EXPLAINED: 26 - The Real Truth

Gritty San Diego State won't be denied in NCAA Tournament win over College of Charleston

ORLANDO, Fla. — They weren't going to be denied.

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023

Florida professor loses job after complaint about racial justice course segment

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An English professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University has lost his job after a parent complained about a racial justice unit he taught in one of his courses.

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023

GM Jason Licht never doubted Bucs would accomplish free agency goals

TAMPA, Fla. — Who’s sorry now? Not Bucs general manager Jason Licht, who issued an invitation to anyone who thought the Bucs mortgaged too much of their future — $100 million of salary cap space in subsequent years — for winning a Super Bowl and two division titles with Tom…

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023

No. 13 Furman stuns No. 4 Virginia, 68-67, in first round of NCAA tourney

ORLANDO, Fla. — Welcome back, March Madness!

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 16, 2023

Colorado hosting highly-recruited 4-star RB Stacy Gage for spring game

Several important recruits will be visiting Boulder for the game, including St. Thomas Aquinas (Fla.) four-star running back Stacy Gage.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 16, 2023

Taxpayer-funded vouchers in Florida go mostly to religious schools. ‘Pay for it yourself,’ rabbi says

ORLANDO, Fla. — Most Florida students using state vouchers to pay for private school spend their scholarships at religious schools, as their parents select campuses where lessons from the Bible, the Torah and the Quran are taught alongside traditional academics.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 16, 2023

St. Petersburg’s structural racism study authors are eager to see action

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mayor Ken Welch promised in his inaugural address that he would oversee a city where people from all backgrounds benefit from a booming economy that is leaving many behind.

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023

Tyre Sampson’s mom settles lawsuit against Free Fall owner, ICON Park

ORLANDO, Fla. — Standing in front of the Orlando Free Fall drop tower where her 14-year-old son Tyre Sampson lost his life nearly a year ago, Nekia Dodd and her lawyer announced Wednesday they had reached a settlement with ride owner Orlando Slingshot and landlord ICON Park in the civil…

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 15, 2023

Baseball back in the Olympics with major leaguers? Bryce Harper would love it.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — When Bryce Harper flips on the television at night and watches the World Baseball Classic, he sees possibility.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 15, 2023

Family of slain Parkland student and other crime victims fight DeSantis-backed lawsuit limit bill

TALLAHASSEE Fla. — The families of a murdered Orlando college student and a Parkland shooting victim are among those lining up against legal reforms backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, arguing the changes could deny crime victims civil damages and shield businesses and insurers from liability.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 15, 2023