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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.

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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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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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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10 times Gov. Ron DeSantis changed Florida education

TAMPA, Fla. — Every week, Gov. Ron DeSantis seems to make national education news.

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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.

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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.

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‘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.

Orlando Sentinel

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…

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.”

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Florida nursing homes see spike in serious violations

TAMPA, Fla. — A man in a wheelchair was left outside a St. Petersburg nursing home on a 95-degree summer day. When the nursing home’s staff discovered him two hours later, he was unresponsive. His body temperature had climbed to 106.

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DNA could crack a notorious Florida cold case — with infamous suspects

TAMPA, Fla. — The Walkers’ wood frame cottage stood plain and white, surrounded by pasture land and hardwood forest. There in tiny Osprey, on the southern tip of the vast Palmer Ranch, the family’s nearest neighbor was half a mile away.

Orlando Sentinel

‘This is a really good day’: 12 rescued, rehabbed manatees released at Florida's Blue Spring State Park

ORLANDO, Fla. — Blue Spring in Volusia County is a popular place to see manatees but there’s never been an event like Monday, when manatee after manatee was unloaded from trucks and set free after a long stay in recovery and rehabilitation.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida judge dismisses voter fraud case from DeSantis-touted arrests

ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orange County judge Monday dismissed a voter fraud case brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new election crimes office, finding statewide prosecutors lacked the authority to charge the Orlando defendant.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cardinals, John Mozeliak agree on extension to lead baseball ops through 2025, per source

JUPITER, Fla. — The architect behind 15 consecutive winning seasons will continue to lead the Cardinals for several more years, through the construction of a modern spring training complex, the upkeep of the big-league rotation, and the high-rise spending of National League rivals.

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