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Rays Reinstate Victor Mesa Jr., Expand Roster to 28 for September Push
Tampa Bay Rays activate outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. from the injured list and recall reliever Alex Cook as rosters expand to 28 players.
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Rays Reinstate Victor Mesa Jr., Expand Roster to 28 for September Push
Tampa Bay Rays activate outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. from the injured list and recall reliever Alex Cook as rosters expand to 28 players.
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Bucs Expect Rookie Rueben Bain Jr. to Suit Up for Week One vs. Bengals
Tampa Bay Head Coach Todd Bowles says first-round pick Rueben Bain Jr. will play in the season opener after a shoulder scare in Jacksonville.
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Orlando Magic Expands Tampa TV Deal, Will Air Full Season on WMOR-TV
Orlando Magic and WMOR-TV expand partnership from 10 games to full regular season broadcasts for Tampa-St. Petersburg viewers in 2026-27.
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Seymour Strikes Out 10, Leads MLB in August Ks, but Rays Fall 3-2 to Mets
Ian Seymour struck out 10 and logged a career-high 19 swinging strikes, but the Rays fell 3-2 to the Mets at Tropicana Field.
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Marlins Fall to 69-69, Drop Three of Four to Nationals in D.C.
Miami Marlins squander three-run lead in 6-3 loss to Washington, falling four games behind the Padres for the final NL Wild Card spot.
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Florida Panthers Open Camp in Fort Lauderdale After Missing Playoffs by 15 Points
The two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers report to Fort Lauderdale camp Sept. 17 after their longest offseason since 2019.
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Messi Scores Four in Inter Miami's Record 7-1 Rout, Earns MLS Honor
Lionel Messi scored four goals and added an assist in Inter Miami's 7-1 win over CF Montréal, earning MLS Player of the Matchday for a 15th time.
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Rays' Peralta Set to Face Former Mets Teammates After Turnaround in Tampa Bay
Freddy Peralta faces the Mets for the first time since his Trade Deadline move to Tampa Bay, where he has regained his form under Rays coaches.
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Inter Miami Star Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina After 207 Caps
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national team, ending a 21-year international career with 125 goals and 207 appearances.
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Bucs Sign 16 to Practice Squad, Add Veteran QB Easton Stick
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rebuild practice squad with 16 signings, including veteran quarterback Easton Stick and four defensive backs.
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Messi Scores Four as Inter Miami Rout Montréal 7-1 in Record Win
Lionel Messi scored four goals as Inter Miami routed CF Montréal 7-1, becoming the fastest player in MLS history to reach 20 multi-goal games.
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Tropical Storm Edouard Strengthens in Gulf, Targets Texas Coast Tuesday
Tropical Storm Edouard strengthens to 40 mph winds in the Gulf of Mexico, expected to make landfall on the northwest Gulf Coast Tuesday.
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6Florida Panthers Open Camp in Fort Lauderdale After Missing Playoffs by 15 Points
The two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers report to Fort Lauderdale camp Sept. 17 after their longest offseason since 2019.
Messi Scores Four in Inter Miami's Record 7-1 Rout, Earns MLS Honor
Lionel Messi scored four goals and added an assist in Inter Miami's 7-1 win over CF Montréal, earning MLS Player of the Matchday for a 15th time.
Rays' Peralta Set to Face Former Mets Teammates After Turnaround in Tampa Bay
Freddy Peralta faces the Mets for the first time since his Trade Deadline move to Tampa Bay, where he has regained his form under Rays coaches.
Inter Miami Star Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina After 207 Caps
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from Argentina's national team, ending a 21-year international career with 125 goals and 207 appearances.
Bucs Sign 16 to Practice Squad, Add Veteran QB Easton Stick
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rebuild practice squad with 16 signings, including veteran quarterback Easton Stick and four defensive backs.
Messi Scores Four as Inter Miami Rout Montréal 7-1 in Record Win
Lionel Messi scored four goals as Inter Miami routed CF Montréal 7-1, becoming the fastest player in MLS history to reach 20 multi-goal games.
