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The upcoming departure of four veteran educators paves the way for a new team at the top.

New listings of homes for sale dropped 1.2% last month, marking the first decline since last June, according to Redfin.

Check out these must-hear recordings from legendary bassist Aston "Family Man" Barrett, from his crucial work with Bob Marley to dub classics.

Bassist and bandleader with Bob Marley and the Wailers who played a key role in bringing reggae to an international audience

Peccadillo has regained the lead overnight and has set up what will be a thrilling race finish as the monohulls chase down the only multihull entrant in

A couple from Carlton Colville in Lowestoft and their small livestock farm are set to feature in a new mini festival.

A couple from Carlton Colville in Lowestoft and their small livestock farm are set to feature in a new mini festival.

As powerful Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region Wednesday morning, St. Petersburg awoke to flooding in low-lying areas of the city that made popular roads and walkways lining the bay impassable. People emerged, some with dogs and kids in tow, to survey the damage. Water, roughly 2 feet deep, poured over the rainboots of residents in Snell Isle. A paddle boarder ...

It's not anything new that August and September are among Florida's hottest months, but after a brutal, record-breaking summer of extreme and dangerous heat, school districts across the region are taking drastic measures to protect student athletes as preseason games get underway. 

The thanksgiving service for Lester ‘Ska’ Sterling, a foundation member of The Skatalites, will be held at the Holy Cross Catholic Church, 77 Half-Way Tree Road, on Tuesday, July 18. The viewing will take place at 9:30 a.m., with musical tributes...