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Disney’s new Tron ride: Lightcycle seats cause stir

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World is a few weeks away from introducing its Tron Lightcycle/Run attraction to the Magic Kingdom lineup. Folks who have previewed the ride are discussing its merits, including ride time, visual appeal and its unusual seating that puts passengers in a prone position and presents…

Orlando Sentinel

On offense and defense, Cardinals prospect Masyn Winn looks for progress by doing less

JUPITER, Fla. — Even after reaching a career high in home runs with 12 this past minor league season, Cardinals shortstop prospect Masyn Winn isn’t looking to continue a trend that hadn't been a part of his minor-league career prior to the 2022 season.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Young Dolphins standout defenders Jevon Holland, Jaelan Phillips excited about Vic Fangio acquisition

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Vic Fangio can go a long way as defensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins if he can unlock the Pro Bowl potential that safety Jevon Holland and edge rusher Jaelan Phillips possess heading into their third NFL seasons.

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Justin Verlander struggling to figure out timing in first ‘normal’ spring training since 2019

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Justin Verlander can’t remember whether he’s on time or not. It’s been so long since he’s experienced anything that could be considered typical or usual in spring training that he’s struggling to figure out the timing of his progression toward the season.

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Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol slams ump C.B. Bucknor for rejecting handshake: 'Zero class'

JUPITER, Fla. — Whatever chance his irritation with umpire C. B. Bucknor had of cooling over the winter ended before Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol returned to the dugout for the first game of spring training.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

John Romano: As one generation awaits women’s pro hockey, they pass their lessons down to the next

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — The business of women’s hockey has never worked as well as the faithful would have hoped. Professional leagues have popped up, tweaked their models, changed their names and sometimes disappeared before ever getting on the ice.

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Everglades restoration moves closer to reality with a crucial groundbreaking

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s been 23 years since Congress passed the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, an ambitious program to undo, at least in part, the damage done by humans to one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet.

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Magic don’t bring their usual defensive disruption in loss to Pacers

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley has been consistent with his message to the team all season: their success will be driven by high-level defensive play.

Orlando Sentinel

FSU stuns No. 13 Miami with epic comeback, buzzer beater to hand Hurricanes first home loss

CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Isaiah Wong hit a 3-pointer. Norchad Omier dunked the ball on a fast break on the next possession.

Miami Herald

Threatened with suspension, Florida high school student leads classmates on walkout to protest DeSantis

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Eric Franzblau started by asking the school for permission. It was denied, he said.

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Braves fall victim to pitch clock as charged strike ends spring game vs. Red Sox

NORTH PORT, Fla. — On the final pitch of the Braves’ Grapefruit League opener versus the Red Sox, the Braves fell victim to the new pitch timer.

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Florida Democrats elect Fried as party chair after dismal 2022 election

ORLANDO, Fla. — Former agriculture secretary Nikki Fried will be in charge of the state party as Florida Democrats attempt to pull themselves out of their worst political position in years.

Orlando Sentinel

Aaron Boone ‘grateful’ for Triple-A umpires preparing Yankees to play with new pitch clock

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is prepping his club for the inclusion of the pitch clock this upcoming season. With the Bronx Bombers slated to get their first in-game look at the pitch clock when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Fla., on Saturday, the club has had Triple-A…

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Bucs coordinator candidates were told Kyle Trask will get shot to start

TAMPA, Fla. — Kyle Trask will get his shot to be the Bucs’ starting quarterback. He has waited without complaint or complacency for two seasons and has earned the opportunity.

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‘Tis the season: A how-to guide to 2023 spring training baseball in South Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s the constant refrain of escapees from Elmira and East Rutherford: South Florida has no seasons. Not so. Saturday is opening day for Grapefruit League spring-training baseball for five Major League teams in three South Florida ballparks — for fans, it’s Christmas every day.

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John Romano: Tampa may be MLB’s choice for the Rays, but the Tropicana Field site is where the money is

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Inside a tavern area at Tropicana Field, there is laughter and conversation. A Suncoast Tiger Bay meeting with Rays president Brian Auld has just wrapped up early Thursday evening, and members are now mingling with politicians and team executives.

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22 migrants land at Dry Tortugas National Park as Florida officials ask federal government to act

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A group of Cuban migrants landed at the Dry Tortugas National Park Thursday, on the same morning Gov. Ron DeSantis blamed the federal government for the border crisis and announced legislation cracking down on illegal immigration.

Orlando Sentinel

Influx of wounded: Florida Ukrainian nonprofit helps more soldiers after one year at war

ORLANDO, Fla. — On his hands and knees with four land mine explosives strapped to his arms and legs, each weighing roughly 22 pounds, Ruslan Tishchenko crawled through manmade ditches to place the bombs in a straight line on June 8. After placing two of the mines roughly 6½ feet…

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Fla. tattoo artist who inked Cher’s butt celebrates 6 decades in the industry

TAMPA, Fla. — His legal name is Tony Baker, but a misprint on a business card provided the Doc Dog identity that he goes by.

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Sabres leave Lightning stunned in overtime

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning knew how dangerous the Sabres were going into Thursday night’s game, and they are sure of it now. Buffalo defenseman Ilya Lyubushkin scored a short-handed goal 1:41 into overtime to send Tampa Bay to a 6-5 loss at Amalie Arena.

Orlando Sentinel

Wendell Carter Jr.’s game-winning dunk gives Magic win over Pistons

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic aren’t being shy about their desires to qualify for the play-in tournament.

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Florida executes Donald Dillbeck for 1990 Tallahassee murder

STARKE, Fla. — Florida executed Donald David Dillbeck on Thursday evening, three decades after he stabbed to death Faye Vann outside the Tallahassee Mall.

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Rays’ Ryan Thompson reviews, criticizes MLB’s arbitration process

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — When reliever Ryan Thompson found out Saturday he had lost his arbitration case to the Rays, he said he was “absolutely” disappointed with the result. He was somewhat philosophical about the process. He was even a bit flip, saying he was thrilled to still make…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Noah Song hasn’t pitched in three years, but the Phillies think his talent is worth the gamble

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A few months ago, Noah Song was sitting in his room at his rental house in Jacksonville, Fla., when he got a text from Bobby Applegate, his former pitching coach at the Naval Academy.

Orlando Sentinel

TV reporter Dylan Lyons among those killed in Orlando shooting

ORLANDO, Fla. — Spectrum News 13 announced the names of the two TV journalists who were shot while covering a homicide case in Orange County on Wednesday.

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