Business in the books: Harry Potter-themed bar coming to Gainesville

A Harry Potter-themed bar, 'The Three Broomsticks,' is in the works and will soon be opening in Gainesville, bringing a magical new option to the local nightlife.

Apr 29

Applications Open for Next Round of Alachua County Forever Program

Apr 29

Tampa Police Nab Suspect in Hillsborough Convenience Store Robbery Spree

Tampa authorities arrested a 28-year-old man tied to a wave of armed convenience store robberies plaguing Hillsborough County over the past month. The takedown ends a frightening spree that left clerks terrified and communities on edge. Details emerge on the bold heists caught on camera.

Apr 29

New Felony Charge in Orange County Expressway Assault Case

Apr 29

Panthers Crush Leafs 6-1 in Game 7, Storm to East Finals

The Florida Panthers unleashed a second-period barrage to demolish the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 on May 18, 2025, securing their third straight Eastern Conference Finals berth.[1][2] Sergei Bobrovsky's 19 saves and goals from six different skaters propelled the defending Stanley Cup champions forward.[1][5] Sunrise erupts as Florida eyes another deep playoff run.

Apr 29

Lightning Ink Top Prospect Czata to 3-Year Deal in Tampa Bay

Apr 29

Miami Heat Extend Playoff Streak Crushing Rivals in Thriller

Apr 29

Gators Clinch SEC Baseball Crown in Gainesville Glory

Apr 29

Gators Baseball Sweeps Vanderbilt, Secures SEC Tournament Berth

Apr 29

South Florida Inventory Surges 20%, Cooling Miami Home Prices

Home sales in Miami-Dade and Broward counties slowed amid a 20% rise in available properties, easing intense price pressures in the region's overheated market. Buyers now face less competition, but a persistent shortage of over 30,000 units keeps affordability elusive. Florida Realtors data signals a shift toward balance in early 2026.

Apr 29

PortMiami Shatters Cargo Record in Busiest Month Ever

Apr 29

Orlando Tourism Booms 15% in Q1 on Theme Park Rush

Apr 29

South Florida's Older Condos Surge in Sales Amid Affordability Crunch

Apr 29

Florida Tourism Explodes 15% in Q1, Fueled by Global Surge

Apr 29

Miami-Dade Schools Win $1.37M Grants to Boost Voc-Tech Amid Teacher Crunch

Facing a persistent teacher shortage, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is doubling down on vocational training with $1.37 million in state grants for apprenticeships in auto tech and culinary arts. Partnerships with local businesses promise hands-on paths to high-demand jobs, easing the educator crisis by steering students toward trades. This expansion cements M-DCPS as Florida's CTE leader.

Apr 29

Florida Lawmakers Advance Teacher Pay Reforms Amid Shortage Crisis

Apr 29

Miami-Dade Alerts Residents to New Dengue Cases in 2025 Surge

Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has confirmed two cases of locally acquired dengue fever this year, prompting a mosquito-borne illness alert amid warmer weather. Health officials are ramping up surveillance and public education to curb outbreaks in high-risk areas like Hialeah and Miami. With 920 cases reported countywide from 2018-2022, residents face a familiar threat as climate change fuels mosquito proliferation.

Apr 29

UF Team Unveils Red Tide Toxin Filter in Florida Breakthrough

Apr 29

Unlock the Universe: The Fibonacci Sequence in Your Everyday Life

Ever notice how nature seems to follow a secret code? Prepare to be amazed as we uncover the magical Fibonacci sequence and its surprising presence all around us.

Apr 29

Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Strategies for Maximum Impact

Apr 29

The Streaming Sea: Navigating the Ever-Shifting Tides of Content

Apr 29

Streaming Services: A New Dimension of Binge-Watching

Apr 29

Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Harmony in a Disconnected World

Apr 29

endoONE Offers Specialized Hypothyroidism Care in Tampa

Tampa's endoONE Diabetes & Endocrinology Center provides specialized care for hypothyroidism and other thyroid conditions, offering personalized treatment plans from board-certified endocrinologists.

Apr 29

USF Theatre1 to Host Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet' This October

Apr 29

SCSO Participating in Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics

Apr 29

Immokalee Farmworker Dies After Collapsing in Field

Apr 29

USF Ranks Among Top Universities for Communication and Media Studies

Apr 29

Cicada COVID Variant Fuels 15% U.S. Case Spike, Alarms CDC

A highly mutated COVID-19 strain known as BA.3.2, or 'Cicada,' is surging across the U.S., driving a 15% national increase in cases and appearing in wastewater from 25 states. Health officials warn its 70-plus spike protein mutations could dodge vaccines and prior immunity, echoing past variant waves. As spring looms, experts brace for a potential summer surge.

Apr 29

Cat 4 Hurricane Helene Barrels Toward Florida Big Bend

Apr 29

Supreme Court Tackles Post-Dobbs Abortion Clash in Landmark Hearing

Apr 29

Aldean's 'Agree to Disagree' Rule Keeps Marriage Strong Amid Clashes

Apr 29

Study Links Long-Term Artificial Sweetener Use to Body Fat Gain

Apr 29