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Hurricanes avoid another sweep, stave off elimination by beating Panthers 3-0 in Game 4
Read full article: Hurricanes avoid another sweep, stave off elimination by beating Panthers 3-0 in Game 4Frederik Andersen returned to the net and stopped 20 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, Logan Stankoven got the only goal Carolina needed and the Hurricanes won their first Eastern Conference finals game in nearly 20 years by beating the Florida Panthers 3-0 on Monday night to stave off elimination.
What keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in US up at night before hurricane season
Read full article: What keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in US up at night before hurricane seasonNo place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys.
Venezuelan workers at Disney put on leave from jobs after losing protective status
Read full article: Venezuelan workers at Disney put on leave from jobs after losing protective statusAlmost four dozen Venezuelan workers who had temporary protected status have been put on leave by Disney after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to strip them of legal protections.
Hurricanes' Game 2 loss to Panthers offers an unwelcome repeat of conference-final history from '23
Read full article: Hurricanes' Game 2 loss to Panthers offers an unwelcome repeat of conference-final history from '23The Carolina Hurricanes have found themselves in the same dire position in the conference-final rematch against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.
Bennett, Verhaeghe help Panthers roll past Hurricanes 5-0, take 2-0 lead in Eastern final
Read full article: Bennett, Verhaeghe help Panthers roll past Hurricanes 5-0, take 2-0 lead in Eastern finalSam Bennett scored one of his two goals in Florida’s three-goal first period, Sergei Bobrovsky made 17 saves and the Panthers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-0 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference final.
Florida coach Todd Golden reaps rewards of national title, including reloading his roster
Read full article: Florida coach Todd Golden reaps rewards of national title, including reloading his rosterIt would be tough to top the month Florida coach Todd Golden has enjoyed since winning the national championship.
Hurricanes' Hall, Panthers' Jones reunite in Eastern final after trades from rebuilding Blackhawks
Read full article: Hurricanes' Hall, Panthers' Jones reunite in Eastern final after trades from rebuilding BlackhawksCarolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall and Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones have gone from playing for a rebuilding team in Chicago to battling in the Eastern Conference final.
A former Florida Republican congressional candidate gets 3 years for threatening primary opponent
Read full article: A former Florida Republican congressional candidate gets 3 years for threatening primary opponentA former Florida Republican congressional candidate accused of stalking and plotting to have his primary opponent murdered by a purported foreign hit squad has been sentenced to three years in federal prison.
Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House
Read full article: Trump hosts NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White HousePresident Donald Trump has honored the 2025 NCAA basketball champion Florida Gators at the White House, proclaiming that “lesser teams would have crumbled” during its nail-biting title game victory.
In lawsuit over teen's death, judge rejects arguments that AI chatbots have free speech rights
Read full article: In lawsuit over teen's death, judge rejects arguments that AI chatbots have free speech rightsA federal judge in Florida has rejected arguments made by an artificial intelligence company that its chatbots are protected by the First Amendment — at least for now.
Majority of US states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more to follow
Read full article: Majority of US states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more to followMore than half of U.S. states now have laws banning or regulating cellphones in schools, with more likely to follow.
Former Arkansas standout Boogie Fland commits to national champion Florida
Read full article: Former Arkansas standout Boogie Fland commits to national champion FloridaFormer Arkansas standout Boogie Fland, widely considered the top guard in the transfer portal, has chosen to play for defending national champion Florida.
Auston Matthews breaks through, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 2-0 to force Game 7
Read full article: Auston Matthews breaks through, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 2-0 to force Game 7Auston Matthews got his first goal of the series to break a scoreless tie in the third period, Joseph Woll stopped 22 shots, and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their season alive by beating the Florida Panthers 2-0 in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Friday night.
Research into 2024 Houston derecho reveals weaknesses across the Houston skyline
Read full article: Research into 2024 Houston derecho reveals weaknesses across the Houston skylineFor Houstonians, the derecho in May 2024 was start of a long summer of storms. But for researchers, it was the storm they’d been waiting for the chance to study.
