Sports
Rays Top Prospect Theo Gillen Belts First Double-A Homer in Montgomery Win
Rays No. 1 prospect Theo Gillen hit his first Double-A homer and drove in two more runs in Montgomery's 5-1 win over Knoxville.
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Rays Top Prospect Theo Gillen Belts First Double-A Homer in Montgomery Win
Rays No. 1 prospect Theo Gillen hit his first Double-A homer and drove in two more runs in Montgomery's 5-1 win over Knoxville.
Sports
Orlando City SC Brings Back Forward Daryl Dike After Five Seasons in England
Orlando City SC signs forward Daryl Dike via free agency, returning the 26-year-old striker to the club where he began his professional career.
Sports
Orlando City Signs 17-Year-Old Jacksonville Defender Clovis Archange
Orlando City SC promoted 17-year-old Jacksonville defender Clovis Archange from its academy to a first-team homegrown contract through 2027.
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Rays' Caminero Blasts 29th Homer at Fenway After All-Star Injury Scare
Junior Caminero returned to Tampa Bay's lineup after a hit-by-pitch scare at the All-Star Game and launched his 29th home run at Fenway Park.
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AL-Leading Rays Swept in Fenway Doubleheader by Red Sox's 11-Game Streak
Tampa Bay Rays drop both games of a doubleheader at Fenway Park, falling 10-0 and 5-3 to a Boston Red Sox team riding an 11-game winning streak.
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Marlins Lose Extra-Innings Heartbreaker in Milwaukee Despite Alcantara's Gem
Miami Marlins fall 2-1 in 10 innings to the Brewers as Sandy Alcantara ties a franchise record with his 110th career quality start.
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Panthers Suspend Equipment Manager Teddy Richards After Broward DV Arrest
Florida Panthers suspend head equipment manager Teddy Richards after Coral Springs police arrested him on domestic violence charges at his Broward County home.
Weather
Orlando Forecast to Hit 97°F as Miami Sees 50% Rain Chance Saturday
Florida temperatures swing from 86°F in Tampa to 97°F in Orlando over the next three days, per National Weather Service data.
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Marlins Sign Miami Native Jacob Lombard, Their First-Round Pick From Gulliver Prep
The Miami Marlins signed 18-year-old first-round draft pick Jacob Lombard, a Gulliver Prep product and son of former big leaguer George Lombard.
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MLB Sets Earliest Opening Day Ever for 2027, All-Star Game at Wrigley
Major League Baseball announced its 2027 schedule with the earliest traditional Opening Day ever on March 25 and the All-Star Game at Wrigley Field.
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AL-Best Rays Bring 56-38 Record to Fenway for 4-Game Series With Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays, owners of the AL's best record at 56-38, open a four-game set at Fenway Park against a surging Boston Red Sox club riding a 14-3 run.
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Jaguars Experts Identify Pass Rush as Key to Improving After 13-4 Season
Jacksonville Jaguars analysts say interior pass rush must improve after the team's 13-4 season ended with a playoff loss to Buffalo.
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4Marlins Lose Extra-Innings Heartbreaker in Milwaukee Despite Alcantara's Gem
Miami Marlins fall 2-1 in 10 innings to the Brewers as Sandy Alcantara ties a franchise record with his 110th career quality start.
Panthers Suspend Equipment Manager Teddy Richards After Broward DV Arrest
Florida Panthers suspend head equipment manager Teddy Richards after Coral Springs police arrested him on domestic violence charges at his Broward County home.
Marlins Sign Miami Native Jacob Lombard, Their First-Round Pick From Gulliver Prep
The Miami Marlins signed 18-year-old first-round draft pick Jacob Lombard, a Gulliver Prep product and son of former big leaguer George Lombard.
MLB Sets Earliest Opening Day Ever for 2027, All-Star Game at Wrigley
Major League Baseball announced its 2027 schedule with the earliest traditional Opening Day ever on March 25 and the All-Star Game at Wrigley Field.
