DraftKings, Barstool Dial Up Florida Sports Betting Heat, But Is it Too Late?

Sportsbook operators are upping the ante in their bid to place a Florida sports betting question on the ballot in November .

Operators want the ballot question to open the market beyond the Hard Rock offering from the Seminole Tribe . The tribe has exclusivity over mobile FL sports betting, which it attempted to start this year before shutting down following a court defeat of its governing compact with the state.

Publisher: Legal Sports Report

Date: 2022-01-14T17:44:58 00:00

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Lessons Learned for LSU Basketball With Big Road Win at Florida - Sports Illustrated LSU Tigers

What the Tigers showed Wednesday night in its first big road win of the 2021 season was a team that embraces difficult situations. 

Down one important piece heading into the game and losing two more to foul trouble throughout the night, Will Wade needed a number of his young talent to emerge.

Publisher: Sports Illustrated LSU Tigers News, Analysis and More

Date: 2022-01-13T18:38:37Z

Author: Glen West

Twitter: @@LSUMaven

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Analysis of Saturday night's Miami Heat-Philadelphia 76ers - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

MIAMI — Observations and other notes of interest Saturday night's 109-98 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers:

-- The starting lineup for the second consecutive night beyond Strus was rounded out by Kyle Lowry, Jimmy Butler, P.J. Tucker and Omer Yurtseven.

Publisher: sun-sentinel.com

Date: AAC9C18F70AC386BC4DCF4DDF9BF1786

Author: Ira Winderman

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Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler, Max Strus: A unique relationship - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

MIAMI — Theirs is a complicated relationship, because most with Jimmy Butler tend to be. But it also is one of such respect that what is spoken and what is seen belies the fundamental admiration.

Yes, the not-so-secret handshake between Butler and Miami Heat teammate Max Strus is a pair of middle fingers directed toward one another.

Publisher: sun-sentinel.com

Date: AAC9C18F70AC386BC4DCF4DDF9BF1786

Author: Ira Winderman

Twitter: @SunSentinel

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NBA scout assesses Heat's place in NBA East | Ira Winderman - South Florida Sun-Sentinel

The East is competitive. Of that there is little debate from the Miami Heat or elsewhere, with at least four, maybe five, legitimate conference contenders, and arguably 13 playoff/play-in competitors.

So as teams reach the midpoint of their 82-game schedules, the question was put to a veteran NBA scout to sort out the contenders, pretenders and question marks.

Publisher: sun-sentinel.com

Date: AAC9C18F70AC386BC4DCF4DDF9BF1786

Author: Ira Winderman

Twitter: @SunSentinel

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Billy Napier hires defensive line coach with NFL and Power 5 experience, per report

Billy Napier has reportedly hired his defensive line coach, and the new assistant comes with NFL and extensive college coaching experience.

Sean Spencer, a Hartford, Conn. native, is expected to be the next defensive line coach at Florida, Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports reported .

Publisher: Saturday Down South

Date: 2022-01-15T18:51:02-05:00

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Orlando All-Area football has bruising back, terrific twins - Orlando Sentinel

The Orlando Sentinel honors Central Florida's best high school athletes in 2021 fall sports with our All-Area sections.

Standout running back Cedric Baxter Jr., twin brothers Demari Henderson and Ja'Cari Henderson, and stout two-way player Eddie Kelly stand atop the 2021 Orlando Sentinel Varsity football all-area selections.

Publisher: orlandosentinel.com

Date: AF5DF015CBF22FE3881D47FDCBCE4F02

Author: J C Carnahan

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Modesto Nuts Owners Want A New Stadium - Sports Talk Florida - N

Modesto stadium backers have rolled out an old notion. If you build it, they will come. A new stadium would be an economic generator and put Modesto on the map. The stadium proponents claim a new stadium would help make Modesto a destination.

Evan Weiner’s books are available at iTunes – https://books.apple.com/us/author/evan-weiner/id595575191   

Publisher: Sports Talk Florida - N

Date: 2022-01-15T05:02:00 00:00

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Wild Card Weekend: Betting On All 6 Games - Sports Talk Florida - N

After the longest regular season in NFL history, the NFL Playoffs are finally here. The NFL Wild Card weekend will provide us a jam-packed weekend with six total games, three on Saturday, two on Sunday, and for the first time, one game featured on Monday Night.

Storylines will be plentiful over the weekend. Division foes are facing off for the third time, Big Ben's last ride, and five different quarterbacks are making their playoff debut.