CenterPoint Energy prepares for FREE safety, resilience expo Saturday ahead of Hurricane Season 2025
Read full article: CenterPoint Energy prepares for FREE safety, resilience expo Saturday ahead of Hurricane Season 2025On Saturday, CenterPoint Energy is sponsoring what is said to be “the largest hurricane preparedness event in Texas” with a safety expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Texas bills seek to end predatory listing agreements
Read full article: Texas bills seek to end predatory listing agreementsHave you or someone you know been approached with a suspicious 'right-to-list' contract? These agreements, often targeting vulnerable homeowners, promise a tempting upfront payment, but lock you into a 40-year commitment with companies like MV Realty.
Sesame Workshop receives Elevate Prize Catalyst Award as it charts a new path for 'Sesame Street'
Read full article: Sesame Workshop receives Elevate Prize Catalyst Award as it charts a new path for 'Sesame Street'Elmo, Abby Cadabby and the rest of the “Sesame Street” gang will get some high-profile help as they travel down a new road.
Federal appeals court continues to block Florida’s drag-show ban as likely unconstitutional
Read full article: Federal appeals court continues to block Florida’s drag-show ban as likely unconstitutionalAn injunction barring the enforcement of Florida’s drag-show ban will remain in effect after a federal appeals court ruled that the law is likely unconstitutional.
2 more executions set in Florida, making it 6 so far in 2025
Read full article: 2 more executions set in Florida, making it 6 so far in 2025Florida is continuing its rapid pace of executions this year, with one convicted killer set to die this week and another on June 10 who would be the sixth person put to death by the state in 2025.
Bobrovsky stops 23 shots, Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4 and tie series at two games apiece
Read full article: Bobrovsky stops 23 shots, Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4 and tie series at two games apieceSergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett scored and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Florida's Dijon Johnson charged by police with possession of a gun, synthetic marijuana
Read full article: Florida's Dijon Johnson charged by police with possession of a gun, synthetic marijuanaPolice have charged Florida cornerback Dijon Johnson with two felonies, including possession of a firearm, and misdemeanors after his arrest over the weekend while driving a car in Tampa.
Florida raises basketball coach Todd Golden's salary to $6M annually after national title
Read full article: Florida raises basketball coach Todd Golden's salary to $6M annually after national titleFlorida basketball coach Todd Golden has signed a contract extension that raises his annual salary to $6 million.
Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered species
Read full article: Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered speciesThree Democratic U.S. senators are asking the Trump administration to explain how it analyzed a proposed rule to eliminate habitat protections for endangered and threatened species — and whether industry had a hand in drafting it.
Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is here
Read full article: Settle in and get ready: An 'ultracompetitive' 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is hereThe Dallas Stars emerged from a seven-game series against Colorado, and the Edmonton Oilers rallied from down 2-0 to eliminate Los Angeles and move on in the NHL playoffs.
Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the state
Read full article: Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the stateFlorida officials are appealing an injunction that freezes a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the country illegally to enter Florida if they elude immigration authorities.
Child care in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kids
Read full article: Child care in the Capitol: As more women run for office, some are bringing their kidsAs more women and young people run for public office, they’re bringing more than fresh policy ideas to statehouses.
Florida is poised to ban fluoride from public water systems
Read full article: Florida is poised to ban fluoride from public water systemsFlorida is poised to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from developing cavities.
Houston-based Axiom Space to set record conducting the most research activities benefiting life on earth, beyond
Read full article: Houston-based Axiom Space to set record conducting the most research activities benefiting life on earth, beyond"The studies will contribute to the global knowledge base in human research, Earth observation, and life, biological, and material sciences, showcasing the space research capabilities of the crew’s home nations," Axiom Space said in a statement.
At 464 pounds, Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson gets NFL shot with the Bucs
Read full article: At 464 pounds, Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson gets NFL shot with the BucsFormer Florida defensive tackle Desmond Watson, a 6-foot-6, 464-pound prospect, is signing with his hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent.
Vasilevskiy makes 33 saves as Lightning beat Panthers 5-1 to cut Florida's series lead to 2-1
Read full article: Vasilevskiy makes 33 saves as Lightning beat Panthers 5-1 to cut Florida's series lead to 2-1Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 33 shots and the Tampa Bay Lightning came back to beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 to cut their deficit in the first-round series to 2-1.
