Monday, January 31, 2022

Lydia Ko Holds off Danielle Kang to Win at Boca Rio on LPGA Tour - Morning Read

BOCA RATON, Fla. — Lydia Ko pulled ahead with a birdie on the 15th hole and matched scores with Danielle Kang the rest of the way, closing with a 3-under 69 for a one-shot victory on a chilly Sunday in the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rio.

Ko won for the second straight season after enduring a three-year slump and picked up the 17th victory of her LPGA Tour career.

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Publisher: Morning Read
Date: 2022-01-30T22:57:48Z
Author: Associated Press
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Sports roundup for Jan. 31 | | postandcourier.com

TAMPA, Fla. — While the NFL conference championship games went on without Tom Brady for only the second time in 11 years, the world waits for the greatest quarterback of all time to make his future plans official.

An announcement is expected soon and a person close to Brady told The Associated Press his decision will be based on family priorities, not finances. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Sunday because he wasn't authorized to speak on Brady's behalf.

Publisher: Post and Courier
Date: 2022-01-31 06:00
Author: Associated Press
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Five things to know about the federal trial over Florida’s new voting law

As the 2022 midterms heat up, a federal trial over a Florida voting law that put in new restrictions for mail-in ballots and the use of drop boxes is underway.

▪ Floridians now have to give a driver's license number, state ID number or the last four digits of their Social Security number to request a vote-by-mail ballot.

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New transfer additions elevate Florida State's chances this baseball season

A lot more speed. A lot more athleticism. A lot more depth. Those are just a few areas of improvement that the Florida State baseball head coach mentioned.

"We were really on eggshells last year and trying to put guys in bubble wrap," Martin said. "We couldn't afford that. We just didn't have the depth. We've got a lot more depth, more athleticism. We will run more. We will do some things that try to put pressure on people."

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South Florida's Crops Appeared To Have Weathered Weekend Cold Snap

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – About fifty percent of South Florida's fresh produce is grown locally and during the winter months, Florida produces about half of the produce consumed by the entire nation.

So when temperatures drop as they did over the weekend, farmers have to do whatever they can to protect their crops so that yields remain high, or else we could end up paying more at the grocery store.

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It's so cold in Florida, freezing iguanas are falling from trees - mlive.com

An iguana lies draped on a tree limb as it waits for the sunrise, Jan. 22, 2020, in Surfside, Fla. The National Weather Service said Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 it's going to warm up nicely after the weekend.

A cold snap in Florida is different than in other places. We put on heavy coats when it's 50 degrees Fahrenheit (10 degrees Celsius).

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Date: 2022-01-31T14:07:49.933Z
Author: bamaap
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Sally Scalera: Plant veggies, prune roses and other things to do in the yard in February

Winter feels like it has just arrived, and most likely there are more cold fronts in our future. At least the days are slowly getting longer, which is wonderful.

The weather is usually nice for working outside this month, so check out the following suggestions for things to do.

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Indiana public address announcer Chuck Crabb: 'I've Been Blessed to Do a Job I've Loved for 45

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Right around Chuck Crabb's 70th birthday, he got a not-so-subtle reminder from his wife Madeline, his bride for four-plus decades, that she thought about retirement far more than he did.

 "Madeline said to me, 'I know you're not thinking about retirement, but I sure am,' '' said Crabb, the public address announcer for Indiana basketball game at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall for the past 45 years who announced his retirement on Monday.

Publisher: Sports Illustrated Indiana Hoosiers News, Analysis and More
Date: 2022-01-31T20:59:34Z
Author: Tom Brew
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Sunday, January 30, 2022

Marry Me: Release Date, Trailer, Cast & Everything We Know So Far

You meet someone, fall in love, and then get married. Or that’s how things usually work. But in Marry Me, pop star Katalina/Kat Valdez, played by the iconic Jennifer Lopez , decides to go the other way around.

Marry Me follows the story of a music superstar, Kat Valdez, who is all set to tie the knot with her on-stage partner, Bastian ( Maluma ) in front of a massive audience. But when she finds out that her groom is cheating on her, she must save face in front of thousands of her fans.

