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As Fiona approaches, hurricane warning issued for Puerto Rico, watches for Dominican Republic and Virgin Islands

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Forecasters hoisted a hurricane warning Saturday for Puerto Rico and a watch for the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Dominican Republic’s southern coast as heavy rains from Tropical Storm Fiona pummeled large sections of the Caribbean.

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Parkland defense has convinced some that school shooter deserves mercy

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The sudden end of the defense case in the Parkland mass shooting trial this week drew criticism of and from the presiding judge, temporarily overshadowing the biggest question at issue — was enough evidence presented to convince a jury to spare the defendant’s life?

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Fiona forecast to spawn hurricane conditions in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to generate hurricane conditions in portions of Puerto Rico on Sunday, and possibly across the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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For Bucs receiver Mike Evans, it’s ‘The Catch’

TAMPA, Fla. — It is, by almost any measure, his signature catch. It wasn’t necessarily the most difficult or the one that made the biggest difference on the scoreboard.

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Rays waste opportunities in 4-3 loss to Rangers

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays began the season’s final homestand on a sour note Friday night with a tension-filled 4-3 defeat against the Texas Rangers before an announced crowd of 14,127 at Tropicana Field.

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Fugitive had ‘enough Fentanyl to kill over 100,000 people,’ Flagler sheriff says

ORLANDO, Fla. — Deputies arrested a man wanted in two counties Wednesday after a traffic stop check revealed he was transporting a large supply of fentanyl and marijuana, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

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DeSantis vows to spend $12 million on moving migrants, wherever they are

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Friday to spend all $12 million he has been given by state lawmakers on flights and buses sending migrants to sanctuary cities and states in protest of what he calls President Biden’s “reckless” border policies.

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Dolphins offensive line woes: Austin Jackson goes on IR; Terron Armstead questionable for Sunday’s Ravens game

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Dolphins’ offensive line concerns got more serious Friday when coach Mike McDaniel said right tackle Austin Jackson (right ankle) will go on the short-term injured reserve list, meaning he’ll miss at least four games, and left tackle Terron Armstead is questionable for Sunday’s game at…

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Julio Jones back at Bucs practice; Chris Godwin won’t play Sunday vs. Saints

TAMPA, Fla. — If Friday morning’s practice is any indication, the Bucs’ injury-besieged corps of receivers is getting a bit healthier.

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Tropical Storm Fiona forecast to become hurricane, but so far it's no threat to Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tropical Storm Fiona is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane with top winds of 75 mph by the time the storm approaches the Bahamas.

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Tropical Storm Fiona pushes west toward Puerto Rico; forecasters tracking new disturbance in Atlantic

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tropical Storm Fiona is expected to continue moving west with a gradual decrease in forward speed through Saturday night or early Sunday, followed by a turn toward the west-northwest later on Sunday, as it clears the northeastern Caribbean and approaches the Bahamas.

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Inside the 20-year relationship between Florida’s Billy Napier and USF’s Jeff Scott

TAMPA, Fla. — When Florida Gators coach Billy Napier and USF coach Jeff Scott face off Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, a two-decade relationship will come full circle.

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Bucs tackle Josh Wells has evolved from passer to protector in football odyssey

TAMPA, Fla. — Before settling into a serviceable rhythm Sunday night, Josh Wells fell out of sync for one regrettable snap.

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DeSantis’ remarks prompt more questions on where migrant flights originated

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A day after Gov. Ron DeSantis took credit for sending undocumented immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, the governor suggested at a news conference on Thursday that his efforts prevented those migrants from ever making it into Florida.

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Tropical Storm Fiona continues its trek toward eastern edge of Caribbean

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Tropical Storm Fiona continued to move west Thursday in the direction of the eastern Caribbean and, potentially, South Florida.

Orlando Sentinel

Tropical Storm Fiona forms with 50 mph winds

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Fiona, the hurricane season’s sixth named storm, formed Wednesday night east of the Leeward Islands, the National Hurricane Center said.

Miami Herald

DeSantis’ office takes credit for sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a surprise Wednesday evening, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office said the state had sent two planes with migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, apparently jump-starting an immigration program that the administration has released no details on.

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Uproar in court as Stoneman Douglas gunman’s defense rests without warning

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The defense in the Parkland mass shooting trial rested its case Wednesday, shocking the judge and prosecutors who were unprepared for the start of the next and final phase of testimony.

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Bucs-Saints needs ‘some give and take’ to reignite rivalry

TAMPA, Fla. — Todd Bowles didn’t tap into emotional tugs from the recent Bucs-Saints history much during his news conference Wednesday.

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Artificially cooling the ocean won’t help us combat hurricanes, according to study

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Though it’s a nice idea, artificially cooling ocean surfaces won’t do much to stop the destructive power of a hurricane. The news comes from a recent study by scientists at the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science.

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Parkland shooter trial: Uproar in court as defense rests without warning

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The defense in the Parkland mass shooting trial is resting its case.

Orlando Sentinel

Tropical depression likely to form as a system pushes toward the Caribbean, hurricane center says

ORLANDO, Fla. — The next tropical depression of the season is likely to form this week as a low-pressure area pushes west Wednesday morning toward the Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said in its 8 a.m. update.

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John Romano: Hurry up and jump on the Todd Bowles bandwagon

TAMPA, Fla. — He is not as pious as Tony Dungy, and not as maniacal as Jon Gruden.

Miami Herald

With another predominately Black city of Jackson, Miss., in need, Miami Gardens steps up

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. -- Thousands of water bottles were loaded onto trucks in Miami Gardens on Monday, headed for Jackson, Miss., where many residents are without clean water.

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DeSantis’ ‘full armor of God’ rhetoric reaches Republicans. But is he playing with fire?

TALLAHASSEE. Fla. — While visiting a private Christian college in southern Michigan that wields influence in national politics, Gov. Ron DeSantis rephrased a biblical passage to deliver a message to conservatives.

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