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The nation's unemployment rate shot up to 7.2 percent last month. It's the highest level in nearly 16 years. Governments and businesses cut more than half a million jobs in December. For all of 2008, the economy lost 2.6 million jobs.

The government said Friday the economy shrank at an annual rate of 6.2 percent. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department announced it is converting some preferred shares it owns in Citigroup to common stock, a move that helps stabilize the bank, but increases risks for taxpayers.

More than 90% of those who participated in a 2021 state survey said it's necessary for local governments to regulate single-use plastic.

Cooling stations and medical staff will be set up along the parade route to help prevent heat-related injuries.

Economists had expected better news. Private payrolls grew by just 57,000. Cuts at government agencies pulled the overall figure down even more. Previous months' job growth figures were revised down.

The market sputtered amid high mortgage rates, high prices, and homeowners with lower rates who have no plans to move.

More inventory hitting the market was expected to drive sales. Instead, existing home sales suggest a continued slump in the housing market, with mortgage rates hurting affordability.

Skies are clearing after a low-pressure system brought up to 4 inches of rain in isolated spots early Monday.

Nineteen states had obesity rates of 35% or higher in 2024, down from 23 states the year before, according to an analysis of the latest data collected by the CDC. Florida's rate went down two points to 29.6%

More than 50 acts on four stages over three days.

Unemployment claims show another dramatic rise. Some 10 million Americans had already filed for unemploymen in the two weeks prior to this one.

Alaska has a sexual assault rate 3 times the national average and a child sex assault rate 6 times. NPR's Scott Simon discusses that with Alexander Hirsch of the University of Alaska at Fairbanks.

Middle East war enters 6th day with Israel and the U.S. continuing to hit Iran as the conflict continues to spread across the region.

Joanna Keen is the WUSF Stephen Noble Digital News intern for spring of 2023.

Madelyn Todd is a WUSF-USF Zimmerman Rush Family Digital News intern for spring of 2024.

In an Oregon hospital, a disabled woman fought for her life as her friends and advocates pleaded for proper care. Her case raises the question: Are disabled lives equally valued during a pandemic?

Twenty-three years after a brazen theft, the mystery still divides a tiny sect known as the Samaritans. Here's the story of the international hunt to bring the manuscripts home.

An Islamic State affiliate says it was behind the attacks that killed at least 13 U.S. service members and dozens of Afghans. Here's what we know right now.

With Nikki Haley's announcement she was ending her campaign, only former President Donald Trump remains as a 2024 GOP presidential candidate. Here's a look at the once-deep primary field.

The Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City starts Feb. 28. With the festival just a couple of weeks away, Florida Matters is taking another listen to…

Last month, the first installment of our series, "Telling Tampa Bay Stories," took us to Plant City, where we heard stories about the history and…

Spring is in the air, which means scores of women will be headed to shopping malls across the U.S. Agnes Commack of Essence Magazine is joined by fashion trend spotter Najwa Moses for a preview of the hottest looks for women.

Rep. Liz Cheney's future in the Republican Party's leadership is increasingly in doubt as she refuses to back down from criticisms of former President Donald Trump.

Florida arts organizations are saying they feel like losers in this year’s state budget process.

Retired Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton says war-gaming and civics education could help assure that the military is better prepared for a contested election.