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Actor Betty White will be honored with a new stamp. (U.S. Postal Service)

November 16, 2024 at 9:02 am

Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved ‘Golden Girls’ actor

The United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month’s election: It’s releasing a Betty White...

Entertainment

November 13, 2024 at 12:17 pm

Things to know about Sen. Marco Rubio, Trump’s pick for secretary of state

President-elect Donald Trump has named Sen. Marco Rubio as his choice for secretary of state.

November 3, 2024 at 9:05 pm

Florida will vote on marijuana, abortion in an election that will test GOP’s dominance VIEW

Florida’s election will test whether the state maintains its new reputation as a Republican stronghold, as Democrats count on turnout for abortion rights and recreational...

October 21, 2024 at 2:09 pm

DeSantis using state money, time and his power to fight abortion rights measure VIEW

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is focusing his official office on fighting an abortion rights amendment.

October 11, 2024 at 9:04 pm

Floridians cleaning up from Hurricane Milton are hampered by a widespread fuel shortage VIEW

Many Floridians spent much of Saturday either waiting hours in line for gas, trying to get home or beginning the arduous work of cleaning up...

A USPS worker inspects trucks that had been relocated to protect them from wind but which are now underwater as intense rain from Hurricane Milton caused the Anclote River to flood, Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in New Port Richey, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson) FLMC109 FLMC109

October 10, 2024 at 9:04 pm

Residents slog through flooded streets, clear debris after Hurricane Milton tore through Florida WATCH

Florida residents are repairing the damage caused by Hurricane Milton and cleaning up debris.

October 9, 2024 at 12:52 pm

Hurricanes force changes to Florida’s election procedures

Hurricanes are forcing changes to Florida's election procedures.

Nation & World

October 8, 2024 at 11:54 am

Milton’s storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region

Florida communities near Tampa Bay were devastated when Hurricane Helene made landfall two weeks ago about 100 miles (160 kilometers) to the north.

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A Madison County sheriff’s vehicle passes damaged buildings along Bridge Street in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Hot Springs, N.C. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) NCJR103 NCJR103

October 1, 2024 at 2:32 pm

Hurricane Helene’s victims include first responders who died helping others

Hurricane Helene killed scores of people when it struck Florida late last week and then plowed through the Southeast as one of the deadliest storms...

The St. Pete Pier is pictured among high winds and waves as Hurricane Helene makes its way toward the Florida panhandle, passing west of Tampa Bay, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (Martha Asencio-Rhine/Tampa Bay Times via AP) FLPET302 FLPET302

September 26, 2024 at 1:52 pm

More deadly than wind, storm surge from Hurricane Helene could be devastating

Storm surge is a bigger killer than wind when a major hurricane hits shore.