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Tracey Rose Peyton, Night Wherever We Go

In the novel NIGHT WHEREVER WE GO, author Tracey Rose Peyton traces the lives of six enslaved women on a small Texas farm.

Members of the community gather at the City of Uvalde Town Square for a prayer vigil in the wake of a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on Tuesday in Uvalde, Texas.

How to help Uvalde families following yesterday's elementary school shooting

The community is looking for blood donations, legal assistance and funds for victims' families.

Steve Wynn speaks to reporters in Massachusetts in 2016, when he still led Wynn Resorts. In 2018, Wynn stepped down from the company after a series of allegations of sexual misconduct, including one allegation of rape. Wynn has denied any wrongdoing.

GOP Welcomes Steve Wynn's Millions, Despite Rape And Harassment Allegations

Former casino mogul Steve Wynn has been accused of rape, sexual assault and harassment. Still, politicians have continued to accept major campaign contributions from Wynn, who has denied wrongdoing.

The wreckage following a crash involving a Florida Highway Patrol pursuit that ended with the deaths of four teenagers.

The price of pursuit: FHP’s new policy blurs when it’s safe to chase

According to some national law enforcement agencies and policing experts, a PIT maneuver performed that night — such as the one that lead to the deaths of four teenagers in Alachua County, is anything but proper.

Lonnie Garretson cries on Thursday (9/29/2022) upon seeing damage to mobile homes and flooding in Suncoast Estates in North Fort Myers. "This hurts deeply," said Garretson. Garretson has lived in the trailer park community since 1967.

Search, recovery, assessments begin day after Hurricane Ian wreaks havoc in Lee County

At a briefing by county officials at the Lee County Emergency Operations Center, County Manager Roger DesJarlais said the county and partner agencies search, recovery and assessment efforts were aided by helicopters provided by the Lee County Sheriff's Office.

The Census Bureau estimated that Florida had 23,372,215 people as of July 1, up from 22,904,868 a year earlier. Florida’s increase of 467,347 people was second only to Texas, which gained 562,941.

Oppressive temperatures this weekend could be dangerous; drink water, find shade

The immediate concern this weekend will be the heat, which is expected to be oppressive, intense, and dangerous. Afternoon showers are not expected Saturday due to a “sprawling plume of Saharan dust” blanketing South Florida.

Buying an electric car? You can get a $7,500 tax credit, but it won't be easy

The government is offering a hefty tax credit to buyers of electric vehicles, but taking advantage of it is not straightforward. Here's what you need to know.

Ashley Beecher, 29, and her daughters Annie (on lap) and Charlie. After feeding Annie, Beecher donates her extra supply to the human milk bank at Texas Children's Hospital.

Hospitals Bank 'Liquid Gold': Human Breast Milk

Human breast milk has health benefits for infants, but many mothers can't nurse their babies. Donor milk banks in some hospitals are looking to improve infant health by distributing breast milk donated by other nursing mothers.

A prototype of the "In God We Trust" poster written in Arabic created by Chaz Stevens.

An activist plans to test Texas' 'In God We Trust' law with signs in Arabic

A law requires schools to display signs with "In God We Trust" on them if they are donated, but it doesn't mention a required language.

The Los Angeles Police Department's fleet of BMW i3 electric cars. Several companies, cities and states announced plans to establish national grid for EVs.

Administration Gives Electric Car Charging Grid A Boost

The White House announced it is establishing 48 corridors on America's highways for charging electric vehicles.

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