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Immigration influx tests newcomers and organizations in Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. — He left Cuba seven months ago with his wife and three kids in a journey that took him from his native Guantanamo through Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala to the U.S.-Mexico border.

Tribune News Service · Jan 24, 2023

Jonathan Isaac makes long-awaited return in Magic’s home win over Celtics

ORLANDO, Fla. — After more than 2½ years, the wait for Jonathan Isaac’s NBA return to the Orlando Magic ended.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 24, 2023

DeSantis says AP African-American studies class was ‘pushing an agenda’

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday his administration rejected a new Advanced Placement course on African-American studies for high school students because some of the topics attempted to use Black history to push a political agenda.

Miami Herald · Jan 23, 2023

John Romano: Everybody wants the next Tom Brady. The Bucs actually need one.

TAMPA, Fla. — There are no absolutes in the NFL. What is true on Thursday is not necessarily valid come Sunday.

Tribune News Service · Jan 22, 2023

Mike Bianchi: Magic have gotten themselves into a real pickle

ORLANDO, Fla. — The DeVos family, the billionaire owners of the Orlando Magic, are in a pickle.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 22, 2023

Golfing icon Annika Sorenstam can’t hide passion, toughness at LPGA opener

ORLANDO, Fla. — Fifteen years ago little did anyone know Annika Sorenstam was set to embark on her final season.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 22, 2023

Panthers overcome key absences to beat Wild, extend point streak to 5 games

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers began Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Wild without their top two goaltenders. Before long, their top defenseman was out of the game (and two of their other top defensemen each missed an extended stretch as well). And, for good measure, they played most of…

Miami Herald · Jan 22, 2023

Andrew Warren ruling: A deep dive into what the judge was thinking

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle issued a ruling Friday that appeared full of contradictions.

Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2023

‘We are not going down without a fight.’ Abortion advocates rally as more restrictive laws likely in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Floridians will rally this weekend in solidarity with abortion rights advocates across the country to mark the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States

Tribune News Service · Jan 21, 2023

Florida cites CRT, ‘Black Struggle,’ and communism in rejected African American course

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida rejected an Advanced Placement African American studies course because it contains critical race theory and state leaders objected to its lessons on “Black queer studies,” Black feminist thought and “the Black Struggle in the 21st Century,” according to the Florida Department of Education.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 21, 2023