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FIFA honors Diogo Jota and his brother before Club World Cup quarterfinal games
Read full article: FIFA honors Diogo Jota and his brother before Club World Cup quarterfinal gamesFIFA paid tribute to Liverpool player Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, before kickoff at the Club World Cup quarterfinal games in Orlando, Florida, and Philadelphia on Friday.
Scientists transplant crossbred corals to help save Miami's reefs from climate change
Read full article: Scientists transplant crossbred corals to help save Miami's reefs from climate changeScientists from the University of Miami, the Florida Aquarium, and Tela Marine in Honduras are transplanting crossbred coral fragments onto a reef off Miami's coast.
First immigration detainees arrive at Florida center in the Everglades
Read full article: First immigration detainees arrive at Florida center in the EvergladesThe first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”.
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center is set to receive its first group of immigrants
Read full article: Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center is set to receive its first group of immigrantsThe first group of immigrants are set to arrive at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”.
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Read full article: Trump asks Supreme Court to remove 3 Democrats on the Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to remove three Democratic members of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, who were fired by President Donald Trump and then reinstated by a federal judge.
Florida cooperation with immigration enforcement sparks fears people will disappear into jails
Read full article: Florida cooperation with immigration enforcement sparks fears people will disappear into jailsFlorida law enforcement agencies' cooperation with federal immigration officials is causing concerns among family members and immigrants' rights advocates that people will disappear into county jail systems.
Investigation into Florida condo collapse is expected to finish in 2026
Read full article: Investigation into Florida condo collapse is expected to finish in 2026More than four years after a Florida condominium collapse killed 98 people, federal investigators have yet to make a final determination of the cause.
DHS secretary praises Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' plan as agency expands immigration detention
Read full article: DHS secretary praises Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' plan as agency expands immigration detentionThe Homeland Security secretary is praising Florida for coming forward with an idea that’s been dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” because it would house immigration detainees in a facility being built in a Florida swamp.
Stanley Cup Final averaged 2.5M US viewers, a drop from last year's Cup and the 4 Nations final
Read full article: Stanley Cup Final averaged 2.5M US viewers, a drop from last year's Cup and the 4 Nations finalU.S. television ratings for the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers declined from their first matchup a year ago.
Tampa Bay Rays say they are in talks for a potential sale amid stadium uncertainty
Read full article: Tampa Bay Rays say they are in talks for a potential sale amid stadium uncertaintyThe Tampa Bay Rays say they are in “exclusive discussions” with a Florida investment group for a potential sale of the team.
Border Patrol will be at the Club World Cup, says it's routine to provide security for such events
Read full article: Border Patrol will be at the Club World Cup, says it's routine to provide security for such eventsU.S. Customs and Border Protection said it regularly provides security at big sporting events in response to questions about the agency’s presence at the FIFA Club World Cup amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
Space station leak concerns will delay visit by astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary
Read full article: Space station leak concerns will delay visit by astronauts from India, Poland and HungaryA chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary's first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station.
David Jolly, a Trump critic and former GOP congressman, to run for Florida governor as a Democrat
Read full article: David Jolly, a Trump critic and former GOP congressman, to run for Florida governor as a DemocratA former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida and is running as a Democrat.
Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues
Read full article: Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continuesA federal judge has barred state officials from enforcing a Florida law that would ban social media accounts for young children, while a legal challenge against the law plays out.
Texas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculum
Read full article: Texas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculumUniversity boards appointed by the Texas governor soon could have new powers to control the curriculum required of students and eliminate degree programs.
The Stanley Cup final goalie matchup: Bobrovsky and Skinner, matching wits once again
Read full article: The Stanley Cup final goalie matchup: Bobrovsky and Skinner, matching wits once againThe only times that Sergei Bobrovsky spent any time really reflecting on winning the Stanley Cup were the obvious moments.
