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Facebook Boycott Grows: Ford Joins Coca-Cola, Starbucks And Other Brands

The list of major advertisers pulling out of Facebook continues to grow as the company weathers criticism over its handling of racist, violent and other hateful rhetoric on the platform.

The Decemberists Soar with 'Crane Wife' Live

Portland, Oregon's literate and theatrical rock group The Decemberists have just released what some critics are calling the year's best album. Hear selections from The Crane Wife and some of the band's earlier albums in a full concert, recorded live from Washington, D.C.

The new 'Support Education' specialty license plate, released Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.

Redesigned Florida License Plate Launched To Support Public Schools

A fresh redesign of the ‘Support Education’ specialty license plate was released Tuesday statewide. It's the first update to the plate since it first...

A network dubbed the internet of animals is helping track migrating critters

The internet of animals, it's a global initiative to tag, track and learn about animal movement around the world.

Brian Mathae helped Winnie into the water. Research biologist with the Sea Turtle Conservancy, FWC and volunteers with Turtle Watch, worked to prepare and tag a Loggerhead sea turtle with a satellite transmitter. The Conservancy will then track its migration patterns after it nests and the transmitter aims to determine the turtle's post-nesting destinations. Turtles nest every 2-3 years, laying 80-120 eggs per nest, and the transmitter typically lasts 1-1.5 years. The Conservancy is also conducting an educational program, Tour de Turtles, involving 11 tagged turtles in a three-month competition. Over 200 people came out to view the moment the turtle was returned to the water.

Wherever Winnie goes, transmitter will keep track of the loggerhead's travels for the Tour de Turtles

The summer’s Tour De Turtles, a race hosted by The Sea Turtle Conservancy, made a stop at Coquina Beach South in Bradenton. Organizers will tag 11 nesting turtles on various Florida beaches and track which turtle travels the farthest distance in three months.

Advocates Say Puerto Rican Crisis Is Reason To Take Affordable Housing Seriously

Amidst the aftermath of Hurricane Maria’s devastating effects on Puerto Rico, Florida lawmakers believe the State has been inactive when tackling the...

Sen. Bernie Sanders in his office in 1981, shortly after becoming mayor of Burlington, Vt. He once said his tenure as a socialist mayor is evidence people are willing to accept radical change.

Exactly What Kind Of Socialist Is Bernie Sanders?

Socialists are a rare breed of political animal in this country. There's just one in Congress — Vermont senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

After 25 Years, Graydon Carter Is Stepping Down As Editor Of 'Vanity Fair'

The charismatic, silver-maned editor in chief embodies the urbane style and sensibility reflected in Vanity Fair's pages.

A home damaged by Hurricane Laura is seen Friday in Hackberry, La. Damage estimates from the storm range from around $4 billion to $12 billion.

Hurricane Laura Losses Include 10 Deaths, Up To $12 Billion

Laura is blamed for at least 10 deaths, and it's estimated to have caused anywhere from $4 billion to $12 billion in damages. But officials and experts say the price tag could have been far worse.

iPhone Updated with New Features, Lower Price

Apple CEO Steve Jobs has announced the next generation of the popular iPhone. The new version, due in stores July 11, runs on the fast 3G network. The 3G iPhone costs less money and has other few new features. The new iPhone starts at $199 — far less than the $600 price tag when the phone debuted a year ago.

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