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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.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 16, 2022

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.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 16, 2022

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…

Tribune News Service · Sep 16, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022

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.

Orlando Sentinel · Sep 15, 2022

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.

Miami Herald · Sep 15, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022