Raiders pin their hopes on Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft

HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — The Las Vegas Raiders hope they have finally landed their franchise quarterback, taking Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza with the first overall selection Thursday night in the NFL draft. The Raiders will count on Mendoza to help turn around a franchise that owns three Lombardi Trophies but hasn't won a playoff game since appearing [...]

23rd, April 2026, 08:26pm

Heroes Welcome Home parade brings moving replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to Broward

A special honor for Vietnam War veterans passed through Broward County, Thursday. The Heroes Welcome Home parade passed through parts of Broward County, passing by...

23rd, April 2026, 08:15pm

LIVE NFL DRAFT BLOG: Bucs select Miami DL Reuben Bain Jr. with 15th overall pick

The 2026 NFL Draft is underway, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to reinforce their team for the upcoming football season.

23rd, April 2026, 07:47pm

LIVE NFL DRAFT BLOG: Who are the Buccaneers going to select?

The 2026 NFL Draft is underway, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to reinforce their team for the upcoming football season.

23rd, April 2026, 07:47pm

LIVE NFL DRAFT BLOG: Bucs select Missouri LB Josiah Trotter with 46th overall pick

The 2026 NFL Draft is underway, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are looking to reinforce their team for the upcoming football season.

23rd, April 2026, 07:47pm

Popular school program i-Ready, used in Hillsborough County, faces lawsuit over student data concerns

A popular learning program used in elementary schools, including in Hillsborough County, is now at the center of a lawsuit raising questions about how student data is collected and protected.

23rd, April 2026, 07:42pm

AI Bill of Rights back on the table in Florida special session

With a jam-packed, 4-day special session set for next Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis' AI Bill of Rights is making a comeback.

23rd, April 2026, 07:25pm

Search underway for 14-year-old girl missing from NW Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 14-year-old girl. Deputies said Fancy Johnson was last seen from the 1400 Block...

23rd, April 2026, 07:22pm

Anti-DEI law knocks out Hispanic outreach position on Deegan's staff - The Florida Times-Union

Anti-DEI law knocks out Hispanic outreach position on Deegan's staff  The Florida Times-Union

23rd, April 2026, 07:09pm

Pinellas County sees record-breaking tourism numbers for the start of 2026

Tourism is booming for Pinellas County as the county recorded its highest-ever hotel bed tax collections for both January and February this year.

23rd, April 2026, 07:05pm