Hurricanes avoid another sweep, stave off elimination by beating Panthers 3-0 in Game 4
Read full article: Hurricanes avoid another sweep, stave off elimination by beating Panthers 3-0 in Game 4Frederik Andersen returned to the net and stopped 20 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, Logan Stankoven got the only goal Carolina needed and the Hurricanes won their first Eastern Conference finals game in nearly 20 years by beating the Florida Panthers 3-0 on Monday night to stave off elimination.
Panthers score 5 in the 3rd period, roll past Hurricanes 6-2 and move a win away from Cup final
Read full article: Panthers score 5 in the 3rd period, roll past Hurricanes 6-2 and move a win away from Cup finalNiko Mikkola and Aleksander Barkov each scored twice, and the Florida Panthers scored five goals in a nine-minute span of the third period to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 on Saturday night and move one win from a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final.
What keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in US up at night before hurricane season
Read full article: What keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in US up at night before hurricane seasonNo place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys.
Venezuelan workers at Disney put on leave from jobs after losing protective status
Read full article: Venezuelan workers at Disney put on leave from jobs after losing protective statusAlmost four dozen Venezuelan workers who had temporary protected status have been put on leave by Disney after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to strip them of legal protections.
Hurricanes' Game 2 loss to Panthers offers an unwelcome repeat of conference-final history from '23
Read full article: Hurricanes' Game 2 loss to Panthers offers an unwelcome repeat of conference-final history from '23The Carolina Hurricanes have found themselves in the same dire position in the conference-final rematch against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.
Bennett, Verhaeghe help Panthers roll past Hurricanes 5-0, take 2-0 lead in Eastern final
Read full article: Bennett, Verhaeghe help Panthers roll past Hurricanes 5-0, take 2-0 lead in Eastern finalSam Bennett scored one of his two goals in Florida’s three-goal first period, Sergei Bobrovsky made 17 saves and the Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference final.
Florida coach Todd Golden reaps rewards of national title, including reloading his roster
Read full article: Florida coach Todd Golden reaps rewards of national title, including reloading his rosterIt would be tough to top the month Florida coach Todd Golden has enjoyed since winning the national championship.
A former Florida Republican congressional candidate gets 3 years for threatening primary opponent
Read full article: A former Florida Republican congressional candidate gets 3 years for threatening primary opponentA former Florida Republican congressional candidate accused of stalking and plotting to have his primary opponent murdered by a purported foreign hit squad has been sentenced to three years in federal prison.
Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House
Read full article: Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has honored the 2025 NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House, proclaiming that “lesser teams would have crumbled” during its nail-biting title game victory.
In lawsuit over teen's death, judge rejects arguments that AI chatbots have free speech rights
Read full article: In lawsuit over teen's death, judge rejects arguments that AI chatbots have free speech rightsA federal judge in Florida has rejected arguments made by an artificial intelligence company that its chatbots are protected by the First Amendment — at least for now.
Majority of US states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more to follow
Read full article: Majority of US states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more to followMore than half of U.S. states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more likely to follow.
Judges recommend TCEQ approval of wastewater permit for controversial Guajolote Ranch development
Read full article: Judges recommend TCEQ approval of wastewater permit for controversial Guajolote Ranch developmentState administrative law judges recommended that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approve a wastewater permit for the controversial Guajolote Ranch development by Florida-based Lennar Corp. in northwest Bexar County. However, the decision is not final and could lead to further legal battles.
Former Arkansas standout Boogie Fland commits to national champion Florida
Read full article: Former Arkansas standout Boogie Fland commits to national champion FloridaFormer Arkansas standout Boogie Fland, widely considered the top guard in the transfer portal, has chosen to play for defending national champion Florida.
Auston Matthews breaks through, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 2-0 to force Game 7
Read full article: Auston Matthews breaks through, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 2-0 to force Game 7Auston Matthews got his first goal of the series to break a scoreless tie in the third period, Joseph Woll stopped 22 shots, and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their season alive by beating the Florida Panthers 2-0 in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Friday night.
Sesame Workshop receives Elevate Prize Catalyst Award as it charts a new path for 'Sesame Street'
Read full article: Sesame Workshop receives Elevate Prize Catalyst Award as it charts a new path for 'Sesame Street'Elmo, Abby Cadabby and the rest of the “Sesame Street” gang will get some high-profile help as they travel down a new road.
