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Houston will be missing its leader in the Big 12 title game. After wrapping up a relatively comfortable Big 12 championship in the regular season, Houston basketball is looking to back that up and ...

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Every morning when Felicia Hanna grabs a coat from her closet, she finds herself face to face with a reminder that her home holds more holiday spirit than most. Her Elkton, Maryland, home was ...

The U.S. Forest Service has terminated a $1.6 million grant to the city of Tampa to plant and maintain trees, combat extreme heat and improve access to natural areas. The blow to Tampa’s already ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Question: We have noticed both yellow- and pink-flowered trees in Central Florida landscapes. What are the names and are they reliable landscape additions? Answer: You and many other residents ...