An appeals court said police can't conduct searches based only on smelling cannabis. Citing the U.S. Constitution’s Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable searches and seizures, the appeals ...

It’s the type of fire, if you're Billy Napier, that you can’t really be mad at. His team seems to have more fight than him as they realize how important this game and the next three will be if they ...

Health officials in Florida are moving to end many school vaccination mandates, and public health experts are worried about the impact on children and whether other states may follow. William Brangham ...

Florida’s surgeon general announced the state plans to end vaccine mandates, including for school attendance. The move is sparking concern in the medical community ...

A little bit of Texas is coming to Southwest Florida. The San Antonio-based fast-food chain Whataburger plans to open its first restaurant in the region in 2026. It'll take over at 12916 S. Cleveland ...

Jeffrey S. Solochek is an education reporter covering K-12 education policy and schools. Reach him at jsolochek@tampabay.com. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must be a Times ...

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, LLC (Coke Florida), today announced that Leroy Yancey, Jr. has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Product Supply Network, effective ...

NEWS. THE SEARCH FOR A MISSING TEENAGER NOW STRETCHES ACROSS SEVERAL COUNTIES. THE BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE IS SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT NOW, AFTER RUMORS SUGGESTED THAT THE TEEN MAY HAVE ...

The judge said the addition of lighting, paving, fencing, fill, and other building on the site must stop while she hears a challenge to the facility brought by environmental groups. However, ...

The people who’ll vet candidates for president at the University of South Florida hope their next leader will focus on academics and being accessible — and “not upset the apple cart.” During a virtual ...

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, a Florida appeals court ruled that the “maturity” and “best-interest" exceptions for minors to access abortion through judicial bypass was unconstitutional, finding the ...