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Rushville Marine Corps veteran of 3 wars turns 99 years old | America 250
Robert Brown enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps just before his 18th birthday. It was the start of a 24-year military career.

Tampa more than halfway to goal of planting 30,000 trees, mayor says

Contractor accused of stealing from Tampa church forged judge’s signature, cops say

Skyecast: July 9
Tonight's featured pup is Vreeland from Deerfield.

Beautiful Weather this Weekend

Will storms linger before a sunny, comfortable weekend arrives?
The weather stays a bit unsettled through Friday! The best chance for showers and thunderstorms arrives later this afternoon and evening as a front moves in. While not everyone will see a storm, any that develop could bring heavy rain, frequent lightning, gusty winds, and…

Storm chances continue through Saturday, warmer next week
The 7-day forecast predicts warm and sunny days with a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms, with the most unsettled weather expected on Friday and the best conditions for outdoor plans on Sunday.
Lost burial ground in southern Indiana surveyed to uncover historic graves
The survey work helps verify a burial ground of an early frontier town and the final resting place of a Revolutionary War veteran.

Florida left county to cover some costs for Trump rebrand of Palm Beach airport

Waymo’s infamous robotaxis to soon be fully driverless in Tampa
Waymo first began testing its vehicles in Tampa in December 2025. Since then, residents may have seen the distinct, camera-covered, white SUVs driving around with a Waymo employee in the front seat for the technology to be tested safely.

Amid federal scrutiny, research reinforces this rare Gulf whale is a unique species

How Pacers guard Yuki Kawamura hopes to prove himself in NBA Summer League
Yuki Kawamura, a 5-foot-7 point guard from Japan, has become a fan favorite in the NBA due to his blazing quickness, premier passing ability, and relentlessly positive attitude, and is now playing in the Pacers Summer League.