Anthropic says new AI model too dangerous for public release 

Anthropic announced this week it will hold back the full release of its new artificial intelligence model as it believes it is too dangerous for the general public at this stage. 

9th, April 2026, 03:26pm

Melania Trump delivers statement at White House denying ties to Epstein and knowledge of his crimes

First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his crimes, saying Thursday that the “stories are completely false” and calling online accusations that she was somehow involved “smears about me.”

9th, April 2026, 02:58pm

250 dogs kept in poor conditions found in 1 home, animal rescue says

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals released photos and videos on April 2 of a rescue involving 250 dogs kept in poor conditions and crowded in one home.

9th, April 2026, 02:08pm

Polk County temporarily suspends burn ban following recent heavy rain

Polk County officials announced Thursday that they are temporarily suspending the countywide burn ban.

9th, April 2026, 02:01pm

A 'super' El Niño may be on the way. Here's how it will impact summer weather

Super El Niños are rare. There have only been four since 1950, with the last one occurring in 2015 to 2016.

9th, April 2026, 01:47pm

Florida woman sentenced after treating over 4K patients while posing as licensed nurse: deputies

A Palm Coast woman was sentenced on Tuesday in connection with her August 2025 arrest for treating thousands of patients while posing as a licensed nurse, according to authorities.

9th, April 2026, 01:10pm

Netanyahu authorizes direct talks with Lebanon in potential boost to ceasefire efforts

The prospect of talks appeared to bolster the tentative ceasefire in the Iran war that had staggered under the weight of Israel’s bombardment of Beirut, Tehran’s continued chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainty over whether planned peace talks can find common ground.

9th, April 2026, 01:09pm

Who has to register for Selective Service, and are there exceptions?

Automatic registration is expected to begin later this year - but are there exceptions?

9th, April 2026, 01:04pm

Inverness ranked among best small towns in a USA Today Choice Award

The town of Inverness has been named the No. 2 best small town in the South according to USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.

9th, April 2026, 01:01pm

What to expect at 52nd SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo in Lakeland

The F-22 Raptor demo team will also be preforming during the airshow along with favorites like the Red Bull Air Force

9th, April 2026, 01:01pm