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SEC Power Rankings: Conference sending record 14 teams to NCAA Tournament
Coming out of the SEC Tournament, the Florida Gators top our conference power rankings entering March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The world's tallest teen, 7-foot-9 Olivier Rioux, is working to expand his NIL-earning power
Florida center Olivier Rioux, the world’s tallest teenager, is one of the team's most popular players heading into the NCAA TournamentABC News - 19h -
WATCH: Dolphins greet NASA astronauts after splash down
A pod of dolphins circled the NASA astronauts' capsule after it successfully splashed down off the coast of Florida.ABC News - 14h -
NCAA Tournament 2025: March Madness Cinderella upset picks, bracket busters by top college basketball model
March Madness 2025 features Auburn, Duke, Houston and Florida as the 2025 men's NCAA Tournament No. 1 seedsCBS Sports - 7h -
After 40 years on the run, escaped prisoner located and caught
A man who escaped a Puerto Rican prison nearly 40 years ago was taken into custody in Florida, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.ABC News - Mar. 8 -
Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near the White House
President Trump was in Florida at the time of the episode, during which a 27-year-old man held a gun and a confrontation ensued, the agency said.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
Dave Weldon, former lawmaker and vaccine critic, faces Senate grilling at CDC confirmation hearing
Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman and physician, is set to appear at a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday for his nomination to lead the CDC.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
WATCH: Cop delivers pizza when delivery driver sees 8-foot gator hiding
The incident occurred on Sunday in Bradenton, Florida, when police were responding to a report of an 8-foot alligator wandering through the neighborhood, according to the Bradenton Police Department.ABC News - 6d -
White House pulls Trump’s nomination for CDC director hours before confirmation hearing
The White House pulled Weldon's nomination just hours before the former Florida lawmaker was set to appear before the U.S. Senate for confirmation.CNBC - 6d -
Rays not moving forward with new stadium plans
The Tampa Bay Rays will not proceed with the development of a $1.3 billion baseball stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, principal owner Stuart Sternberg said.ESPN - 6d -
Glover shares Sawgrass lead with McIlroy one shot back
Former US Open champion Lucas Glover is one of three players with a share of the lead after the opening round of The Players Championship in Florida.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
2025 Players Championship: TV times pushed up Sunday because of weather threat
With inclement weather in the afternoon forecast Sunday in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, PGA Tour and NBC officials have adjusted TV times.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Jack Cebert dazzles as Texas Tech baseball wins second in a row at UH | Takeaways
The Texas Tech baseball team's transfer pickup from South Florida delivered his best outing of the season, and Red Raiders have a win streak at last.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
NASCAR takeaways: Josh Berry loves Las Vegas! He ends Christopher Bell's win streak
The NASCAR Cup Series has now completed five of its 26 regular-season races. This coming week, it returns to Florida at Homestead-Miami Speedway.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
From Firestone high school to summer Olympics: 5 questions with Akron's Jonny Marshall
Get caught up with Akron native Jonny Marshall, a Firestone alum who is an SEC swimming champion at Florida and an Olympian with Great Britain.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Detroit Tigers top prospects in Spring Breakout game: What we learned
The Detroit Tigers prospects won 6-3 against the Atlanta Braves prospects in the 2025 Spring Breakout game at CoolToday Park in North Port, Florida.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Auburn, Duke top men's NCAA field; SEC gets 14
Overall top seed Auburn was joined by Duke, Houston and Florida as 1-seeds, and a record 14 teams from the SEC were selected to participate in the NCAA tournament.ESPN - 2d -
Duke stays No. 1 in men's AP Top 25; Auburn at 4
While the NCAA tournament tabbed Auburn as its overall No. 1 seed, it was Duke that topped the AP Top 25 ahead of Houston, Florida and then the Tigers at No. 4.ESPN - 2d -
Pod of Dolphins Greets NASA Astronauts After Splashdown
The marine mammals swarmed around the recovery team and capsule, welcoming home the astronauts shortly after they splashed down off Florida’s Gulf Coast.The New York Times - 1d -
Pod of Dolphins Greets NASA Astronauts After Splashdown
The marine mammals swarmed around the recovery team and capsule, welcoming home the astronauts shortly after they splashed down off Florida’s Gulf Coast.The New York Times - 1d -
WATCH: Teen paddleboarders rescued after 16-hour ordeal
Three fishermen found the girls, both 16, after a tide pushed them 14 miles off course in Florida’s Gulf Coast.ABC News - 21h -
Tourist tax money sought for potential Jacksonville Jaguars games in Orlando
Florida Citrus Sports will present its plans for Camping World Stadium to serve as temporary host site for the Jacksonville Jaguars to an Orange County sports incentive board.Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Top Trump advisers get involved as the fight to win his presidential library site heats up
