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Scientists: Florida Endures Hottest Four Months On Record
If you think it’s been unusually hot in Florida so far this year, you now have proof to back your claim from the National Centers for Environmental Information.
Amalie Arena Is Bringing In More Big Names
Music and concert lovers got some good news on Monday morning. Katy Perry and Kendrick Lamar announced tour stops at Amalie Arena in Tampa.
Getting Old: Florida’s Golden Opportunity
Florida is getting older. Whether trends driven by the state’s aging population prove to be good or bad for the economy largely depends on our ability to adapt. Two recent assessments suggest the Sunshine State appears ill-prepared to meet the shifting expectations and needs of Floridians in their Golden Years.
Pasco County Wildfire Causes New Bell Schedule For School
The Starkey Park wildfire is impacting more than just wilderness. Pasco County Schools and Pasco County Emergency Management decided to continue a later school day start on Monday, May 15 for River Ridge Middle and High schools.
Florida Headlines: 5 Things To Know Today
MIAMI (AP) -- Authorities have upgraded charges against a North Miami police officer accused of illegally shooting an autistic man's caretaker who was on the ground with his arms in the air.
Judge: Pulse Terrorist’s Wife Will Stay In Jail
The wife of Orlando nightclub gunman Omar Mateen will stay in jail until her trial, a federal court has ruled.
12-Year-Old Orange County Girl Kills Toddler Brother With Family Car
Authorities are trying to figure out why a 12-year-old girl was allowed by her parents to start the family SUV after the girl ended up running over and killing her toddler brother.
Norovirus Sweeping Through Local Tampa Elementary School
Parents of students at Lowry Elementary School are dealing with an illness that quickly spread through the halls.
Orlando Headlines: Man Sentenced After Officer Shot Innocent Bystander
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A Florida man initially charged with murder after an officer fatally shot a bystander during a confrontation outside an Orlando bar has been sentenced on a lesser charge.
The Latest: Tampa Fire Closes Nature Preserve, Highway
Wildfires Close Tampa Bay-Area Nature Preserve, Highways
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- Florida officials are evacuating a nature preserve and shutting down stretches of highways in...