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The day after their neighborhood was flooded, the Hardys returned to their house to start bagging up the garbage. The contents of the fridge were spread all over the kitchen floor and even outside. There were sausages in the street. The kitchen floor was a mess of muddy puddles.

Superstorm Sandy Brings One Family Closer

The Hardy family goes back generations in a tiny neighborhood called Gerritsen Beach in Brooklyn. For them, Superstorm Sandy has created an extended family reunion. Not only is their small, barely livable home bursting with family members — the storm brought an emotional change, as well.

Police fire tear gas at demonstrators protesting the shooting of Michael Brown after they refused to honor the midnight curfew on August 17, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

After 9 High-Profile Police-Involved Deaths Of African-Americans, What Happened To The Officers?

We look back at the deaths of Philando Castile, Alton Sterling, Sandra Bland, Freddie Gray, Walter Scott, Tamir Rice, Laquan McDonald, Michael Brown and Eric Garner.

Summer TV: 'MasterChef Junior,' 'Planet Earth II'

James Poniewozik, chief television critic for The New York Times, gives NPR's Don Gonyea some family-friendly TV recommendations.

Former USF St. Petersburg Regional Chancellor Sophia Wisniewska

Hurricane Evacuation Costs USF St. Pete Chancellor Her Job

Regional Chancellor Sophia Wisniewska's split with the University of South Florida St. Petersburg came as a result from how she handled student...

With theaters across the country closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, <em>Playbill</em> has had to pivot quickly. "We find ourselves incredibly fortunate to be associated with this ridiculously fantastic art form that we miss oh, so much," says <em>Playbill</em> Vice President Alex Birsh.

With Theaters Still Closed, 136-Year-Old 'Playbill' Does A Quick Online Pivot

The magazine given out at theaters isn't just a program, it's a cherished souvenir. The publication has doubled down on its digital offerings, and to almost everyone's surprise, it's doing quite well.

Florida added 10,109 positive coronavirus tests Thursday; the first time the daily increase has been over 10,000.

Florida Adds 10,000 Positive COVID-19 Tests To Set New Record High

Florida set a new milestone in the number of positive coronavirus cases reported in a 24-hour period. The Florida Department of Health reported Thursday...

A sign on the Bradley Beach, N.J., oceanfront urges people to practice social distancing even in the outdoors during the coronavirus outbreak. On Saturday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order directing all residents to stay at home.

Ohio, Louisiana, Delaware Order Residents To Stay Home As Cases Of COVID-19 Rise

Announcements in three more states on Sunday brought the number of Americans who are currently under — or soon to be under — orders to stay home to more than 101 million.

House Ways & Means Chairman Bryan Avila, R-Miami Springs, said the goal was to address as many areas as possible with the money available. NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

Florida House’s Tax Package Includes Savings For School Shopping, Cell Phones

Floridians would get sales-tax breaks before hurricane season and the new school year, while taxes on commercial leases and cell phones and other...

Florida Senators Raise Questions About DeSantis Budget

Chris Spencer, director of the governor’s Office of Policy and Budget, faced a series of questions from the committee after presenting an overview of DeSantis’ proposal, which was released Thursday.

Facebook has promised repeatedly in recent years to address the spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation on its site.

Far-Right Misinformation Is Thriving On Facebook. A New Study Shows Just How Much

Research from New York University found that far-right accounts known for spreading misinformation drive engagement at higher rates than other news sources.

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