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. Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023
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 · Feb 16, 2023
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. Orlando Sentinel · Feb 16, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023
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 · Feb 16, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
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… Miami Herald · Feb 15, 2023
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. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
That left-handed hitter the Rays sought? Josh Lowe is ready to show he’s that guy. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — As the Rays went through the offseason without — as you may have heard — addressing their top priority of adding a left-handed impact hitter, the focus shifted to giving Josh Lowe another chance to fill that role. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
US Rep. Matt Gaetz won’t face charges from Greenberg-related probe ORLANDO, Fla. — The U.S. Department of Justice has decided against pursuing sex-trafficking charges against U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, his lawyers said Wednesday, following a lengthy investigation that emerged from the criminal case against former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg. Orlando Sentinel · Feb 15, 2023
Tigers' Casey Mize says he also had back surgery in 2022 LAKELAND, Fla. — Something his pastor said last Wednesday resonated for Casey Mize. It's something he probably should have heard a few months earlier. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
Stoneman Douglas locked down for 2 hours on day after somber anniversary; ‘No threat’ to students, Sheriff’s Office says FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School went on lockdown for more than two hours Wednesday afternoon, one day after the community marked the fifth year since the mass shooting that left 17 dead. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
Reliever Duran already bringing the heat as spring training fires up FORT MYERS, FLA. — Jhoan Duran smiled at the question, the smirk of a pitcher who knows nothing counts until Opening Day. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
Scientology leader David Miscavige concealed whereabouts, federal judge says TAMPA, Fla. — A U.S. magistrate judge has ruled that Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige was “actively concealing his whereabouts or evading service” in a federal trafficking lawsuit and declared him officially served in the case. Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023
Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023 10 times Gov. Ron DeSantis changed Florida education TAMPA, Fla. — Every week, Gov. Ron DeSantis seems to make national education news.
Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023 Could DeSantis beat Trump in 2024 presidential race with education moves? TAMPA, Fla. — When Ron DeSantis took the inauguration stage for the first time in 2019, he didn’t sound like a national conservative leader on education policy.
Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023 John Romano: Rays may have an elite pitching staff, but that offense still looks wobbly LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — They have a reputation for being fearless, and it is well-earned.
Orlando Sentinel · Feb 15, 2023 ‘Wouldn’t you like to know? DeSantis says about presidential bid ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis still isn’t ready to announce any presidential plans despite another Republican jumping into the race.
Tribune News Service · Feb 15, 2023 Catcher Sean Murphy begins to familiarize himself with Braves pitchers NORTH PORT, Fla. – As he familiarizes himself with all of his new pitchers, new Braves catcher Sean Murphy must study their pitchers, how they like to work, what makes them tick and more. Oh, and he’s also working closely with catching coach Sal Fasano as he continues honing the…
Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023 For Tigers' Alex Faedo, road to recovery brings him back to where he started LAKELAND, Fla. — In some ways, Alex Faedo’s baseball journey can be viewed as a cautionary tale. Maybe if it's not broke, don't try to fix it. His plight is also an example of why teams are now spending millions of dollars on sports science and technology.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Feb 14, 2023 Cardinals’ front office roles will expand, evolve during John Mozeliak’s contract extension JUPITER, Fla. — During the three years of his new contract finalized and announced Tuesday morning, Cardinals executive John Mozeliak intends to see some changes to his front office, his responsibilities, and how decisions are made for the team's baseball operations.
Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023 After freak finger injuries, Dobnak seeks to salvage career with Twins FORT MYERS, Fla. — Randy Dobnak has a clear memory of the most recent Twins game in which he was engaged. It was last April against the Rays in St. Petersburg.
Miami Herald · Feb 14, 2023 Why the Parkland school building still stands, 5 years after shooting PARKLAND, Fla. — The walls still hold up the ceilings, but they’re pocked with bullet holes.
Orlando Sentinel · Feb 14, 2023 Ripley wins ‘Forrest Gump’ box of chocolates at auction for $25,000 ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando-based Ripley Entertainment has made a sweet purchase at auction. The company is now the owner of the box of chocolates seen in “Forrest Gump,” the 1994 film starring Tom Hanks.
Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023 The Tampa prosecutor ousted by Gov. DeSantis files a federal appeal TAMPA, Fla. — After Andrew Warren lost a federal lawsuit to try to get reinstated as Hillsborough County’s state attorney last month, he said his legal battle against Gov. Ron DeSantis was “not over.”