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Oct. 5, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ETFlorida's 2026 gubernatorial election will feature Republican Byron Donalds against Democrat David Jolly.Current Governor Ron DeSantis is term-limited and cannot seek re-election.If elected, Byron Donalds would become the first African-American governor of Florida.David Jolly, a former Republican congressman, left the GOP in 2018 and is now running as a Democrat.For the first time since 2019, Florida's governor's mansion will be occupied by someone other than Ron DeSantis, who replaced term-limited Republican incumbent Rick Scott.DeSantis, a Republican, is ineligible to seek re-election to a third consecutive...

Updated Oct. 1, 2026, 6:07 a.m. ETORLANDO, FL — I wouldn’t consider myself a horror fan, but after five years of covering Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), it’s become one of my favorite fall traditions.My first foray in 2022, I was so nervous that I only braved one haunted house and scampered out of open-air scare zones before night fell.I still hide behind friends in haunted houses and startle when scareactors catch me off guard, but the more I’ve learned about what it takes to create and execute the...

Updated Sept. 28, 2026, 5:00 p.m. ETHayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko, is taking his "urgent" concerns over the "Nashville" actress' estate to court.Klitschko, a former boxer and heavyweight champion whose engagement to Panettiere ended in 2018, filed a request for guardianship of their daughter Kaya Klitschko's estate on Sept. 24, according to Los Angeles County Superior Court documents obtained by USA TODAY.In the filings, Wladimir Klitschko's lawyers shared his concerns over Panettiere's probate estate, of which 11-year-old Kaya is the sole heir.He "is informed and believes that non-family members previously...

Updated Sept. 17, 2026, 10:52 a.m. ETSouth Florida city mayors pushed back against the removal of automatic license plate readers (LPRs) after the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) revoked active permits for the systems.Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, signed a letter sent to Governor Ron DeSantis and the Secretary of the FDOT, Jared Perdue, expressing opposition to the withdrawal of permits for LPR systems.Some of South Florida's mayors pushed back against the removal of automatic license plate readers after the Florida Department of Transportation revoked active permits for the systems.The...

Aug. 29, 2026, 9:32 a.m. ETFor the first time since 2012, every property in Allegheny County is headed for a new assessment, a process that could significantly affect how much homeowners, businesses and nonprofit organizations pay in property taxes.The change comes after Allegheny County Common Pleas Judge Kenneth Valasek ordered the county to conduct a countywide reassessment, replacing values that have remained largely unchanged for more than a decade. Under the court order, the county must begin the reassessment process by 2027 and complete it within five years. The reassessment...

Updated July 28, 2026, 2:23 p.m. ETBuying a home is a huge milestone people save up most of their lives for, but it's very different from owning a home, according to a survey.Nearly 2 in 3 homebuyers said homeownership has been more expensive than expected, according to business software Jobber's survey of 800 adults who purchased a home in the past two years. Of those, only 44% budgeted for ongoing maintenance, the data showed.Buyers are so focused on homeownership that most budget for the purchase, not the full cost of...

July 22, 2026, 10:24 a.m. CTA view of the former Mayline property, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Sheboygan, Wis. where construction is beginning for a new apartment complex.Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinFence surrounds the former Mayline property, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Sheboygan, Wis. An apartment complex is being constructed there.Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinA worker at the job site at the former Mayline property, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Sheboygan, Wis.Gary C. Klein/USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinA worker at the job site at the former Mayline property, Wednesday, July 22, 2026,...

July 17, 2026, 12:26 p.m. ETThe U.S. Treasury has announced a new $1 gold-finished coin featuring President Donald Trump.Minting of the coin has already begun, with distribution expected in the fall.The coin has sparked controversy as federal law generally prohibits featuring a living person on U.S. currency.South Carolina is catching the buzz from Washington after the White House and the U.S. Treasury announced news of a $1 gold‑finished coin featuring President Donald Trump.In a social media post unveiling new photos of the coin, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it “celebrates the strength of American values, and...

June 28, 2026, 3:31 a.m. CTGov. JB Pritzker is on the campaign trail around the state and is touting new investments being made in Illinois.As he makes a case for another term as governor, Pritzker cut a ribbon June 22 on a $250 million soybean processing and solar array plant in Gilman. That facility is set to be a 170,000-square-foot project that will create 40 new jobs and retain 200 existing positions.“Illinois is proudly the nation’s top soybean producer, and Icobrasa is powering the modern economy with those soybeans in...

Updated June 5, 2026, 5:41 p.m. ETCarnival Cruise Line has upgraded and renamed its private island in the Bahamas to RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.New additions to the island include a pier, tram service, eateries, and complimentary loungers and umbrellas.Carnival is expanding its portfolio of private destinations, known as the Paradise Collection, to accommodate larger ships and enhance guest experiences.The sun beamed down as I walked along the Papaya Pathway at Carnival Cruise Line’s Bahamas private island, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay. Visitors lunged after volleyballs on a sandy court nearby, while...