August 16, 2021 Fred prompts tropical storm warning for Florida Panhandle; heavy rains, dangerous storm surge expected Tropical Storm Fred is moving across the Gulf of Mexico toward the Florida Panhandle early Monday where it is expected to bring heavy rainfall and a dangerous storm surge.
August 16, 2021 Florida 911 calls released after woman killed by toddler while on Zoom call: 'There's blood everywhere' 911 calls released by police reveal the harrowing moments after a toddler shot her 21-year-old mother in the head during a Zoom call with her horrified colleagues.
August 15, 2021 Fred again strengthens to tropical storm, takes aim at northern Gulf Coast The storm system designated Fred has regained tropical storm status as it strengthens on its way through the southeastern Gulf of Mexico.
August 15, 2021 DeSantis office insists he never backtracked on plans to slash school officials' salaries Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis knocked back reports that he "softened" his stance on sanctions over mask mandates in schools.
August 14, 2021 Week of NASA woes: Why first Mars sample failed, Boeing Starliner launch delayed indefinitely NASA's Office of Inspector General (OIG) said that its target of landing humans on the moon by 2024 as part of its Artemis program is "not feasible."
August 14, 2021 Tropical Depression Fred brings flooding risks to Florida, Cuba Tropical Depression Fred is producing heavy rains over Cuba and the Florida Keys on Saturday as it continues to move toward the west-northwest.
August 14, 2021 Biden admin targets DeSantis ban on mask mandates, offers cash to Florida school districts defying governor The Biden administration this week offered federal financial support to Florida school districts defying Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates as the coronavirus surges in the state, according to reports.
August 14, 2021 Tampa Bay Lightning national anthem singer out of hospital after coronavirus battle Tampa Bay Lightning national anthem singer Sonya Bryson-Kirksey was released from the hospital Friday to cheers from staff, a month after she was admitted with the coronavirus and complications due to pneumonia.
August 14, 2021 ‘American Idol’ star Syesha Mercado’s newborn baby seized by authorities "American Idol" star Syesha Mercado is raising her voice against the Manatee County (Florida) Sheriff’s Office after they seized her 10-day-old baby daughter in a harrowing moment captured in a now-viral video.
