MCSO Crew Leader Saves Crash Victim's Life, Named 2025 Employee of the Year

Jose Torres, an inmate crew leader at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Work Farm, saved a driver's life after witnessing a crash in Hillsborough County and performing CPR until emergency responders arrived.

Jun 12

Lee Middle School Teacher Arrested After Directing Student to Slap Classmate

Jun 12

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Jun 12

NBA Regular Season Closes: Rockets and Cavaliers Secure Favorable Playoff Positioning

The NBA regular season concluded Sunday, solidifying playoff seedings. Standout performances influenced the final bracket, creating advantageous matchups for several teams.

Jun 12

NBA Play-In Tournament Field Set: Warriors, 76ers Among Teams Battling for Playoff Berths

Jun 12

2026 NBA Draft Lottery Order Determined as Regular Season Concludes

Jun 12

NBA Playoff Field Set: First Round Matchups Determined

Jun 12

Jets Position Themselves for Future with Projected 2026 Draft Picks

Jun 12

Survey Shows Employers Planning Increased AI Adoption in Health Benefits

A recent survey by WTW indicates that many employers intend to incorporate artificial intelligence into their employee health and benefits programs. The survey also highlights potential gaps in resources and planning for this integration.

Jun 12

Gasoline Prices Reach Highest Point Since Early 1980s

Jun 12

Retail Earnings Reports to Provide Insight into Consumer Spending

Jun 12

Report Documents Employment Challenges for Young Adults

Jun 12

NPR Seeks Stories on Homeowners Navigating Rising Insurance Costs

Jun 12

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The Affirmation That Actually Works (And Why You've Been Saying Them Wrong)

Most affirmations fail because they ask you to believe something you don't. Here's the one shift that changes everything.

Jun 12

Why Rereading the Same Poem Changes Everything (And How to Do It Right)

Jun 12

The Art of the Productive Digression: Why Distraction Might Be Your Best Thinking Tool

Jun 12

The Fed Just Admitted It's Been Flying Blind, and Your Mortgage Pays the Price

Jun 12

The Met's Maximalist Takeover Proves Clutter Is a Love Language

Jun 12

St. Petersburg Serves Free Breakfasts and Lunches at 17 Sites Through August

St. Petersburg offers free breakfasts and lunches to children and teens 18 and under at 17 locations through August 7. No registration or proof of income required.

Jun 12

St. Petersburg Hosts Hurricane Prep Expo and City Hall Event May 27

Jun 12

Pinellas County tightens water restrictions to one day per week starting April 3

Jun 12

St. Petersburg Mayor Welch to Present 2026 State of the Economy on June 3

Jun 12

Trump, Netanyahu Phone Call Stirs Tensions Over Iran Nuclear Negotiations

A phone conversation between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has surfaced amid strained talks over Iran's nuclear activities. Netanyahu downplayed friction between the two leaders, though their relationship has tested previous U.S. administrations.

Jun 12

One dead, dozens hurt in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport

Jun 12

Senate Republicans Delay Vote on Immigration Enforcement Funding

Jun 12

U.S. to Deploy Additional Troops to Poland

Jun 12

Planned Parenthood Clinics in Two States to Offer Advance Supply of Abortion Pills

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