
Gov. Ron DeSantis was met with boos from the crowd of about 200 people.

A NASA astronaut was joined on the predawn liftoff from Kennedy Space Center by fliers from Denmark, Japan and Russia.

Love it or hate it? Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is celebrating 20 years.

Many political analysts believe the GOP debate was a key test for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign. Analysts say DeSantis showed up, but he was overshadowed for much of the night by political newcomer Vivek Ramaswamy.

The stakes are highest for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis who announced his presidential campaign in May to great fanfare but has since struggled to gain traction and is now fighting to maintain his distant second-place status.

Gambler 1, a team of six Gainesville pool players, won the $20,000 prize and world champion title in Las Vegas earlier this month.

On Aug. 10, the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) updated its forecast and warned that this year’s hurricane season would be above normal. Between 14 to 21 named storms are forecast.

The Food and Drug Administration cleared Pfizer’s maternal vaccination to guard against a severe case of RSV when babies are most vulnerable — from birth through six months of age.

National Cinema Day will be Sunday, Aug. 27. For one day, all movies will be $4 at participating theaters.

Forecasters said Tropical Storm Hilary was the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, bringing flash floods, mudslides, high winds and power outages.