Undrafted DE Bryan Thomas Jr. Earns Jaguars 53-Player Roster Spot
Bryan Thomas Jr., the lone undrafted free agent on Jacksonville's initial 53-player roster, posted 3.5 sacks across the preseason.
Bucs Cut Browning, Braswell in 38 Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster
Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived 33 players and cut three vested veterans, leaving rookie Jalon Daniels as Baker Mayfield's sole backup.
Spicer's Stoppage-Time Goal Rescues 3-3 Draw for Orlando City at Minnesota
Tyrese Spicer scored in the 93rd minute to salvage a point for Orlando City SC in a wild 3-3 draw at Minnesota United after the Lions blew a two-goal lead.
Jaguars Set 53-Man Roster With Lawrence, Hunter Leading 2026 Squad
Jacksonville Jaguars finalize 53-player roster with Trevor Lawrence entering sixth season and Travis Hunter listed on offense and defense.
Five Arrested in Dade City Fentanyl Ring That Trafficked 400-Plus Grams
Federal agents arrested five members of a Dade City fentanyl trafficking organization on drug conspiracy charges, seizing more than 400 grams of fentanyl.
Miami-Dade Man Admits to $14M Check Fraud Targeting Thousands of Victims
Eri Guzman Ortiz, 69, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for depositing $14 million in fraudulent checks drawn on victims' bank accounts.
Four Federal Cases in Central Florida Yield Sentences for Drugs, Fraud, Child Exploitation
A federal judge in Ocala sentenced defendants in four cases involving methamphetamine, a gold scam, animated child abuse images, and attempted CSAM production.
South Florida Federal Courts Hand Down 73 Years in Three Major Sentencing Cases
A Miami child exploiter, a West Park gunman and a Boca Raton fraudster received a combined 73 years in federal prison in three cases announced the same day.
Marion County Man Gets 20 Years for Stockpiling Fentanyl, Meth
Phillip Washington III sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after agents found nearly a kilogram of fentanyl and over 3,000 grams of meth in his Ocala-area home.
Crestview Woman Faces 42 Federal Counts in $4 Million Fraud Scheme
Rosemay G. Manzano, 40, of Crestview was indicted on 42 federal counts including bank fraud and money laundering totaling over $4 million.
Three South Florida Men Sentenced for Sex Trafficking Missing Foster Teens
Three Palm Beach County men received federal sentences totaling nearly 47 years for trafficking teenage girls who had run away from foster care.
Illegal Alien Convicted of Smuggling Firearms From South Florida to Honduras
A federal jury in Fort Pierce convicted a Honduran national living in Lake Worth of conspiracy to traffic firearms to Honduras.
Coral Gables Woman Pleads Guilty to Impersonating DHS Official in Court
Ana Caridad Linares, 45, of Coral Gables pleaded guilty to impersonating a DHS official to file fraudulent motions dismissing removal proceedings.
Cuban National in Hialeah Gets 30 Months for Smuggling Thousands Into U.S.
Erik Ventura-Castro, 24, of Hialeah sentenced to 30 months for smuggling thousands of Cuban nationals into the U.S. using fraudulent visa waivers.
Florida Students Top 60% Grade-Level Mark as DeSantis Touts $1.56B Teacher Pay
More than 60% of Florida students now perform at or above grade level as the state invests $1.56 billion in teacher salary increases.
Relativity Space to Expand on Space Coast After DeSantis UK Trade Mission
Gov. DeSantis led a business delegation to the UK, securing aerospace investments, British Airways flights, and over $300 million in reported sales.
DeSantis Designates CAIR, Antifa, Cartels as Terrorist Groups Under New Florida Law
Governor DeSantis announces Florida's first use of HB 1471 to designate CAIR, Antifa, the Muslim Brotherhood and more than 90 other groups as terrorist organizations.
DeSantis Taps 40-Year Corrections Veteran Comerford as New FDC Secretary
Gov. DeSantis names Deputy Secretary Richard Comerford, a 40-year corrections veteran, to lead Florida's third-largest prison system.
