Upgrade to Premium Listing

More photos, video, verified badge, analytics dashboard, and priority visibility across our entire network. The foundation for everything.

Go Premium — from $29/mo →

Sunday, April 26, 2026

← Yesterday Today's Edition Tomorrow →

Top StoryApr 26

Endangered: Two USF PhD Students Vanish from Tampa Campus

Two doctoral students from Bangladesh disappeared from the University of South Florida a week ago, and authorities have now classified them as endangered amid intensifying searches.[1][2] Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27, were last seen on April 16, leaving families desperate for answers.[2][3] With no signs of foul play or deportation, detectives are scouring Hillsborough and Pinellas counties for clues.[1][2]

Read Story

Today's Sections

Community Sports

Read Section →

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 26

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

Apr 26

Miami Heat Extend Playoff Streak Crushing Rivals in Thriller

Apr 26

Gators Clinch SEC Baseball Crown in Gainesville Glory

Apr 26

Gators Baseball Sweeps Vanderbilt, Secures SEC Tournament Berth

Apr 26

Read Full Section

Local Business

Read Section →

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 26

PortMiami Shatters Cargo Record in Busiest Month Ever

Apr 26

Read Full Section

Schools & Kids

Read Section →

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 26

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

Apr 26

Read Full Section

Health & Wellness

Read Section →

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 26

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

Apr 26

Read Full Section

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.

Apr 26

Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Strategies for Maximum Impact

Apr 26

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

Apr 26

Streaming Services: A New Dimension of Binge-Watching

Apr 26

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

Apr 26

Read Full Section

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.

Apr 26

Orlando Office Vacancies Hit 8% Low as Tech Surge Fuels Demand

Apr 26

PortMiami Crushes Q1 2026 Passenger Record, Fuels Miami Boom

Apr 26

Tampa's Vasilevskiy Blanks Rangers in Game 7 Shutout Thriller

Apr 26

FSU Seminoles Clinch ACC Baseball Crown in Tallahassee Thriller

Apr 26

Read Full Section

National

Read Section →

Special Forces Soldier Charged With Trading Classified Intel on Maduro Raid

A U.S. Special Forces soldier involved in January's operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested and charged with using classified information to profit over $400,000 on prediction markets. Federal prosecutors allege the soldier placed multiple bets on Polymarket before the operation, raising serious national security concerns and sparking a broader investigation into insider trading on political outcomes.

Apr 26