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Publisher: Collider
Date: 2022-01-29T15:15:12Z
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No Jail Time for Parents of Three Children Who Drowned After Family Drove into Flooded Creek,

Lacey Rawlings, 34, was formally sentenced to four years probation on Thursday, while her husband, 38-year-old Daniel Rawlings, was sentenced to five years of supervised probation, according to KSAZ .

The incident took place in late 2019 while the family was gathered for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Publisher: Crime Online
Date: 2022-01-28T19:05:47-05:00
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Florida sports-betting initiative misses mark for 2022 vote

TALLAHASSEE — Florida voters won't have a chance to decide whether to legalize sports betting after supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment backed by major online gambling companies FanDuel and DraftKings acknowledged Friday they lack the required signatures to make it on the 2022

As of Friday, the committee had submitted 472,927 valid signatures, according to the state Division of Elections website.

Publisher: Tampa Bay Times
Date: 2022-01-28 20:07:09
Author: The measure called for authorizing sports betting at professional sports venues pari mutuel facilities and statewide via online platforms
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Eriik Spoelstra, Miami Heat reanimating NBA playoff race - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Known for, in his words, "getting into the lab," during the offseason, Erik Spoelstra's creations this season have helped fuel the Miami Heat's climb to the top of the Eastern Conference.

Gabe Vincent a combo guard mostly with scoring inclinations? Now a combo guard with a playmaking bent.

Publisher: sun-sentinel.com
Date: AAC9C18F70AC386BC4DCF4DDF9BF1786
Author: Ira Winderman
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Miami Heat's Erik Spoelstra rues late timeout vs. Raptors - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

MIAMI — It is one of the most debated situations in coaching, whether to play in transition or call a timeout in the final seconds when a game is in the balance.

Erik Spoelstra has played it both ways during his Miami Heat tenure, at times to championship heights.

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Date: AAC9C18F70AC386BC4DCF4DDF9BF1786
Author: Ira Winderman
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The Latest: Krejcikova and Siniakova in doubles final | Florida Sports

The Latest at the Australian Open on Saturday (all times local): 2:00 p.m. Before Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev take center stage in the men's singles final at the Australian Open on Sunday, top seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova will face unseeded Anna Danilina and Beatriz...

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How to Bet on the AFC Championship in Florida| FL Sports Betting Offers

Florida sports betting is still on the path towards legalization but football fans can still place bets on the AFC Championship Game with some of the best online sportsbooks .

Below, we'll break down where to bet on the AFC Championship Game in Florida and how to claim up to $5,875 in free bonus cash.

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Publisher: The Sports Daily
Date: 2022-01-29T22:45:29 00:00
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The NFL's Big Bounce Back - Sports Talk Florida - N

The National Football League has somehow swept the concussion issue, Colin Kaepernick's blackballing after he took a knee during the national anthem, and a presidential bashing of its product under the rug.

The National Football League bounce back is not unusual. The NFL never has had a concrete business plan. For instance, the four teams vying for the 2022 Super Bowl. None of them started out as NFL teams.

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Publisher: Sports Talk Florida - N
Date: 2022-01-30T05:10:00 00:00
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MAIT: Montverde the champ in OT; Dr. Phillips also shines | Florida Sports

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Johnson and Ganassi cars out of contention at Rolex 24 | Florida Sports

Chip Ganassi and Jimmie Johnson were both out of contention at the 24 Hours of Rolex at sunrise Sunday of the twice-round-the clock endurance race. It left only four cars running for the overall victory with about six hours remaining at Daytona International Speedway. Among those...

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Miami Heat teammates address Kyle Lowry absence - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

MIAMI — As veteran point guard Kyle Lowry remains away from the Miami Heat due to personal reasons, it has added perspective to the team's run to the top of the Eastern Conference.

With Friday night's victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Heat improved to 5-1 since Lowry stepped away from the team to handle a family matter, with the team 8-2 overall in his absences this season.

Publisher: sun-sentinel.com
Date: AAC9C18F70AC386BC4DCF4DDF9BF1786
Author: Ira Winderman
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Where Is The Funding For The Buffalo Bills Proposed Stadium? | Florida Sports

So far no money has been allocated for the project. In 1984, there was a hamburger chain that aired a commercial featuring an older woman played by Clara Peller that asked. "Where's the beef?" The National Football League's Buffalo Bills franchise and New York State officials...