Publisher: Sports Talk Florida - N

Date: 2022-01-14T05:30:00 00:00

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DraftKings just took two insanely large prop bets. $50,000 on 49ers RB Elijah Mitchell to have the most rushing ya… https://t.co/YeRP8HU3G4 darrenrovell (from New Jersey, "Vegas East") Sat Jan 15 17:43:50 +0000 2022

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Flagler County real estate transactions from Dec. 13-17, 2021.

The Flagler Palm Coast News-Tribune publishes deed recordings of recent property sales in Flagler County supplied by the Flagler County Clerk of Circuit Court. The listings are limited to properties that sold for $300,000 or more.

Barrow Auto Repair Incorporated to Quantum Holding Company LLC, lots 8-10, block 252, Town of Bunnell, $825,000. Cowdrey, Kathy K to Learn, Richard, part of lot 4, all of lot 5 and part of lot 6, block 157, plat of Bunnell, $440,000.

Publisher: Daytona Beach News-Journal Online

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County Commission Looks for Strategies to Protect Pelicans on Skyway Fishing Pier

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Meet the twin panda cubs at Tokyo Zoo

Tokyo zoo has shown off its new panda bear cubs. Coronavirus restrictions meant that only a lucky few who had participated in a lottery draw could enter for a few minutes to see the pair. (Jan. 12)

While Europe struggles to secure enough natural-gas supply for its factories, businesses and households, a neighboring country is aiming to multiply its own gas production.

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Celebrate Florida Arbor Day with tree planting, tree giveaways

The date, shifted up from national Arbor Day in April, is situated at an ideal planting time for trees in Florida.

Interested in planting a tree in celebration this year? Here are some tips from UF/IFAS Extension experts to keep in mind.

Once ready to plant, dig the hole 1.5 times the width of the root ball or container-size being planted.

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Letter: Don't commercialize Cassen Park | Ormond Beach Observer

On Feb. 15, the city of Ormond Beach will hold a workshop about the future of Cassen Park. You need to be there or contact city officials if you want to keep the park, and the other bridge parks as non-commercialized public areas.

City officials are poised to spend millions more in an effort to use the park as a commercial base for the businesses on Granada. Commercializing Cassen Park is a top priority for the city and Ormond MainStreet. They do not represent our citizen’s best interest.

Publisher: Ormond Beach Observer

Date: 2022-01-10T19:07:10-05:00

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Streetlights, new neighborhood signs, Innovation District improvements among city plans for 2022

The Town Center Innovation District, more streetlights, new neighborhood signs and Arts District improvements feature among the city of Palm Coast's goals for the upcoming year.

City staff gave the City Council an update Jan. 11 on the city's progress across a range of goals summed up in the city's Strategic Action Plan.

Publisher: Palm Coast Observer

Date: 2022-01-12T10:20:00-05:00

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George Edward Pollio, 77, passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2021, at his home of 27 years

George was born in Rockville, Connecticut to the late Seraphen Pollio and Margaret Swatik Britner.  George completed his degree from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy on June 12th, 1967.

George was an entrepreneur and owned three pharmacies with his partners Walter Minix, Joe Corgan, Randy Margrave, and the late Jim Paquette. George continued to own and operate Holly Hill Pharmacy until he retired in 2019.  He then turned the operation over to his son Dr. Tom Hill.

Publisher: Palm Coast Observer

Date: 2022-01-13T08:46:49-05:00

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Matanzas girls wrestling team wins Lady Rams tourney with a pin in the final match | Palm Coast

While Flagler Palm Coast and Matanzas each advanced to regional dual competition in boys wrestling -- yes this season we have to say boys wrestling -- the Matanzas girls team won a high-powered tournament.

In the first year of FHSAA-sanctioned girls wrestling, the Pirates showed they are a team to be reckoned with. Matanzas won the Lady Rams Tournament of Champions on Jan. 8 at Lake Mary by one point. The Pirates defeated five-time reigning state champ Orlando Dr. Phillips, 103-102.

Publisher: Palm Coast Observer

Date: 2022-01-11T16:50:52-05:00

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Publisher: Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Author: Wade Tatangelo

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Jacksonville events: 22 things to do in 2022

A lot of big events that people in Jacksonville are used to attending every year have been missing from the calendar for the last few year, thanks to the pandemic. But (fingers crossed), they're back for '22 and, hopefully, for years to come. Here are 22 events to look forward to in '22.

Publisher: The Florida Times-Union

Date: The Florida Times-Union

Author: Tom Szaroleta

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Florida bill would allow cameras in classes, microphones on teachers

Florida lawmakers are debating a bill that would allow schools districts to put cameras in classrooms and microphones on teachers.

