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Islamorada's Tiki Bar: Birthplace of the Rum Runner Cocktail
The popular Rum Runner cocktail was invented in the 1970s at the Tiki Bar in Islamorada, still open at Three Waters Resort & Marina.
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Community News
Read Section →Islamorada's Tiki Bar: Birthplace of the Rum Runner Cocktail
The popular Rum Runner cocktail was invented in the 1970s at the Tiki Bar in Islamorada, still open at Three Waters Resort & Marina.
Apr 26
Round Two with Amber DeBévec of Key West Finest
Apr 26
Islamorada Sunset Boat Tours Offer Unforgettable Florida Keys Experience
Apr 26
Unforgettable Experiences Await
Apr 26
Long Beach Man Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge
Apr 26
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →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 26
New Felony Charge in Orange County Expressway Assault Case
Apr 26
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
Local Business
Read Section →LUXURY BY THE OCEAN
The Chateau On The Ocean, an ultra-luxury oceanfront estate and private event venue, has opened in Islamorada, Florida Keys.
Apr 26
South Florida Inventory Surges 20%, Cooling Miami Home Prices
Apr 26
PortMiami Shatters Cargo Record in Busiest Month Ever
Apr 26
Orlando Tourism Booms 15% in Q1 on Theme Park Rush
Apr 26
Florida Tourism Explodes 15% in Q1, Fueled by Global Surge
Apr 26
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
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
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
State News
Read Section →First Offense DUI: Can You Avoid Conviction in Florida?
Fort Walton Beach residents facing a first-time DUI charge may have options to avoid conviction, depending on case specifics and legal strategies.
Apr 26
Jana Nayagan Leak: Details Emerge in Saint Augustine
Apr 26
Celebrating Women Who Lead – Patti Garrison
Apr 26
Jana Nayagan Leak: Details Emerge from Unverified Reports
Apr 26
Florida Drug Trafficking vs. Possession: What’s the Difference?
Apr 26
National
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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]
Apr 26
Special Forces Soldier Charged With Trading Classified Intel on Maduro Raid
Apr 26
Green Beret Busted Betting on Classified Strikes
Apr 26
Iran Seizes Ships Linked to Trump, Macron Allies in Hormuz Standoff
Apr 26
Special Forces Soldier Charged in $400K Insider Bet on Maduro Raid
Apr 26
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