DeSantis Unveils Abraham Lincoln Statue in The Villages Ahead of July 4th
Governor DeSantis unveiled a permanent Abraham Lincoln statue in The Villages as part of Florida's America250FL celebration.
DeSantis Signs $117.6B Florida Budget After $810M in Line-Item Vetoes
Gov. DeSantis signed Florida's $117.6 billion FY 2026-2027 budget in Tampa, vetoing nearly $810 million and marking four straight years of spending cuts.
Florida Arrests Drug Trafficker Freed by Biden Autopen Commutation
Attorney General Uthmeier and FBI announce arrest of convicted felon James Howard Dobbs Jr., whose federal sentence was commuted by autopen.
DeSantis Declares Alligator Alcatraz Mission Fulfilled as Demobilization Begins
Governor DeSantis and Border Czar Tom Homan announced demobilization of Alligator Alcatraz after nearly 30,000 deportations tied to Florida detention operations.
DeSantis Signs Bills Capping Local Property Tax Hikes, Forcing Budget Cuts
Gov. DeSantis signed two bills in Bradenton restricting local property tax increases and requiring 10 percent budget reduction exercises.
Florida AG Uthmeier Subpoenas CVS Over Alleged Patient Steering, Pharmacy Squeeze
Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a Civil Investigative Demand to CVS Health and Caremark over alleged anticompetitive practices harming Florida pharmacies.
Pennsylvania Man Convicted of Death Threats Against Tampa General Hospital CEO
A federal jury convicted Lawrence Brunn, 63, of cyber harassment for threatening to behead the CEO of Tampa General Hospital.
South Florida gas prices hit $4.15 per gallon amid Iran war
Gas prices in South Florida reach $4.15 per gallon, up about a dollar from last year, as Iran war impacts fuel costs across the region.
Miami Worldcenter Retail Component Sells for $210 Million
The retail portion of Miami Worldcenter sold for $210 million, marking the largest non-mall retail transaction in South Florida since 2017.
Darden closes half of Bahama Breeze locations, converts 14 Florida sites
Darden Restaurants shuttered 14 Bahama Breeze locations and plans to convert 14 remaining Florida sites to other brands over 12-18 months.
Orlando nonprofit provides free prom attire to 325 Central Florida students
26Health donates 325 items of free prom attire to Central Florida students facing costs of $150-$300 for dresses and $200+ for tuxedos.
Florida Power & Light Profit Margins Hit 23.51% in National Utility Report
Florida Power & Light ranked second nationally with 23.51% profit margins from 2021-2024, according to Energy and Policy Institute analysis of 110 utilities.
AdventHealth opens training center at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach
AdventHealth opened a new training center at the renovated Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach as part of a $30-50 million community investment project.
Aldi Opens Converted Winn-Dixie Store in Fernandina Beach Thursday
Former Winn-Dixie at 947 Amelia Plaza becomes Aldi store with April 2 opening, ribbon-cutting ceremony and gift cards for first 200 customers.
Winn-Dixie to close 2 Harveys stores in Jacksonville in mid-May
Two Harveys Supermarket locations in Arlington and North Shore will shut down in mid-May while two others convert to Winn-Dixie banner.
Miami's Mignonette Restaurant Closes After Nearly 12 Years in Edgewater
Chef Danny Serfer shuttered the beloved seafood restaurant Mignonette on March 28 after nearly 12 years, ending an era for Miami's Edgewater dining scene.
Seminole Nurse Gets Two Years for Stealing Fentanyl, Swapping Saline at Hospital
Lauren Hornbuckle, 37, of Seminole sentenced to two years in federal prison for tampering with morphine, fentanyl and hydromorphone at a Tampa Bay hospital.
Miami Woman Sold Stolen Medicare Data of 6,000 Patients, Federal Indictment Says
A federal grand jury indicted two Miami residents for a years-long scheme to steal and sell Medicare patient data from a South Florida health care network.
