DeSantis Signs 6 Florida Bills, Some Effective Immediately

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed six new laws Tuesday, capping off a flurry of legislation with immediate impacts in Polk, Lake and Indian River counties. Provisions curbing inmate medical costs take effect now, while roadway honors for Trump and terror victims reshape local landmarks. The package underscores DeSantis' push on public safety, education and military support amid a record signing spree.

May 1

DeSantis Signs Florida Law to Designate Domestic Terror Groups

May 1

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 1

Tampa Roommate Charged in USF Student's Death as Search for Second Continues

May 1

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.

May 1

Miami Heat Extend Playoff Streak Crushing Rivals in Thriller

May 1

Gators Clinch SEC Baseball Crown in Gainesville Glory

May 1

Gators Gearing Up for SEC Baseball Tourney Glory in Gainesville

May 1

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

May 1

WAFC Local News – April 09, 2026

A new development in Collier County, fire department improvements in Clewiston, and a new Florida Farm Bill are among the local news items.

May 1

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

May 1

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

May 1

JAXPORT's Jax Forward Strategy Fuels Florida Job Boom

May 1

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

May 1

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.

May 1

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

Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County has confirmed two cases of locally acquired dengue fever this year, prompting a mosquito-borne illness alert amid warmer weather. Health officials are ramping up surveillance and public education to curb outbreaks in high-risk areas like Hialeah and Miami. With 920 cases reported countywide from 2018-2022, residents face a familiar threat as climate change fuels mosquito proliferation.

May 1

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.

May 1

Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Strategies for Maximum Impact

May 1

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

May 1

Streaming Services: A New Dimension of Binge-Watching

May 1

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

May 1

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.

May 1

Applications Open for Next Round of Alachua County Forever Program

May 1

Art Basel Miami Beach Announces Participating Galleries for 2024 Edition

May 1

Edgewood Reminds Residents of Special Event Application Process

May 1

Lafayette County Building Permit Submissions Now Online

May 1

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.

May 1

NASA Pushes Artemis III Moon Landing to Late 2027 Amid Orion Setbacks

May 1

ICE Raids Surge in Texas and Arizona, Netting Over 1,000 Amid Trump Crackdown

May 1

Ohio River Chemical Disaster Spreads Fear Across Five States

May 1

CDC Flags 460% Surge in Deadly Superbug Infections Nationwide

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