The French Quarter’s metal barriers were gone on New Year’s, leaving a critical security gap
The terrorism threat to New Orleans was long apparent. Five years ago, a New York-based firm was hired to conduct a “discreet ...
Soldier who died by suicide in Las Vegas told ex-girlfriend of pain and exhaustion after Afghanistan
Matthew Livelsberger, 37, was a five-time Bronze Star recipient, including one with a V device for valor under fire.
Will grand jury block Worrell from retaking State Attorney’s post?
Dems sound alarm as the newly elected top prosecutor appeared at a Polk County courthouse but declined to say why. Rumors ...
Lawmaker wants to reverse parts of Florida’s controversial teacher merit pay law
A GOP state senator wants to nix Florida’s merit pay requirement for teachers, unwinding the first-in-the-nation policy ...
Think Orlando was hot in 2024? You’re right! Here’s how hot.
Overall, Orlando saw 50 days in 2024 with temperatures soaring to 95 degrees or hotter. That ranks sixth on the list of years ...
What’s on the table in 2025? Some predicted trends in food
Gochujang, sambal, yuzu, calamansi, matcha and kimchi (to name but a few) appear more and more on packaging and menus.
New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the ...
Judge dismisses lawsuit over Hungerford land, Eatonville hopes to regain ‘sacred’ property
Eatonville’s mayor said she is optimistic a settlement can now be reached with the school district to put the property’s fate ...
Questions remain about soldier’s motive in Cybertruck explosion outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
Investigators know that a highly decorated Army soldier shot himself in the head inside a Tesla Cybertruck packed with fireworks just before it exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas ...
Orlando doctor faces $10,000 fine for violating Florida abortion law
Florida’s Department of Health wanted Dr. Candace Sue Cooley’s license revoked for not complying with a 2022 with a law ...
New Orleans attack and Vegas explosion highlight extremist violence by active military and veterans
While much remains unknown about the man who carried out an attack in New Orleans on New Year’s and another who died in an ...
Let’s take a moment to appreciate Dolphins MVP Zach Sieler’s season (and what got him here)
Miami DT Zach Sieler may have been snubbed from his first Pro Bowl selection, but he was deserving to win team MVP.