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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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 8h -
No. 4 FSU baseball sweeps ACC opener against Boston College with doubleheader victory
Florida State baseball completed a sweep of Boston College with a pair of wins in a doubleheader on Saturday, hitting five home runs in two games.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
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 - 2h -
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 - 5d -
'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 - 5d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
No. 4 FSU baseball claims ACC opener with 4 home runs in 8-2 win over Boston College
No. 4 Florida State baseball wasted little time getting back in the win column, hitting four home runs Friday night to beat Boston College 8-2.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
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 - 18h -
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 - 12h -
How will the new Doak Campbell Stadium project affect me?
Seminole Boosters Thousands of Florida State’s season ticket holders eagerly await the Seminoles’ season opener against Alabama on Aug. 30 and the reveal of the most dramatic renovation of Doak ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
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 - 7h -
FSU softball sweeps doubleheader from Pitt on alumni weekend
The Florida State softball team was back at JoAnne Graf Field for an ACC series opening weekend against Pittsburgh. Entering ACC play, the Seminoles had a 22-5 record and a No. 10 national ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
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 - 3h -
Air Force intercepts aircraft flying in a restricted zone near Mar-a-Lago
Air Force fighter jets on Sunday intercepted a civilian aircraft flying in the temporarily restricted airspace near President Donald Trump’s Florida home, bringing the number of violations to more ...ABC News - 6d -
Judge denies Pulitzer board’s request to pause Trump lawsuit during presidency
A Florida judge Monday denied the Pulitzer Prize Board’s request to pause President Trump’s defamation lawsuit while he is in the White House, an argument Trump’s lawyers themselves have made in ...The Hill - 4d -
Count On Bruins Spoiling Marchand's Return With Upset Win Over Panthers
Tuesday features an all-time storyline as former Bruins captain Brad Marchand makes his return to Boston. He will play his first game on the Florida Panthers, where he was traded to last Friday ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Tiger Woods all but certain to miss Masters after rupturing achilles at home
15-time major winner has emergency surgery in Florida Woods has not played on tour since 2024 Open at Troon Tiger Woods is a near certainty to miss the Masters for just the fifth time since his ...The Guardian - 4d -
Vokietaitis scores 17 as FAU takes down Charlotte 64-59 in American Athletic Conference Tournament
Matas Vokietaitis had 17 points in Florida Atlantic's 64-59 victory over Charlotte on Thursday in the second round of the American Athletic Conference Tournament. The fifth-seeded Owls (18-14) ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Bennett's power-play goals lift short-handed Panthers over Maple Leafs 3-2
Sam Bennett scored power-play goals late in each of the first two periods, Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the short-handed Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Thursday night ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
UF WR Tre Wilson is back, jacked and eager to make up for lost time with Gators
GAINESVILLE — The sight of Florida receiver Tre Wilson on the field is a blur again. Wilson’s blinding speed is back. Ten pounds of muscle have been a nice addition. Most importantly, Wilson’s ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump praises Cannon in Justice Department speech
President Trump praised Judge Aileen Cannon during his speech at the Justice Department, calling her “strong” and “brilliant.” “We had an amazing judge in Florida, and her name is Aileen Cannon,” ...The Hill - 1d -
Joey Volini keeps BC in check, Drew Faurot hits 2 of FSU's 4 HRs in win
Joey Volini got into trouble a few times only to find his way out of a jam. It wasn't a six-inning masterpiece but the left-hander delivered a tone-setting start in Florida State's opener against ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Troy plays in Sun Belt Tournament against the Old Dominion
Old Dominion Monarchs (15-19, 11-10 Sun Belt) vs. Troy Trojans (20-10, 13-5 Sun Belt) Pensacola, Florida; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Trojans -10.5; over/under is 133 BOTTOM ...ABC News - Mar. 8
