For National Storytelling Day (March 20) Robert Stern, CEO, Social Leader Company aka the "King of Social Media" offers tips to becoming a better storyteller on social media with Bloom Guest Host Maggie Rodriguez.

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De tragedia en tragedia. El viernes, víctimas de los huracanes Milton y Helene, que ya lo habían perdido todo y se habían mudado a un hotel, buscan donde vivir nuevamente.

They are in a camera store, under a lot of surveillance. The video shows one of the men reaching to grab the camera box off of the glass counter, knocking things over in the store.

They are in a camera store, under a lot of surveillance. The video shows one of the men reaching to grab the camera box off of the glass counter, knocking things over in the store.

'A lot of people have given up': Storm-ravaged neighborhood in Gulfport feels neglected amid permit backlog

The founder of the Center for Special Needs Trust Administration is accused of siphoning millions of dollars earmarked to help disabled people. Now, a federal bankruptcy judge has ordered Clearwater businessman, Leo Govoni, to be responsible for the missing $120 million.

The Governor's call for a special session to tackle illegal immigration along with condo and hurricane relief and amendment reform, has gained support along with pushback.

In committee meetings on Wednesday, state department heads continued to push the issue on immigration in budget meetings for state administrations and healthcare. House lawmakers repeatedly urged them to stay on track.

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Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are proposing conditions on disaster aid to California amid the wildfires. Tampa's mayor doesn't suspect Florida would ever be included in that discussion.

A dump truck crashed into a Target in New Jersey Friday, opening up a large hole in the side of the building and leaving several people injured.

FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance displaced disaster survivors have been displaced after a fire broke out at the Imperial Swan Hotel & Suites in Lakeland.

'I found out from a neighbor': Homeowner calls for transparency as permit requirements change

Over 30 people were taken into custody on Friday after police uncovered a possible human trafficking or illegal smuggling operation.