The search for President Donald Trump’s post-administration presidential library site is intensifying in South Florida, with Trump's son Eric and a top Trump administration adviser, Steve Witkoff, ...NBC News - Mar. 8 -
Police arrest teen and seize guns after online threats to 'shoot up school'
A Florida teenager was arrested and charged Sunday in connection with what police called online threats to "shoot up" a high school, before seizing a collection of guns and protective vests.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
'I Am Grateful Beyond Words': Brad Marchand Calls Bruins GM One Of The Best After Trade
Just days after being traded to the Florida Panthers by the only NHL team he’s ever known, Brad Marchand would be forgiven for feeling bitter towards the Boston Bruins.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 10 -
NASA set to bring astronauts home after 8-day mission turns into nine months
On Wednesday, a SpaceX rocket is scheduled to blast off from Florida, possibly clearing the way for the long-awaited homecoming of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunny Williams. Their eight day stay ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
2025 Players Championship one and done picks, sleepers, rankings: PGA predictions, expert golf betting advice
Mike McClure locked in his Players one and done picks and PGA Tour golf predictions for the Players Championship 2025 at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FloridaCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
Immigration largely driving growth in metro areas: Census
Population growth in U.S. metro areas outpaced previous years and is largely being fueled by international migration, the Census Bureau found. A report released Thursday by the bureau found major ...The Hill - 6d -
Orlando has an owner ready to buy Tampa Bay Rays after they back out of St. Pete stadium deal
In the wake of the Tampa Bay Rays announcing Thursday that they are backing out of a proposed $1.3 billion stadium deal in St. Petersburg, the Orlando Dreamers — a group of investors trying to ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Miami Beach mayor wants to end lease of theater that screened Palestinian documentary
The mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, wants to terminate a lease and cut financial support for an independent film theater that screened “No Other Land,” describing the Oscar-winning documentary about ...ABC News - 6d -
Miami Beach mayor wants to end lease of theater that screened Palestinian documentary
The mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, wants to terminate a lease and cut financial support for an independent film theater that screened “No Other Land,” describing the Oscar-winning documentary about ...ABC News - 6d -
Fanmio lawsuit claims Ryan Garcia 'feigned' injury to get out of exhibition fight
An entertainment company says boxer Ryan Garcia feigned an injury last year to back out of an exhibition fight, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in California. Fanmio, ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Canadiens: Taming The Panthers
If the Montreal Canadiens have any hope of qualifying for the playoffs, they’ll need to tame the Stanley Cup Champions Florida Panthers since they are playing three of their remaining 17 games ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
UF QB DJ Lagway uses NIL riches, family’s influence to launch foundation
GAINESVILLE — Florida quarterback DJ Lagway, a multi-millionaire at just 19, is a sign of the times in college football. He’s also on a mission bigger than just himself. Lagway publicly launched ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Vinnie Hinostroza’s 400th game comes as he finds another playoff race
Save for nine games with the Florida Panthers back in the 2020-21 season, Vinnie Hinostroza’s last five NHL employers – Arizona, Chicago, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Nashville – are franchises that ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Caufield powers Canadiens to 3-1 victory over Panthers
Cole Caufield scored his team-leading 33rd goal and added an assist to help the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Saturday night. Patrik Laine and Christian Dvorak — with his ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
3 Takeaways From The Canadiens' Best Game This Season
The Montreal Canadiens welcomed the Florida Panthers Saturday night at the Bell Centre for the first of three duels in three weeks. The Stanley Cup champions came to town without elite defenseman ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Gators win SEC Tournament title, secure No. 1 seed in NCAAs
A day after setting an SEC Tournament scoring record, No. 4 Florida got defensive to beat Tennessee in the title game and earn a No. 1 seed in the NCAAs. Following a 86-77 win over the No. 8 Vols, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Nate Oats provides injury update on Grant Nelson ahead of NCAA Tournament
Alabama basketball is hopeful to get Grant Nelson back for its run in the NCAA Tournament. Nelson injured his left leg during Alabama’s 104-82 loss to Florida in the semifinals of the SEC ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Islanders stun Panthers, snap three-game skid as four-goal third period fuels 4-2 comeback win
Marc Gatcomb kicked off the scoring in the third period and the New York Islanders scored three more times to defeat the Florida Panthers 4-2 on Sunday night.Yahoo Sports - 3d
