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Wide receiver Christian Watson taken by Packers in NFL draft

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa’s Christian Watson did not have to wait long to hear his name called in the second day of the NFL draft. The Plant High alumnus went to the Packers with the No. 34 overall pick (second pick of the second round). Green Bay moved up with…

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DeSantis promises Florida permitless carry gun law before he leaves governor’s office

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday promised to push for a bill allowing Floridians to carry firearms even if they have not previously taken a training course or gotten a permit.

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Fort Lauderdale cops who claimed bias promoted, but union cries foul

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Just weeks after taking over as Fort Lauderdale’s new top cop, Patrick Lynn has promoted four veteran officers who filed federal discrimination complaints six months ago. The officers claim they were passed over for promotion by former Chief Larry Scirotto because they had the wrong skin…

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Axing Disney World’s Reedy Creek could hurt Florida government finances, analysts say

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dissolving the Reedy Creek district could hurt Florida government finances and potentially strengthen The Walt Disney Co.’s balance sheet at taxpayers’ expense if leaders don’t solve a complex set of legal problems, according to industry analysts following the showdown.

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Judge grants secrecy for some messages gathered in Florida's ‘ghost’ candidate probe

ORLANDO, Fla. — Communications between former Florida state Sen. Frank Artiles and roughly two dozen individuals and organizations, which were obtained by Miami prosecutors investigating an alleged vote-siphoning scheme in 2020′s state Senate races, will not be released publicly, a South Florida judge ruled Thursday.

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Rays get a break, and a win over Mariners

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For all that has gone wrong for the Rays against the Mariners the past couple of seasons, something went very right Thursday afternoon.

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Former Florida surgeon general disputes state’s vaccine, transgender guidance

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Scott Rivkees, the first Florida surgeon general appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, does not seem to agree with recent guidance from the department he once ran.

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3 former Scientology workers sue, saying they were trafficked as children

TAMPA, Fla. — Gawain Baxter was 6 years old when he signed a contract agreeing to work for the Church of Scientology for 1 billion years.

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3 Value Stocks to Buy as Investor Sentiment Keeps Getting More Bearish

Amid record-high inflation and other macroeconomic headwinds, investor sentiment is expected to remain bearish. Market sell-offs are expected to continue in the near term. But undervalued stocks with impressive financials are expected to deliver solid returns during this period. So, we think it could be wise to scoop up the…

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Teacher escapes losing job for discussing student’s gender identity

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A South Florida high school teacher who almost lost her job for discussing a student’s gender identity in class should be able to stay in the classroom, a state judge ruled this week.

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That wasn’t the first COVID-19 ruling out of Tampa’s federal courthouse

TAMPA, Fla. — In a blockbuster ruling last week, federal judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle struck down a requirement that people wear masks on public transportation including planes to limit the spread of COVID-19.

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2022 USA TODAY/American Volleyball Coaches Association boys volleyball regional rankings

The best volleyball teams in the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast regions as of April 28, 2022.

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Drew Rasmussen makes amends, leads Rays past Mariners

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Drew Rasmussen admitted to being frustrated after his previous start, having pitched his way out of an April 20 game in chilly Chicago after just three innings by throwing too many pitches — 79, to be exact.

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Florida approves more math books but provides no explanation

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A series of elementary school math textbooks previously rejected by Florida won state approval this week and can now be purchased by school districts that want books to match state standards.

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In reversal, judge salvages 2 weeks of jury selection in Parkland mass shooting trial

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The judge in the Parkland mass shooting case reversed course Wednesday, preserving the first two weeks of jury selection after tossing them earlier this week.

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Hurricane organization retires ‘Ida’ and announces name replacement

ORLANDO, Fla. — The name Ida will never again be used to label a hurricane.

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Prosecutors and defense clash over motion to block the death penalty in Parkland mass shooting case

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A judge’s willingness to strike more than 200 jurors from consideration in the Parkland mass shooting trial was an error so significant, according to lawyers for the defendant, that the state should no longer be permitted to seek the death penalty.

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Joel Greenberg, wife finalize divorce as ex-Seminole tax collector awaits sentencing

ORLANDO, Fla. — Joel Greenberg and his estranged wife, Abby Greenberg, are now officially divorced after a circuit judge on Monday finalized the couple’s break up, according to court documents obtained by the Orlando Sentinel.

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South Florida rents top New York area after tri-county region sees highest rent increases in the country

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The South Florida region saw the highest rent increases in the country in the past year, with some rents more than doubling.

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New SpaceX Dragon launches from Kennedy Space Center taking Crew-4 to the ISS

ORLANDO, Fla. — A brand new SpaceX Crew Dragon lifted off from Kennedy Space Center taking another four astronauts to the International Space Station on an early morning launch Wednesday.

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Florida is down to one approved publisher for K-5 math classes. Here’s why that worries some educators

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s school districts may be down to just a single option for buying new elementary school math textbooks — and it’s a choice that concerns some educators.

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Rays make it easy for Mariners with a mess in the fourth inning

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Having allowed the Mariners to come from behind to beat them five times last year, the Rays went into Tuesday’s first meeting of this season vowing to change their ways.

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3 things we learned from Lightning’s 4-1 win over Blue Jackets

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning are playing like they’re ready for the postseason. And with two games remaining on the regular-season schedule, they’ll need this energy heading into next week’s first-round series.

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Pinellas County commission votes to sue Florida over new election law

TAMPA, Fla. — Pinellas County commissioners voted Tuesday to sue the state over its new elections reform law, which includes a provision they say illegally targets Pinellas to accommodate the political ambitions of one state legislator.

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John Romano: The slightly unhinged case for Wander Franco and 3,000 hits

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — So here’s a crazy thought:

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