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.

Apr 28

DeSantis Signs Florida Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Sales

Apr 28

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 28

New Felony Charge in Orange County Expressway Assault Case

Apr 28

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 28

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

Apr 28

Gators Gearing Up for SEC Baseball Tourney Glory in Gainesville

Apr 28

Miami Heat Extend Playoff Streak Crushing Rivals in Thriller

Apr 28

Gators Clinch SEC Baseball Crown in Gainesville Glory

Apr 28

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 28

PortMiami Shatters Cargo Record in Busiest Month Ever

Apr 28

Orlando Tourism Booms 15% in Q1 on Theme Park Rush

Apr 28

Orlando's Real Estate Surge: Tourism and Tech Drive Florida's Top Growth Market

Apr 28

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

Apr 28

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 28

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

Apr 28

UF Team Unveils Red Tide Toxin Filter in Florida Breakthrough

University of Florida researchers have developed a cutting-edge filtration system that neutralizes deadly red tide toxins plaguing the state's coastlines. Initially reported by FOX 35 Orlando, the innovation promises relief for beaches from Sarasota to the Panhandle amid worsening blooms. Lab tests show it could slash toxin levels by up to 100%, safeguarding swimmers, fishers and marine life.

Apr 28

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

Apr 28

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 28

Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Strategies for Maximum Impact

Apr 28

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

Apr 28

Streaming Services: A New Dimension of Binge-Watching

Apr 28

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

Apr 28

WAFC Local News – April 09, 2026

A new development in Collier County, fire department improvements in Clewiston, and a new Florida Farm Bill are among the local news items.

Apr 28

Considering Contacts for Your Child? What Panama City Parents Should Know

Apr 28

Understanding and Managing Dry Eye Syndrome in Panama City

Apr 28

Advanced Colorectal Care Available for Quincy Residents at TMH

Apr 28

Gainesville Seniors Navigate Medicare Options During Open Enrollment

Apr 28

NASA Grounds Mars Mission After Critical Safety System Failure

NASA has halted its next crewed Mars mission after discovering a critical malfunction in the rocket's flight termination system during final pre-launch testing. The safety system failure, which would have automatically destroyed the rocket if it veered off course, forced mission control into a no-go status just minutes before the scheduled launch window.

Apr 28

California's Parched Lands Spark New Drought Alarms

Apr 28

FBI Nabs 2 Hackers in Crackas With Attitude Cyber Plot on U.S. Officials

Apr 28

CDC Tracks 'Cicada' COVID Variant in 25 States Amid Immune Escape Fears

Apr 28

Supreme Court Weighs Abortion Case That Could Redefine Post-Roe Era

Apr 28