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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Utility Work Closes Broadcast Court Lanes Through Aug. 25
Lane closures on Broadcast Court continue through Aug. 25 as crews perform utility work 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.
Today's Sections
Community News
Read Section →Lake County cuts irrigation to one day per week as drought deepens
Lake County residents must cut landscape irrigation to one day per week under a new drought order from the St. Johns River Water Management District.
Jun 18
UF Professor Carves Wooden Comfort Symbols for Shands Cancer Patients
Jun 18
REJECT
Jun 18
Two motorcyclists arrested after fleeing Brandon traffic stop
Jun 18
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Structure Fire Reported on Brookside Drive in Clearwater
Clearwater Fire & Rescue responded to a confirmed structure fire at 1013 Brookside Dr #Se Sector in Clearwater on Monday evening.
Jun 18
Structure Fire Draws Emergency Response to 1013 Brookside Dr #Se Sector in Clearwater
Jun 18
Medical emergency: Live Updates
Jun 18
Clearwater Structure Fire: What We Know So Far
Jun 18
Community Sports
Read Section →Johnson wins NBA Sixth Man of the Year award
Keldon Johnson earned the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award on Wednesday, joining Tony Parker as the only San Antonio players to win the honor.
Jun 18
North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky compete for five-star recruit Veesaar
Jun 18
Penguins and Flyers Meet in Game 3 of Stanley Cup Playoff Series
Jun 18
Oilers edge Ducks 4-3 in playoff opener as Draisaitl returns
Jun 18
Unable to Process: Original Story Missing Game Results
Jun 18
Local Business
Read Section →Financial Instability Indicators Emerge, Sparking Concern
Economic indicators are raising concerns among analysts about potential financial instability. Observers are closely watching market trends for signs of broader economic challenges.
Jun 18
U.S. Gas Prices Reach New Yearly High of $4.23 a Gallon
Jun 18
Oil Prices Rise Above $120 Amid Iran Blockade Concerns
Jun 18
Federal Reserve Holds Steady on Interest Rates
Jun 18
Jet Fuel Supply Concerns Loom Over Air Travel
Jun 18
Schools & Kids
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UF Accounting Professor Jennifer Wu Tucker Named 2026 Research Foundation Professor
UF accounting professor Jennifer Wu Tucker earned designation as a 2026 Research Foundation Professor, recognizing her work on artificial intelligence and financial reporting.
Jun 18
Rockledge High Resource Officer Named Florida's Top School Employee
Jun 18
Daily Fun
Read Section →Homeowner Learns HOA Has No Authority Over His Emotions, Proceeds Accordingly
A Florida man's battle with his homeowners association over lawn height took an unexpected turn when he discovered a loophole nobody anticipated.
Jun 18
The Ichetucknee Spring Run: Why Your Instagram Photos Are Lying to You
Jun 18
The Librarian Who Said No (And Actually Changed Something)
Jun 18
Mercury's Mischief Monday: The Universe Pulls a Prank on Your Best Intentions
Jun 18
The Concert Venue Bathroom Situation Is Officially Out of Control and Nobody's Talking About It
Jun 18
Columnists
Read Section →The Affirmation That Actually Works Starts with Saying No
Most affirmations fail because they ask you to believe something you don't. Here's the one that changes everything—and why it works backward from what you'd expect.
Jun 18
Why We Keep Memorizing the Wrong Poems (And How to Fix It)
Jun 18
The Dangerous Comfort of the Unfinished Sentence
Jun 18
The Fed Just Bet Everything on a Soft Landing That Nobody Believes Anymore
Jun 18
Stop Asking Dancers to Smile and Start Asking Why We Deserve Serious Art
Jun 18
State News
Read Section →Utility Work Closes Broadcast Court Lanes Through Aug. 25
Lane closures on Broadcast Court continue through Aug. 25 as crews perform utility work 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.
Jun 18
UF Study: Young Frogs Delay Immune Response to Prioritize Growth
Jun 18
Melbourne High's student-built Liberty Bell marks 50 years
Jun 18
Melbourne High School celebrates 50 years of student-built Liberty Bell
Jun 18
UF trains autistic adults for semiconductor jobs
Jun 18
National
Read Section →U.S. and Iran Reach Deal to End Conflict and Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Iran announced an agreement to end their conflict and restore shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global energy markets. The deal addresses immediate hostilities but leaves several core disputes for future negotiations.
Jun 18
Britain will prohibit social media use for children under 16
Jun 18
Trump speaks with both Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine war intensifies
Jun 18
MP Plans New Push for Assisted Dying Bill in Parliament
Jun 18
Trump and Pakistani Premier Announce U.S.-Iran Peace Agreement
Jun 18
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