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Nikki Fried, Senate leader Book arrested by police during abortion protest

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried and Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book were arrested and taken away in handcuffs Monday night during a demonstration over an abortion bill outside Tallahassee City Hall near the Capitol.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis leads Trump in Florida in new state poll, but he trails nationally

ORLANDO, Fla. — A new state poll shows Gov. Ron DeSantis remains popular in Florida overall and has a 6-point lead over Trump in a potential GOP primary for president.

Orlando Sentinel

In limbo: Some fear this prized 100-year-old tree might die waiting on new home

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — She’s no ordinary tree, this majestic 100-year-old beauty insured for $1 million.

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Scientologists to rule on abuse claims against their church, judge says

TAMPA, Fla. — Three former Church of Scientology workers who said they endured “a world filled with abuse, violence, intimidation and fear” in the organization must bring their claims of human trafficking to an arbitration panel of loyal church members, not the U.S. justice system, a federal judge has ruled.

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Trump gets send-off from cheering supporters before flying from Florida to NY to face criminal charges

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump got a send-off from cheering supporters Monday as he rode from his Mar-a-Lago resort and home in Palm Beach for the flight from Palm Beach International Airport that took him to New York to face criminal charges.

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After clearing gallery, Florida Senate approves 6-week abortion ban

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — After an emotional debate including outbursts from spectators that prompted the president to clear the gallery, the Florida Senate voted 26-13 on Monday for a six-week ban on abortion.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis orders investigation into Disney district governing board’s legal maneuver

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Blindsided by a decision by the Disney-aligned governing board to undercut his authority over the special taxing district that oversees development at Walt Disney World, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday ordered an investigation into what he said appears to be “self-dealing” and other “ethical violations.”

Miami Herald

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DeSantis signs permitless carry into law despite criticism from both sides of gun debate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law a bill that lets people carry guns without a permit and without any training.

Miami Herald

NASA announces 4 astronauts flying to the moon on Artemis II

ORLANDO, Fla. — Humans haven’t traveled beyond low-Earth orbit in more than 50 years, but that’s set to change with the launch of the Artemis II mission to orbit the moon next year with four passengers on board. Just who will be flying was revealed today.

Orlando Sentinel

Shore power: Cruise ships to get charged up at Port Everglades

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In the name of greener shipping, Broward County’s venerable Port Everglades is moving to join a small but growing group of ports worldwide that allow visiting cruise ships to plug into shore-based power sources for electricity.

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This Florida church is too political, IRS complaint says

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Allendale United Methodist Church bills itself as a “social justice, anti-racist, LGBTQ affirming congregation of believers.” Its pastor, the Rev. Andy Oliver, has led the way, speaking out on inequality and perceived injustices behind and beyond the pulpit.

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Magic dominate Pistons to keep play-in hopes alive

ORLANDO, Fla. — Through all the weirdness and stoppages that Sunday’s 128-102 home win over the Detroit Pistons brought, the Orlando Magic’s hopes of qualifying for the play-in tournament are still intact.

Orlando Sentinel

More details emerge about killings of St. Petersburg boy and his mom

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pashun Jeffery, the 20-year-old mother found dead on her bathroom floor Thursday, had been stabbed more than 100 times after hosting a birthday party for her son’s father, according to arrest records released late Saturday night.

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Dominant Jeffrey Springs throws six no-hit innings, Rays sweep Tigers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — What the Rays did on Sunday was plenty good, beating Detroit 5-1 to sweep the season-opening series for the fourth time in team history.

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Orlando Sentinel

Mike Bianchi: Forgive me, but I enjoyed the LIV Golf experience in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Forgive me, golf gods, for I have sinned.

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Lightning clinch berth in NHL playoffs with win over Islanders

TAMPA, Fla. — It’s always expected around here, but now it’s official. With a 5-0 victory over the Islanders Saturday night at Amalie Arena, the Lightning clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs for a sixth straight season.

Los Angeles Times

Forte’s win in Florida Derby makes him the big Kentucky Derby favorite

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — If there was any doubt who will be the favorite for the Kentucky Derby, Forte erased it with a rousing come-from-behind win Saturday in the $1 million Florida Derby.

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Rays get offensive in beating Tigers again

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There probably need to be some qualifiers.

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Petra Kvitova wins a marathon tiebreak, then her first Miami Open at 33 — second oldest ever

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After 65 minutes of play and more than 22 of a tiebreak, Petra Kvitova held up her right fist and shouted into the Miami Open crowd.

Miami Herald

Rising star Jannik Sinner, 21, goes for breakthrough win vs. Daniil Medvedev in Miami Open final

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jannik Sinner could not deny the importance of his thrilling, three-set upset of Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals of the 2023 Miami Open on Friday. It was “for sure ... one of the best wins” of his career, he conceded, and set up the 21-year-old Italian…

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Is it really possible to get an abortion within 6 weeks if Florida’s proposed ban becomes law?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Would Florida’s proposed six-week abortion ban be a total ban in practicality?

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Trump vs. DeSantis: A timeline of Florida’s hottest political feud

TAMPA, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis seem destined to battle for the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Even though DeSantis has not yet announced his candidacy, there’s a new controversy between the two men seemingly every day. This timeline, which we plan to update frequently in…

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John Romano: Rays’ Randy Arozarena has arrived in Tampa Bay, so let the party begin

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There are no cheap seats when Randy Arozarena is in the ballpark.

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3 arrested, including leader of Palm Beach County Latin Kings, in assault on rapper 6ix9ine at LA Fitness gym

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Three men, including the leader of the Palm Beach County chapter of the Latin Kings gang and his son, were arrested Monday in connection with an assault on rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine at an LA Fitness gym in Lake Worth Beach last week, the Palm Beach County…

Orlando Sentinel

Florida's public schools fear voucher program will wreak havoc on budgets

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that opens up the voucher program to all school-age children in Florida, public school officials are anxious to see how the state's Senate and House will figure out how to pay for it.

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