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Sunday, April 26, 2026

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]
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →New Port Richey Police Department Releases March Incident Report
The New Port Richey Police Department released its March 2026 incident report, detailing 1,287 calls for service, 15 arrests, and 42 property crimes, offering residents insight into local public safety efforts.
Apr 26
Diamonds, Did You Know: A Look at New Port Richey's Hidden Gems
Apr 26
NatGeo Just Named This Florida City One of the Most European Places in America
Apr 26
Mrs. Spier’s Kindergarten Class to Appear on ONN
Apr 26
New Port Richey Public Library Begins Search for Next Director
Apr 26
Community Sports
Read Section →New Port Richey High School Athletes Reminded to Submit Paperwork for Fall Sports
New Port Richey High School reminds student-athletes to submit all required paperwork for fall sports to ensure eligibility for upcoming practices and tryouts.
Apr 26
Panthers Crush Leafs 6-1 in Game 7, Storm to East Finals
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
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
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 →New Port Richey High School Athletics Department Receives Generous Donation for Facility Upgrades
New Port Richey High School's athletics department received a $25,000 grant from the New Port Richey Community Foundation for facility upgrades, including the weight room and new equipment for football and soccer.
Apr 26
J.W. Mitchell High School Shares Updates from February 15th Weekly Call
Apr 26
Highlights from the Weekly JWMHS Call for the Week of February 22nd
Apr 26
J.W. Mitchell High School Shares Weekly Updates for March 22nd
Apr 26
JWMHS Weekly School Call Highlights for the Week of March 8th
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 →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
National
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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
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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