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Friday, May 1, 2026
Edgewood Reminds Residents of Special Event Application Process
The City of Edgewood requires a Special Event Application for anyone planning an event within city limits.
Today's Sections
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →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
Community Sports
Read Section →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
Local Business
Read Section →Florida Tourism Explodes 15% in Q1, Fueled by Global Surge
Florida shattered records with a 15% visitor boom in the first quarter of 2026, welcoming millions more from abroad and boosting the state's economy. Governor Ron DeSantis hailed the surge as proof of the Sunshine State's unbeatable appeal. From Miami beaches to Orlando theme parks, international travelers are pouring in like never before.
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
Space Florida Locks in New Launch Deals, Boosting Cape Canaveral Jobs
May 1
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.
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
State News
Read Section →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
Lafayette County Building Permit Submissions Now Online
May 1
Lafayette County Building Permit Submissions Now Online
May 1
National
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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
May 1
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