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Monday, May 4, 2026

The Heart Health Series: Diet and Exercise
Dunedin residents are reminded of the importance of diet and exercise for heart health, with tips on healthy eating and regular physical activity.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Tobacco Pipe History Spans Most of Recorded Human History
The tobacco pipe's history, spanning millennia across diverse cultures, continues to be a topic of interest for some Sebring residents, reflecting a global tradition.
May 4
ABOGAMOS POR RECIPROCIDAD ENTRE PROFESIONALES
May 4
Superheat Completes Specialized Heat Treatment on Five Header Tees
May 4
Superheat SmartWay™ Saves Refinery 40% on Vessel Labor
May 4
Execution Excellence Award for 2019 Shell Norco Turnaround
May 4
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Florida Executes Willacy for 1990 Palm Bay Arson Murder
Chadwick Willacy, 58, met his end by lethal injection Tuesday at Florida State Prison in Starke, closing a 35-year saga for the brutal 1990 slaying of his Palm Bay neighbor Marlys Sather. Despite proclaiming innocence in his final words, Willacy became Florida's fifth execution of 2026 amid fierce debates over the state's lethal injection methods.[1][2][4]
May 4
Broward Burglary Spree Ends in Arrests Tied to South American Theft Ring
May 4
Community Sports
Read Section →Gators Crush South Carolina 11-3, Advance in SEC Baseball Tournament
The No. 15 Florida Gators powered past South Carolina 11-3 Tuesday in Hoover, Alabama, extending their SEC-longest six-game series winning streak into the tournament.[1][2][4] Gainesville fans are buzzing as UF eyes a deep run against No. 7 Ole Miss on Wednesday.[1][2] This victory builds on their hot streak after clinching the tournament berth with a dominant weekend series sweep.[1]
May 4
Miami Heat Punch Ticket to Eastern Semis with Game 7 Thriller over Knicks
May 4
Miami Heat Punch Playoff Ticket, Crush Bulls 112-91 in Miami
May 4
Tampa's Vasilevskiy Blanks Rangers in Game 7 Shutout Thriller
May 4
FSU Seminoles Clinch ACC Baseball Crown in Tallahassee Thriller
May 4
Local Business
Read Section →COMO FUNCIONAN NUESTROS PROGRAMA DE HOMOLOGACION
Sebring residents can learn about the general framework of homologation programs, which involve official approval to ensure products or services meet specific standards and regulations.
May 4
New Pavilion on Little Lake Jackson Now Open to Public
May 4
Sebring Residents Unaffected by Chevron El Segundo Operations
May 4
UF Startups Deploy AI Drones to Battle Florida Citrus Greening
May 4
Florida Tourism Hits 143.3M Visitors in 2025 as Cruise Boom Accelerates
May 4
Schools & Kids
Read Section →Florida Senate OKs Bill Capping Teacher Tenure at 4 Years
In a bold move to elevate classroom performance, the Florida Senate has passed legislation limiting teacher tenure to just four years while mandating merit-based evaluations. The measure, aimed at statewide public school gains, reignites a decade-old debate on accountability versus job security. Backed by GOP leaders, it heads to the House amid teacher union pushback.
May 4
UF Eyes $500M Engineering Boom to Tackle Florida Tech Shortage
May 4
Health & Wellness
Read Section →Florida Dengue Cases Hit 60 Locally Amid 2026 Surge
Florida's local dengue fever cases reached 60 this year, with Miami-Dade and Brevard counties leading the outbreak fueled by persistent mosquito breeding sites. Health officials warn heavy rains are worsening the threat, urging immediate action to dump standing water. As travel-related cases climb to nearly 400, residents face a growing risk from this painful, mosquito-borne virus.
May 4
Miami-Dade Dengue Cases Spike as Florida Braces for Mosquito Season
May 4
State News
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The Heart Health Series: Diet and Exercise
Dunedin residents are reminded of the importance of diet and exercise for heart health, with tips on healthy eating and regular physical activity.
May 4
Botulism Fears Associated With This Common Product: Recall Roundup
May 4
Business Interruption Insurance: How to Stay Afloat When the Doors are Closed
May 4
What Waterfront Living in Dunedin Really Feels Like
May 4
The Science Behind PerfectAmino: Amino Acid Utilization
May 4
National
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Medicaid Work Mandate Looms: 80 Hours or Lose Coverage by 2027
A sweeping federal law dubbed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' forces states to impose 80-hour monthly work requirements on most able-bodied Medicaid adults by January 2027, threatening coverage for millions. The policy, signed last summer, slashes $1 trillion from the program over a decade amid warnings of administrative chaos and coverage losses. As deadlines tighten, states scramble to comply while critics decry barriers to care.
May 4
12 Hospitalized in Arcadia Lake Shooting as Oklahoma Investigators Search for Suspect
May 4
Police Heroes Pull Mother from Raging Flood in San Bernardino
May 4
Federal Aid Flows to Florida as Hurricane Recovery Intensifies
May 4
Tick-Borne Illness Surges Across Midwest as CDC Races to Contain Outbreak
May 4
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