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Sunday, April 26, 2026

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Endangered: Two USF PhD Students Vanish from Tampa Campus

Two doctoral students from Bangladesh disappeared from the University of South Florida a week ago, and authorities have now classified them as endangered amid intensifying searches.[1][2] Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, both 27, were last seen on April 16, leaving families desperate for answers.[2][3] With no signs of foul play or deportation, detectives are scouring Hillsborough and Pinellas counties for clues.[1][2]

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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 26

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

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Miami Heat Extend Playoff Streak Crushing Rivals in Thriller

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Gators Clinch SEC Baseball Crown in Gainesville Glory

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Gators Baseball Sweeps Vanderbilt, Secures SEC Tournament Berth

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Local Business

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Ponte Vedra Beach Residents Notified of National Fintech Trends

Ponte Vedra Beach residents may be interested in national fintech trends, as a recent report highlighted five promising startups in the sector.

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South Florida Inventory Surges 20%, Cooling Miami Home Prices

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PortMiami Shatters Cargo Record in Busiest Month Ever

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Orlando Tourism Booms 15% in Q1 on Theme Park Rush

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Daily Fun

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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.

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Bridging the Divide: Cross-Platform Strategies for Maximum Impact

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

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Streaming Services: A New Dimension of Binge-Watching

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

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State News

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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.

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

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Florida Spring Break Draws Record Crowds, Fuels Tourism Boom

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Lightning on Brink vs. Canadiens in Tense Tampa Playoff Thriller

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Gators Capture SEC Baseball Crown in Hoover

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National

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Special Forces Soldier Charged With Trading Classified Intel on Maduro Raid

A U.S. Special Forces soldier involved in January's operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been arrested and charged with using classified information to profit over $400,000 on prediction markets. Federal prosecutors allege the soldier placed multiple bets on Polymarket before the operation, raising serious national security concerns and sparking a broader investigation into insider trading on political outcomes.

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