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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
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
Local Business
Read Section →South Florida's Older Condos Surge in Sales Amid Affordability Crunch
In a twist defying luxury trends, South Florida's aging condos are flying off the market faster than new builds, drawing remote workers priced out of gleaming towers. Owners rush to sell ahead of looming financial cliffs from post-Surfside laws, creating bargains in Miami-Dade and beyond. But statewide condo prices plummet, signaling a buyer's paradise with risks.
May 3
JAXPORT's Jax Forward Strategy Fuels Florida Job Boom
May 3
Orlando breaks tourism record as Universal, Disney fuel Central Florida boom
May 3
Florida Tourism Hits 143.3M Visitors in 2025 as Cruise Boom Accelerates
May 3
UF Startups Deploy AI Drones to Battle Florida Citrus Greening
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 →PortMiami's $345M Expansion Supercharges Florida Trade Hub
PortMiami is transforming into a global powerhouse with multimillion-dollar cruise and cargo upgrades set to double traffic by 2035. From Royal Caribbean's new mega-terminal to cutting-edge AI cargo tech, the port promises jobs and economic boom for South Florida. Officials hail it as a game-changer for Florida's trade dominance.
May 3
Orlando Home Prices Dip Amid Surge in Inventory, Defying Earlier Surge Hype
May 3
Florida Spring Break Draws Record Crowds, Fuels Tourism Boom
May 3
Lightning on Brink vs. Canadiens in Tense Tampa Playoff Thriller
May 3
Gators Capture SEC Baseball Crown in Hoover
May 3
National
Read Section →
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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