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A walking challenge to start 2026 on your feet — and off your screens

The solution to too much sitting is simple but hard to stick with. This walking challenge sets you up for success, with six tips to keep you moving throughout your day.

Instead Of Snoozing In Savings, Let's Put $5,000 To Work

It's a hard time to be a saver. The return on a savings account doesn't even keep up with inflation, and that has led many savers to ask: What should I do with my money? NPR's Uri Berliner takes $5,000 out of his own personal savings and explores various investment opportunities.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter, seen here in August, says he is cooperating with Swiss authorities and has done nothing illegal, in response to new allegations of corruption.

Blatter Says He's Cooperating With Inquiry, Will Remain As FIFA's Leader

Addressing new allegations of corruption, FIFA President Sepp Blatter says through his attorney that he won't step down and has "done nothing illegal or improper."

Sen. Bill Nelson Unveils Congressional Study On 2012 Voting Times In Fort Myers

Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida, stopped in Fort Myers Tuesday to talk about election wait times. His visit coincided with the release of a congressional…

Farmers use combines to harvest a wheat field in July 2021 near the village Tbilisskaya, Russia. Russia accounts for 30% of global wheat exports.

The House approves a bill to suspend trade relations with Russia and Belarus

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill suspending normal trade relations with the countries, another move to squeeze them economically in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.

Gov. Rick Scott's Stock In Oil Company Angers Environmentalists

A few environmental groups in Florida want Gov. Rick Scott out of office due to his involvement in oil stocks. Scott has a growing stock in an oil...

Health Care Transparency Efforts Measured

Transparency is a health-care catchphrase in the Florida Legislature this year, with lawmakers taking a closer look at how to beef up the state’s data...

Education Board Appoints Temp Commissioner, But Misses Bennett

The State Board of Education regretfully appointed a replacement for suddenly-departed Education Commissioner Tony Bennett today. Meanwhile, state…

Women wear masks in Houston on Wednesday. Harris County requires any business providing goods or services to require all employees and visitors to wear face coverings in areas of close proximity to co-workers or the public, at least through Aug. 26.

Another Unwanted U.S. Record: 50,000 New Coronavirus Cases In 1 Day

Johns Hopkins University's tracking site shows almost 2.7 million confirmed cases in the U.S. as of Wednesday. Total U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are more than double those of Brazil, which ranks second.

A family from Immokalee takes a photo in front of the now closed Winn-Dixie store, the last supermarket the community has available to them. The store closed late Saturday but a steady stream of customers drove up Sunday unaware that the store had closed earlier. The next nearest supermarket is a Publix about eight miles away in Ave Maria.

Closure of Immokalee's only supermarket leaves a hole; Can Aldi fill it, and when? Meanwhile, busing could help some

Frustration and worry crossed the faces of customers coming Sunday to Immokalee’s only supermarket — Winn-Dixie — after they discovered it had closed. For good. Winn-Dixie’s parking lot was mostly leaves, dust and litter blowing in the windy weather Sunday after the store closed for business Saturday. A steady stream of customers tried for much of the morning to make purchases, only to be turned away by employees.

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