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The Mendelssohns grew up making music together in Berlin at the beginning of the 19th century. Felix, younger by four years, became one of history's most brilliant composers. Fanny, a strong-willed pianist but worried about her worth as a composer, has been neglected.

Overall, Hillsborough County solid waste has about 3,000 miles of road to cover as it starts to pick up debris.

Community members are encouraged to donate supplies for families in need in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

While the latest surge seems to be slowing down, recent data shows that at least 79,573 residents have died with COVID and more than 7 million cases have been reported.

In what might be the final tournament of her storied tennis career, Serena Williams won an emotional match in straight sets in the first round of the U.S. Open last night.

The transcendent star of women's tennis delays her farewell after defeating Danka Kovinic Monday night in her opening match of the U.S. Open.

Twice a year, on the fall and spring equinoxes, the sun sets perfectly framed by Chicago's skyscrapers. The perhaps unintended phenomenon takes its name from England's ancient monument Stonehenge.

The report's author said one reason hate groups are finding Florida attractive is the ability to spread propaganda year-round.

The money is nearly double the $26 million that was initially proposed to deal with the city's housing crisis.

At least one viewer watching at home thought they spotted Beyoncé in the star-studded stands at Serena Williams' U.S. Open match Monday night. Cox, who "worships" the singer, took it in stride.

Serena Williams isn't ready to stop playing competitive tennis just yet. She sparkled in her second-round U.S. Open match against Kontaveit — defeating the No. 2 seed in three sets to advance.

Marvel Studios made the reveal at Comic-Con as part of a presentation that included first looks at other properties, like "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" and "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."

Tallahassee pediatrician Dr. Nectar Aintablian says data show that the vaccines are safe. While she recommends most of her patients get the shot, she understands some parents might hesitate.

China on Sunday reported two additional deaths from COVID-19 as some cities move cautiously to ease anti-pandemic restrictions following increasingly vocal public frustrations.

The Florida State Fair will come to Tampa on Feb. 9. Find out what's new and how to prepare.

Texas sheriffs have erected surveillance cameras along the border with Mexico and connected them to the Internet, inviting people to help catch drug smugglers and illegal immigrants. Since November, more than 43,000 people have signed up as online monitors for the controversial program.

Halloween is "boo" day. For such a short word, it's remarkably effective, and uttered — or shouted — in many parts of the world. Where did it come from and why is it so satisfying to say?

Western New York got even more snow on Saturday after a storm hit the region on Friday.

Obama administration sources tell NPR they won't try to stop the release of Jonathan Pollard, who was convicted of spying for Israel and is eligible for parole in the fall.

Twenty-two cars, including 10 carrying ethanol, derailed west of Minneapolis; four are on fire. The derailment's cause is under investigation.

Regularly consuming cranberry juice can help stave off urinary tract infections, a new study finds. UTIs account for 7,000,000 doctor's office visits and about 100,000 hospitalizations in the United States.

County commissioners voted 6-1 to follow a consultant's recommendation to reduce local protections in favor of state minimum standards.

Rescue efforts are complicated by the fact that the quake struck remote, mountainous villages.

Medicare will now cover screening and counseling for obesity as a free preventive service. Advocates hope the decision will encourage private insurers and Medicaid to do the same.

"We are serving a primal need of all human beings," Birkenstock's CEO writes to prospective shareholders. "We are a footbed company selling the experience of walking as intended by nature."