U.S. Sues Naples Immunologist Over $1.9 Million in False Medicare Claims
Federal prosecutors allege Dr. Kevin Rosenbach falsely diagnosed patients with a rare disease to bill Medicare Part B for subcutaneous immune globulins.
Influencer Clavicular Hospitalized After Suspected Overdose in Miami
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular, 20, was hospitalized in Miami after a suspected overdose during a livestream Tuesday night.
Orlando ranks 24th healthiest city in America while Cape Coral lands at 150th
WalletHub study of 180 cities shows Orlando leads Florida at No. 24 nationally, while Cape Coral struggles at No. 150 in health rankings.
USF, Tampa General receive $2M to expand AI-driven rural cancer care
University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital will use artificial intelligence tools to improve cervical cancer screening in rural Florida communities.
Fire at Hollywood Gateway Inn evacuates 60 people, 4 hospitalized
Early morning fire at Hollywood Gateway Inn on Polk Street forces evacuation of more than 60 people, with four requiring medical attention.
Florida Cancer Specialists Contributes to KRAS G12D Therapy Study
Florida Cancer Specialists participated in Phase 1 study of setidegrasib, showing promising results for lung and pancreatic cancers with KRAS G12D mutations.
Florida Insurance Premiums Drop as 185 Rate Filings Show Decreases
Florida homeowners and auto insurance premiums are falling as litigation drops and 18 new insurers enter the market following legal reforms.
Florida leads nationwide insurance data collection to track coverage trends
Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky chairs NAIC task force requiring insurers to submit detailed homeowners insurance data by ZIP code through 2025.
Mexican National Pleads Guilty After Illegal Alien Dies in Sweltering Stash House
Cruz Alberto de la Garza admitted to harboring 32 illegal aliens in a Laredo stash house where one died from heat exposure. He faces life in prison.
DeSantis Calls Special Session to Eliminate Homestead Property Taxes
Gov. DeSantis calls a special session the week of June 1 to consider a constitutional amendment exempting the first $250,000 of homestead value from taxation.
Luxury Yacht Maker Pleads Guilty in Miami to Using Illegal Burmese Teak
Sunseeker pleaded guilty to Lacey Act violations for using illegally harvested Burmese teak on multimillion-dollar yachts imported through South Florida.
Pensacola Felon Convicted of Possessing Silencers, Ammo While on Supervised Release
James Michael Olshefskie, 55, found guilty in Pensacola federal court of possessing ammunition and two unregistered silencers while on supervised release.
Port St. Lucie Homes Less Affordable Than South Florida, Study Finds
A new study finds Port St. Lucie homes are less affordable than those in South Florida, challenging assumptions about Treasure Coast living costs.
Lisa Hochstein Released on $5,000 Bond in Miami-Dade Spying Case
Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein posted $5,000 bond after turning herself in on charges of secretly recording ex-husband Dr. Lenny Hochstein.
Maine father Ryan Jennings dies saving children from rip current at Juno Beach
Ryan Jennings of Cumberland, Maine died April 1 after rescuing two children from rip current at Juno Beach during family vacation. GoFundMe raises $176,000.
Man drowns at Pompano Beach as rip currents prompt 33 rescues in Hollywood
A 50-year-old man died after being pulled from waters near Pompano Beach Boulevard as dangerous rip currents led to multiple rescues across South Florida beaches.
Man drowns, 33 rescued in dangerous rip currents at South Florida beaches
A 50-year-old man died and dozens were rescued during dangerous rip current conditions at Pompano Beach and Hollywood over the weekend.
Nikki Beach Miami faces eviction as Boucher Brothers win redevelopment bid
The iconic South Beach day club at 1 Ocean Drive may lose its prime location as new developers plan Mediterranean and Japanese restaurants for the site.
Orlando City SC Partners With Football Science Institute on Research
Orlando City SC announced a strategic partnership with the Football Science Institute to enhance player performance and staff development.
Miami Marlins Donate $100K, Launch Fan Relief Drive for Venezuela Quake
The Miami Marlins announced a $100,000 donation to Global Empowerment Mission and a multi-game fan relief effort for Venezuela earthquake victims.
