LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Disney’s Animal Kingdom recently debuted its newest cutie — a baby giraffe named Ivy. Ivy recently made her first appearance on the Kilimanjaro…
Read more 5 things to know about Animal Kingdom’s baby giraffeST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — About 3,000 people marked the Fourth of July by taking part in the annual St. Pete Pier Run in St. Petersburg, an event, organizers…
Read more Thousands kick off Fourth of July at St. Pete Pier RunPALMETTO, Fla. — Palmetto’s oyster restoration project is showing new growth in the Manatee River, where scientists are tracking reef development each month to measure its potential effect…
Read more What Palmetto’s oyster restoration project means for Manatee River healthCINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is marking a major milestone with its newest arrival. The zoo’s red panda Marcy gave birth Monday, June 22, marking…
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Read more Guide to 4th of July fireworks, events across Tampa BayDADE CITY, Fla. — An organization with a storied past is celebrating a big milestone this year. The Dade City Woman’s Club recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of its…
Read more Dade City Woman’s Club celebrates 100 years of historic clubhouseCHARLOTTE, N.C. — As North Carolina remains in a drought, the lack of rain is now also threatening bee colonies across the state. Experts say if the bees struggle,…
Read more Union County beekeeper navigates ongoing drought and bee coloniesGREENSBORO, N.C. — Teen dating violence often begins with behaviors that may seem small at first — jealousy, pressure or attempts to control a partner. However, experts say…
Read more Red flags for teen dating violence: UNCG student shares her storyPLANT CITY, Fla. — The 91st annual Florida Strawberry Festival will make its return to Plant City on Thursday. Guests can celebrate the history of the Florida strawberry…
Read more Florida Strawberry Festival 2026: Dates, entertainment, food and moreST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With the festivities around the St. Pete Grand Prix come a lot of food, but not all of it gets prepared and served. That’s…
Read more Surplus food from the St. Pete Grand Prix to be distributed to those in needDec. 7, 1955, is a day that changed the course of history in Greensboro. Zach Tucker Source link
Read more Remembering the ‘Greensboro Six’HAMILTON, Ohio — Every year during the NFL season, players have a chance to wear and design cleats to benefit an organization that is important to them. For one…
Read more NFL player meets students at his alma mater who designed his cleatsTAMPA, Fla. — This Black History Month, the legacy of former Florida A&M University President Dr. Walter Lee Smith is being remembered not only for strengthening one of the nation’s leading…
Read more FAMU’s Dr. Walter L. Smith’s lasting global impact on the Black diasporaYANCEYVILLE, N.C. — Caswell County Schools leaders are hopeful they can get back to a normal schedule next week. What You Need To Know Caswell County Schools is preparing…
Read more Ongoing water crisis in Yanceyville impacts Caswell County school calendarLAKE LURE, N.C. — After working for a year to clear mountains of debris and sediment dumped in Lake Lure by Helene, the Army Corps of Engineers crews have…
Read more After a year of work to clear Helene’s destruction, Lake Lure filling back upST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It was a Night to Shine at the St. Petersburg Coliseum Friday night. The Tim Tebow Foundation held its annual prom for people with…
Read more Night to Shine lights up Pinellas for third yearBRADENTON, Fla. — For Janet Rumig of Sarasota, the bowling alley is a second home. She is so comfortable walking up to the lane that it is hard…
Read more Manatee and Sarasota residents compete in the Gulf Coast Games for LifeCOLUMBUS, Ohio — It’s a skill many adults learned in school, but for some younger students today, it can feel almost foreign — because it isn’t as commonly taught…
Read more Ohio elementary student brings cursive back to classCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte-area nonprofit is brightening Valentine’s Day for those who lost their significant other. What You Need To Know Watch Love Grow plans to gift…
Read more Nonprofit gifts flower bouquets to widows, widowers on Valentine’s DayGREENSBORO, N.C. — Several well-known businesses in and around downtown Greensboro have recently closed their doors, sparking concern among city leaders and business owners about the future of…
Read more Downtown Greensboro leaders seek solutions after multiple business closures
