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Florida teen gets life in prison for killing young classmate
Aiden Fucci is led into the courtroom start his sentencing hearing, Friday, March 24, 2023. in St. Augustine, Fla. A Florida judge sentenced the 16-year-old Florida boy to life in prison on Friday for fatally stabbing a 13-year-old classmate on Mother's Day in 2021. Fucci, who pleaded guilty just before his trial was set to start in February, was not eligible for the death penalty. (Bob Self/The Florida Times-Union via AP)
hockey
Brothers skip Pride jerseys; Panthers lose to Maple Leafs
Mar 23, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Alexander Kerfoot (15) celebrates with center John Tavares (91) after scoring during the third period against the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
hockey
Chasing playoffs, Panthers set to host Maple Leafs
ELMONT, NEW YORK - MARCH 21: Zach Aston-Reese #12 of the Toronto Maple Leafs skates against the New York Islanders during the second period at the UBS Arena on March 21, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
hockey
Panthers score team-record 7 goals in 1st, top Canadiens 9-5
Teammates celebrate with Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) after he scored during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday, March 16, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
road sage
Florida lawmaker wants to take away a dog’s right to stick its head out a car window. Why would anyone do that?
Andrew Clark
hockey
Winnipeg Jets down Florida Panthers on Mark Scheifele’s OT goal
SUNRISE, FL - MARCH 11: Mark Scheifele #55 celebrates his overtime game winning goal with Kyle Connor #81 and Nate Schmidt #88 of the Winnipeg Jets against the Florida Panthers at the FLA Live Arena on March 11, 2023 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)
sports
Blue Jays beat Braves, lose to Rays in split-squad spring training games
world
Person in Florida dies after brain-eating amoeba infection
sports
Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse looks to be in peak condition as targeted return to competition nears
EUGENE, OREGON - JULY 15: Andre de Grasse of Team Canada looks on after competing in the Men’s 100 Meter heats on day one of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 15, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
golf
Women’s pro golf season in full swing with Henderson, Costabile representing Canada
Brooke Henderson hits a shot from the ninth tee during the final round of the LPGA Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. The women's professional golf season gets into full swing this week with two events on opposite sides of the globe. CANADIAN PRESS/AP-John Raoux
sports
Blue Jays beat Tigers, lose to Phillies in spring training action
Feb 28, 2023; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier (39) watches a fly ball during the second inning against the Detroit Tigers at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
hockey
Panthers’ Knight to get care from player assistance program
Feb 18, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight (30) makes a save during the third period against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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Florida TV journalist shot dead, another wounded, while reporting on a murder, police say
Orange County Sheriff John Mina addresses the media during a press conference about multiple shootings, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Orlando, Fla. A central Florida television journalist and a little girl were fatally shot Wednesday afternoon near the scene of a fatal shooting from earlier in the day, authorities said. Mina said that they’ve detained Keith Melvin Moses, 19, who they believe is responsible for both shootings in the Orlando-area neighborhood. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
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Early training camp underway for Blue Jays
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Florida GOP gives DeSantis control of Disney district
ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 08: In an aerial view, Walt Disney World's iconic Cinderella Castle sits on the grounds of the theme park on February 08, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis continues his push to punish Walt Disney Co. by taking control of the board of Disney's special taxing district, the company announced today a restructuring. As a result, Disney expects to cut costs by $5.5 billion and lay off roughly 7,000 employees, or about 4 percent of its global workforce. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
u.s. politics
Florida lawmakers give DeSantis authority to relocate migrants anywhere in U.S.
FILE PHOTO: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a rally ahead of the midterm elections, in Hialeah, Florida, U.S., November 7, 2022. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo
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Tkachuk, Larkin, Marner earn NHL weekly honours following Atlantic all-star game win
Atlantic Division's Matthew Tkachuk, of the Florida Panthers (19) scores against Metropolitan Division's goaltender Igor Shesterkin, of the New York Rangers (31) during the NHL All Star hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
soccer
CF Montreal tops Quebec semi-pro all-stars in friendly, looks to build on progression
CF Montreal forward Sunusi Ibrahim dribbles the ball on the first day of training camp in Montreal on Monday, January 9, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
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Suspects sought after Florida drive-by shooting wounds 11
Police say there is no threat to the public after two people were found dead inside a home west of Toronto early Wednesday.
