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Friday, May 1, 2026

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New 4-H Agent Settles into Putnam County Role

Putnam County's new 4-H Agent, Sarah Jenkins, began her first week on the job, eager to connect with local youth and expand community programs.

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Community News

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Transitioning a Florida Fair Steer Into the Commercial Herd

Putnam County ranchers discuss the practicalities and successful methods of integrating steers raised for local youth livestock fairs into commercial beef herds.

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Transitioning a Florida Fair Steer Into the Commercial Herd

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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.

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

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Community Sports

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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.

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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 Gearing Up for SEC Baseball Tourney Glory in Gainesville

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Miami Heat Crush Bulls 109-90 in Play-In, Advance to Face Hawks

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Local Business

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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.

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South Florida's Older Condos Surge in Sales Amid Affordability Crunch

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JAXPORT's Jax Forward Strategy Fuels Florida Job Boom

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Orlando breaks tourism record as Universal, Disney fuel Central Florida boom

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Space Florida Locks in New Launch Deals, Boosting Cape Canaveral Jobs

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Schools & Kids

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New 4-H Agent Settles into Putnam County Role

Putnam County's new 4-H Agent, Sarah Jenkins, began her first week on the job, eager to connect with local youth and expand community programs.

May 1

New 4-H Agent Begins First Week in Putnam County

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Health & Wellness

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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.

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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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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.

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Applications Open for Next Round of Alachua County Forever Program

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Art Basel Miami Beach Announces Participating Galleries for 2024 Edition

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Edgewood Reminds Residents of Special Event Application Process

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Lafayette County Building Permit Submissions Now Online

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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.

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