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Rocket watchers, take note: Here's a list of 2023 launches from Space Coast

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Space Coast saw a record number of launches from the two facilities with 57 in 2022. Space Launch Delta 45 commander Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy said in January that there could be between 86 and 92 potential launches in 2023.

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The pandemic is central to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ brand. Will voters still care in 2024?

TAMPA, Fla. — Fresh off his inauguration and two weeks into his second term, Gov. Ron DeSantis called a news conference to announce one of his first policy proposals since his reelection. It trod familiar ground.

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Top Dems vs. McCarthy’s GOP firebrands on House Oversight Committee

"I think I’m going to have a lot of fun on this committee,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

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Lessons from shuttle Columbia disaster could stave off next tragedy

ORLANDO, Fla. — “Never again” is the phrase echoed among NASA leaders recalling the last major tragedy in the space program that occurred 20 years ago this week, when Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart over Texas on Feb. 1, 2003, never making its way back home to Florida.

Orlando Sentinel

Art Collector runs down Defunded to win $3 million Pegasus World Cup

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — Art Collector made his way into the mainstream of horse racing after winning the Blue Grass Stakes in 2020. He was creating buzz heading into the Kentucky Derby, which was being run on Sept. 5 because of the pandemic. Then a minor foot injury sidelined him…

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Magic’s second-half comeback attempt falls short against Bulls

ORLANDO, Fla. — For most of Saturday, the Orlando Magic’s 128-109 home loss to the Chicago Bulls looked like it was going to go how most of their games on the second night of a back-to-back have gone.

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Lightning beat Kings, ride momentum into All-Star break

TAMPA, Fla. — About an hour and a half before the puck dropped Saturday night, Jon Cooper had a concern. The Lightning coach was thrilled with how his team had played in beating the NHL-leading Bruins on Thursday night, and he was happy with how his players had stepped up…

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Rays working on Yandy Diaz extension

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays are working on a contract extension for another arbitration-eligible player, corner infielder Yandy Diaz.

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John Romano: Rays have a developer and a plan for a stadium. Do they have a partner in St. Petersburg?

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s decision time in the city. The same momentous, once-in-a-lifetime decision that keeps playing round and round in these parts.

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The ‘show goes on’ for retired Bucs quarterbacks coach Clyde Christensen

TAMPA, Fla. — Clyde Christensen was asked to review the play sheet to see if anything was missing.

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Another comeback bid falls short as Panthers’ skid hits three with loss to Kings

SUNRISE, Fla. — At the back of the Florida Panthers’ power play, Brandon Montour begged for help as he stared down the inevitability of a 2-on-1 rush for the Los Angeles Kings. The Panthers’ best chance to pull off a rare comeback in the first period Friday was about to…

Miami Herald

Bucs will interview Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken

TAMPA, Fla. — Todd Monken could return to his old job as the Bucs’ offensive coordinator, but this time he’d be wearing two national championship rings earned as the play-caller at the University of Georgia.

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Florida counties tally Hurricane Ian costs to recoup millions from FEMA

ORLANDO, Fla. — Four months after Hurricane Ian plowed through the state, Central Florida governments continue tallying the costs and assembling reports for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, hoping to recoup a chunk of the tens of millions of dollars spent on getting rid of debris, evacuating residents from flooded…

Orlando Sentinel

Santa Anita-based Flightline easily wins Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year

LOS ANGELES — Flightline, whose brief two-year, six-race career drew comparisons to Secretariat, was given horse racing's highest annual honor on Thursday when he was given the Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year. He also was named top Older Dirt Male among the 17 horse and human awards announced…

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Lightning beat the Bruins on home ice

TAMPA, Fla. — Something had to give.

Orlando Sentinel

Scott to run again for Senate, sticks to ‘Rescue America’ plan

ORLANDO, Fla. — U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is running for a second term next year and will continue to push his much-maligned “Rescue America” plan.

Orlando Sentinel

Healthier, well-balanced Magic beat Pacers for 3rd victory in 4 games

ORLANDO, Fla. — The challenges Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley is facing now aren’t the same ones he faced earlier in the season.

Orlando Sentinel

UCF men’s basketball drops 3rd straight, falls at home to No. 3 Houston

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF men’s basketball lost its third straight game as the Knights fell 82-71 to No. 3 Houston at Addition Financial Arena on Wednesday night.

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Mom sues Florida school district over ban on volunteering linked to her OnlyFans pages

ORLANDO, Fla. — Lawyers for the mother who was banned from volunteering at Sand Lake Elementary School after an anonymous email pointed officials to her OnlyFans page filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Orange County Public Schools.

Orlando Sentinel

Crump threatens to sue DeSantis over African American Studies course

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said Wednesday he would sue Gov. Ron DeSantis if he doesn’t allow Florida high school students to take a new AP African American Studies course that the governor contends promotes woke ideology and critical race theory.

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Rays sign Jeffrey Springs to 4-year, $31M contract

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jeffrey Springs had an impressive season for the Rays in 2022, transitioning from reliever to key starter.

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Citing Parkland case, DeSantis suggests allowing death penalty in Florida without a unanimous jury

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis raised the idea this week of changing state law to allow juries to impose the death penalty without unanimous agreement, suggesting that perhaps only eight out of 12 jurors need to vote in favor.

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Suspended Florida prosecutor says DeSantis should reinstate him after judge's decision

TAMPA, Fla. — Days after a federal judge declined to give him his job back, suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren had a message for Gov. Ron DeSantis, who removed him from office last fall:

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Scenes from a ‘dead mall,’ alive with nostalgia

TAMPA, Fla. — Like an archeologist identifying traces of the past, Tyler Gantert strolled the tiled corridors of University Mall in Tampa, filming as he passed dormant storefronts with rolled-down cages and dusty potted plants.

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Steven Stamkos lifts Lightning to victory over Wild

TAMPA, Fla. — When the Lightning last played the Wild three weeks ago, they were the victims of a few bad bounces that wound up in their net, resulting in a four-goal loss in Minnesota.

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