Rays get offensive in beating Tigers again ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There probably need to be some qualifiers. Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023
Petra Kvitova wins a marathon tiebreak, then her first Miami Open at 33 — second oldest ever MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After 65 minutes of play and more than 22 of a tiebreak, Petra Kvitova held up her right fist and shouted into the Miami Open crowd. Miami Herald · Apr 2, 2023
Rising star Jannik Sinner, 21, goes for breakthrough win vs. Daniil Medvedev in Miami Open final MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jannik Sinner could not deny the importance of his thrilling, three-set upset of Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals of the 2023 Miami Open on Friday. It was “for sure ... one of the best wins” of his career, he conceded, and set up the 21-year-old Italian… Miami Herald · Apr 1, 2023
Is it really possible to get an abortion within 6 weeks if Florida’s proposed ban becomes law? FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Would Florida’s proposed six-week abortion ban be a total ban in practicality? Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023
Trump vs. DeSantis: A timeline of Florida’s hottest political feud TAMPA, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis seem destined to battle for the 2024 Republican presidential primary. Even though DeSantis has not yet announced his candidacy, there’s a new controversy between the two men seemingly every day. This timeline, which we plan to update frequently in… Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023
John Romano: Rays’ Randy Arozarena has arrived in Tampa Bay, so let the party begin ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There are no cheap seats when Randy Arozarena is in the ballpark. Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023
3 arrested, including leader of Palm Beach County Latin Kings, in assault on rapper 6ix9ine at LA Fitness gym FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Three men, including the leader of the Palm Beach County chapter of the Latin Kings gang and his son, were arrested Monday in connection with an assault on rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine at an LA Fitness gym in Lake Worth Beach last week, the Palm Beach County… Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023
Florida's public schools fear voucher program will wreak havoc on budgets TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that opens up the voucher program to all school-age children in Florida, public school officials are anxious to see how the state's Senate and House will figure out how to pay for it. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 31, 2023
Before the sun rises, they make this beach postcard-perfect CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. — They come into work and find a moonscape. At 5:30 a.m., when day shift clocks in, the beach is still dark — dark enough that, when you first come upon the sand, it seems to stretch infinitely beyond the headlights of the heavy machinery. Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023
Lightning near playoff berth with 5-1 win against Capitals TAMPA, Fla. — With the postseason on the horizon, the Lightning have bought into the formula that games are won by stopping goals more than by scoring them. Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2023
DeSantis won’t ‘assist’ in Trump extradition, but he can’t stop it ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed “Florida will not assist in an extradition request” from New York for former President Donald Trump, but the U.S. Constitution and state law don’t allow him to stop it. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 31, 2023
From qualifying to quarterfinals, Chris Eubanks’ ‘dream’ run ends after captivating Miami Open MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Christopher Eubanks clapped his hands and pumped his fist to the crowd as he walked off the court for the final time at the 2023 Miami Open. The 26-year-old’s Cinderella run was over after making it from the qualifying draw all the way to the quarterfinals,… Miami Herald · Mar 31, 2023
Rays beat Tigers on opening day, just as they planned ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When you get past all the pomp of opening day to the circumstance, winning the game is what matters most. Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023
Untangling DeSantis-Disney legal dispute could take years ORLANDO, Fla. — If they go to court, Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ handpicked oversight board might be in for a multimillion-dollar legal slugfest that could last years. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 30, 2023
Orlando Sentinel · Mar 30, 2023 Florida lawmakers OK carrying guns without a permit TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Republican-controlled Legislature passed a bill Thursday allowing Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training, disappointing gun violence prevention activists while falling short of what some Second Amendment advocates wanted.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 30, 2023 Georgia Bulldogs: Ranking the reigning champions’ top-10 recruits of 2023 Here are the top 10 highest-ranked players who have committed to their class of 2023.
Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023 What NFL draft prospect Anthony Richardson showed at Florida pro day GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As NFL draft evaluators and analysts examine Anthony Richardson as a potential top-five pick, they see a quarterback who had mixed production with the Florida Gators but a sky-high ceiling.
Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023 Carole Baskin’s Big Cat Rescue to send most animals to Arkansas TAMPA, Fla. — Big Cat Rescue, the Hillsborough County sanctuary that became internationally famous as part of Netflix’s “Tiger King” documentary series, will send most of the animals in its care to an Arkansas refuge, its proprietors announced Monday.
Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023 ‘Spring Breakers’ holds up for us who live where Selena Gomez partied TAMPA, Fla. — When “Spring Breakers” released in theaters, the nation had just reinaugurated Barack Obama. “Argo” had just won best picture, and its director, Ben Affleck, was not yet “sad Ben Affleck.” Months later, Miley Cyrus twerked at the MTV Video Music Awards, which we still really cared about.
Miami Herald · Mar 30, 2023 Manatee struck by a boat in the Florida Keys was sent to SeaWorld. He worked his way back KEY LARGO, Fla. — Scientists at SeaWorld rehabilitate so many injured manatees, many from the Florida Keys, that they have trouble coming up with creative names for the aquatic mammals.
Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023 Dave Hyde: Jim Larrañaga showing why he’s one of South Florida’s greatest sports hires CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Here’s how Jim Larrañaga prepares for the biggest game of his big life: He opens his office door as he’s in mid-discussion with his coaching staff and gives a come-on-in wave to the visitor standing outside.
Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023 John Romano: 5 questions that could determine the fate of the Rays in 2023 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — C.J. Cron once hit 30 home runs for the Rays. A month later, he was waived.
Miami Herald · Mar 30, 2023 World No. 2 Sabalenka upset in the Miami Open as 74th-ranked Cirstea reaches semis MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Not only did 74th-ranked Sorana Cirstea of Romania upset World No. 2 Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday in a Miami Open quarterfinal to reach her first semifinal in a Masters 1000-level tournament in 10 years, she did it as one of the oldest women on the…
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Mar 29, 2023 Masyn Winn's confidence high after sublime camp with Cardinals: 'I think I belong up here' JUPITER, Fla. — Dynamic, athletic and with his own distinct swagger, Cardinals prospect and potential shortstop of the future Masyn Winn came into his first big-league spring training camp expecting a unique learning experience. The Cardinals' decision-makers similarly expected a great opportunity to learn.
Orlando Sentinel · Mar 29, 2023 Manatee winter deaths in Florida's Brevard County plunge — which could portend trouble ORLANDO, Fla. — The winter killing season for manatees along Central Florida’s Atlantic coast is winding down with an astounding turn of events — a tiny fraction of the animals died compared to during the last two years.