2023 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball regional rankings The best volleyball teams in the West, Midwest, South, and Northeast regions as the 2023 season heads into mid-April. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2023
Lightning fall to Maple Leafs in NHL playoff prelude TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning’s final regular-season meeting with the Maple Leafs wasn’t representative of the lineups that will be seen when the teams meet next week in their first-round playoff rematch. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Rays blast Red Sox, run season-opening win streak to 11 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There will be a time, as there is in every season, when the Rays bats go cold, their pitchers can’t throw strikes and their defense lets them down. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Federal judge awards $175,000 to conversion-therapy providers in Florida case BOCA RATON, Fla. — A federal judge has ordered Palm Beach County and the City of Boca Raton to pay $175,000 to two family counselors who challenged a local ban on “conversion therapy” for minors struggling with their sexuality, gender identity and faith. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Despite request, Bucs have no plans to trade Devin White TAMPA, Fla. — With the NFL draft approaching in only 16 days, linebacker Devin White reportedly is making noise again about wanting to be traded from the Bucs. Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023
Florida shifts strategy, leadership surrounding NIL legislation GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida will change strategy and leadership surrounding name, image and likeness legislation that has created confusion, conflicting approaches, oversight challenges and a high-profile public relations flop involving former quarterback commit Jaden Rashada. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 11, 2023
DeSantis’ Disney World board to consider resolution asserting control ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new tourism oversight board is looking to exert its authority over development in Disney World’s special district and the two cities controlled by the theme park giant, according to a proposal obtained by the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 11, 2023
Japanese dancers shine at Youth America Grand Prix Young Japanese dancers performed well at this year's Youth America Grand Prix, one of the world's foremost international ballet competitions for junior dancers, the results of which were announced in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday local time. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 11, 2023
Florida Senate votes to punish businesses that let children into drag shows TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate voted 28-12 on Tuesday for a bill that would allow the state to revoke the liquor licenses of restaurants and other entertainment venues that let children into drag shows. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 11, 2023
Panthers miss a chance to clinch playoff spot in OT, but get help from Caps vs. Islanders SUNRISE, Fla. — With one final breakaway chance in overtime Monday, the Florida Panthers missed out on clinching their spot in the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs. Miami Herald · Apr 11, 2023
Rays blank Red Sox, extend season-opening win streak to 10 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Rays really aren’t going to win them all. Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023
Ex-lobbyist Dorworth sues Joel Greenberg, family, citing ‘massive effort’ to ruin his reputation ORLANDO, Fla. — Developer and former lobbyist Chris Dorworth claims in a lawsuit he filed Friday that disgraced Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg, along with his wealthy family and ex-wife, coordinated “a massive effort” to ruin his life after he refused to work with U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in… Orlando Sentinel · Apr 10, 2023
Florida GOP lawmaker calls transgender speakers ‘demons and imps,’ apologizes TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives called transgender Floridians “demons and imps” and compared them to “mutants from another planet” during a committee hearing on Monday. Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023
Trump’s South Florida supporters stick with him despite criminal charges FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Donald Trump’s base is as devoted as ever, and the criminal charges against him aren’t dampening supporters’ enthusiasm about his 2024 presidential candidacy. Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023
Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023 John Romano: Turning on the pitch clock has helped rediscover old-school baseball ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s a bright new day in Major League Baseball. And, strangely enough, it would look great in black and white.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 10, 2023 Legoland Florida offering annual-pass discounts for a limited time ORLANDOA, Fla. — Legoland Florida has introduced a limited-time deal on its two highest levels of annual passholders for the Winter Haven theme park. Consumers who purchase one platinum or gold annual pass can get a second one for 50% off the full price.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 10, 2023 Fun Spot goes even more huge with new roller coaster at Atlanta park ORLANDO, Fla. — John Arie Jr., owner and CEO of Fun Spot America parks, doesn’t hold back about his expectations for ArieForce One, the roller coaster opening this week at his attraction near Atlanta.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 10, 2023 Disney Cruise Line to send new ship to Singapore ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney Cruise Line is setting up shop in Southeast Asia with a new cruise ship set to debut in 2025.
Orlando Sentinel · Apr 10, 2023 Disney to resume new annual-pass sales this month ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World will start selling three levels of its annual passes to its theme parks again as of April 20, the company announced. Coming back this month are the Incredi-Pass, the Sorcerer Pass and the Pirate Pass — all of which saw price increases of $50…
Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023 Fla. woman aims for Paralympics after pellet gun, knife attack Editor’s note: This story includes discussions of domestic violence and suicide. If you need help, see resources at the end of the story.
Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023 Man shot dead by police at Florida hotel; officers on leave PLANTATION, Fla. — A man was shot and killed by police at the Plantation Inn Hotel & Lounge, authorities said Sunday.
Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023 Brandon Lowe heats up as Rays sweep A’s, move to 9-0 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It took eight games for Brandon Lowe to drive in his first runs of the season. Now, like the Rays, the second baseman is rolling.
Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023 As abortion ban looms, Florida may soon authorize ‘baby boxes’ for unwanted infants FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In the medieval ages, mothers would emerge under the cover of night, head to the church, and place their unwanted newborns in turntables embedded in the walls, where, on the other side, a nun would take them.
Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023 Florida abortion clinics monitored, fined — and struggling to stay open FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As pregnant women flood into Florida abortion clinics, trying to get a procedure before they reach 15 weeks, the clinics are struggling with new regulations, increased state inspections, and in some cases hefty fines that threaten their businesses.
Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023 Jeffrey Springs, Rays thump A’s, roll to 8-0 start ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It may not have been a hitless outing, but Jeffrey Springs was dominant again. The lefty continued his strong start with seven more scoreless innings Saturday as the Rays rolled over the A’s, 11-0, in front of a crowd of 15,880 at Tropicana Field to continue…