The soccer season has commenced statewide, and there's plenty of talent once again in the Southwest Florida area.
That was displayed last season, when Mariner went toe to toe with American Heritage, not conceding a goal in regulation and extra time. Bishop Verot is poised to take a leap this season, while North Fort Myers is a constant every season.
TALLAHASSEE - As they wage a two-front fight against the Seminole Tribe offering online sports betting statewide, two pari-mutuel companies are seeking more time to make their case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
The two cases involve different legal issues and different defendants, but the pari-mutuel companies are trying to use at least one of the challenges to block sports betting that was included in a 2021 gambling deal between the state and the tribe.
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TAMPA, Fla. — The brother-in-law of two-time Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams is accused of inviting a 16-year-old girl to a Florida hotel room and offering to pay for sex, authorities said.
Gardner is a youth motivational speaker who was raised by his grand-aunt in Tampa, the Tampa Bay Times reported. He is also the husband of Georgia federal judge Leslie Abrams Gardner, according to WSB-TV .
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – It was a very emotional and warm welcome home for eight Miami Beach firefighters on Sunday, all of whom risked their own safety in order to support the Israelis who have been called up to fight against Hamas.
Miami Beach fire officials held a very special welcome home ceremony for the group at their fire headquarters.
SANFORD, Fla. – The popular Asian Lantern Festival is returning to the Central Florida Zoo this weekend.
Head "Into the Wild" for two months when the Central Florida Zoo transforms at night into its Asian Lantern Festival.
The festival celebrates the "art, beauty and wonder of traditional Asian lantern festivals," the zoo's website said.
Earlier this year, Only In Your State released a list of seven things that Florida did before any other state in the country.
According to the website, two Florida cities actually lay claim to the first Burger King restaurant: Jacksonville and Miami.
A proposed bill in Florida, HB-395 , would punish cities for removing existing historical monuments and memorials, and would retroactively apply to removals that took place up to five years ago.
The proposal was introduced on Thursday by state Rep. Dean Black (R-Jacksonville), three years after a Confederate statue was removed from a public park in Jacksonville, which has a large Black population.
FLORIDA — There are about 55 million reasons to plan ahead for Thanksgiving travel this year , according to AAA. That's the number of people expected to travel at least 50 miles between Wednesday, Nov, 22, and Sunday, Nov. 26, including the more than 49 million expected to do so by vehicle.
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Vladislav Goldin scored 19 points, Brandon Weatherspoon added 16 while not missing a shot, and No. 10 Florida Atlantic eased past Eastern Michigan 100-57 on Tuesday night.
Some students started lining up Monday night outside Florida Atlantic's arena, arriving almost 24 hours before game time to get their choice of seat. They remembered all the chants and waves, sang along with Miley Cyrus' "Party in the U.S.A.
Franklin police officers were called out to the Marriott of Cool Springs around 9:30 p.m. on Saturday for reports of an "active shooter."
Wiggins left the hotel before officers arrived but was later found by police in a nearby subdivision.
Draymond Green received his 18th career ejection on Tuesday. Only one player in NBA history has more.
A swanky 92-foot yacht worth millions of dollars spent a recent weekend stranded on a Florida beach.
Stern estimated the yacht was valued in the region of $12 to $16 million, the news outlet reported.
But, he told the outlet, "every day it sits here getting battered by the waves, that value has to go down."
PLANT CITY, Fla. - The 89th Annual Florida Strawberry Festival kicks off on Feb. 29 and ends on March 10.
Event organizers say there will be NO Saturday or Sunday afternoon shows other than Jo Dee Messina on Saturday, March 9.
"The directors on our entertainment committee worked diligently in planning and preparing for this highly-anticipated announcement.
There are so many options this holiday season, from markets to festivals to drive-through displays.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Wednesday marks the first day of the early signing period for high school athletes. All athletes other than football can ink national letters of intent with their college. Don't see any athlete's name who you think is signing?
Football players can sign during the three-day early period Dec. 20-22. The traditional signing day is always the first Wednesday in February (Feb. 7, 2024). This list will be updated throughout the day and the early signing period.
Universal Orlando is best known as a thrill seekers paradise.
However, even with those thrills taking the headlines, Universal Orlando does have some rides that are perfect for entertaining the toddlers in your party.
There's no better place to start than the only opening day attraction left at Universal's debut Florida park. This iconic dark ride takes guests on a faux-bicycle ride vehicle on a journey with the titular E.T. from the climax of Steven Spielberg's film to his homeward, the Green Planet. While ...
Friday's game between the South Florida Bulls (1-0) and Stetson Hatters (0-1) matching up at Yuengling Center has a projected final score of 73-58 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored South Florida, so it should be a lopsided matchup.
Rep your team with officially licensed college basketball gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.
As fall continues and winter approaches, you might be wondering which states hold their warmth. Maybe you want to plan a vacation to somewhere that offers plenty of sunshine in November?
The first state on the list is Arizona which has an average November temperature of 51.4°F. The temperatures tend to be higher in the western region of the state with an average high of 77.6°F in Parker and 77.7°F in Yuma.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka, R-Fort Myers, filed a bill Thursday for the 2024 Legislative Session that would ban “furthermost left-hand lane driving” on certain roadways in several cases.
HB 317 would bar drivers from using the leftmost lane on a road with two or more lanes and a speed limit of at least 65 miles per hour. Exceptions include if the left-hand lane is a high-occupancy lane or an identified left-turn lane.
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas women's basketball coach Mike Neighbors is entering his seventh season in charge of the program. Here is a rundown of each player on his roster for the 2023-24 season:
Highly touted recruit in the 2023 class, ranked No.
SEC All-Freshman Team selection … Five-time SEC Freshman of the Week, which broke a school record and led the conference … Started in all 37 games, tied for school record … Crashed the boards well, leading the team in rebounds (6.9), as well as blocks (40) … Broke the single-season defensive ...
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The (0-0) Gators started a bit slow with a 21-16 lead after the first quarter. UF shot less than 32 percent from the field. Florida outscored the (0-0) Mocs 22 to 8 in the second quarter leading 43-24 at the half. UF continued where they left off as they rattled off 50 points in the second half.
HILLSBORO BEACH, Fla. - Beachgoers in South Florida were in for a wild surprise Monday afternoon when an alligator was spotted floating in the surf at Hillsboro Beach.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials responded to the scene, catching the gator and moving it to a safer location.
Here are our top 5 five fun things to do this weekend and beyond, including the Florida International Air Show, WINK Taste of the Town and the Fair at Fenway South at JetBlue Park.
Plus, we look ahead at more things to do in the coming weeks: Blues singer-guitarist Dave Keller, Theatre Conspiracy's zany "clown-noir" dramedy "Clown Bar" and more.
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