The United States mirrored Europe’s colonial designs when it annexed Guam and Puerto Rico in 1898. But in larger countries, ...

There were no winning numbers drawn in the Mega Millions' Christmas Eve drawing, and now the prize has grown to over $1 billion. Lottery officials say the odds of winning the Mega Millions jackpot are ...

The year 2024 also saw Rhode Island Olympian Elizabeth Beisel say “I do” while barefoot on Bonnet Shores Beach. Her betrothed ...

When you're trying to balance a fixed income with an enjoyable retirement, cost of living is a crucial factor to consider.

A top Florida Republican running for Congress asserted this week that the GOP has been drawing congressional districts to ...

A map showing severe weather warnings in Florida. The state has been issued storm warnings by the National Weather Service. A map showing severe weather warnings in Florida. The state has been ...

Anyone wanting to swap the bitter cold of a New York winter for the sun-kissed pleasures of the beaches and citrus groves of ...

Florida has once again been dubbed the nation's lightning capital in 2024, and with that moniker comes a reminder to stay ...

John Kennedy is a reporter in the USA TODAY Network’s Florida Capital Bureau. He can be reached at jkennedy2@gannett.com, or on X at @JKennedyReport.

The next day, the Florida Lottery reported one ticket in California matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball. The winner has a year from the date of the draw to claim the prize. The Mega ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attends a rally on Jan 13, 2024, in West Des Moines, Iowa. He has recently pitched the idea of ...

James Call is a member of the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida Capital Bureau. He can be reached at jcall@tallahassee.com and is on X: @CallTallahassee.