2 more executions set in Florida, making it 6 so far in 2025
Read full article: 2 more executions set in Florida, making it 6 so far in 2025Florida is continuing its rapid pace of executions this year, with one convicted killer set to die this week and another on June 10 who would be the sixth person put to death by the state in 2025.
Bobrovsky stops 23 shots, Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4 to tie series
Read full article: Bobrovsky stops 23 shots, Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4 to tie seriesSergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett scored and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Florida's Dijon Johnson charged by police with possession of a gun, synthetic marijuana
Read full article: Florida's Dijon Johnson charged by police with possession of a gun, synthetic marijuanaPolice have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend while driving a car in Tampa.
Brooklyn teen arrested for making threats towards Uvalde CISD, Edgewood ISD, officials say
Read full article: Brooklyn teen arrested for making threats towards Uvalde CISD, Edgewood ISD, officials sayA teenager was arrested on Thursday morning in Brooklyn, New York over threats made towards Uvalde and San Antonio campuses and students, the Uvalde police department said in a news release.
Florida raises basketball coach Todd Golden's salary to $6M annually after national title
Read full article: Florida raises basketball coach Todd Golden's salary to $6M annually after national titleFlorida basketball coach Todd Golden has signed a contract extension that raises his annual salary to $6 million.
Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered species
Read full article: Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered speciesThree Democratic U.S. senators are asking the Trump administration to explain how it analyzed a proposed rule to eliminate habitat protections for endangered and threatened species — and whether industry had a hand in drafting it.
Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is here
Read full article: Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is hereThe Dallas Stars emerged from a seven-game series against Colorado, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied from down 2-0 to eliminate Los Angeles and move on in the NHL playoffs.
Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the state
Read full article: Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the stateFlorida officials are appealing an injunction that freezes a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the country illegally to enter Florida if they elude immigration authorities.
Child care in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids
Read full article: Child care in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kidsAs more women and young people run for public office, they’re bringing more than fresh policy ideas to statehouses.
Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systems
Read full article: Florida is poised to become 2nd state to ban fluoride from public water systemsFlorida is poised to become the second state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.
At 464 pounds, Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson gets NFL shot with the Bucs
Read full article: At 464 pounds, Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson gets NFL shot with the BucsFormer Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson, a 6-foot-6, 464-pound prospect, is signing with his hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.
Vasilevskiy makes 33 saves as Lightning beat Panthers 5-1 to cut Florida's series lead to 2-1
Read full article: Vasilevskiy makes 33 saves as Lightning beat Panthers 5-1 to cut Florida's series lead to 2-1Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 33 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning came back to beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to cut their deficit in the first-round series to 2-1.
FSU students who endured Parkland shooting urge Florida lawmakers to defend gun control law
Read full article: FSU students who endured Parkland shooting urge Florida lawmakers to defend gun control lawFlorida students who were traumatized by the 2018 Parkland school shooting — and last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University — are urging lawmakers in the Republican-controlled statehouse not to roll back gun restrictions they passed in the wake of the killing at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
A little-known federal agency is at the center of Trump's executive order to overhaul US elections
Read full article: A little-known federal agency is at the center of Trump's executive order to overhaul US electionsFlorida’s “hanging chads” ballot controversy riveted the nation during the 2000 presidential contest and later prompted Congress to create an independent commission to help states update their voting equipment.
Tkachuk stars in his return by scoring twice as the Panthers top Lightning 6-2 in series opener
Read full article: Tkachuk stars in his return by scoring twice as the Panthers top Lightning 6-2 in series openerMatthew Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist in his first game after a two-month absence and the Florida Panthers opened defense of their Stanley Cup title with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the opener of the teams’ first-round playoff series.
Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying law
Read full article: Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying lawStudent survivors of last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University are urging legislators to block an effort to reverse a law passed in the wake of the 2018 Parkland shooting that raised the state’s gun-buying age from 18 to 21.
