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Orlando FreeFall operator to pay $250,000 fine to state of Florida following death of 14-year-old on ride

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Eagle Drop Slingshot, the company operating the drop tower at ICON Park where 14-year-old Tyre Sampson was killed, settled with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by agreeing to close down the ride and pay a $250,000 fine, according to documents released Friday evening.

Orlando Sentinel

In his new NASCAR podcast, Denny Hamlin isn’t holding back. Not that he ever has.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — And what is it with people trying to wall-ride me? Why am I always in this thing?!

Tribune News Service

Florida education officials discuss SAT alternative focused on ‘Western tradition’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republican leaders explore alternatives to the College Board’s AP classes and tests, top state officials have been meeting with the founder of an education testing company supporters say is focused on the “great classical and Christian tradition.”

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Braves’ Michael Soroka experiencing hamstring tightness

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Michael Soroka (“Michael” is his preference, now) reported to spring training, but is not a full go.

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Jimmie Johnson just can't quit NASCAR. Why the 7-time Cup champ is back at Daytona.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — As retirements go, Jimmie Johnson's hiatus from NASCAR could best be compared to the dating rationalization, "We were on a break."

Los Angeles Times

Fred McGriff’s choice for Hall of Fame logo? None of the above.

TAMPA, Fla. — Fred McGriff got to the Hall of Fame by showing remarkably consistent production while changing teams frequently.

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Scott Rolen will join roster of Cardinals in Hall of Fame with STL logo on plaque

JUPITER, Fla. — Some of the best seasons of his career and his championship year all happened in St. Louis, so, fittingly, the honor of his lifetime will also be bronzed with an STL.

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John Romano: All Dave Canales needs to do is revive the Bucs’ offense and save Todd Bowles’ job

TAMPA, Fla. — He was not your first choice, and I totally get that.

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Jason Mackey: What could -- and should -- the Pirates do to address the Bryan Reynolds situation?

BRADENTON, Fla. — Bryan Reynolds' comments Wednesday weren't terribly surprising. He didn't bash the Pirates or rescind his trade request. He simply explained, in his own understated way, where things stood between him and the team.

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David Murphy: Three thoughts on three big Phillies spring training questions (beyond Andrew Painter)

Let’s not kid ourselves. The biggest story of Phillies spring training is the 19-year-old who could end up in the starting rotation when the season opens March 30. But, then, you knew that. So, let’s give Andrew Painter a break and take a look at the three other plot lines…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Kyle Busch says Daytona 500 has become a ‘total wreck-fest’ at end of recent races

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kyle Busch hasn’t yet won a Daytona 500 — and the all-time great NASCAR driver provided a colorful explanation as to why.

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Brandon Gaudin lands dream job as Braves play-by-play voice for Bally Sports

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Last week, Brandon Gaudin’s phone rang with a call from his agent, Maury Gostfrand.

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Rejuvenated Jimmie Johnson returns for 20th Daytona 500 after IndyCar try

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jimmie Johnson has a prediction for Friday at Daytona International Speedway.

Orlando Sentinel

Sandy Alcantara established as one of MLB’s best. He’ll continue to lead Marlins by example.

JUPITER, Fla. — Sandy Alcantara kept the message brief Wednesday. The Miami Marlins’ ace, after all, would rather lead by example than lead by talking.

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Florida lawmakers move to give Gov. DeSantis control over school athletics board

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A week after Florida’s high school sports association decided against requiring students to report their menstrual cycles, state lawmakers moved to give Gov. Ron DeSantis control over the board.

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Tigers' Riley Greene looking to go from solid to super in sophomore season

LAKELAND, Fla. — Tigers center fielder Riley Greene had some big moments this offseason. Like catching a 50-inch redfish and massive hammer jack and red snapper some 60 to 70 miles off the Florida coast.

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Jim Souhan: Twins pitcher Varland ready to wrestle for roster spot

FORT MYERS, Fla. — The skills of big league pitchers translate well into golf, or basketball. If they played football, they probably became quarterbacks. They excel at long, loose, jangly, coordinated motions, mimicking the deceptively smooth windup that produces a fastball.

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Tampa prosecutor wants Florida Supreme Court to tell DeSantis to reinstate him

TAMPA, Fla. — Suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren is taking his case to the Florida Supreme Court.

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Orlando Sentinel

Florida Department of Corrections overrules rejection of journalist’s memoir about her time in prison

ORLANDO, Fla. — A book that was banned from being circulated inside correctional facilities across Florida will soon be hitting the library shelves in state-run prisons.

Orlando Sentinel

Magic’s Jonathan Isaac ‘scratching the surface’ of his game since returning

ORLANDO, Fla. — After not playing basketball for nearly 2 1/2 years, Jonathan Isaac understands he must remain patient with himself.

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Braves’ Ian Anderson: ‘I feel the motivation’ after a year of struggles

NORTH PORT, Fla. — For Ian Anderson, the struggles spiraled out of control. One thing turned into another, creating a snowball effect he never overcame.

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DeSantis says bill banning TikTok on college, school campuses coming

TAMPA BAY, Fla. — Floridians on their public school or university’s internet network may no longer be able to access TikTok if a bill supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis passes in the Legislature.

Tribune News Service

New bid emerges to interview Drake in XXXTentacion murder case

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Defense lawyers are still trying to pull rapper Drake into the trial of the three men accused of murdering rising hip hop star XXXTentacion, filing a legal notice in court saying they’ve scheduled an out-of-court interview for late February.

Miami Herald

The Rev. Al Sharpton leads Tallahassee protest against Gov. DeSantis’ policies on race

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In the shadow of the building where Gov. Ron DeSantis built a resume as a national politician, hundreds of mostly Black protesters led by the Rev. Al Sharpton on Wednesday made the case that a litany of the governor’s policies are an affront to the progress they…

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Bubba Wallace used to ‘absolutely hate’ coming to Daytona. He’s now a favorite at the track.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — It was only a few years ago when Daytona was one of Bubba Wallace’s least-favorite places to race.

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