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Saturday, May 2, 2026

Off-Duty Fire Captain Rescues Family from Inferno in Oceanside
An off-duty fire captain spotted flames engulfing a Southern California home and charged inside to save a family of five and their pets. His quick actions contained the blaze, earning widespread praise for turning potential tragedy into triumph. The dramatic rescue unfolded Sunday night in Oceanside amid a string of destructive fires.
Today's Sections
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →USF Student's Body Found Off Howard Frankland Bridge; Roommate Charged
The remains of missing University of South Florida student Zamil Limon, 27, were recovered Friday from waters near Tampa's Howard Frankland Bridge, as his roommate faces multiple felony charges in a shocking domestic violence case. Nahida Bristy, 27, Limon's other roommate, remains missing amid an intensifying search by Hillsborough and Pinellas sheriffs. An autopsy is pending to reveal the cause of death.
May 2
Florida Executes Willacy for 1990 Palm Bay Arson Murder
May 2
Community Sports
Read Section →Gators Gearing Up for SEC Baseball Tourney Glory in Gainesville
The Florida Gators baseball team, riding a wave of momentum from recent key wins, enters the SEC Tournament as serious contenders for their eighth title. Coached by Kevin O'Sullivan in Gainesville's Condron Ballpark, the squad boasts a storied history with 16 regular-season SEC crowns. Fans in the Sunshine State are buzzing as the Gators aim to add to their legacy.
May 2
Miami Heat Crush Bulls 109-90 in Play-In, Advance to Face Hawks
May 2
Magic Stun Heat in Double OT Thriller, Dash Miami's Playoff Hopes
May 2
Panthers Crush Lightning in Game 5, Advance to Face Leafs
May 2
Florida State Seminoles Surge to No. 8 in National Baseball Rankings
May 2
Local Business
Read Section →South Florida's Older Condos Surge in Sales Amid Affordability Crunch
In a twist defying luxury trends, South Florida's aging condos are flying off the market faster than new builds, drawing remote workers priced out of gleaming towers. Owners rush to sell ahead of looming financial cliffs from post-Surfside laws, creating bargains in Miami-Dade and beyond. But statewide condo prices plummet, signaling a buyer's paradise with risks.
May 2
Space Florida Locks in New Launch Deals, Boosting Cape Canaveral Jobs
May 2
JAXPORT's Jax Forward Strategy Fuels Florida Job Boom
May 2
Orlando breaks tourism record as Universal, Disney fuel Central Florida boom
May 2
Remote Work Boom Fuels Florida Condo Sales Surge to 7,000+ in February
May 2
Daily Fun
Read Section →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.
May 2
Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Strategies for Maximum Impact
May 2
The Streaming Sea: Navigating the Ever-Shifting Tides of Content
May 2
Streaming Services: A New Dimension of Binge-Watching
May 2
Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Harmony in a Disconnected World
May 2
State News
Read Section →UF Startups Deploy AI Drones to Battle Florida Citrus Greening
As Florida's citrus production hits its lowest in 80 years, University of Florida startups are fusing AI and aerospace tech for drone-based grove monitoring. This partnership aims to help growers detect and fight citrus greening faster amid the industry's $9 billion crisis. Hope is rising for the Sunshine State's iconic orange groves.
May 2
Orlando Office Vacancies Hit 8% Low as Tech Surge Fuels Demand
May 2
PortMiami Crushes Q1 2026 Passenger Record, Fuels Miami Boom
May 2
Tampa's Vasilevskiy Blanks Rangers in Game 7 Shutout Thriller
May 2
FSU Seminoles Clinch ACC Baseball Crown in Tallahassee Thriller
May 2
National
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NASA Hits Helium Snag, Likely Scrubs Artemis II Moon Shot from March
A fresh helium flow failure in the Artemis II rocket's propulsion stage has forced NASA to prepare for a rollback to the assembly building, almost certainly dooming the March launch window. The glitch, echoing issues from Artemis I, compounds prior delays from fuel leaks and tests, testing America's resolve to return humans to the Moon. With astronauts in quarantine and an April launch now in sight, the setback revives doubts about NASA's ambitious timeline.
May 2
Mysterious HMPV Virus Surges Across U.S., Sparking Health Alerts
May 2
FBI Cracks Down on Hospital Ransomware Threats Amid Record 2025 Attacks
May 2
EPA Slashes Climate Rules in Historic Deregulatory Blitz
May 2
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