The Latest Breaking News from Fla

Albert Pujols, who will start on opening day for Cardinals, announces he will file for divorce

JUPITER, Fla. — The Cardinals’ 28-man roster is set for Thursday’s start of the season at home with Pittsburgh. While left-handed pitcher Connor Thomas is on the list of pitchers slated to face Washington on Monday in Jupiter, he will not be on the opening-day club.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Apr 4, 2022

Jury will be allowed to tour site of Parkland mass shooting, judge rules

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Jurors at the upcoming trial of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooter still will get a chance to visit the scene of the crime, even though the killer’s guilt is no longer in question, Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer has ruled.

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2022

Parkland killer's trial opens with questioning of potential jurors; Dozens released from pool

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The first group of potential jurors in the trial of the Parkland school killer appeared in court Monday morning on the opening day of the trial to determine whether he gets the death penalty.

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2022

New Florida hotel targets space fans by offering clear launch views

TITUSVILLE, Fla. — A new hotel with a rooftop bar is betting it can lure tourists and local space junkies alike who want to take in a great view of Space Coast launches.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 4, 2022

What to expect at Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival for 2022

TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival has returned with a full menu of options. There is a concert series, and some old food favorites are back, like the Lobster Mac and Cheese. Some new twists include street corn rolled in Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and braised short ribs…

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2022

South Florida brush fire that has burned more than 20,500 acres now 90% contained, official says

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Crews gained an upper hand Sunday on a brush fire that has burned more than 20,500 acres in South Florida, and crossed into southwest Broward County, after weekend rain helped douse the flames.

Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2022

Yankees, Mets rare trade: RHP Miguel Castro to the Bronx, LHP Joely Rodriguez to Flushing

DUNEDIN, Fla. — It’s going to be a rare year.

Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2022

Aaron Judge: Yankees ‘can’t take credit’ for not making it to World Series in 2017

DUNEDIN, Fla. — There are no asterisks in the clubhouse or on the field. After Brian Cashman said there should be an asterisk on the Bombers’ 12-year World Series drought because the 2017 Astros cheated, the face of the franchise disagreed.

Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2022

Florida lawmakers raid $100M from affordable housing for program that doesn’t exist

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In the midst of a statewide housing crisis, the Florida Legislature swept $100 million out of a nationally respected affordable housing rental assistance program for low-income families into a home-buying program that exists in name only.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 3, 2022

Bill Madden: What’s the future of the Marlins after Derek Jeter?

JUPITER, Fla. — Now that the initial shock of Derek Jeter’s abrupt departure as CEO of the Marlins has subsided, a mixture of both relief and uncertainty has settled in at their south Florida spring training complex.

Tribune News Service · Apr 3, 2022