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Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · Florida
Clermont's Downtown Blooms with Native Plants in Eco-Makeover
Downtown Clermont has transformed Montrose Street into a lush corridor of Florida native plants, years in the making and now unveiled to cheers. The sustainable revamp promises lower costs for taxpayers while boosting local ecology in Lake County. Led by city partners, it's a model for Florida's green future.
New Port Richey Schools Reopen After Teen Shot Nearby
Three schools in New Port Richey returned to normal operations Wednesday after a lockdown sparked by a nearby teen shooting. A teenage girl was hospitalized in stable condition, with two suspects in custody in what police call an isolated incident. No threats to students or staff, officials stress.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Tampa Police Hunt Missing USF Doctoral Students Zamil Limon, Nahida Bristy
Two University of South Florida doctoral students vanished in Tampa on April 16, sparking a frantic search by police amid fears for their safety. Zamil Limon and Nahida S. Bristy, both 27, were last seen near the USF Tampa campus, with no trace since a family friend raised the alarm.[1][2]
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
South Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Ahead of Ethics Sanctions
South Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned Thursday from the 119th Congress, dodging imminent House Ethics Committee sanctions over campaign finance violations. The move follows findings that she broke 25 House rules, amid a federal criminal case alleging she stole $5 million in COVID relief funds. This marks the third such resignation in just over a week from a House lawmaker.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026