18+ hour, 35+ min ago  (592+ words) As spring arrives across Florida, wildlife is stirring and residents in bear country need to take notice. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Bear Wise program is more than just a reminder. It is a critical guide for anyone…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (205+ words) Beyond delivering meals, volunteers play a vital role in brightening the day of seniors who look forward to these daily visits. More volunteers are needed to commit approximately two hours, one day per week, helping ensure that local seniors receive…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (384+ words) While much popular discourse of AI is centered on chatbot applications and Large Language Models, in reality, AI is the marriage of many components. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dubs it a "Five-Layer Cake," with applications, models, chipsets, internal infrastructure (such…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (399+ words) Florence Langley Dunham welcomes guests to the annual Floral City Community Good Friday luncheon, started about 35 years ago by her late mother, Alida Langley, who died Feb. 25. "We're doing this one last time to honor her," she said. For about…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (1237+ words) Debbie Selsavage, president of Coping With Dementia, organized the 13th annual Coping With Dementia Care Partner Conference, which was at the Key Training Center's Chet Cole Enrichment Center on April 9. When you're around someone with dementia, avoid wearing black. Those with…...

7+ hour, 15+ min ago  (499+ words) TALLAHASSEE " Some Florida high-school students could be sitting in new college-level American history classes next year, as the state is creating its own alternative to Advanced Placement courses. A Department of Education memo issued April 10 states the agency will begin…...

14+ hour, 35+ min ago  (477+ words) The first-quarter campaign contributions are in, which detail how much each pre-filed candidate for office has accumulated and spent from Jan. 1 to March 31. Campaign fundraising in the two County Commission races shows a gap between incumbents, well-funded challengers and a…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (306+ words) Lakes, rivers, oceans, pools " anywhere there's water, people can be baptized. On Saturday, April 18, there will be a community baptism at Lake Hernando beginning at noon. A while ago, a group of local Christians from various churches had an idea…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (794+ words) Sara Mearns, principal dancer at New York City Ballet, wearing hearing aids on March 17 in New York. Sara Mearns, principal dancer at New York City Ballet, can now hear the full might of the orchestra when she performs. NEW YORK…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (1047+ words) Editor's note: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U. S. is available by calling or texting 988. The United States has a mental health problem, data from…...