Florida Bill Expands 'Gang Member' Label After Just 2 Sightings

A Florida Senate bill slashing the threshold to label someone a gang member from multiple to just two associations has cleared its final committee. Sponsored by Ft. Myers Republican Sen. Jonathan Martin, SB 536 adds online posts and spouse testimony to the mix. If passed, it takes effect Oct. 1 amid rising gang concerns statewide.

Apr 25

Tampa Police Nab Suspect in Hillsborough Convenience Store Robbery Spree

Apr 25

Heat Battle for Playoff Survival in Florida's NBA Stakes

The Miami Heat find themselves in a critical stretch of the 2025-26 season, sitting just a half-game behind the Orlando Magic in the race for an Eastern Conference playoff spot. With a 34-29 record and momentum on their side, Miami must navigate a treacherous upcoming schedule to avoid the play-in tournament and secure one of the league's coveted playoff berths.

Apr 25

Florida Panthers Claim Back-to-Back Stanley Cups in Sunrise Thriller

Apr 25

Gators Baseball Sweeps No. 4 Arkansas in Historic Road Triumph

Apr 25

Panthers Crush Leafs 6-1 in Game 7, Storm to East Finals

Apr 25

Lightning Ink Top Prospect Czata to 3-Year Deal in Tampa Bay

Apr 25

Orlando's Construction Boom Fuels Central Florida Real Estate Surge

Central Florida's real estate market is booming amid a wave of new residential and commercial projects, powered by record job growth and population influx. Orlando added 37,500 jobs in 2024 and welcomes 1,500 new residents weekly, absorbing new construction inventory at a blistering pace. Yet rising supply signals a market pivot, offering buyers rare leverage in 2026.

Apr 25

Florida Tourism Hits New Peak as 2025 Shatters All Records

Apr 25

South Florida Inventory Surges 20%, Cooling Miami Home Prices

Apr 25

PortMiami Shatters Cargo Record in Busiest Month Ever

Apr 25

Orlando Tourism Booms 15% in Q1 on Theme Park Rush

Apr 25

Lake Mary Coach Becomes Guardian to Orphaned Wrestler

A Lake Mary High School wrestling coach stepped up as legal guardian for student-athlete Maryellen Wingate after she lost both parents to cancer. The heartfelt act provides stability for the teen on and off the mat in Central Florida. Wingate's story highlights compassion amid tragedy.

Apr 25

Miami-Dade Schools Win $1.37M Grants to Boost Voc-Tech Amid Teacher Crunch

Apr 25

Davie, Neighbors Unite in Plantation for Relay for Life Cancer Fight

Thousands gathered Saturday in Plantation Central Park as Davie, Weston, Cooper City and Plantation rallied against cancer in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Under a Western theme, survivors walked laps, luminarias glowed in remembrance, and communities pushed toward a $10,000 goal. The event fused fun, food and fierce fundraising for Florida's cancer battle.

Apr 25

UF Team Unveils Red Tide Toxin Filter in Florida Breakthrough

Apr 25

Navigating the Digital Divide: When Apps Don't Play Nice

Feeling lost in translation when your favorite platforms refuse to connect? Let's decode the cross-platform conundrum and discover solutions for a smoother digital life.

Apr 25

Bridging the Divide: Strategies for Seamless Cross-Platform Experiences

Apr 25

The Streaming Wars: Who's Winning (and Why You Should Care)

Apr 25

The Streaming Wars: Are We Winning?

Apr 25

Bridging Divides: Finding Common Ground in Our Digital World

Apr 25

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.

Apr 25

Orlando Office Vacancies Hit 8% Low as Tech Surge Fuels Demand

Apr 25

PortMiami Crushes Q1 2026 Passenger Record, Fuels Miami Boom

Apr 25

Tampa's Vasilevskiy Blanks Rangers in Game 7 Shutout Thriller

Apr 25

FSU Seminoles Clinch ACC Baseball Crown in Tallahassee Thriller

Apr 25

Green Beret Busted Betting on Classified Strikes

A U.S. Army Special Forces soldier faces federal charges for wagering millions on classified military operations he learned through his top-secret role. The stunning arrest exposes vulnerabilities in handling sensitive intelligence amid a booming sports betting industry. Experts warn it could signal broader risks to national security.

Apr 25

Iran Seizes Ships Linked to Trump, Macron Allies in Hormuz Standoff

Apr 25

Special Forces Soldier Charged in $400K Insider Bet on Maduro Raid

Apr 25

DOJ Greenlights Firing Squads to Accelerate Federal Executions

Apr 25