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Florida Park Tennis Club ushering in new era with Ultimate Tennis Academy | Roodepoort Record

As part of their commitment to rebuilding local tennis from the ground up, Florida Park Tennis Club (FPTC) held a juniors training day on January 15.

Florida Park has taken Ultimate Tennis Academy (UTA) on board as their new custodians of youth talent. Founded in mid-2020 by Lara Visnenza, UTA has grown exponentially, adding experienced coach Juan de Beer, while also providing a starting point for budding coaches at the club.

Publisher: Roodepoort Record
Date: 2022-01-29T04:00:00 00:00
Twitter: @RecordNorthside
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'Nancy Drew' Recap: Season 3, Episode 13 "The Ransom of the Forsaken Soul"

Nancy and the crew meet Temperance in the woods as Nancy calls for a truce. She’s bargaining for the soul splitter to save Ace — she’ll give Temperance her blood in exchange. This isn’t their preferred plan.

At Icarus Hall, Nancy gives the blood as George uses the splitter on Ace. But it turns out the Drew Crew double crossed Temperance, poisoning Nancy’s blood. Temperance is knocked out when the blood is transferred.

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Publisher: Nerds & Beyond
Date: 2022-01-29T04:31:55 00:00
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Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach named among Top 50 communities in the United States | Ormond

Three Minto master-planned communities have been named by two prestigious national ranking sources among 2021’s top 50 master-planned communities in the U.S.

The communities were recognized by both the John Burns Real Estate Consulting list of 2021 Top 50 Master-Planned Communities, and the RCLCO Real Estate Consulting list of the 50 Top-Selling Master-Planned Communities of 2021.

Publisher: Ormond Beach Observer
Date: 2022-01-27T10:40:00-05:00
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Saturday, January 29, 2022

PHOTOS: Georgia vs. North Florida Women's Tennis | Sports | gwinnettdailypost.com

Georgia tennis player Dasha Vidmanova during a match against North Florida at the Dan Magill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga., on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. (Photo by Mackenzie Miles)

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Showdown with No. 1 South Carolina on Deck for Gators - Florida Gators
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No. 19 Florida Set for ITA Kickoff Weekend at Florida State - Florida Gators
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Jasmine Moore Shatters NCAA Record, Relay Teams Shine on Final Day of Bob Pollock Meet - Florida
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Whitley: Kelly Finley leading Florida women from scandal to success

Kiki Smith made a laughable prediction three months ago. At least it sounded laughable to anyone with a casual knowledge of Florida's women's basketball program.

"I said it at Media Day," UF's point guard said. "Where we are right now is where I thought we'd be."

Publisher: Gainesville Sun
Author: David Whitley
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Florida sheriff's office celebrates transfer of 'problem' inmate with cake, ice cream

(Gray News) - A Florida sheriff kept his promise of treating jail employees to cake and ice cream once a certain inmate was out of their care.

Kessler had been in the care of the Nassau County Sheriff's Office for three and a half years. According to the sheriff, Kessler was known for giving jail staff a hard time, including throwing feces at them, and smearing it on herself.

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Dr. Katie Hudon among 4 women named Pinnacle Award winners | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

Dr. Kathleen "Katie" Hudon is one of four women along the Emerald Coast who received the Pinnacle Award.

The Pinnacle Award is a recognition bestowed on Florida women of distinction and influence who have achieved both professionally and in community service.

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Date: 2022-01-29T07:43:45
Author: Staff Reporters
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UNF's Rhetta Moore among female athletes experiencing recognition through NIL

The University of North Florida women's basketball star knew about name, image and likeness legislation. But when a local company, The Bailey Group, approached Moore about an opportunity to profit off her NIL, she was flattered and a bit overwhelmed.

"At first I was like, 'Are you sure you want to get me to be your athlete?' But I think it was just very cool that they chose a female athlete," she said. "That meant a lot. And it was just all excitement."

Publisher: WJXT
Date: 2022-01-28T23:13:01.262Z
Author: Justin Barney
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Beach Bistro on Anna Maria Island sold to developer Shawn Kaleta

Husband and wife team Sean Murphy and Susan Timmins opened Beach Bistro on Holmes Beach in 1985. On Thursday, the couple issued a "special note" to their customers.