But Broward Teachers Union President Anna Fusco told the station a handful of Broward County Public Schools already has them.

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Florida bill would ease challenges to local government laws

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Legislation that would make it easier for Florida businesses and individuals to challenge local ordinances cleared its first state Senate test Wednesday, with supporters calling it a needed check on government heavy-handedness and opponents saying the bill goes too far.

Publisher: The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Date: 2022-01-12 19:11:23

Author: By CURT ANDERSON Associated Press

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Florida bill would provide governor $1B during state of emergency | wtsp.com

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A pair of bills making their way through Florida's Senate are seeking to create an emergency fund for the governor to use during a state of emergency.

Both bills ( SB 96 & SB 98 ) were filled by Sen. Danny Burgess (R-District 20). They seek to create an "Emergency Preparedness and Response Fund" to allow the governor the ability to circumvent any legislative approval for spending.

Publisher: wtsp.com

Date: 11:09 PM EST January 12 2022

Twitter: @10TampaBay

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Florida bill would reduce time for homeowners to claims against builders | firstcoastnews.com

Publisher: firstcoastnews.com

Date: 6:10 PM EST January 12 2022

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No Need for Experts in Claims Litigation: Just Use Google Earth, Florida Bill Says

Insurers would no longer need to hire expensive expert witnesses in some claims disputes, but could rely on Google maps and images to show the age of property damage, if a Florida Senate bill becomes law and is endorsed by the state Supreme Court.

The Florida Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday unanimously approved Senate Bill 634 , which would allow courts to accept, through the practice of “judicial notice,” some web sites and web images as evidence, as long as a date stamp is visible.

Publisher: Insurance Journal

Date: 2022-01-12T06:05:35 00:00

Twitter: @ijournal

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Fla. eyes rooftop solar clampdown - E&E News

The Florida Legislature is considering a plan that would crack down on rooftop solar credits in one of the largest battleground states.

The bill has a chance of passage, considering its support from Florida Power & Light Co., the state’s largest electric company, setting up a dynamic that could shift the trajectory of the solar industry in the state.

Publisher: E&E News

Date: 2022-01-12T12:08:02 00:00

Author: Kristi E Swartz

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Florida legislators want teachers to wear microphones and be video-recorded whenever they're with students. I'd ra… https://t.co/t21RJU5QaB Scott_Maxwell (from Orlando, FL) Wed Jan 12 00:05:32 +0000 2022

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The Florida Legislature is reviving a bill (SB98) that would give @GovRonDeSantis $1 billion to spend in a disaster… https://t.co/uLcUhNDS2k lmower3 (from Tallahassee, FL) Wed Jan 12 17:41:36 +0000 2022

Canterbury beats Mariner; Naples girls snap 4,000-plus day drought

When his number was called on two separate chances after the final water break, the senior midfielder netted a pair of goals in the 61st and 70th minutes, helping the Cougars come away with a 2-1 win over the Tritons.

Ames, who typically wears No. 42, was donning the No. 41 jersey after his jersey was stolen at the Tampa Bay Invitational.

Publisher: The News-Press

Author: Alex Martin and Izubee Charles

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Complete list of USA Wrestling sanctioned events for the next three months, as January 11, with

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Texas Toddlers Found Alone, Soiled, and Restrained in Locked Bedroom – Crime Online

Investigators said they were called to the home on Sunday afternoon by a woman who asked them for help checking on her grandchildren, KSAT reported .

Firefighters forced their way into the locked bedroom, the station said, where they found a boy and a girl. The 1-year-old girl was hogtied, court documents say, and had visible injuries, including a bloody lip and a black eye, and was soiled.

Publisher: Crime Online

Date: 2022-01-11T20:48:38-05:00

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Florida women charged with felony after glitter thrown at man during argument | WATE 6 On Your

CLEARWATER, Fla. ( WFLA ) — Two women accused of going to a man’s Florida apartment and throwing glitter at him during an argument are facing a felony charge, police said.

Officers said Franks then climbed over the balcony fence, went into the man’s apartment and threw more containers of glitter at him. She then unlocked the front door to let O’Donovan inside as well, the affidavit said.

Publisher: WATE 6 On Your Side

Date: 2022-01-11T18:58:23 00:00

Author: Heather Monahan and Nexstar Media Wire

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Florida Women's Basketball at Mississippi State Rescheduled - Florida Gators

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Female-oriented issues may be huge topics in the male-dominated 2022 legislative session -

Sen. Kathleen Passidomo speaking after she was nominated to serve as the next Senate President starting at the 2022 legislative session on Oct. 19, 2021. Current Senate President Wilton Simpson and Majority Leader Debbie Mayfield sit beside her. Credit: Danielle J. Brown

Tuesday marks the official start of the 2022 legislative session, where members of the Florida House and Senate will congregate in their chambers. But for the most part, those members are guys.