Plantation Nursing School Owner Sold 2,956 Fake Diplomas, Pleads Guilty
Carleen Noreus pleaded guilty to selling nearly 3,000 fraudulent nursing diplomas from two South Florida schools, enabling 2,274 unqualified nurses to obtain licenses.
Tampa Hits 92°F With 52% Rain Chance on Memorial Day Weekend
Tampa leads Florida's holiday weekend heat while Miami faces a 97% rain chance by Friday, May 29.
Iowa Man Guilty of Distributing Child Pornography to Panama City Resident
A federal jury in Tallahassee convicted Dalvert Encarnacion Francisco, 37, of distributing child pornography to a Panama City area resident.
Car crashes into 40-year Oakland Park rug business, owner fears closure
A vehicle slammed into Oriental Rug Care in Oakland Park early Sunday morning, destroying entrances and leaving the 40-year-old business struggling to stay open.
St. Johns River Monster sightings from 1953 captivated Florida residents
A 35-foot creature allegedly spotted in the St. Johns River near Astor in 1953 sparked widespread monster rumors across Central Florida waterways.
Sarasota County Schools cuts 180 teaching positions as $45 million diverted to vouchers
Sarasota County Schools plans to eliminate 180 instructional positions as nearly $45 million in public funding flows to private school vouchers instead of district coffers.
Miami Grand Prix announces star-studded lineup for fifth anniversary celebration
Formula One's Miami Grand Prix reveals major entertainment acts including Guns N' Roses, Marshmello, and Kane Brown for May 1-3 race weekend in Miami Gardens.
Trump Presidential Library Design Unveiled for Miami Waterfront Site
Video animation shows towering Trump-branded library dominating Miami skyline next to Freedom Tower on $60 million donated land from Miami Dade College.
Carín León to Headline First-Ever Concert at Miami's Nu Stadium Saturday
Two-time Grammy winner Carín León will perform the inaugural concert at Inter Miami CF's Nu Stadium in Miami on Saturday.
Jacksonville Woman Faces 20 Years After Punching Officers at ICE Operation
Jennifer Susan Cruz, 41, pleaded guilty to assaulting federal and state officers during a Jacksonville immigration enforcement operation.
13,000 Families Open College Savings Accounts Through Florida VPK Partnership
More than 13,000 families have opened Florida Prepaid college savings accounts through a new VPK enrollment partnership in its first four months.
Bay of Pigs Veterans Open 11,000-Square-Foot Museum in Little Havana
Brigade 2506 veterans unveil a new two-story museum in Miami's Little Havana to mark the 65th anniversary of the Bay of Pigs Invasion.
NCH Rooney Heart Institute First in US to Use AI Heart Attack Prediction
Naples Comprehensive Health becomes first U.S. hospital to deploy two AI platforms that can predict heart attacks up to 10 years before symptoms appear.
Guns N' Roses, Kane Brown headline Miami Grand Prix entertainment lineup
Hard Rock Beach Club announces star-studded musical lineup for fifth anniversary of F1 Miami Grand Prix featuring Zedd, Marshmello, and Shaquille O'Neal as DJ Diesel.
Florida State University Expands AWS Partnership for AI Research Tools
FSU deepens collaboration with Amazon Web Services to provide researchers and students greater access to cloud computing and artificial intelligence tools.
2-year-old Raphael survives near-drowning at Miami-Dade pool party
Raphael Biton spent three days at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital after family friend performed CPR at northeast Miami-Dade home.
Florida State Baseball Hosts Tallahassee Regional Starting May 30
Florida State baseball begins NCAA Championships at home against Bethune-Cookman on May 30.
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Kimberly Akimbo and Cirque du Soleil Lead Florida Theatre Week
Fifteen performances across seven Florida cities feature touring Broadway hits and classical concerts this week.
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Santana and RICARDO ARJONA Lead Florida Concerts This Week
Fifteen concerts across nine Florida cities feature rock, Latin, hip-hop and country artists.