A little-known federal agency is at the center of Trump's executive order to overhaul US elections
Read full article: A little-known federal agency is at the center of Trump's executive order to overhaul US electionsFlorida’s “hanging chads” ballot controversy riveted the nation during the 2000 presidential contest and later prompted Congress to create an independent commission to help states update their voting equipment.
Tkachuk stars in his return by scoring twice as the Panthers top Lightning 6-2 in series opener
Read full article: Tkachuk stars in his return by scoring twice as the Panthers top Lightning 6-2 in series openerMatthew Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist in his first game after a two-month absence and the Florida Panthers opened defense of their Stanley Cup title with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the opener of the teams’ first-round playoff series.
Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying law
Read full article: Following FSU shooting, students call on lawmakers to block effort to lower gun-buying lawStudent survivors of last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University are urging legislators to block an effort to reverse a law passed in the wake of the 2018 Parkland shooting that raised the state’s gun-buying age from 18 to 21.
Immigrants in the US unlawfully can drive legally in 19 states. Now some states want to stop them
Read full article: Immigrants in the US unlawfully can drive legally in 19 states. Now some states want to stop themA growing number of Republican-led states are taking aim at driver's licenses issued by other states to people in the U.S. illegally.
Students from 2 Florida shootings demand the governor reject a law to lower the gun purchasing age
Read full article: Students from 2 Florida shootings demand the governor reject a law to lower the gun purchasing ageStudents who experienced a shooting at both Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018 and Florida State University days ago sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, demanding he rejects a law that would lower the firearm purchase age back to 18 years old.
2 dead, at least 5 injured in shooting at Florida State campus in Tallahassee; suspect in custody
Read full article: 2 dead, at least 5 injured in shooting at Florida State campus in Tallahassee; suspect in custodyFlorida State University has released an alert warning of an active shooter on the school's campus in Tallahassee.
Search suspended for 5 missing from capsized boat involved in 'failed suspected smuggling venture'
Read full article: Search suspended for 5 missing from capsized boat involved in 'failed suspected smuggling venture'The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended the search for five people missing after a boat capsized off Florida's Atlantic Coast during what was suspected of being a failed smuggling attempt.
Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event in his latest appearance at a sports event
Read full article: Trump sits cageside at Miami UFC event in his latest appearance at a sports eventPresident Donald Trump was in Miami for his latest appearance at a sports event as he watched UFC fighters and was joined by several Cabinet members and top administration officials.
Florida's run to the national title lifts the Gators to No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 men's poll
Read full article: Florida's run to the national title lifts the Gators to No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 men's pollFlorida is a unanimous No. 1 in the final Associated Press men’s college basketball poll of the 2024-25 season after winning the national championship.
Two courts: NCAA's present (Gators!) and future play out 1700 miles apart on the same day
Read full article: Two courts: NCAA's present (Gators!) and future play out 1700 miles apart on the same dayA thrill-a-minute NCAA title for the Florida Gators in San Antonio has reminded us all of what’s so good about the games these college athletes play.
Walter Clayton Jr.'s defensive stop gives Florida its 3rd national title with 65-63 win over Houston
Read full article: Walter Clayton Jr.'s defensive stop gives Florida its 3rd national title with 65-63 win over HoustonFlorida and Walter Clayton Jr. somehow overcame Houston’s spirit-crushing defense Monday night to will out a 65-63 victory in an NCAA title-game thriller not decided until Clayton’s own D stopped the Cougars from taking a game-winning shot at the buzzer.
Houston, Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap March Madness
Read full article: Houston, Florida play for title and put a different spin on the underdog role to wrap March MadnessWhoever said there were no great underdog stories left in March Madness, or that the title would go to whoever spends the most money — or amasses the best collection of big names from the transfer portal — clearly never checked out Houston.
Alijah Martin's emphatic impact for Florida in this Final Four comes after 2023 heartbreaker at FAU
Read full article: Alijah Martin's emphatic impact for Florida in this Final Four comes after 2023 heartbreaker at FAUAlijah Martin never really liked talking too much about his first Final Four experience because of the heartbreaking ending with Florida Atlantic two years ago.
Florida makes push all the way to NCAA title game, will face Houston team that pushes others around
Read full article: Florida makes push all the way to NCAA title game, will face Houston team that pushes others aroundFlorida has gone from being picked to finish sixth in the rugged Southeastern Conference to playing for national championship.