Immigrants in the US unlawfully can drive legally in 19 states. Now some states want to stop them
Read full article: Immigrants in the US unlawfully can drive legally in 19 states. Now some states want to stop themA growing number of Republican-led states are taking aim at driver's licenses issued by other states to people in the U.S. illegally.
Students from 2 Florida shootings demand the governor reject a law to lower the gun purchasing age
Read full article: Students from 2 Florida shootings demand the governor reject a law to lower the gun purchasing ageStudents who experienced a shooting at both Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018 and Florida State University days ago have sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis demanding he reject a law that would lower the firearm purchase age back to 18 years old.
US Coast Guard says 1 dead, 4 rescued and 5 missing from capsized boat off Florida's Atlantic Coast
Read full article: US Coast Guard says 1 dead, 4 rescued and 5 missing from capsized boat off Florida's Atlantic CoastU.S. Coast Guard crews are still searching for five people missing after a boat capsized off Florida’s Atlantic Coast.
Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event in his latest appearance at a sports event
Read full article: Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event in his latest appearance at a sports eventPresident Donald Trump was in Miami for his latest appearance at a sports event as he watched UFC fighters and was joined by several Cabinet members and top administration officials.
FINAL FOUR REVIEW: Florida wraps up season as national champions
Read full article: FINAL FOUR REVIEW: Florida wraps up season as national championsThe Final Fours held in the Alamodome have always been exciting. San Antonio has hosted some classic college basketball games and Monday’s championship between Florida and Houston had fans on the edge of their seats all night long.
Florida's run to the national title lifts the Gators to No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 men's poll
Read full article: Florida's run to the national title lifts the Gators to No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 men's pollFlorida is a unanimous No. 1 in the final Associated Press men’s college basketball poll of the 2024-25 season after winning the national championship.
Florida Gators celebrate Final Four victory with River Walk parade
Read full article: Florida Gators celebrate Final Four victory with River Walk paradeAfter a comeback win against Houston inside the Alamodome, the Florida Gators took a trip down the San Antonio River Walk to celebrate its third national title.
Two courts: NCAA's present (Gators!) and future play out 1700 miles apart on the same day
Read full article: Two courts: NCAA's present (Gators!) and future play out 1700 miles apart on the same dayA thrill-a-minute NCAA title for the Florida Gators in San Antonio has reminded us all of what’s so good about the games these college athletes play.
Heartbreak for Houston. Florida’s defense holds strong to secure National Championship win
Read full article: Heartbreak for Houston. Florida’s defense holds strong to secure National Championship winThe 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship game started with both teams trading baskets like body blows.
Florida wins its third national title and denies Houston its first, rallying for 65-63 victory
Read full article: Florida wins its third national title and denies Houston its first, rallying for 65-63 victoryFlorida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller not decided until Clayton’s own D stopped the Cougars from taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.
Walter Clayton Jr.'s defensive stop gives Florida its 3rd national title with 65-63 win over Houston
Read full article: Walter Clayton Jr.'s defensive stop gives Florida its 3rd national title with 65-63 win over HoustonFlorida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller not decided until Clayton’s own D stopped the Cougars from taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.
Houston set to chase first NCAA championship against Florida after thrilling Final Four comeback
Read full article: Houston set to chase first NCAA championship against Florida after thrilling Final Four comebackThe University of Houston men’s basketball team is set to face the University of Florida in the NCAA Men’s Final Four National Championship, riding high after a thrilling 14-point comeback against Duke University.
Florida prepares for matchup against Houston in NCAA Men’s Final Four championship game
Read full article: Florida prepares for matchup against Houston in NCAA Men’s Final Four championship gameAfter the University of Houston Cougars rallied from a 14-point deficit with eight minutes to play against Duke in Saturday night’s Final Four matchup, the Florida Gators understand how tough it is to beat Houston.
Houston, Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap March Madness
Read full article: Houston, Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap March MadnessWhoever said there were no great underdog stories left in March Madness, or that the title would go to whoever spends the most money — or amasses the best collection of big names from the transfer portal — clearly never checked out Houston.
