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 24

Tampa Police Nab Suspect in Hillsborough Convenience Store Robbery Spree

Apr 24

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 24

Heat Battle for Playoff Survival in Florida's NBA Stakes

Apr 24

Florida Panthers Claim Back-to-Back Stanley Cups in Sunrise Thriller

Apr 24

Orlando Magic Punch Playoff Ticket with Road Thriller Over Hornets

Apr 24

Miami Dolphins Load Up Defense for Florida Playoff Run

Apr 24

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 24

UF Team Unveils Red Tide Toxin Filter in Florida Breakthrough

Apr 24

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 24

Bridging the Divide: Strategies for Seamless Cross-Platform Experiences

Apr 24

The Streaming Wars: Who's Winning (and Why You Should Care)

Apr 24

The Streaming Wars: Are We Winning?

Apr 24

Bridging Divides: Finding Common Ground in Our Digital World

Apr 24

PortMiami's $345M Expansion Supercharges Florida Trade Hub

PortMiami is transforming into a global powerhouse with multimillion-dollar cruise and cargo upgrades set to double traffic by 2035. From Royal Caribbean's new mega-terminal to cutting-edge AI cargo tech, the port promises jobs and economic boom for South Florida. Officials hail it as a game-changer for Florida's trade dominance.

Apr 24

Orlando Home Prices Dip Amid Surge in Inventory, Defying Earlier Surge Hype

Apr 24

Florida Spring Break Draws Record Crowds, Fuels Tourism Boom

Apr 24

Lightning on Brink vs. Canadiens in Tense Tampa Playoff Thriller

Apr 24

Gators Capture SEC Baseball Crown in Hoover

Apr 24

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 24

Supreme Court Grapples with Deportations Defying Due Process

Apr 24

Man Deliberately Rams SUV into Philly Police Station, Injuring 5

Apr 24

Pentagon on High Alert as Trump Issues Nuclear Warning to Iran

Apr 24