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Thursday, April 23, 2026
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.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →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.
Apr 23
Miami's Bay of Pigs Veterans Unveil New Museum for 65th Anniversary
Apr 23
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 23
FBI's Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in High Springs After Just 24 Hours on List
Apr 23
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 23
Heat Battle for Playoff Survival in Florida's NBA Stakes
Apr 23
Florida Panthers Claim Back-to-Back Stanley Cups in Sunrise Thriller
Apr 23
Orlando Magic Punch Playoff Ticket with Road Thriller Over Hornets
Apr 23
Miami Dolphins Load Up Defense for Florida Playoff Run
Apr 23
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 23
Muppets Revamp Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Orlando's Hollywood Studios
Apr 23
Orlando's Construction Boom Fuels Central Florida Real Estate Surge
Apr 23
PortMiami's Massive Expansion Fuels Florida Trade Boom
Apr 23
Florida Tourism Hits New Peak as 2025 Shatters All Records
Apr 23
Schools & Kids
Read Section →Lake Mary Coach Becomes Guardian to Orphaned Wrestler
A Lake Mary High School wrestling coach stepped up as legal guardian for student-athlete Maryellen Wingate after she lost both parents to cancer. The heartfelt act provides stability for the teen on and off the mat in Central Florida. Wingate's story highlights compassion amid tragedy.
Apr 23
Florida Memorial University to Host Career Fair
Apr 23
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 23
Schedule 1 vs Schedule 3: Key Differences Explained
Apr 23
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 23
Bridging the Divide: Strategies for Seamless Cross-Platform Experiences
Apr 23
The Streaming Wars: Who's Winning (and Why You Should Care)
Apr 23
The Streaming Wars: Are We Winning?
Apr 23
Bridging Divides: Finding Common Ground in Our Digital World
Apr 23
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 23
Spring Footwear Trends Step into Sarasota
Apr 23
Selling Your Home in 2015? Make 5 Resolutions for Success
Apr 23
Escambia County Announces Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Apr 23
Jacksonville Residents Explore Rich Senufo Culture
Apr 23
National
Read Section →
HMPV Surge Sparks Respiratory Alerts in 35 States
A little-known virus called human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is driving a spike in respiratory illnesses across dozens of states, overwhelming emergency rooms and prompting CDC warnings. Cases have doubled in some areas compared to last year, hitting young children and seniors hardest. Health officials urge vigilance as this seasonal pathogen peaks later than flu.
Apr 23
Supreme Court Grapples with Deportations Defying Due Process
Apr 23
Man Deliberately Rams SUV into Philly Police Station, Injuring 5
Apr 23
Pentagon on High Alert as Trump Issues Nuclear Warning to Iran
Apr 23
Virginia Judge Voids Redistricting Vote, Preserves GOP Maps
Apr 23
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