Alijah Martin's emphatic impact for Florida in this Final Four comes after 2023 heartbreaker at FAU
Read full article: Alijah Martin's emphatic impact for Florida in this Final Four comes after 2023 heartbreaker at FAUAlijah Martin never really liked talking too much about his first Final Four experience because of the heartbreaking ending with Florida Atlantic two years ago.
Florida makes push all the way to NCAA title game, will face Houston team that pushes others around
Read full article: Florida makes push all the way to NCAA title game, will face Houston team that pushes others aroundFlorida has gone from being picked to finish sixth in the rugged Southeastern Conference to playing for national championship.
Day 2 of sights and sounds during Final Four weekend in San Antonio
Read full article: Day 2 of sights and sounds during Final Four weekend in San AntonioOn the second day of the 2025 Men’s Final Four weekend, the excitement continued as the two winning teams advanced to compete for the championship title.
Florida Gators defeat Auburn 79-73, advances to NCAA Men’s Final Four championship game
Read full article: Florida Gators defeat Auburn 79-73, advances to NCAA Men’s Final Four championship gameFlorida takes the win against Auburn 78-73 in the NCAA Men’s Final Four semifinal game. The Gators will advance to seek their third national championship on Monday, April 7.
Florida's Clayton delivers again to outduel Auburn's Broome in Final Four matchup of All-Americans
Read full article: Florida's Clayton delivers again to outduel Auburn's Broome in Final Four matchup of All-AmericansTwo All-Americans, one chance to give their their team a chance to win a national championship.
Clayton leads Florida to NCAA title game, scoring 34 points in 79-73 victory over SEC rival Auburn
Read full article: Clayton leads Florida to NCAA title game, scoring 34 points in 79-73 victory over SEC rival AuburnWalter Clayton Jr. scored 34 points and Florida beat Southeastern Conference rival Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night, sending the Gators to the national championship game for the first time since their titles in 2006 and 2007.
KSAT sports team breaks down sights and sound of Reese’s Men’s Final Four
Read full article: KSAT sports team breaks down sights and sound of Reese’s Men’s Final FourWith the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four officially kicking off on Saturday evening, all four teams—Auburn, Duke, Florida, and Houston—held open practices on Friday for fans and the media at the Alamodome.
Auburn and Florida meet in the Final Four as last of the 14 SEC teams that packed March Madness
Read full article: Auburn and Florida meet in the Final Four as last of the 14 SEC teams that packed March MadnessAuburn and Florida are the last two standing of a record 14 Southeastern Conference teams that made the NCAA Tournament.
The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida
Read full article: The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and FloridaA handful of elections in Florida and Wisconsin have become key tests of President Donald Trump’s political standing just over two months into his second term in the White House.
Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure
Read full article: Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventureA bitcoin investor is headed to space with three polar explorers on the first flight to carry people over the North and South poles.
In recruiting battle, lawmakers weigh whether to give college athletes a tax break on NIL earnings
Read full article: In recruiting battle, lawmakers weigh whether to give college athletes a tax break on NIL earningsAt least four states are considering giving college athletes tax breaks on endorsement income.
Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seeds
Read full article: Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seedsFittingly for an NCAA Tournament in which big schools from big conferences took record numbers of spots in the first week, then hogged them all for the second week, the Final Four will bring four teams seeded No. 1 to the sport’s biggest stage to play for the title.
Walter Clayton Jr. rallies Florida into Final Four with 84-79 March Madness win over Texas Tech
Read full article: Walter Clayton Jr. rallies Florida into Final Four with 84-79 March Madness win over Texas TechWalter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied from nine points down late to reach the Final Four with an 84-79 victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final.
A weekend ritual for Trump's Florida die-hards to get a brief glimpse of their political hero
Read full article: A weekend ritual for Trump's Florida die-hards to get a brief glimpse of their political heroPresident Donald Trump has spent nearly every weekend in Florida since starting his second term.