Agricultural and corporate interests have long dominated Florida legislature, despite protests from residents and a substantial threat to civilians.

44th president of the United States Barack Obama speaks about his understanding of American democracy following the election of Donald Trump.

President Barack Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden, spoke from the White House Rose Garden on Thursday, where he congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and put forth his commitment to a peaceful transition of power.

Nicole Williams discusses how a little extra effort can pay off when you go to a job interview.

The New England Patriots erased a 25-point deficit en route to a stunning 34-28 overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons, giving Patriots quarterback Tom Brady his fifth Super Bowl title.

Florida might seem like paradise, but water contamination is a big problem, affecting not only the environment, but businesses and the health of the residents.

On stage at Cannes Lions, game designer and author Jane McGonigal showcased research demonstrating the power that gaming can have in the real world.

Over the last two decades, the environmental crisis of Florida’s Lake Okeechobee has continued to worsen and dominate local headlines. The lake is the nation’s second largest freshwater lake, but due to years of missteps, it’s been producing massive amounts of toxic algae that have closed beaches, destroyed businesses and poisoned swimmers.

Georgian-British singer-songwriter Katie Melua sings her lovely song "The Walls of the World."

English singer and songwriter Dua Lipa performs her fifth single "Blow Your Mind (Mwah)" in the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. Her self-titled debut album is set to be released on February 10, 2017.

Metallica performs their first ever BBC session at Maida Vale, playing "Atlas, Rise!" from their latest album Hardwired... To Self-Destruct.

The British Empire spread across the world starting in the late sixteenth century, bringing back many new words and phrases that were introduced into the English language.

Bruno Mars performs "24K Magic" in the Live Lounge for BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra. Enjoy!

Justin Bieber shows BBC Radio 1 how he spends his free time at home.

First lady Michelle Obama met with Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday as both families prepare for the transition.