Florida's Clayton delivers again to outduel Auburn's Broome in Final Four matchup of All-Americans
Read full article: Florida's Clayton delivers again to outduel Auburn's Broome in Final Four matchup of All-AmericansTwo All-Americans, one chance to give their their team a chance to win a national championship.
Clayton leads Florida to NCAA title game, scoring 34 points in 79-73 victory over SEC rival Auburn
Read full article: Clayton leads Florida to NCAA title game, scoring 34 points in 79-73 victory over SEC rival AuburnWalter Clayton Jr. scored 34 points and Florida beat Southeastern Conference rival Auburn 79-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night, sending the Gators to the national championship game for the first time since their titles in 2006 and 2007.
Auburn and Florida meet in the Final Four as last of the 14 SEC teams that packed March Madness
Read full article: Auburn and Florida meet in the Final Four as last of the 14 SEC teams that packed March MadnessAuburn and Florida are the last two standing of a record 14 Southeastern Conference teams that made the NCAA Tournament.
The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida
Read full article: The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and FloridaA handful of elections in Florida and Wisconsin have become key tests of President Donald Trump’s political standing just over two months into his second term in the White House.
Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure
Read full article: Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventureA bitcoin investor is headed to space with three polar explorers on the first flight to carry people over the North and South poles.
In recruiting battle, lawmakers weigh whether to give college athletes a tax break on NIL earnings
Read full article: In recruiting battle, lawmakers weigh whether to give college athletes a tax break on NIL earningsAt least four states are considering giving college athletes tax breaks on endorsement income.
Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seeds
Read full article: Flagg, Broome, Clayton are among the Final Four players to watch in a showdown between No. 1 seedsFittingly for an NCAA Tournament in which big schools from big conferences took record numbers of spots in the first week, then hogged them all for the second week, the Final Four will bring four teams seeded No. 1 to the sport’s biggest stage to play for the title.
Walter Clayton Jr. rallies Florida into Final Four with 84-79 March Madness win over Texas Tech
Read full article: Walter Clayton Jr. rallies Florida into Final Four with 84-79 March Madness win over Texas TechWalter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied from nine points down late to reach the Final Four with an 84-79 victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final.
Florida rallies to shock Texas Tech in Elite Eight, advance to first Final Four since 2014
Read full article: Florida rallies to shock Texas Tech in Elite Eight, advance to first Final Four since 2014In a year of March Madness basketball that has been notoriously lacking in upsets, a top seed narrowly avoided being the first to fall.
Appeals court rules Trump can fire board members of independent labor agencies
Read full article: Appeals court rules Trump can fire board members of independent labor agenciesAn appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can fire two board members of independent labor agencies from their respective posts in the federal government.
Will Richard and top-seeded Florida run away from Maryland's 'Crab Five' for 87-71 March Madness win
Read full article: Will Richard and top-seeded Florida run away from Maryland's 'Crab Five' for 87-71 March Madness winWill Richard scored 15 points, Alijah Martin added 14 points and seven rebounds, and top-seeded Florida played a steady second half to run away from No. 4 seed Maryland and into the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final with an 87-71 win.
19 New England sea turtles are back in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida after rehabbing in Missouri
Read full article: 19 New England sea turtles are back in the Atlantic Ocean off Florida after rehabbing in MissouriNineteen sea turtles that rehabbed in Missouri after suffering the effects of cold water temperatures in New England are now back in the Atlantic Ocean off of Jacksonville, Florida.
Trump withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador, citing tight GOP House margin
Read full article: Trump withdraws Rep. Elise Stefanik's nomination for UN ambassador, citing tight GOP House marginThe White House has pulled Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
In closing remarks, prosecutor says Frank founder lied to JPMorgan Chase to secure $175 million deal
Read full article: In closing remarks, prosecutor says Frank founder lied to JPMorgan Chase to secure $175 million dealA prosecutor says a Florida woman engaged in a “brazen fraud” by selling her student aid startup to JPMorgan Chase & Co. for $175 million after dramatically exaggerating its customer base.
