McLeod Bethune replace the likeness of a Confederate...

Chef Anne Kearney is a James Beard Award winner, protégé of Emeril Lagasse and the culinary innovator behind one of Tampa’s most talked-about new…

By Jessica MeszarosA new study describes the future mass redistribution of plants and animals on Earth due to climate change. The research conducted by…

In 2018, all 30 MLB teams extended their netting over stadium dugouts. The protective measure has not done enough to safeguard fans from dangerous foul ball injuries.

By Ross Bynum - Associated PressRare sea turtles are smashing nesting records this summer on beaches in the Southeast, including Florida, with scientists…

The water in the Gulf of Mexico is hot and the Mississippi River is high. That could spell disaster for Louisiana.

In Lake Worth, immigrants and the nonprofits who serve them are gearing up for rumored raids by immigration enforcement this weekend. Some people have...

Almost 20 states have passed laws requiring third-graders who aren't proficient in reading to repeat the grade. The policy started in Florida 17 years ago.

On Friday, Labor Secretary Alex Acosta resigned due to the role he played in the Jeffrey Epstein case while serving as U.S. Attorney for the Southern...

Older adults are dying from falls at a higher rate today than 20 years ago. But you can take simple steps to improve balance, vision and alertness — and keep from falling.

A proposal to ban polystyrene products, commonly known as Styrofoam, and to limit the use of plastic straws is moving forward in the city of Sarasota with…

By Carl LisciandrelloWater Street Tampa announced Monday it is bringing a “grocery anchor” to downtown Tampa with the arrival of a GreenWise Market in…

Whether coffee runs through your veins or you can't stand the stuff, you'll be fascinated by the role a simple cup o' joe played during the heyday of…

By News Service of Florida UF Health Shands Hospital is challenging the state’s preliminary approval of a proposed 42-bed psychiatric hospital in...