Pain at the pump: Gas prices rising to levels not seen for over a decade; here's what you need to know

Gas prices, according to AAA officials, have risen to levels not seen for over a decade amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments.

Doctors once said Sarasota Cirque du Soleil performer would be 'crippled for the rest of his life'

TTeven Del Monte beat the odds, being one of only 60 artists chosen from a worldwide pool of thousands to perform in the new Disney/Cirque du Soleil show “Drawn to Life,” now at Disney Springs.

FEMA's funeral assistance aid for COVID-19 tops $2B, more eligible

The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19.

Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors

Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.

3 COVID-19 tests recalled after FDA warns about ‘high risk’ of false results

LuSys Laboratories issued the recall this week for three of its COVID-19 tests. The FDA believes they were distributed for use in laboratories and for at-home testing.

21 Ukrainian children with cancer safely flown to UK to receive ‘life-saving care’

The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.

High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health

Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.

US public schools to stop serving free meals to all students once pandemic waiver expires

Public schools have been serving all students free meals during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that is likely coming to an end this summer after federal funding was not extended.

Pfizer: 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose will be needed

“Right now, the way that we have seen, it is necessary, a fourth booster right now,” Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla said.

Barack Obama says he’s tested positive for COVID-19

The former president of the United States announced Sunday on Twitter that he's tested positive for COVID-19.

Growing movement to make daylight saving time permanent

An idea that originated in the 18th century and was adopted more than a hundred years later in an effort to conserve energy could be on its last legs if the majority of Americans have their way.

Tips for checking smoke alarms during daylight saving time

Daylight saving time is often recommended as a good time to test smoke alarms and change batteries if needed.

Florida nears 72,000 COVID-19 deaths since start of pandemic

While the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to dwindle, a report released Friday shows that nearly 72,000 Florida residents have died since the pandemic started in early 2020.

Millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage once COVID-19 public health emergency ends

Millions of Medicaid enrollees are at risk of losing their coverage once the COVID-19 public health emergency ends and eligibility checks resume, one recent analysis estimates.

China locks down city of 9 million amid new spike in COVID-19 cases

Residents of Changchun are required to remain home with one family member allowed to venture out to buy food and other necessities every two days.

Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes

The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.