The sea hare was still, now half its size. Its limp frills shifted only with the movement of the tide. Reaching into the murky water, I pulled out the bucket and put it back into four tiny hands. They ...

St. Petersburg city leaders are taking a closer look at a proposal that would bring extra cleaning crews, safety ambassadors, and homeless outreach to the downtown core.

WASHINGTON — The Army’s $40 million parade Saturday to celebrate its 250 th anniversary is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase the service, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll told USA TODAY.