State News
Thursday, April 23, 2026 · Tampa
Fall Orientation Week Set for Pensacola Students
Pensacola's colleges and universities are preparing for Fall Orientation Week in mid-August, welcoming new students with campus tours, academic advising, and community integration.
Spring Footwear Trends Step into Sarasota
Sarasota shoe stores are highlighting spring footwear trends, focusing on comfort, versatile styles, and a palette of earthy tones and pastels for the season.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Escambia County Announces Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Escambia County has announced its schedule for household hazardous waste and electronics collection events for 2024, providing residents with opportunities to safely dispose of harmful materials.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Jacksonville Residents Explore Rich Senufo Culture
Jacksonville residents can explore the rich cultural heritage of the Senufo people, known for their intricate wood carvings and vibrant textiles, through local resources.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Senufo People: A Cultural Note for Jacksonville Residents
Jacksonville residents can learn about the Senufo people, an ethnic group from West Africa known for their rich artistic traditions and agrarian societies.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
35-Foot Boat Torched Behind Key Largo Home, Firefighters Contain Blaze
A 35-foot boat erupted in flames behind a Key Largo residence Thursday afternoon, drawing a rapid response from deputies and firefighters to prevent the fire from reaching the house. No injuries were reported, but investigators are probing the cause amid damaged wiring concerns from similar incidents. The close call underscores the risks of waterfront living in the Florida Keys.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Key Largo boy makes 'remarkable recovery' after blacktip shark attack
An 8-year-old boy was airlifted to Miami after suffering multiple bites from a blacktip shark while snorkeling off Key Largo, but doctors at Jackson Memorial Hospital say he's already home and on the mend. Richard Burrows was bitten near Garden Cove Marina on Monday afternoon, sustaining injuries to his leg and arm that required surgery.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
New Felony Charge in Orange County Expressway Assault Case
Daniel Coman, the man accused of ambushing a good Samaritan on a Central Florida expressway, faces a fresh felony charge for jumping on a woman's car and causing $3,200 in damage just minutes earlier. The victim suffered a brain bleed and broken ribs in the brutal attack. Authorities linked the incidents, both near Orlando, raising alarms about highway safety.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Kissimmee Nurse Accused of Groping Paralyzed Patient Off Anesthesia
A 45-year-old nurse at AdventHealth Celebration in Kissimmee faces felony charges after allegedly squeezing a paralyzed patient's breast three times as she emerged from anesthesia. The victim, unable to move or open her eyes, reported the assault immediately after regaining awareness. Osceola County deputies arrested Carlos Herrera last month, sparking outrage over patient safety in Central Florida hospitals.
Thursday, April 23, 2026