Posts in category AP

Musical ‘From Here’ explores life before and after the Pulse nightclub massacre BY  MARK KENNEDY NEW YORK (AP) — Playwright Donald Rupe didn’t intend to write …

U.S. bans on gasoline-powered leaf blowers grow, as does blowback from landscaping industry BY  WAYNE PARRY TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — The roar of the leaf blower …

Tropical Storm Alberto forms in southwest Gulf, 1st named storm of the hurricane season BY  ALFREDO PEÑA AND MARIANA MARTÍNEZ BARBA TAMPICO, Mexico (AP) — Tropical Storm Alberto …

Cliffhanger congressional contest between Bob Good and John McGuire tests power of Trump endorsement BY  MATTHEW BARAKAT AND BEN FINLEY FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — One of America’s …

A new airport could spark the economy in a rural part of Florida. Will the workforce be ready? BY  NICK FOURIEZOS OF OPEN CAMPUS LaBELLE, Fla. …

Severe, chaotic weather around US with high temperatures in Southwest and Midwest, snow in Rockies BY  ANITA SNOW PHOENIX (AP) — Extreme heat spread across Arizona, …

Trump blasts immigrants for taking jobs as he courts voters at a Black church, MAGA event in Detroit BY  STEVE PEOPLES AND JOEY CAPPELLETTI DETROIT (AP) — Donald Trump blamed …

Demolition of the Parkland classroom building where 17 died in 2018 shooting begins BY  TERRY SPENCER PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — A large excavator stretched to the …

Historically Black Coconut Grove in Miami nurtured young athletes. Now that legacy is under threat BY  ALANIS THAMES MIAMI (AP) — Amari Cooper’s football jersey hangs …

Florida’s 2024 hurricane season arrives with a rainy deluge BY  CURT ANDERSON Dangerous flooding from a tropical disturbance inundated much of southern Florida on Wednesday, blocking …

Florida jury finds Chiquita Brands liable for Colombia deaths, must pay $38.3M to family members BY  CURT ANDERSON Banana giant Chiquita Brands must pay $38.3 million …

Attraction starring Disney’s first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist BY  MIKE SCHNEIDER ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A new attraction starring …

Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked BY  JEFF MARTIN Authorities are using boats to patrol the ocean …

Weeklong heat wave loosens grip slightly on US Southwest but forecasters still urge caution BY  SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The weeklong heat wave that baked …

Some Florida Panhandle beaches are temporarily closed to swimmers after 2 reported shark attacks SEACREST, Fla. (AP) — Two reported shark attacks Friday led authorities …

Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over Normandy BY  LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — A contingent of U.S. lawmakers from the House …

Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended BY  MIKE SCHNEIDER ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Months …

Program that allows 30,000 migrants from 4 countries into the US each month upheld by judge BY  JUAN A. LOZANO HOUSTON (AP) — The Biden administration …

Louisiana lawmakers approve surgical castration option for those guilty of sex crimes against kids BY  SARA CLINE BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana judges could order …

Florida State rides nine-run inning into berth in super regionals TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Max Williams hit a three-run home run to cap a nine-run …