Early Release Bell Schedule Announced for Local Schools

New Port Richey schools will implement an early release bell schedule next Wednesday, April 16, 2026, to facilitate professional development for faculty and staff.

May 3

USF Student's Body Found Off Howard Frankland Bridge; Roommate Charged

The remains of missing University of South Florida student Zamil Limon, 27, were recovered Friday from waters near Tampa's Howard Frankland Bridge, as his roommate faces multiple felony charges in a shocking domestic violence case. Nahida Bristy, 27, Limon's other roommate, remains missing amid an intensifying search by Hillsborough and Pinellas sheriffs. An autopsy is pending to reveal the cause of death.

May 3

Florida Executes Willacy for 1990 Palm Bay Arson Murder

May 3

Gators Gearing Up for SEC Baseball Tourney Glory in Gainesville

The Florida Gators baseball team, riding a wave of momentum from recent key wins, enters the SEC Tournament as serious contenders for their eighth title. Coached by Kevin O'Sullivan in Gainesville's Condron Ballpark, the squad boasts a storied history with 16 regular-season SEC crowns. Fans in the Sunshine State are buzzing as the Gators aim to add to their legacy.

May 3

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

May 3

Panthers Crush Lightning in Game 5, Advance to Face Leafs

May 3

Gators Crush South Carolina 11-3, Advance in SEC Baseball Tournament

May 3

Miami Heat Punch Ticket to Eastern Semis with Game 7 Thriller over Knicks

May 3

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

In a twist defying luxury trends, South Florida's aging condos are flying off the market faster than new builds, drawing remote workers priced out of gleaming towers. Owners rush to sell ahead of looming financial cliffs from post-Surfside laws, creating bargains in Miami-Dade and beyond. But statewide condo prices plummet, signaling a buyer's paradise with risks.

May 3

JAXPORT's Jax Forward Strategy Fuels Florida Job Boom

May 3

Orlando breaks tourism record as Universal, Disney fuel Central Florida boom

May 3

Florida Tourism Hits 143.3M Visitors in 2025 as Cruise Boom Accelerates

May 3

School Advisory Council to Meet Next Week

The New Port Richey High School Advisory Council will convene next Tuesday, April 15, at 6:00 PM in the school's media center to discuss school improvement plans and budget.

May 3

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.

May 3

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

May 3

PortMiami Crushes Q1 2026 Passenger Record, Fuels Miami Boom

May 3

Tampa's Vasilevskiy Blanks Rangers in Game 7 Shutout Thriller

May 3

FSU Seminoles Clinch ACC Baseball Crown in Tallahassee Thriller

May 3

Federal Aid Flows to Florida as Hurricane Recovery Intensifies

The federal government has mobilized nearly $147 million in emergency funding for Florida's hurricane recovery efforts, reimbursing state and local governments for debris removal, infrastructure repairs, and restoration projects. The aid represents part of a broader federal commitment to help Florida rebuild following a series of devastating storms.

May 3

Tick-Borne Illness Surges Across Midwest as CDC Races to Contain Outbreak

May 3

Texas ICE Operations Intensify as Human Rights Groups Sound Alarm

May 3

NASA's Fusion Breakthrough Sparks Clean Energy Hopes

May 3