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Will the GOP's razor-thin House majority empower its shrinking centrist wing?

WASHINGTON — Even before Republicans take control of the House in January, their narrow majority is exposing the long-standing rift between the party's right-flank Freedom Caucus and its dwindling center-right.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 7, 2022

Climate change heats devil fish that possess St. Johns River

ORLANDO, Fla. — In another alarm of nature spiraling to hell in Florida, scientists suspect global warming has enabled devil fish to plague and ravage the St. Johns River.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 7, 2022

You’ve got COVID — but what are the rules these days?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Someone at your office had COVID a few days ago and is now back at their desk in the cubicle next to yours. That can’t be okay, can it?

Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022

BKFC 34: Best photos from Hollywood, Fla.

Check out these photos highlighting the action at BKFC 34 from Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 5, 2022

Rolling the dice on Alex Golesh may be USF’s best bet

TAMPA, Fla. — People who have worked with Alex Golesh seem to love him. When you wonder why USF hired another coordinator to be head football coach, that’s important to remember.

Tribune News Service · Dec 5, 2022

Kennedy Space Center introducing new projection show for holidays

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is adding a new projection mapping show called “Starflake’s Holiday Voyage” to its holiday celebration. The six-minute production will be shown on the exterior of Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, which opened at the Brevard County attraction this year.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 5, 2022

Mulling the merch, from Disney ears to Earl the Squirrel's jaws

ORLANDO, Fla. — If you've got shopping on the brain — and who doesn't this time of year? — Central Florida attractions are basically enablers for you. But let’s not go crazy. We can just browse a while as a Disney executive talks about what’s hot (How can Crocs still…

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 5, 2022

The battle between DeSantis and Warren: Takeaways from a Tallahassee courtroom

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Last week’s trial of Hillsborough County’s suspended state attorney and his fight to get reinstated provided big moments and revelations.

Tribune News Service · Dec 4, 2022

With Respect for Marriage Act about to become law, same-sex South Florida couples relieved but not sanguine

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Respect for Marriage Act, which is on the verge of becoming federal law, is alleviating some of the concern same-sex couples have felt in recent months. But, legal experts and LGBTQ advocates warn, it’s not a panacea and it isn’t time to pop the champagne…

Tribune News Service · Dec 4, 2022

John Romano: His journey to the NFL included the Big Brother he never knew he needed

TAMPA, Fla. — Funny, the bonds that keep us together.

Tribune News Service · Dec 4, 2022