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Community News
Read Section →Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Florida Bill Expands 'Gang Member' Label After Just 2 Sightings
A Florida Senate bill slashing the threshold to label someone a gang member from multiple to just two associations has cleared its final committee. Sponsored by Ft. Myers Republican Sen. Jonathan Martin, SB 536 adds online posts and spouse testimony to the mix. If passed, it takes effect Oct. 1 amid rising gang concerns statewide.
Apr 21
FBI's Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in High Springs After Just 24 Hours on List
Apr 21
Community Sports
Read Section →Gators Baseball Sweeps No. 4 Arkansas in Historic Road Triumph
The Florida Gators baseball team etched history in Fayetteville, sweeping No. 4 Arkansas for the first time since 2016 and the highest-ranked road sweep this century. With a season-high 17 hits in a 7-6 thriller on March 29, UF improved to 23-6 overall and 6-3 in the SEC. Gainesville fans are buzzing over the program's road dominance against top foes.
Apr 21
Heat Battle for Playoff Survival in Florida's NBA Stakes
Apr 21
Florida Panthers Claim Back-to-Back Stanley Cups in Sunrise Thriller
Apr 21
Orlando Magic Punch Playoff Ticket with Road Thriller Over Hornets
Apr 21
Miami Dolphins Load Up Defense for Florida Playoff Run
Apr 21
Local Business
Read Section →Ulta Beauty World Transforms Orlando into Beauty Epicenter
Orlando's Orange County Convention Center hosts Ulta Beauty World 2026 today, drawing beauty enthusiasts with 200+ brands and exclusive perks. The one-day expo promises immersive experiences, expert panels and swag bags worth over $2,000. Florida's tourism and beauty scenes get a major boost from this New York-style glamour invasion.
Apr 21
Muppets Revamp Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Orlando's Hollywood Studios
Apr 21
Orlando's Construction Boom Fuels Central Florida Real Estate Surge
Apr 21
Florida Tourism Hits New Peak as 2025 Shatters All Records
Apr 21
PortMiami's Massive Expansion Fuels Florida Trade Boom
Apr 21
Schools & Kids
Read Section →Eyes on the Field: Everglades Gators Prepare for the 2025-26 Flag Football Season
Miramar's Everglades Gators flag football program is gearing up for its 2025-26 season, with local anticipation building for the official schedule release and key matchups that foster community pride.
Apr 21
Sea of Dreams: Disney Cruise Line Backstage Magic for Local School's Debut Play
Apr 21
Health & Wellness
Read Section →Davie, Neighbors Unite in Plantation for Relay for Life Cancer Fight
Thousands gathered Saturday in Plantation Central Park as Davie, Weston, Cooper City and Plantation rallied against cancer in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Under a Western theme, survivors walked laps, luminarias glowed in remembrance, and communities pushed toward a $10,000 goal. The event fused fun, food and fierce fundraising for Florida's cancer battle.
Apr 21
Discover Holistic Healing with Aromatherapy Back Massage at Massage U Spa
Apr 21
Daily Fun
Read Section →Navigating the Digital Divide: When Apps Don't Play Nice
Feeling lost in translation when your favorite platforms refuse to connect? Let's decode the cross-platform conundrum and discover solutions for a smoother digital life.
Apr 21
Bridging the Divide: Strategies for Seamless Cross-Platform Experiences
Apr 21
The Streaming Wars: Who's Winning (and Why You Should Care)
Apr 21
The Streaming Wars: Are We Winning?
Apr 21
Bridging Divides: Finding Common Ground in Our Digital World
Apr 21
State News
Read Section →Fall Orientation Week Set for Pensacola Students
Pensacola's colleges and universities are preparing for Fall Orientation Week in mid-August, welcoming new students with campus tours, academic advising, and community integration.
Apr 21
Dr. Steven Barnett, MD
Apr 21
Older Home, Older Pipes: Common Drainage Issues in Historic Orlando Neighborhoods
Apr 21
Spring Footwear Trends Step into Sarasota
Apr 21
When is the Best Time to Clean Your Lake Mary Windows?
Apr 21
National
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FAA Probes Runway Terror: Planes Nearly Collide in Nashville
Two passenger jets came perilously close to disaster on a Nashville runway Thursday when one aborted takeoff as the other crossed its path. The sudden braking blew tires on an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 carrying 182 people, sparking a joint FAA-NTSB investigation. No injuries occurred, but the incident underscores a surge in U.S. aviation close calls.
Apr 21
Swalwell's Exit Ignites Chaos in California's Tight Governor Race
Apr 21
Rapper D4vd Charged in Grisly Murder of 14-Year-Old Girl Found in His Tesla
Apr 21
Iran Escalates Standoff, Threatens New Military Arsenal as Trump Ultimatum Looms
Apr 21
Trump Signs Order to Fast-Track Psychedelics for PTSD, Mental Health
Apr 21
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