Publisher: Florida Phoenix

Date: 2022-01-11T12:00:56 00:00

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Police officer commandeers golf cart in stolen-truck chase ending on Long Beach golf course |

RELATED: Florida Man steals golf cart, leads cops on chase, retains Florida Man certification for another year

Publisher: GolfDigest.com

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Regional League clubs Florida Premier and Beach FC develop at ECNL Florida - SoccerWire

The ECNL Regional League launched its inaugural season in 2019, and was created to be a platform for more of the nation's best soccer athletes to play under the ECNL umbrella.

Since 2019, the Regional League has expanded to include hundreds of more teams throughout the country. This weekend in Sanford, FL, the ECNL Regional League is hosting its first-ever national showcase.

Publisher: SoccerWire

Date: 2022-01-11T15:26:49 00:00

Twitter: @thesoccerwire

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'Broward is in a pickle': Patricia Hawkins-Williams files for Senate run, citing need

She added, "We need to all work together right now, because Broward is in a pickle, and they need someone who can work with all parties."

Rather than enter a Special Election — like the ones being held Tuesday for SD 33, HD 88 and HD 99 — Hawkins-Williams intends to remain in the House until the end of her term in November.

Publisher: _____

Date: 2022-01-11T01:20:29 00:00

Twitter: @Fla_Pol

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Florida defeats No. 25 Texas A&M women in double overtime | Basketball | lancasteronline.com

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Zipporah Broughton scored a career-high 28 points, Kiki Smith added 27 and they combined for 11 of Florida's 13 points in the second overtime to lead the Gators over No. 25 Texas A&M 97-89 on Sunday.

Jordyn Merritt added 17 points with a career-high five 3-pointers for the Gators (11-5, 1-2 Southeastern Conference), who overcame a 19-point third-quarter deficit.

Publisher: LancasterOnline

Date: 2B99F54CA617112F75CE495FAAFCA280

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Sundance: 'Calendar Girls,' Inspiring Documentary About Dance Group, Sells to Juno Films

"We are delighted to collaborate with Juno Films to bring 'Calendar Girls' to North American audiences," says filmmakers Maria Loohufvud and Love Martinsen. "We believe that it will appeal to audiences across the spectrum and will prompt viewers to reconsider what it means to be 'old.'"

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Georgia is back, Gators, and turned you into Dawg food - Orlando Sentinel

He was on the sidewalk out front in baggy pants, frayed flannel shirt and an old pair of oversized bowling shoes he'd found in the dumpster behind the bowling alley.

As he took of his hat and turned it over so I could drop some coins in it, you couldn't mistake that shock of sensational scarlet hair.

Publisher: orlandosentinel.com

Date: AF5DF015CBF22FE3881D47FDCBCE4F02

Author: Mike Bianchi

Twitter: @orlandosentinel

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Matt Gaetz Tattles to Ron DeSantis That Festival 'Unlawfully' Requires Vax; Claim Rebuffed

"Regrettably, I write to inform you that within my congressional district, there appears to be a blatant violation of Executive Order 21-81, 'Prohibiting COVID-19 Vaccine Passports,'" Gaetz wrote DeSantis.

"Your executive order allows entities to engage in COVID-19 screening, generally, but does not permit different treatment for the vaccinated and unvaccinated," Gaetz's letter continued.

Publisher: Newsweek

Date: 2022-01-10T22:06:17-05:00

Twitter: @newsweek

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Houston Symphony to accompany ‘Harry Potter’ this weekend | Datebook

HP6-FP-00209r (L-r) RUPERT GRINT as Ron Weasley, EMMA WATSON as Hermione Granger, MATTHEW LEWIS as Neville Longbottom, DANIEL RADCLIFFE as Harry Potter and BONNIE WRIGHT as Ginny Weasley in Warner Bros. Pictures? fantasy adventure ?Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."

"Even in the cues that are fairly rapid-fire rhythmically, there's still an enormous amount of orchestral variety," he continues. "That's what I really look for in a movie score: is the composer able to accompany the film with a wide variety of orchestra color?

Publisher: Preview | Houston Arts & Entertainment Guide

Date: DATEBOOK_GOOGLE_SITE_VERIFICATION

Author: Chris Gray

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