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  • Florida Blvd. safety project breaks ground in Baton Rouge 10 Apr 2026 07:54 WAFB 9 - Louisiana BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - City and state leaders broke ground Thursday on a major highway project aimed at improving pedestrian safety along Florida Boulevard. The MOVEBR Florida Boulevard Corridor Enhancement Project, Segment 2 will improve the corridor …
  • Several, free weekend events scheduled around Southwest Florida 10 Apr 2026 07:37 WGCU - Florida Several free events across Southwest Florida this weekend offer opportunities to celebrate Southeast Asian New Year traditions, experience Indigenous culture and connect with the community. Wat Lao Dhammavanno, a Buddhist temple in North Fort Myers, will …
  • Trump posts graphic video of woman’s killing in Florida 10 Apr 2026 07:32 The Guardian Besieged by questions about his war on Iran and his wife’s statement on Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump tried to shift the national conversation back to his immigration crackdown by posting a graphic, distressing video of a woman in Florida being killed last …
  • AquaFence donates new flood barrier to Florida Aquarium in Tampa 10 Apr 2026 07:26 WSVN 7 - Florida TAMPA, FLA. (WSVN) - The Florida Aquarium in Tampa Bay received a generous gift to protect its animals from hurricanes. A new flood barrier system donated by the seller AquaFence on Tuesday will be installed at the aquarium, located in downtown Tampa. The …
  • Road rage incident in Manatee County leads to 2 Florida men’s arrests 10 Apr 2026 07:26 WSVN 7 - Florida MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — A case of road rage on Interstate 275 has landed two men in Manatee County Jail. State troopers said 50-year-old Gary Thompson was driving under the influence when he sideswiped another driver, Wednesday morning. The victim of …
  • ‘I felt scared’: Students aboard bus that was clipped by train in Central Florida speak out on terrifying incident 10 Apr 2026 07:26 WSVN 7 - Florida SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. (WSVN) — Students are speaking out about the terrifying moment when a train was going to hit the school bus they were on. It was a close call that left dozens of children shaken and a driver is now facing criminal charges. Even though …
  • NASCAR drops news of 2027 preseason test at Daytona 10 Apr 2026 07:17 The Florida Times-Union April 9, 2026, 3:48 p.m. ET Jaguars General Manager James Gladstone, left and head coach Liam Coen joked when asked how Executive Vice President of Football Operations Tony Boselli effects their draft picks during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ annual pre-draft …
  • Florida citrus challenges freeze woes with new (and improved) forecast  10 Apr 2026 07:14 Fresh Fruit Portal By Sandra Gutiérrez G. Low temperatures seem to be no match for Florida citrus growers.  After a devastating February freeze that wreaked havoc on the state’s blueberry and strawberry fields, hope for a good 2025/26 season was scarce. However, the …
  • Dangerous rip currents expected at Alabama and Florida beaches through at least Friday 10 Apr 2026 06:02 WBRZ ABC 2 - Louisiana Breezy conditions will create dangerous rip currents along Gulf Coast beaches in Alabama and Florida through at least Friday. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.  Those planning a trip to Alabama and Florida …
  • South Florida gym goers are turning to MMA as a preferred workout 10 Apr 2026 03:51 CBS 4 Miami - Florida More South Florida residents are trading traditional workouts for mixed martial arts, focusing on self-defense and total fitness, a training shift that is gaining major momentum. Over the last two decades, mixed martial arts has exploded in popularity, …