Florida legislation would relax restrictions on the working hours of teenagers
Read full article: Florida legislation would relax restrictions on the working hours of teenagersA bill that would relax restrictions on working hours for Florida teenagers is moving through the state Legislature amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration.
Republicans in Mike Waltz's old district aren't mad at him or Trump over Yemen Signal chat
Read full article: Republicans in Mike Waltz's old district aren't mad at him or Trump over Yemen Signal chatWashington is roiled by the news that one of President Donald Trump’s top aides added a journalist to a group chat discussing military plans.
Florida ends UConn's bid for third straight national title with 77-75 March Madness win
Read full article: Florida ends UConn's bid for third straight national title with 77-75 March Madness winWalter Clayton Jr. and Florida ended UConn’s pursuit of a third straight national championship, with Clayton burying two key 3-pointers in the final three minutes of a scintillating 77-75 victory for the top-seeded Gators in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
A woman drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after being denied boarding, police say
Read full article: A woman drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after being denied boarding, police sayA woman drowned her dog in a Florida airport bathroom and then boarded her international flight after she was prevented from bringing the white miniature schnauzer with her because of a paperwork issue, authorities said.
Detectives recover 4 diamond earrings 2 weeks after suspect swallowed them during arrest
Read full article: Detectives recover 4 diamond earrings 2 weeks after suspect swallowed them during arrestDetectives have recovered four diamond earrings from a suspected thief two weeks after he gulped the Tiffany & Co. jewelry worth nearly $770,000 during his arrest on the side of a highway in the Florida Panhandle.
Tobacco Road is front and center of March Madness with 3 women's sites and men's site in area
Read full article: Tobacco Road is front and center of March Madness with 3 women's sites and men's site in areaTobacco Road is the center of the NCAA Tournament this week with three women’s first-round sites at Duke, North Carolina and N.
No March Madness brackets remain perfect but one bracket won $1 million at Warren Buffett's company
Read full article: No March Madness brackets remain perfect but one bracket won $1 million at Warren Buffett's companyThe handful of remaining perfect brackets in the NCAA Tournament busted out on Sunday, ending the hopes of millions against exceptionally long odds.
Florida man is executed for the killings of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother
Read full article: Florida man is executed for the killings of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmotherA Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs has been executed.
NASA's stuck astronauts welcome their newly arrived replacements to the space station
Read full article: NASA's stuck astronauts welcome their newly arrived replacements to the space stationA SpaceX capsule has arrived at the International Space Station, delivering the replacements for NASA's two stuck astronauts.
Clayton scores 22 as No. 4 Florida beats No. 5 Alabama 104-82 in SEC semis
Read full article: Clayton scores 22 as No. 4 Florida beats No. 5 Alabama 104-82 in SEC semisWalter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points, and No. 4 Florida pulled away from No. 5 Alabama for a 104-82 victory in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals.
Republicans in Florida's Capitol restart push to lower the gun-buying age to 18
Read full article: Republicans in Florida's Capitol restart push to lower the gun-buying age to 18Gun rights advocates have been fighting to overturn a Florida law setting the minimum age to buy a gun at 21 since the day the measure was signed, in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018.
A new storm could spawn tornadoes in the South and whip up a blizzard in northern states
Read full article: A new storm could spawn tornadoes in the South and whip up a blizzard in northern statesAs near temperatures climbed to near records in parts of the central United States, a potent storm system was setting up to wallop the nation later.
Duke ends Auburn's 8-week stay at No. 1 in AP Top 25; Oregon, Illini return as postseason heats up
Read full article: Duke ends Auburn's 8-week stay at No. 1 in AP Top 25; Oregon, Illini return as postseason heats upDuke has ended Auburn’s eight-week stay at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll.
Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago
Read full article: Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-LagoAir Force fighter jets on Sunday intercepted a civilian aircraft flying in the temporarily restricted airspace near President Donald Trump’s Florida home, bringing the number of violations to more than 20 since Trump took office on Jan. 20.
Trump will lead task force preparing for 2026 World Cup
Read full article: Trump will lead task force preparing for 2026 World CupPresident Donald Trump created a task force Friday to prepare for the 2026 World Cup, which will bring the globe’s premier soccer tournament to North America at a time when Trump’s on-again-off-again tariffs have ratcheted up tensions across the continent.