Second forum exploring Jacksonville’s unhoused situation scheduled
Jacksonville Area Conference of Churches’ second Unhoused Panel Discussion will be at 6:30 p.m. April 15 at First…
Central Florida Sharks cheerleading
LAKELAND, Fla. — The Central Florida Sharks cheerleading program started two years ago. It has grown and now has…
Despite rain, wildfire risk remains high in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — Rainstorms across Central Florida this week are offering some relief from Florida’s extreme drought conditions, but…
Pinellas County sees second-largest population drop
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The latest U.S. census shows that Pinellas County saw the second-biggest decline in population…
Gibbs High, first Black high school in St. Pete, turns 100
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Gibbs High School will turn 100 years old in 2027. School leaders are celebrating nearly…
Illinois teacher vacancies decline; Jacksonville has 24
Illinois education officials said they are making strides in decreasing the number of vacant positions within schools. Maskot/Getty…
5 things to know about Art in Bloom 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. — All this week, inside the Orlando Museum of Art, is a frenzy of creators hoping…
St. Pete Beach approves vaults for tide check valves
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — St. Pete Beach commissioners recently approved spending $1.1 million to install underground concrete vaults…
SunPass FDOT says no more cash for toll on Skyway Bridge
Drivers who regularly use the Sunshine Skyway Bridge will notice a change next week. Starting April 12, cash…
OCPS to cut $8.2 million in mental health services
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Public Schools officials say declining enrollment and budget shortfalls have made it necessary to…
‘Foodtique’ nonprofit brings fresh food to Progress Village
TAMPA, Fla. — As grocery prices continue to rise, many families in Hillsborough County are feeling the strain. In…
Underground Railroad mural to decorate downtown Jacksonville
Judy Tighe stands in front of the mural Dr. Alonzo H. Kenniebrew on the side of the Lincoln…