"The business has an even larger group of owners consisting of island residents and island property owners," Najmy said.

Publisher: Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Author: Wade Tatangelo
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National Florida Day: Learn more about the Sunshine State with this quiz

ORLANDO, Fla. – Although Florida became the 27th state to join the United States on March 3, 1845, National Florida Day is January 25 each year.

Florida boasts of its beautiful, warm weather, sunny beaches and grand theme parks, all of which attract millions of tourists each year.

Publisher: WKMG
Date: 2022-01-25T10:00:00Z
Author: Daniel Dahm
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10 Cheap Outdoor Activities To Do In The U.S This Spring

Spring means outdoor activities and often it means travel . However, these can get costly. Luckily, money is not necessary to enjoy the warm winds , beautiful flowers, and sunny days of springtime.

Fishing is an excellent hobby for the whole family and people of all ages. It may appear to be a simple hobby, but the tactics mastered make it a delightful way to spend time in a beautiful setting.

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Publisher: TheTravel
Date: 2022-01-29T16:00:18Z
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$7.9M Rustic Nokomis Home Offers Dazzling Gulf Views | Sarasota, FL Patch

SARASOTA, FL — Inspired by rustic sophistication of Aspen, this magnificent Gulf-front home presents a breathtaking departure from the traditional Florida beach aesthetic.

The Aspen-inspired design includes features such as a reclaimed wood beam ceiling and a fireplace made from river rock.

Publisher: Sarasota, FL Patch
Date: 2022-01-28T14:05:33Z
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What is Hulk Hogan's Daughter Brooke Hogan Doing Now in 2022? - EssentiallySports

Fans know a great deal about Hulk Hogan. But, if there's someone else from the Hogan family who has been on-screen quite a bit, that's his daughter, Brooke Hogan.

Hogan's daughter, Brooke Hogan, is working on her music as well as her business, BB Designs by Brooke. The company is located in Nashville, and it's been a couple of years since she started.

Publisher: EssentiallySports
Date: 2022-01-27T16:00:01 00:00
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Coast Guard suspends search for migrants off Florida

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Coast Guard said it suspended its rescue operations at sunset Thursday after announcing earlier that afternoon that it had found four additional bodies in its search for dozens of migrants  lost at sea  off Florida.

Homeland Security Investigations officials have said they were actively investigating the case as a human smuggling operation.

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Bloomberg - Are you a robot?
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Forged in Florida: Sports supremacy | News | The Villages Daily Sun | thevillagesdailysun.com

Clemson linebacker Keith Maguire races up the sideline following an interception against Iowa State in the fourth quarter of the Cheez-it Bowl at Camping World Stadium on Dec. 29, 2021, in Orlando.

Champions reign here: Of the nation's four major pro sports leagues, two current champions are from Florida — the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning.

Publisher: The Villages Daily Sun
Author: Jeff Shain Daily Sun Senior Writer
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Weekend things to do in South Florida Jan. 28-30 - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

The Chinese Lunar New Year is upon us on Tuesday and celebrations of the Year of the Water Tiger get under way this weekend.

Weekend laughs: The hottest comedy ticket this weekend can't be had: Rickey Smiley 's five shows at the Dania Improv Friday-Sunday are sold out.

High five, Tab Benoit! No musician has fought harder to outwork COVID to play a date in South Florida than guitarist Tab Benoit , whose original 2020 concert date at Fort Lauderdale's Culture Room has been canceled four times. He'll give it another shot at the Federal Highway club 8 p.m.

Publisher: sun-sentinel.com
Date: AAC9C18F70AC386BC4DCF4DDF9BF1786
Author: Ben Crandell
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Governor DeSantis Highlights Innovative Book Delivery Program During Celebrate Literacy Week,

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran and Speaker Chris Sprowls at Riversink Elementary School in Wakulla County to highlight the New Worlds Reading Initiative – an innovative book-delivery program created through House Bill 3 during the 2021 Legislative

Throughout the week, the Florida Department of Education, in partnership with school districts, state agencies, and organizations will recognize the 14 th Annual Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!

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Publisher: Alachua Chronicle
Date: 2022-01-25T23:24:27 00:00
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Romantic Getaways In Florida State Parks For A Unique Valentine's Day Experience

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