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Thursday, April 23, 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.
Miami's Bay of Pigs Veterans Unveil New Museum for 65th Anniversary
In Miami's Little Havana, Bay of Pigs veterans have opened a sprawling new museum to honor the failed 1961 invasion that claimed over 100 lives. Marking the 65th anniversary, the facility preserves the legacy of Brigade 2506 amid a shrinking cadre of survivors. Funded by Florida taxpayers and donors, it aims to teach new generations the cost of freedom.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
35-Foot Boat Torched Behind Key Largo Home, Firefighters Contain Blaze
A 35-foot boat erupted in flames behind a Key Largo residence Thursday afternoon, drawing a rapid response from deputies and firefighters to prevent the fire from reaching the house. No injuries were reported, but investigators are probing the cause amid damaged wiring concerns from similar incidents. The close call underscores the risks of waterfront living in the Florida Keys.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Key Largo boy makes 'remarkable recovery' after blacktip shark attack
An 8-year-old boy was airlifted to Miami after suffering multiple bites from a blacktip shark while snorkeling off Key Largo, but doctors at Jackson Memorial Hospital say he's already home and on the mend. Richard Burrows was bitten near Garden Cove Marina on Monday afternoon, sustaining injuries to his leg and arm that required surgery.
Thursday, April 23, 2026