AL-Best Rays Bring 56-38 Record to Fenway for 4-Game Series With Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays, owners of the AL's best record at 56-38, open a four-game set at Fenway Park against a surging Boston Red Sox club riding a 14-3 run.
Jaguars Experts Identify Pass Rush as Key to Improving After 13-4 Season
Jacksonville Jaguars analysts say interior pass rush must improve after the team's 13-4 season ended with a playoff loss to Buffalo.
Panthers Open 2026-27 Season on Road, Face Bobrovsky in Sunrise March 6
The Florida Panthers' 84-game 2026-27 schedule features 42 home games in Sunrise, a grueling early road stretch, and Sergei Bobrovsky's return.
Magic Guard Jase Richardson Flashes 3-Point Range at NBA Summer League
Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson has hit seven threes at NBA Summer League, showing the shooting versatility the franchise needs.
Jase Richardson Scores 25 as Orlando Magic Top 76ers in Summer League
Jase Richardson scored 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting as the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 99-92 in Las Vegas Summer League.
Inter Miami's Messi Lifts Argentina Past England Into World Cup Final
Inter Miami captain Leo Messi recorded two assists as Argentina rallied past England 2-1 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final.
19 Plead Guilty in Gang-Linked Bank Fraud Ring That Hit 26 Florida Banks
Nineteen people tied to the Trap Boys street gang pleaded guilty to a statewide bank fraud conspiracy that defrauded 26 banks and more than 200 victims.
Tallahassee Man Gets 4 Years for Faking Purple Heart to Steal VA Benefits
Michel Duane Dyson, 46, sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for fraudulently claiming Army combat service to collect VA benefits.
Unlicensed Naples Contractor Gets 4 Years for Defrauding Elderly Hurricane Ian Victim
Luis Emilio Hernandez sentenced to four years in federal prison for defrauding an 85-year-old Naples woman of $1.26 million after Hurricane Ian.
Tampa Pain Clinic to Pay $115,000 for Turning Away Disabled Veteran's Service Animal
APC Inc., with locations in Tampa and Brandon, must pay $115,000 after refusing a disabled veteran entry with his service animal.
Panama City Felon Indicted on Federal Firearms, Short-Barreled Rifle Charges
Stephen Miles Bishop, 30, of Panama City faces up to 15 years on each of two federal firearms counts after indictment in Northern District of Florida.
Tallahassee Man Faces Life in Prison After Undercover Child Exploitation Sting
Chandler Brittain Smith, 27, pleaded guilty to attempted enticement of a minor after a joint federal-state undercover operation in Leon County.
16 Illegal Aliens Convicted in North Florida, One for Voting Fraud
U.S. Attorney announces 16 federal immigration convictions in North Florida in June, including one illegal alien convicted of voting by aliens.
Three Federal Sentences Total 65 Years in Florida Child Exploitation, Trafficking, Fraud Cases
An Arcadia man received 30 years for child sexual abuse, a Texas man got 15 years for sex trafficking in Tampa, and a former Florida appraiser drew 20 years for $65 million bank fraud.
Pensacola Union Treasurer Stole $94,586 in Dues, Pleads Guilty to 12 Counts
Clarence Penny, 40, of Pace, Florida, pleaded guilty to bank fraud, embezzlement and falsifying union financial reports over three years.
Four Tampa Men Draw Up to 20 Years for Armed Convenience Store Robberies
A federal judge sentenced four Tampa men to prison terms ranging from 14 to 20 years for two armed convenience store robberies in July 2024.
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.
Florida AG Uthmeier Bans Concentrated 7-OH Products as Schedule I Drugs
Attorney General James Uthmeier signed an emergency rule placing concentrated 7-OH compounds on Florida's Schedule I list, effective immediately.
DeSantis Reappoints Seven to Two Florida College Boards of Trustees
Gov. DeSantis reappoints trustees to North Florida College and State College of Florida boards, including two veterans and a longtime clerk.
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.
Events
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.