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Sunday, May 3, 2026
Police Heroes Pull Mother from Raging Flood in San Bernardino
Three California police officers braved chest-high floodwaters to rescue a mother trapped in her vehicle, saving her and her three children from a flash flood. Dashcam video captured the heart-pounding moments as rushing waters threatened to sweep the family away. The dramatic save underscores the growing dangers of extreme weather across the West.
Today's Sections
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →USF Student's Body Found Off Howard Frankland Bridge; Roommate Charged
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.
May 3
Florida Executes Willacy for 1990 Palm Bay Arson Murder
May 3
Community Sports
Read Section →Gators Gearing Up for SEC Baseball Tourney Glory in Gainesville
The Florida Gators baseball team, riding a wave of momentum from recent key wins, enters the SEC Tournament as serious contenders for their eighth title. Coached by Kevin O'Sullivan in Gainesville's Condron Ballpark, the squad boasts a storied history with 16 regular-season SEC crowns. Fans in the Sunshine State are buzzing as the Gators aim to add to their legacy.
May 3
Miami Heat Crush Bulls 109-90 in Play-In, Advance to Face Hawks
May 3
Panthers Crush Lightning in Game 5, Advance to Face Leafs
May 3
Gators Crush South Carolina 11-3, Advance in SEC Baseball Tournament
May 3
Miami Heat Punch Ticket to Eastern Semis with Game 7 Thriller over Knicks
May 3
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 3
UF Eyes $500M Engineering Boom to Tackle Florida Tech Shortage
May 3
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.
May 3
Orlando Office Vacancies Hit 8% Low as Tech Surge Fuels Demand
May 3
PortMiami Crushes Q1 2026 Passenger Record, Fuels Miami Boom
May 3
Tampa's Vasilevskiy Blanks Rangers in Game 7 Shutout Thriller
May 3
FSU Seminoles Clinch ACC Baseball Crown in Tallahassee Thriller
May 3
National
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Federal Aid Flows to Florida as Hurricane Recovery Intensifies
The federal government has mobilized nearly $147 million in emergency funding for Florida's hurricane recovery efforts, reimbursing state and local governments for debris removal, infrastructure repairs, and restoration projects. The aid represents part of a broader federal commitment to help Florida rebuild following a series of devastating storms.
May 3
Tick-Borne Illness Surges Across Midwest as CDC Races to Contain Outbreak
May 3
Texas ICE Operations Intensify as Human Rights Groups Sound Alarm
May 3
NASA's Fusion Breakthrough Sparks Clean Energy Hopes
May 3
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