Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

But his collection of fragments from the Star-Spangled Banner—one red swatch, one white—made him feel less like a have than a have-not. A friend possessed a blue scrap, and, without one for ...

The NCAA leaned on a different kind of star power for the national anthem at the Final Four. Four women, all NCAA student-athletes themselves, represented the surviving basketball teams and sang ...

As we look forward to celebrating the bicentennial of the “Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key, I have to admit, with deep shame and embarrassment, that until I left England and went to ...

Marion County Commission unanimously rejected a rezoning request for a 73-home development on a former landfill. Residents voiced concerns about soil contamination and unsuitable building ...

The 2025 NFL draft begins Thursday, April 24 from Green Bay, Wisconsin. It will continue Friday, April 25 and conclude Saturday, April 26. The Titans have the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is observed two days before Easter Sunday, falling on April 18, 2025. Commemorations vary across Christian denominations, often ...

There were 62 wildfires burning in Florida April 14. Sensitive fire weather conditions continue across several areas of the state. No red flag warnings were in effect as of Monday morning as light ...

With no rain in sight, drought conditions are getting worse across Florida. New burn bans have been issued for Lee, Polk and Volusia counties. Some areas in the state are experiencing rainfall 4 ...

Double. Single. Triple. Grand slam. Ballgame. A year after former Creekside High School star Daniel Cantu led the Seminoles past the Gators in Jacksonville, it was the turn of a slugger from the ...

Today, I salute Veteran Scott Quick and the Veterans Outreach Center organization. Scott had a dream of bringing Veterans together and teaching them a skill. His mission was to help them learn to weld ...