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Friday, April 24, 2026

Kilauea Unleashes 45th Eruption Fury in Hawaii
Hawaii's restless Kilauea volcano roared to life Thursday morning with its 45th eruptive episode since December 2024, spewing lava fountains from the summit crater. Precursory activity built overnight within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, prompting U.S. Geological Survey alerts as the event could persist for hours or days. No immediate threats to communities, but scientists warn of potential intensity ahead.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Roof Inspections: A Key to Protecting Orange Park Homes and Insurance Policies
Orange Park homeowners are encouraged to prioritize regular, insurance-friendly roof inspections to protect their properties and maintain valid insurance coverage.
Apr 24
Local Mechanics Offer Tips for Recognizing Wheel Alignment Issues
Apr 24
About Our Treatment Approach
Apr 24
Episode 77: Dr. Ebony Perez on Race Relations
Apr 24
Navigating the Jacksonville Real Estate Market: What it Means for Orange Park Residents
Apr 24
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →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 24
Tampa Police Nab Suspect in Hillsborough Convenience Store Robbery Spree
Apr 24
Community Sports
Read Section →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 24
Heat Battle for Playoff Survival in Florida's NBA Stakes
Apr 24
Florida Panthers Claim Back-to-Back Stanley Cups in Sunrise Thriller
Apr 24
Orlando Magic Punch Playoff Ticket with Road Thriller Over Hornets
Apr 24
Miami Dolphins Load Up Defense for Florida Playoff Run
Apr 24
Local Business
Read Section →Orange Park Landlords Seek Strategies for Lease Renewals
Orange Park landlords are exploring new strategies to encourage current tenants to renew their leases, focusing on communication, maintenance, and tenant satisfaction.
Apr 24
Comprehensive MedPsych Systems Extends Reach Beyond Florida
Apr 24
Sun City Center Gains New Mental Health Care Provider
Apr 24
Sun City Center Gains New Mental Health Care Provider
Apr 24
State’s Largest Private Provider of Mental Health Care Services Opens New Sarasota Headquarters
Apr 24
Daily Fun
Read Section →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 24
Bridging the Divide: Strategies for Seamless Cross-Platform Experiences
Apr 24
The Streaming Wars: Who's Winning (and Why You Should Care)
Apr 24
The Streaming Wars: Are We Winning?
Apr 24
Bridging Divides: Finding Common Ground in Our Digital World
Apr 24
State News
Read Section →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.
Apr 24
Orlando Office Vacancies Hit 8% Low as Tech Surge Fuels Demand
Apr 24
PortMiami Crushes Q1 2026 Passenger Record, Fuels Miami Boom
Apr 24
Tampa's Vasilevskiy Blanks Rangers in Game 7 Shutout Thriller
Apr 24
FSU Seminoles Clinch ACC Baseball Crown in Tallahassee Thriller
Apr 24
National
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HMPV Surge Sparks Respiratory Alerts in 35 States
A little-known virus called human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is driving a spike in respiratory illnesses across dozens of states, overwhelming emergency rooms and prompting CDC warnings. Cases have doubled in some areas compared to last year, hitting young children and seniors hardest. Health officials urge vigilance as this seasonal pathogen peaks later than flu.
Apr 24
Supreme Court Grapples with Deportations Defying Due Process
Apr 24
Man Deliberately Rams SUV into Philly Police Station, Injuring 5
Apr 24
Pentagon on High Alert as Trump Issues Nuclear Warning to Iran
Apr 24
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