Politics Nov 21 Alabama pausing executions after 3rd failed lethal injection The move came just days after the uncompleted execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith was the state's second such instance of being unable to kill an inmate in the past two months.
Nation Oct 16 Florida applies lessons from Hurricane Michael to costly Ian recovery Four years before Category 4 Ian wiped out parts of southwest Florida, the state's Panhandle had its own encounter with an even stronger hurricane, Michael.
Nation Oct 11 Florida shrimpers rush to save fleet destroyed by Hurricane Ian The seafood industry in southwest Florida is racing against time and the elements to save what’s left of a major shrimping fleet — and a lifestyle — that was battered by Hurricane Ian.
Nation Oct 10 Southwest Florida residents on long road to recovery post-Ian as search for survivors concludes The major search for victims of Hurricane Ian ended over the weekend, and residents return to a decimated Fort Myers Beach.
Nation Oct 08 Disasters like Ian pose extra risk for less mobile seniors, people with chronic illness Older people with limited mobility and those with chronic health conditions requiring the use of electrically powered medical devices were especially vulnerable when Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida, and experts warn such risks to society's oldest are growing as…
Arts Sep 06 Ruby Bridges, civil rights activist, writes children’s book Complete with a glossary that includes the words “Supreme Court” and “law," the book is an uplifting story about opportunities and kids being able to make a difference, Bridges said.
Nation Jul 01 Same-sex couples concerned about status of marriage, children after abortion ruling The Supreme Court's decision eliminating the constitutional right to abortion is causing anxiety for people in same-sex marriages, particularly those with children.
Nation Jun 29 1955 warrant in Emmett Till case found, family seeks arrest A team searching a Mississippi courthouse for evidence about the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till has found the unserved warrant charging a white woman in his 1955 kidnapping. And relatives of the victim say they now want the woman…
Nation Jun 17 Police say 3rd victim in Alabama church shooting has died Police say prosecutors are preparing to charge a 71-year-old man with murder in the shootings Thursday night at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church outside Birmingham. Police Sgt. Shane said the shooter occasionally attended services at the church.
Nation Jun 17 Alabama church shooting kills 3; suspect detained Police said church members were spared further violence Thursday evening when someone at the dinner subdued the gunman and held him until police arrived.