DeSantis Signs Florida Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Sales

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill prohibiting the sale and creation of lab-grown meat in Florida, declaring it a threat to the state's ranching heritage. The measure, SB 1084, passed both chambers of the Legislature before landing on his desk. Florida joins a growing movement to protect traditional agriculture from synthetic alternatives.

Apr 30

DeSantis Signs Florida Law to Designate Domestic Terror Groups

Apr 30

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 30

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

Apr 30

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 30

Miami Heat Extend Playoff Streak Crushing Rivals in Thriller

Apr 30

Gators Clinch SEC Baseball Crown in Gainesville Glory

Apr 30

Lightning Ink Top Prospect Czata to 3-Year Deal in Tampa Bay

Apr 30

Gators Baseball Sweeps Vanderbilt, Secures SEC Tournament Berth

Apr 30

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.

Apr 30

South Florida Inventory Surges 20%, Cooling Miami Home Prices

Apr 30

Orlando Tourism Booms 15% in Q1 on Theme Park Rush

Apr 30

PortMiami Shatters Cargo Record in Busiest Month Ever

Apr 30

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

Apr 30

Miami-Dade Schools Win $1.37M Grants to Boost Voc-Tech Amid Teacher Crunch

Facing a persistent teacher shortage, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is doubling down on vocational training with $1.37 million in state grants for apprenticeships in auto tech and culinary arts. Partnerships with local businesses promise hands-on paths to high-demand jobs, easing the educator crisis by steering students toward trades. This expansion cements M-DCPS as Florida's CTE leader.

Apr 30

Florida Lawmakers Advance Teacher Pay Reforms Amid Shortage Crisis

Apr 30

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.

Apr 30

UF Team Unveils Red Tide Toxin Filter in Florida Breakthrough

Apr 30

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 30

Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Strategies for Maximum Impact

Apr 30

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

Apr 30

Streaming Services: A New Dimension of Binge-Watching

Apr 30

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

Apr 30

USF Ranks Among Top Universities for Communication and Media Studies

The University of South Florida's Department of Communication has been recognized as one of the top programs in the nation for communication and media studies.

Apr 30

Immokalee Farmworker Dies After Collapsing in Field

Apr 30

Florida National University to Host Ribbon Cutting in July

Apr 30

Minecraft + Roblox Summer Camp Coming to Pembroke Pines

Apr 30

Kids Fishing Tournament Set for June 1st at Capt. Anderson’s Marina

Apr 30

DOJ Photo Captures Armed Suspect's Chilling Selfie Before WHCD Attack

A mirror selfie of heavily armed suspect Cole Tomas Allen, taken in his Washington Hilton hotel room just before he allegedly tried to assassinate President Trump, has been released by the Justice Department. The image reveals knives, a holster and tools strapped to his body as he prepared to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Federal charges outline a meticulously planned assault thwarted by quick-acting law enforcement.

Apr 30

Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act in Landmark 6-3 Ruling

Apr 30

GOP Blueprint Targets End to Historic DHS Shutdown Crisis

Apr 30

Cicada COVID Variant Fuels 15% U.S. Case Spike, Alarms CDC

Apr 30

Cat 4 Hurricane Helene Barrels Toward Florida Big Bend

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