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Diabetics scramble to find drugs suddenly popular for non-intended use: weight loss

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Florida diabetics are struggling to buy prescription drugs to help control their blood sugar now that the medications have gone viral on social media as a weight-loss solution.

Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022

Lightning have answers for Flames in 4-1 victory at home

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning were starting to feel the pressure, their lead against the Calgary Flames cut to one, the air sucked out of Amalie Arena. Two defensemen were hobbled in the locker room due to injuries, so Tampa Bay also was playing short-handed.

Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022

Without Barkov, Panthers’ comeback effort falls short after abysmal 1st period vs. Stars

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers left the ice to a chorus of boos at the end of the first period Thursday. It was one of those periods when nothing could go right. Sergei Bobrovsky gave up four goals on 11 shots and got benched at the first intermission. The…

Miami Herald · Nov 18, 2022

Lightning beat Stars in overtime on Alex Killorn goal

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning on Tuesday failed to protect a one-goal, late third-period lead, allowing another short-handed goal in the final minutes of regulation.

Tribune News Service · Nov 16, 2022

Sergei Bobrovsky and great special teams help Panthers down Capitals in playoff rematch

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers did not have much trouble with the Washington Capitals for the first two periods of their 5-2 win Tuesday in Sunrise. They were well on their way to 50 shots on goal, converted on a power play and every one of the Capitals’. Even…

Miami Herald · Nov 16, 2022

Florida’s Rick Scott says he’s challenging McConnell for US Senate leadership

TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Sen. Rick Scott of Florida announced Tuesday that he is challenging Sen. Mitch McConnell to be the Republican leader in the Senate.

Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022

DeSantis skirts around Trump’s criticism as presidential rumors take hold

TAMPA, Fla. — Just hours ahead of former President Donald Trump’s expected announcement of a 2024 presidential run, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis skirted around a question about Trump’s criticism of him.

Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022

Netflix canceled ‘Selling Tampa.’ A cast member wonders if race played a role

TAMPA, Fla. — Within just 24 hours of debuting on Netflix, “Selling Tampa” was the No. 1 television show in the country. The “Selling Sunset” spinoff made headlines for highlighting the success (and sometimes, drama) of Allure Realty, an all-female, all-Black real estate firm set in Tampa Bay.

Tribune News Service · Nov 15, 2022

USA TODAY Sports Super 25 high school football rankings

The latest Super 25 as of Nov. 15, 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 15, 2022

Magic come out flat, fall to Hornets after late comeback push

ORLANDO, Fla. — For most of Monday, the Orlando Magic didn’t bring “it” vs. the Charlotte Hornets.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 15, 2022