State News
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · Venice
endoONE Offers Specialized Hypothyroidism Care in Tampa
Tampa's endoONE Diabetes & Endocrinology Center provides specialized care for hypothyroidism and other thyroid conditions, offering personalized treatment plans from board-certified endocrinologists.
USF Theatre1 to Host Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet' This October
USF Theatre1 will host multiple performances of William Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet,' directed by Diego Villada, this October.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
SCSO Participating in Annual Torch Run for Special Olympics
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office participated in the 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on April 17, raising awareness and funds for Special Olympics Florida.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Immokalee Farmworker Dies After Collapsing in Field
A farmworker in Immokalee died after collapsing in a field, prompting an investigation by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
USF Ranks Among Top Universities for Communication and Media Studies
The University of South Florida's Department of Communication has been recognized as one of the top programs in the nation for communication and media studies.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
DeSantis Signs Florida Law to Label, Defund Terror Groups
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping bill Monday granting Florida power to designate domestic and foreign terrorist organizations, backing his prior order targeting CAIR and the Muslim Brotherhood. The measure, inked at USF Tampa, imposes felonies for material support and bars state funds to linked entities. Critics decry due process risks and free speech threats as the law eyes July 1 rollout.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Florida Executes Willacy for 1990 Palm Bay Arson Murder
Chadwick Willacy, 58, met his end by lethal injection Tuesday at Florida State Prison in Starke, closing a 35-year saga for the brutal 1990 slaying of his Palm Bay neighbor Marlys Sather. Despite proclaiming innocence in his final words, Willacy became Florida's fifth execution of 2026 amid fierce debates over the state's lethal injection methods.[1][2][4]
Wednesday, April 29, 2026