Spreading holiday cheer with Fla. migrants: ‘This Christmas will be better’ PLANT CITY, Fla. — A year ago, Thalia Soloman came from Guatemala with her two children to join her relatives. Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022
Nostalgia and a show at the drive-in TAMPA, Fla. -- The movie business was always his business. Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022
Panthers fall to Devils at home after giving up three third-period goals SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers gave up three unanswered goals in the third period to fall, 4-2, to the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday at FLA Live Arena. Miami Herald · Dec 22, 2022
Week 4: SBLive/SI Power 25 National Boys Basketball Rankings Duncanville puts together an impressive outing in the Bahamas to jump to No. 2. Sports Illustrated · Dec 21, 2022
Prosecutors drop battery case against former Bucs receiver Antonio Brown TAMPA, Fla. — Prosecutors dropped a misdemeanor battery case against former Bucs receiver Antonio Brown on Tuesday, and a warrant issued for his arrest has been recalled. Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022
2022 has been a deadly year for eating oysters in Florida FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Those sweet shellfish may be tempting, but eating oysters in Florida has been dangerous this year. Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022
On Florida's Gulf Coast, developers eye properties ravaged by Hurricane Ian With more than 35,000 homes damaged or destroyed in Lee County, Fla., residents are concerned about housing affordability – and changes to their communities – as developers become involved. WEKU · Dec 21, 2022
Florida’s mental health care system is a ‘mess.’ Group will pitch reforms TAMPA, Fla. — Two years ago, the Florida grand jury tasked with investigating school safety problems and other issues after the Parkland mass shooting issued a scathing report about the state’s mental health care system. Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022
John Romano: A 30-year hot streak seems to be coming to an end for Tom Brady TAMPA, Fla. — He looked awkward, he looked indecisive, he looked slow. Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022
Is downtown Tampa closer to opening up a cruise port to extend the Riverwalk? TAMPA, Fla. — The sound of voices of those hoping to open a cruise ship terminal to walkers, runners and cyclists amid downtown’s current and explosive growth is getting louder. Tribune News Service · Dec 21, 2022
USA TODAY Sports Super 25 high school football rankings The Braves add a second Super 25 title to its impressive resume. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 20, 2022
DeSantis has $60 million leftover from the election. What will he do with that pot of gold? ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis and his team are sitting on more than $60 million in campaign contributions after vanquishing Democratic challenger Charlie Crist and cruising to victory. Orlando Sentinel · Dec 20, 2022
SBLive/SI Power 25: St. John Bosco Finishes 2022 Football Season Ranked No. 1 The Braves cliched the crown in California's Open Division high school football state championship. Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2022
Juries don’t always share public outrage in alleged police misconduct cases FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The verdict came late. For Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Steven Pohorence, it came very late — more than two years after he was accused of brutality, knocking over a kneeling protester who had her hands up during a Black Lives Matter rally following the murder of… Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022
Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022 Best travel options to vacation on Florida’s west coast after Hurricane Ian FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Southwest Florida’s famed vacation spots — Naples, Captiva and Sanibel Islands, Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island Sound — have long been escapes from Florida’s more bustling east coast.
Orlando Sentinel · Dec 19, 2022 Universal's new Great Movie Escape tailored for storytelling, all skill levels, repeat customers ORLANDO, Fla. — Something has gone horribly wrong at Universal’s Great Movie Escape. Sure, they’re fictional mishaps, and they involve time travel or a genetically engineered dinosaur, but they happen again and again and again — just as its creators planned — inside the new attraction at Universal CityWalk.
Tribune News Service · Dec 19, 2022 Second-half collapse vs. Bengals leads to another loss for Bucs TAMPA, Fla. — The Bucs played one of their best halves of football this season against the red-hot Bengals on Sunday, building a 17-3 halftime lead.
Tribune News Service · Dec 18, 2022 5 takeaways from Cowboys-Jaguars: Dallas’ playoff berth on hold after Dak Prescott’s INT JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Cowboys couldn’t take care of business heading into their highly anticipated rematch with Philadelphia.
Tribune News Service · Dec 18, 2022 John Romano: Suddenly, Tampa has plenty of Rays stadiums it can’t afford TAMPA, Fla. — Somewhere, in archives of the future, there is a drawer filled with Tampa Bay’s ballpark renderings. The original waterfront park that was not to be in St. Pete. The current pavilion concept at the Tropicana Field site. The first foray into Ybor City. Then the second. And,…
Miami Herald · Dec 17, 2022 Six Miami players hit double figures as Hurricanes beat St. Francis, 91-76, improve to 11-1 CORAL GABLES, Fla. — On paper, Saturday’s home game against St. Francis (Penn.) looked like an easy outing before the 25th-ranked Miami Hurricanes face No. 2 Virginia on Tuesday.
Tribune News Service · Dec 17, 2022 Florida’s nursing pipeline is broken as many would-be nurses fail their exams TAMPA, Fla. — As Florida struggles with a growing demand for nurses, its system for training them has a serious problem. Every year, thousands of nursing school graduates fail at the finish line, unable to make the final milestone required to become licensed.
Orlando Sentinel · Dec 17, 2022 Troy defense prevails over UTSA in Cure Bowl, 18-12 ORLANDO, Fla. — When Texas-San Antonio running back Kevorian Barnes broke loose on a 53-yard run midway through the final quarter of Friday’s Cure Bowl, it looked to be just what the Roadrunners needed.
Orlando Sentinel · Dec 17, 2022 Jordan Spieth and dad Shawn among headliners in 1st PNC father-son appearance ORLANDO, Fla. — Jordan Spieth’s first PNC Father-Son Challenge appearance is a continuation for the PGA Tour star and the man who introduced him to golf.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 17, 2022 High School Football Photos: 2022 action from around the U.S. The best of high school football action around the country.
Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022 Penguins lose Evgeni Malkin, but Tristan Jarry and special teams stay hot in win over Panthers SUNRISE, Fla. — How the Penguins tamed the Florida Panthers during a 4-2 victory on Thursday at FLA Live Arena felt familiar. Stellar goaltending. A potent power play and stout special teams. Outplaying the opponent in the final period.