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President Trump delivers his first State of the Union address on Jan. 30, 2018, in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol. The White House is moving forward with plans for this year's speech on Jan. 29, but it's unclear whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will agree to it amid the partial government shutdown.

White House Moves Forward With State Of The Union Plans After Pelosi Urged Delay

It's unclear whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will allow the president to address Congress amid the government shutdown. Trump was originally invited by the speaker to make the speech next Tuesday.

Dennis: Council Should Have A Stronger Say On Who Is Appointed To JEA's Board

A proposal to let the Jacksonville City Council appoint four of the seven member JEA Board of Directors is slated to be withdrawn from consideration at…

1/22/19: Human Trafficking; MASS Free Clinic; Pete Yorn

January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, which is designed to increase public awareness of the estimated 21 million victims of human…

The United Nations headquarters in New York City. The agency has released the results of a survey on sexual harassment experienced by employees, consultants and volunteers.

Report Says 1 In 3 U.N. Staffers Has Been Sexually Harassed

The organization surveyed over 30,000 respondents. The findings reflect a disturbing trend of inappropriate behavior in the humanitarian world.

People slurp soup and pluck noodles at a soba and udon restaurant in Tokyo in February 2016.

Tokyo's Metro Is Betting Free Soba Noodles Can Help Ease Congestion

Passengers who get on the train before the morning rush hour will also qualify for free tempura. The offer is an attempt to reduce overcrowding on the city's most jam-packed route.

Members of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity lead the Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorative march in downtown Fort Myers.

MLK March Draws Hundreds to Downtown Fort Myers

The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day March drew hundreds to downtown Fort Myers on Monday.

A home burns during the Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif., in November 2018. It was one of several fires often discussed in terms of the changing climate. A new survey shows a jump in the number of Americans who are "very worried" about global warming.

Concern About Global Warming Among Americans Spikes, Report Says

The proportion of those polled who say global warming is "personally important" to them jumped from 63 to 72 percent last year.

Report: Jacksonville Is 6th Deadliest City For Pedestrians; Florida Is Deadliest State

According to a new report, Florida is the deadliest state and Jacksonville is the sixth deadliest city in the nation for pedestrians.Smart Growth America,…

St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway speaks at a news conference Tuesday

Leads Coming In On Triple Shooting In St. Petersburg

No one has been arrested yet in a triple shooting after St. Petersburg's Martin Luther King Day parade Monday night. Police Chief Anthony Holloway said...

Tampa Bay Lawmaker Co-Sponsors Bill To Filter Lead Out Of School Drinking Water

There are more than 4,000 public schools in Florida. Democratic State Sen. Janet Cruz of Tampa is co-sponsoring a bill to filter lead out of the water...

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