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Friday, May 1, 2026

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Palm Bay Drug Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Conspiracy

Two Palm Bay men, Eric William Garvin and Anthony Lee Khan, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.

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Soffit and Fascia Installation Costs: What Merritt Island Homeowners Should Know

Merritt Island homeowners looking to replace soffit and fascia should understand the factors influencing installation costs, including materials, roofline complexity, and local labor rates.

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Crime & Public Safety

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Palm Bay Drug Dealers Sentenced to Federal Prison for Fentanyl Conspiracy

Two Palm Bay men, Eric William Garvin and Anthony Lee Khan, have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy.

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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.

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Miami Heat Extend Playoff Streak Crushing Rivals in Thriller

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Gators Clinch SEC Baseball Crown in Gainesville Glory

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Gators Gearing Up for SEC Baseball Tourney Glory in Gainesville

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Miami Heat Crush Bulls 109-90 in Play-In, Advance to Face Hawks

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Local Business

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Spring Bite is Heating Up – Mahi, Kings & Tuna Showing Strong!

Merritt Island anglers are enjoying a strong start to the spring fishing season, with mahi-mahi, kingfish, and blackfin tuna making notable appearances in local waters.

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Spring Bite is Heating Up – Mahi, Kings & Tuna Showing Strong!

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Florida Tourism Explodes 15% in Q1, Fueled by Global Surge

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

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JAXPORT's Jax Forward Strategy Fuels Florida Job Boom

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Schools & Kids

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Florida Lawmakers Advance Teacher Pay Reforms Amid Shortage Crisis

As Florida's teacher vacancies surge, lawmakers in the 2026 session are pushing bills to boost salaries, restore multiyear contracts and tackle retention head-on. From Tallahassee to Tampa Bay classrooms, these measures aim to value educators with higher minimum pay and incentives. The proposals signal a pivotal shift in addressing the state's education staffing emergency.

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Health & Wellness

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Clear Skin=Confident You: Self-Care Revolution

Merritt Island residents are embracing a self-care trend, focusing on skincare routines for enhanced well-being and confidence.

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Daily Fun

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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.

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Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Strategies for Maximum Impact

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

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Streaming Services: A New Dimension of Binge-Watching

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

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State News

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Business in the books: Harry Potter-themed bar coming to Gainesville

A Harry Potter-themed bar, 'The Three Broomsticks,' is in the works and will soon be opening in Gainesville, bringing a magical new option to the local nightlife.

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Applications Open for Next Round of Alachua County Forever Program

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Art Basel Miami Beach Announces Participating Galleries for 2024 Edition

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Edgewood Reminds Residents of Special Event Application Process

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Lafayette County Building Permit Submissions Now Online

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National

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Maryland Family of Four Rescued After 5-Day Yellowstone Wilderness Ordeal

A Maryland family survived five harrowing days in remote Yellowstone backcountry, sustaining themselves on berries and stream water before being airlifted to safety. The rescue highlights both the perils of backcountry hiking and the effectiveness of coordinated search and rescue operations in one of America's most unforgiving landscapes.

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