How 'woke' went from an expression in Black culture to a conservative criticism

In the past decade, some Republicans — and some Democrats — used it as a pejorative for people thought to be too "politically ...
The Indianapolis Star

Hurricane Imelda expected to grow stronger. How will that impact Florida?

Imelda strengthens into hurricane. The Category 1 hurricane is beginning a slow turn away from Florida, moving slowly to the northeast. Expect dangerous beach conditions to continue, along with ...
Tampa Bay Times

More Smokey Bones close in Florida amid move to ‘breastaurant’ style spots

Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must be a Times subscriber to contribute. Log in above or subscribe here. Conversations are opinions of our readers and are subject to the ...
KSL

No. 4 Miami's defense holds Florida to 141 yards, Hurricanes ease past Gators 26-7 to move to 4-0

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Barring some bowl or playoff matchup, there likely won't be another Miami vs. Florida game again for many years. That means the Hurricanes will have bragging rights for a long ...
CNN

Florida’s move to end vaccine mandates may deepen skepticism in Black communities, health experts warn

Kiva Williams lives in Tampa, Florida, but she’s worried the state is going to turn into the “wild, wild West.” Florida officials announced their intent to end all vaccine mandates this month, which ...
familydestinationsguide

The Gorgeous Town In Florida Where Life Seems To Move At A Kinder Pace

In Winter Park, Florida, the oak trees don’t just provide shade—they tell stories spanning centuries, their sprawling branches creating natural archways over brick-lined streets where hurrying seems ...
The Boston Globe

Hasbro’s move to Boston was years in the making. Here’s how it went down.

Well, it sure took a long time to win this quest. Years of efforts to lure Hasbro over the Massachusetts state line did not amount to a trivial pursuit after all. On Monday, Hasbro announced it would ...
Tampa Bay Times

Small Florida town divided by move to add Trump’s name to iconic street

The proposal has ignited a furious debate in an oceanfront community where business owners extol the laid-back atmosphere and small-town charm. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you ...
Sun Sentinel

Idyllic small Florida town divided by move to add Donald Trump’s name to iconic street

Sea Grape Drive could soon sound less idyllic if Lauderdale-by-the-Sea town commissioners approve a proposal to add a second name to the road: “President Donald J. Trump Drive.” The proposal has ...
WESH

Flood advisories issued as storms move across Central Florida on Tuesday afternoon

SCATTERED ACROSS CENTRAL FLORIDA. YOU CAN SEE THE FIRST WARNING RADAR FIRING UP AS IF ON CUE AND OUT THE DOOR. WE HAVE WET ROADS AS PEOPLE START THEIR COMMUTE. THIS IS A LIVE LOOK NOW AT THE 408 AT ...
WPLG

South Florida Wildlife Center needs support with move from Fort Lauderdale to Southwest Ranches

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The South Florida Wildlife Center, a nonprofit founded in 1969, is preparing to move to a bigger home to keep up with animal injuries, mostly due to human-wildlife interactions ...