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05/11/2026 · Seminole County
Alumni Spotlight: Alexis Pugh
USF alumna Alexis Pugh, Director of Communications for Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County, discusses her role in telling families' stories and the impact of affordable housing.
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.
05/04/2026
Orlando Home Prices Dip Amid Surge in Inventory, Defying Earlier Surge Hype
Central Florida's red-hot housing demand has cooled, with Orlando median home values dropping 3.5% year-over-year to $374,136 as of March 2026. Record inventory levels are flooding the market, giving buyers more leverage after years of price spikes. Experts point to exploding supply in Orange, Osceola, and Lake counties as the key driver behind the shift.[1][3]
05/04/2026
Florida Spring Break Draws Record Crowds, Fuels Tourism Boom
Florida's beaches are packed as spring break 2026 shatters records, pumping billions into coastal economies from Miami to Pinellas County. Hotel bookings in Miami Beach surged 38%, with average rates topping $640 a night amid fewer arrests and family-friendly reforms. Officials eye even bigger gains from the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
05/04/2026
Lightning on Brink vs. Canadiens in Tense Tampa Playoff Thriller
The Tampa Bay Lightning face elimination in Game 6 against the Montreal Canadiens after a 3-2 series deficit, with star Brandon Hagel held pointless in the critical Game 5 loss. Tampa's electric Bolts Nation rallies amid high stakes at Amalie Arena. Can the two-time champs claw back for home-ice survival?
05/04/2026
Gators Capture SEC Baseball Crown in Hoover
The Florida Gators baseball team claimed the Southeastern Conference championship this weekend, extending a storied program's NCAA Tournament streak. The title marked another milestone for a program that has reached 17 consecutive NCAA Tournaments and nine of the last 15 College World Series.
05/04/2026
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