College students could rack up $43,000 in loans by graduation: Analysis

The affordability challenges come as students and parents weigh the value of a college degree in a rapidly changing job market, with AI adding to uncertainty.

22nd, April 2026, 06:08pm

Man wanted in Florida caught attempting to break into Indiana homes

ZIONSVILLE, Ind. — A Chilean man who was caught trying to break into homes in an upscale Zionsville neighborhood is now accused of being part of a South American theft gang that stole more than $2 million-worth of items from homes in South Florida. Jose Barrozo-Espinoza was arrested in late March after a resident of [...]

22nd, April 2026, 06:03pm

Iran attacks ship in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomatic efforts to resume talks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran opened fire on a container ship Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the danger to commercial vessels in a waterway crucial to global energy supplies as plans for ceasefire talks between Tehran and the United States in Islamabad faltered. The morning assault by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came after U.S. [...]

22nd, April 2026, 05:01pm

Term sheet for $205 million upgrades to Phillies' BayCare Ballpark approved

Pinellas County Commissioners voted nearly unanimously Tuesday to approve the term sheet for sweeping renovations to BayCare Park in Clearwater, the home of the Philadelphia Phillies minor league Clearwater Threshers, spring training, and local tournaments.

21st, April 2026, 11:19pm

Moser scores in OT as Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 in Game 2 and tie first-round series

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — J.J. Moser scored 12:48 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night, tying the first-round playoff series at 1-1. The series shifts to Montreal for two games, with Game 3 set for Friday night. Game 4 is Sunday. Brandon Hagel had [...]

21st, April 2026, 11:03pm

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Virginia voters approved a mid-decade redistricting plan Tuesday that could boost Democrats’ chances of winning four additional U.S. House seats in November’s midterm elections that will decide control of the closely divided Congress.

21st, April 2026, 09:50pm

Spring Hill tree worker becomes trapped after brush fire sparks below

A person working for a tree company became trapped Tuesday after a brush fire sparked below while the worker was up high in a cherry picker.

21st, April 2026, 09:03pm

White Castle to set up 1,000 automated kiosks to sell sliders to-go nationwide

Love White Castle? Well, now you can get yours to-go outside the restaurant.

21st, April 2026, 08:13pm

Hillsborough Co. woman cuts ribbon on brand-new home after losing her house to fire

A Hillsborough County homeowner cut the ribbon to her new home on Tuesday after losing her previous home to a fire.

21st, April 2026, 07:47pm

Patel gets in shouting match with reporter as he defends job performance

FBI Director Kash Patel got into a shouting match with a reporter amid questions over his job performance following an explosive article from The Atlantic alleging excessive alcohol use by the director.

21st, April 2026, 07:36pm