hockey
Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews sidelined for at least three weeks with knee sprain
u.s. politics
Florida blocks high school African American studies class
FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks after being sworn in to begin his second term during an inauguration ceremony outside the Old Capitol on Jan. 3, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. DeSantis' administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African-American studies from being taught in high schools, saying the class violates state law and that it is historically inaccurate. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
hockey
Matthew Tkachuk, Panthers cruise past Canadiens 6-2 behind five-goal second period
Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk (19) reacts after scoring against the Montreal Canadiens during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Thursday, January 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
hockey
Nylander’s two-goal night helps push Leafs past Panthers
Jan 17, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander (88) celebrates after scoring the winning goal in overtime against the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
world
Woman dies after eight people shot at Martin Luther King Jr. Day event in Florida
MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 16: An image of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. hangs on the back of a sanitation department truck during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade in the Liberty City neighborhood on January 16, 2023 in Miami, Florida. The annual event honors the late civil rights leader. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
world
As Brazil reels from riots, Jair Bolsonaro finds home in Florida
Marcelo Pires, second right, a Brazilian who owns a nearby vacation home in Encore Resort, bikes with his children, niece and nephew outside the house where former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro is staying, in hopes that the family would be able to greet him, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Reunion, Fla. As Brazil reels from mobs of rioters swarming its seats of power, its former leader has decamped to a Florida resort, where droves of supporters have flocked to cheer on their ousted president. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro hospitalized in U.S. with intestinal discomfort
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro gestures to supporters, at the Alvorada Palace, in Brasilia, Brazil, December 12, 2022. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
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Couple in central Florida retirement community found slain
opinion
Big-city exiles are turning Miami and Austin into New York and San Francisco
Gus Carlson
world
Bolsonaro lands in Florida, avoiding Lula handover
FILE - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro looks on after speaking from his official residence the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 1, 2022. Bolsonaro faces swirling legal threats. The Supreme Court is investigating him on suspicion of illegally spreading lies about topics including COVID-19 vaccines, Supreme Court justices, releasing confidential information from an ongoing investigation and interfering improperly with the Federal Police. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres, File)
international business
Global insurance losses for natural catastrophes projected to reach US$112-billion in 2022, broker says
FILE PHOTO: Remains of destroyed houses are seen almost one month after Hurricane Ian landfall in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, U.S., October 26, 2022. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo
hockey
Aleksander Barkov’s quick hat trick lifts Panthers over Canadiens 7-2
Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) is congratulated by center Colin White (6) after scoring his third goal for a hat trick during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
olympics
Boxer Gervonta Davis jailed on domestic violence charge
This booking image provided by the Broward County Sheriff's Office shows professional boxer Gervonta Davis, who has been jailed in Florida after he struck a woman in the face, authorities said Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. (Broward County Sheriff's Office via AP)
hockey
Maple Leafs acquire Dryden Hunt from Avalanche for Denis Malgin
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 22: Zach Whitecloud #2 of the Vegas Golden Knights skates with the puck against Dryden Hunt #22 of the Colorado Avalanche in the first period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on October 22, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis seeks grand jury investigation of COVID-19 vaccines
FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks on Nov. 19, 2022, in Las Vegas. Gov. DeSantis said Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 that he plans to petition the state's Supreme Court to convene a grand jury to investigate “any and all wrongdoing” with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
u.s. business
Florida reportedly mulls U-turn on move to strip Disney theme-parks of self-governing status
FILE - Performers dressed as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck entertain visitors at Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on April 18, 2022. Last year was a roller coaster ride for theme parks and museums worldwide, with some places approaching pre-pandemic levels and others like parks in China struggling with lockdowns, according to a new report. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)
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Elon Musk says he will support Ron DeSantis if Florida governor runs for president
FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the Parental Rights in Education bill at Classical Preparatory school, on March 28, 2022, in Shady Hills, Fla. The Walt Disney Company announced late Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, that former CEO Bob Iger will return to head the company for two years in a move that stunned the entertainment industry. Disney said in a statement that Bob Chapek, who succeeded Iger in 2020, had stepped down from the position. Chapek faced blowback early this year for not using Disney's vast influence in Florida to quash the Republican bill that would prevent teachers from instructing early grades on LGBTQ issues. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times via AP, File)