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Human head that washed ashore in South Florida belonged to missing swimmer

The human head that washed ashore in South Florida this week belonged to a missing 19-year-old swimmer, police said Friday.

Why Did Ben Sasse Resign as President of the University of Florida?

Florida’s star president, Ben Sasse, was among the best paid university presidents ever. He promised a conservative overhaul, but then he resigned, leaving controversy and an embarrassing drop in ...

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Temple fires Stan Drayton following overtime win over Florida Atlantic

Athletic director Arthur Johnson said "Our expectation is to compete for American Athletic Conference titles." The Owls were 9-25 in 34 games under Drayton.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Nelly Korda rallies in Florida for her seventh LPGA win of the year

Make that seven wins this year for LPGA Tour star Nelly Korda

Sports - ABC News - Yesterday

Florida Atlantic reportedly fires football coach Tom Herman

The Owls are 6-16 under Herman, including a 2-8 record this season.

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How to watch Florida State Seminoles vs. Florida Gators: Live stream, TV channel, start time for Friday's NCAA Basketball game

How to watch Florida State vs. Florida basketball game

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Florida State vs. Florida odds, score prediction: 2024 college basketball picks, Nov. 15 best bets from model

SportsLine's model just revealed its NCAA Basketball picks for the Florida Gators vs. Florida State Seminoles on Friday

Sports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago

Mexican Officials Arrest Top Security Official in Mayor’s Beheading

Mayor Alejandro Arcos Catalán was killed less than a week after taking office in Chilpancingo. On Tuesday, the authorities arrested the city’s public security minister in connection with his death.

World - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Is N.H.L. Officiating Bad? It’s a Trick Question.

An expert from The Athletic breaks down the evolution of hockey officiating, from its “biggest innovations” to its future.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Turnout high in Pennsylvania, officials say

Election officials in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania are seeing high voter turnout throughout the day. Weijia Jiang explains the significance.

Irish general election to be officially called

Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to announce the date for a general election later.

Ron DeSantis battles his onetime top ally in bid to stop marijuana legalization in Florida

As Ron DeSantis tries to stop a high-profile ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in Florida, the governor’s old ally, Jeff Roe, is working against him.

Florida reports 13 deaths from rare flesh-eating bacteria after hurricanes

State sees spike in cases related to hurricane activity as bacteria rises ‘after heavy rainfall and flooding’. Thirteen people have died from rare flesh-eating bacteria infections in Florida this ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

After 6 years, Billy Joel finally sells his massive Florida estate with 12-car garage for $22 million

The waterfront mansion in South Florida has been on and off the market, and Joel finally sold it after cutting the price by millions.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Scott holds 4-point lead over Democrat in Florida Senate race: Poll

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) holds a 4-point lead over Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell in the Florida Senate race, according to a new poll. An Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey released on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

‘We can win Florida’: Harris’s husband Doug Emhoff rallies for VP in red state

Second gentleman campaigns in Florida, attacking Donald Trump and Project 2025, despite state being reliably red. In terms of presidential elections at least, Florida has fallen a long way since ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Miami vs. Florida State live stream, where to watch, TV channel, odds, spread, prediction, pick

Miami leads the all-time series 35-33 but has lost the last three meetings

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

South Florida basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim dies at 43 after complications during medical procedure

The rising star in coaching took Kennesaw State to its first NCAA Tournament and was building USF into a mid-major force

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

South Florida men's basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has died at age 43

Sports - ABC News - October 24

Florida State falls from preseason top 10 to likely missing a bowl game after loss to rival Miami

One year after an undefeated regular season, the Seminoles have guaranteed themselves a losing record before the calendar turns to November

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Florida works to bring back tourism to its Gulf Coast following hurricanes Helene and Milton

Tourism officials on Florida’s Gulf Coast say one of the ways concerned people can help the area recover is to visit as tourists, even though some beaches are still closed to the public and debris ...

Entertainment - ABC News - October 28

Rick Scott leading Mucarsel-Powell by 3 points in Florida reelection bid: Poll

Incumbent Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is leading former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-Fla.) by about 3 points in his race to keep his seat, a recent new St. Pete Polls survey found. In the survey for ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Barkov scores in his return from injury and Florida Panthers beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2

Florida captain Aleksander Barkov had a goal and an assist in his return after missing eight games with a lower-body injury, and the Atlantic Division-leading Panthers defeated the Buffalo Sabres 5-2

Sports - ABC News - October 28

A federal judge continues to block Florida from threatening television stations that air abortion rights ad

Health - ABC News - October 29

Mike Norvell pitching Florida State recruits on 'opportunity' after reeling Seminoles fall to 1-7

Norvell says recruits will have the chance to make an immediate impact

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

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