Florida’s latest $115 billion budget reveals how the state plans to spend money on schools and healthcare, after months of arguments between lawmakers. The final deal was struck late on a May evening, wrapping up weeks of back-and-forth negotiations. The budget sits between two earlier proposals—one
North Texas can expect mixed conditions this holiday weekend. After a mostly dry Friday with temperatures in the 80s, the pattern changes Friday night when an upper-level disturbance brings the first round of scattered showers and thunderstorms. These could linger into early Saturday, setting the st
Florida roads are notorious for being risky for people walking or biking. Lee County, with its beautiful beaches and sunny weather, is no exception. Every year, families in the area face preventable tragedies when pedestrians and cyclists are hit by cars. Advocates say painted bike lanes on fast roa
North Korea’s cyber teams have quietly cleaned out more than $6 billion from crypto since 2017, and 2026 alone has already added nearly $600 million to that total. Instead of just guessing passwords or sending phishing links, these operatives now spend months face-to-face with targets, building trus
Florida’s natural world is a mix of rivers, beaches and forests that many people love. Those habitats are home to animals like manatees, sea turtles and panthers that have lived here for centuries. When these creatures are safe, the places they live stay healthy and people can enjoy them in their fr
Northeast Ohio will see one last cool Thursday before a warm spell starts. Lake‑effect rain is still in the air early, especially east of Cleveland. The sky will clear from west to east as the day goes on, but temperatures stay about 15 degrees below normal. Highs will be in the mid‑to‑uppe
Florida has put a temporary hold on bringing sloths into the state after many of the wild‑caught animals died at a now‑closed attraction in Orlando. The two‑month pause was ordered by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to stop new imports while it reviews rules for keeping these a
North Texas will stay mostly calm this Saturday night, with only a tiny chance of isolated showers in the far northwest near Wichita Falls and surrounding counties. The Dallas‑Fort Worth area is expected to stay dry through the night. The weather story turns on Sunday, Mother’s Day. The Storm Predi
Florida lawmakers recently approved a plan to redraw voting districts, shifting the balance to give Republicans an even stronger grip on the state’s 28 U. S. House seats. The new setup would turn a 20-8 Republican majority into a lopsided 24-4 split. That’s a big change from just a few years ago, wh
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a note to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, celebrating the day Russia remembers its World War II victory. In his message, Kim stressed that North Korea’s friendship with Russia is the most important thing for the country. He said his nation will f
