Florida Bill Expands 'Gang Member' Label After Just 2 Sightings

A Florida Senate bill slashing the threshold to label someone a gang member from multiple to just two associations has cleared its final committee. Sponsored by Ft. Myers Republican Sen. Jonathan Martin, SB 536 adds online posts and spouse testimony to the mix. If passed, it takes effect Oct. 1 amid rising gang concerns statewide.

Apr 23

FBI's Most Wanted Fugitive Captured in High Springs After Just 24 Hours on List

Apr 23

Gators Baseball Sweeps No. 4 Arkansas in Historic Road Triumph

The Florida Gators baseball team etched history in Fayetteville, sweeping No. 4 Arkansas for the first time since 2016 and the highest-ranked road sweep this century. With a season-high 17 hits in a 7-6 thriller on March 29, UF improved to 23-6 overall and 6-3 in the SEC. Gainesville fans are buzzing over the program's road dominance against top foes.

Apr 23

Heat Battle for Playoff Survival in Florida's NBA Stakes

Apr 23

Florida Panthers Claim Back-to-Back Stanley Cups in Sunrise Thriller

Apr 23

Orlando Magic Punch Playoff Ticket with Road Thriller Over Hornets

Apr 23

Miami Dolphins Load Up Defense for Florida Playoff Run

Apr 23

Ulta Beauty World Transforms Orlando into Beauty Epicenter

Orlando's Orange County Convention Center hosts Ulta Beauty World 2026 today, drawing beauty enthusiasts with 200+ brands and exclusive perks. The one-day expo promises immersive experiences, expert panels and swag bags worth over $2,000. Florida's tourism and beauty scenes get a major boost from this New York-style glamour invasion.

Apr 23

Muppets Revamp Rock 'n' Roller Coaster at Orlando's Hollywood Studios

Apr 23

Orlando's Construction Boom Fuels Central Florida Real Estate Surge

Apr 23

PortMiami's Massive Expansion Fuels Florida Trade Boom

Apr 23

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 23

Davie, Neighbors Unite in Plantation for Relay for Life Cancer Fight

Thousands gathered Saturday in Plantation Central Park as Davie, Weston, Cooper City and Plantation rallied against cancer in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Under a Western theme, survivors walked laps, luminarias glowed in remembrance, and communities pushed toward a $10,000 goal. The event fused fun, food and fierce fundraising for Florida's cancer battle.

Apr 23

Navigating the Digital Divide: When Apps Don't Play Nice

Feeling lost in translation when your favorite platforms refuse to connect? Let's decode the cross-platform conundrum and discover solutions for a smoother digital life.

Apr 23

Bridging the Divide: Strategies for Seamless Cross-Platform Experiences

Apr 23

The Streaming Wars: Who's Winning (and Why You Should Care)

Apr 23

The Streaming Wars: Are We Winning?

Apr 23

Bridging Divides: Finding Common Ground in Our Digital World

Apr 23

PortMiami's $345M Expansion Supercharges Florida Trade Hub

PortMiami is transforming into a global powerhouse with multimillion-dollar cruise and cargo upgrades set to double traffic by 2035. From Royal Caribbean's new mega-terminal to cutting-edge AI cargo tech, the port promises jobs and economic boom for South Florida. Officials hail it as a game-changer for Florida's trade dominance.

Apr 23

Orlando Home Prices Dip Amid Surge in Inventory, Defying Earlier Surge Hype

Apr 23

Florida Spring Break Draws Record Crowds, Fuels Tourism Boom

Apr 23

Lightning on Brink vs. Canadiens in Tense Tampa Playoff Thriller

Apr 23

Gators Capture SEC Baseball Crown in Hoover

Apr 23

Supreme Court Grapples with Deportations Defying Due Process

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing a explosive emergency appeal over the Biden administration's rapid deportations of migrants to third countries, including cases where individuals faced torture despite court protections. Critics charge the government violated immigration laws and the Constitution by acting without notice or hearings. The outcome could reshape enforcement nationwide.

Apr 23

Man Deliberately Rams SUV into Philly Police Station, Injuring 5

Apr 23

Pentagon on High Alert as Trump Issues Nuclear Warning to Iran

Apr 23

Virginia Judge Voids Redistricting Vote, Preserves GOP Maps

Apr 23