The Latest Breaking News from Fla

Tropical storm chances decreasing as system approaches landfall in northeast Mexico, forecasters say

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Parts of Texas and Mexico remain under tropical storm warnings Saturday even though chances for a system in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico to make landfall as a tropical storm are decreasing, forecasters said.

Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022

Drew Rasmussen sharp again as Rays beat Royals, 5-2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Drew Rasmussen wasn’t going to threaten perfection for a second straight start, as he walked Kansas City catcher MJ Melendez to open Saturday’s game at Tropicana Field.

Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022

8 things at stake in Florida’s primary elections Tuesday

TAMPA, Fla. — On the eve of Tuesday’s primary elections, the issues and storylines dominating Florida politics show how much can change in two years.

Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022

John Romano: The name may not be famous, but the impact in Tampa Bay will last forever

TAMPA, Fla. — He was never owner, coach, or general manager. He did not pass, tackle or block.

Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022

Rays lose to Royals in 10 innings, 3-2

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Rays lefty Shane McClanahan and Royals right-hander Brady Singer did their part to make Friday’s matchup of two of the game’s top young starters — as well as a USF Bull against a Florida Gator — match the hype.

Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022

Florida record-setter Shane Matthews segues to broadcast booth to analyze Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Shane Matthews was an unassuming, rawboned Mississippian deep on Florida’s depth chart who would evolve into Steve Spurrier’s first star quarterback.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 19, 2022

Orange County GOP challenges mail ballots under new Florida election law

ORLANDO, Fla. — Using a controversial new law, Orange County Republicans have created an Elections Integrity Task Force to dispute mail-in ballots before they’re opened, resulting in at least 36 challenges and 20 rejections so far for Tuesday’s primary.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 19, 2022

Jimmie Johnson surprises Tampa veteran with new car

TAMPA, Fla. — Marine Corps veteran and Tampa resident Barry Morgan didn’t know how he was going to be able to make it to his soon-to-be 6-year-old granddaughter’s birthday party in New Jersey next weekend.

Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022

Providers bring battle against 15-week abortion ban to Florida Supreme Court

ORLANDO, Fla. — Pro-reproductive rights organizations including Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union on Friday took their challenge of Florida’s 15-week abortion ban to the Florida Supreme Court, asking the court to hear their argument and block the law.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 19, 2022

NASA targets 13 landing sites on moon’s south pole for human landing

ORLANDO, Fla. — NASA juggled light and dark to come up with 13 potential landing sites for the future Artemis III mission that will return humans to the lunar surface for the first time since 1972.

Orlando Sentinel · Aug 19, 2022