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Florida Gov. Rick Scott before the Florida House.

Scott Orders Freeze On Insurance Rate Hikes

Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday ordered the state's top insurance regulator to “freeze any and all efforts” to increase property-insurance rates as...

People in all income groups view income inequality as a serious problem.

Webcast: Health Implications Of Income Inequality

Watch as experts on income inequality discuss a recent NPR poll that is notable for capturing the views of the top 1% of earners in America. The webcast was livestreamed on Jan. 27.

Last week, craft brewers warned that an order to close their businesses could cause more than 100 of the approximately 320 breweries in the state to permanently shut their doors.

State Talks Begin With Bar Owners, Brewers On Reopening

The state’s top business regulator will start holding talks Friday afternoon about reopening bars amid the coronavirus pandemic, with additional...

Robert Bhoolai is a former teacher who went through years of extra training to become a principal at Robinson High School in Tampa

Study Shows 'Principal Pipeline' Works, Is Cost-Effective

Hillsborough County was part of a recent nationwide effort to improve schools from the top down, through a project known as the "principal pipeline."

'Jazz Life': Images of a Golden Era of Music

Photographer William Claxton began making a name for himself in the 1950s, taking photos of some of the world's top jazz artists. Then got the opportunity of a lifetime — he was commissioned to document the American jazz scene at a moment when the genre was at its height.

Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez is a top candidate to be the next attorney general, according to sources familiar with the process.

Labor Secretary Eyed As White House Searches To Replace Attorney General

The White House effort to replace Attorney General Eric Holder is happening largely in the shadows. But Labor Secretary Thomas Perez is emerging as a top candidate for the post.

Honda is recalling a half-million vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because the front seat belts may not latch properly.

Honda recalls nearly 500,000 vehicles because front seat belts may not latch properly

The recall covers top-selling models including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey and the 2019 Insight. It also includes the 2019 and 2020 Acura RDX.

Gen. Sergei Surovikin (left), the former commander of Russia's military operation in Ukraine, has been detained. He's seen here last December alongside Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

Gen. Surovikin, Russia's former commander in Ukraine, is detained

After mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin's brief mutiny, news emerged that Surovikin knew in advance about the rebellion against Russia's top defense leaders.

Petraeus, Crocker Continue Testimony on Iraq

The top military commander in Iraq has recommended a temporary freeze on U.S. troop reductions in Iraq after July. Gen. David Petraeus made the comments to senators Tuesday on Capitol Hill. Today, Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker return to brief members of the House.

Hezbollah Chief Calls for 'Open War'

Hezbollah's chief Hassan Nasrallah on Thursday threatened Israel with open war after accusing Israelis of killing one of its top commanders. "Zionists, if you want this type of open war then let the whole world hear: let it be an open war," Nasrallah told mourners at the funeral of Imad Mughniyeh.

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