Florida News

Aggregated Florida News Articles

• Trump ally Donalds on president's endorsement in Florida governor race: 'it's a great thing to have'
  
  Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, in an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital ahead of his 2026 campaign kickoff in the race to succeed term-limited Gov. ...
  Fox News.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:21:49 -0400.
• Djokovic reaches Miami final to close on 100th title
  
  Novak Djokovic eases past Grigor Dimitrov to reach his first Miami Open final since 2016 and move within one win of his 100th career ATP title.
  BBC News.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:10:36 GMT.
• New Miami Beach hotel appoints general manager
  
  A seasoned hospitality professional has been appointed to lead a new boutique hotel set to open in Miami Beach this summer.
  Cortney Danielle Moore.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:58:16 +0000.
• Florida Orchestra musicians strike new deal with pay raises and expanded season
  
  The Florida Orchestra is hitting all the right notes with its new contract, sparking salary growth and benefits within the organization.
  Devonta Davis.  American City Business Journals.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:31:16 +0000.
• Watch: Alligator and Crocodile Meet in Florida, Bystander Catches the Bloody Primeval Battle
  
  Crikey. A video showed an alligator and a crocodile embroiled in a toothy territorial dispute last week in the Florida Everglades. ...
  Ole Braatelien.  Western Journal.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:00:21 +0000.
• 'Show of force': Trump ally kicking off campaign in race to succeed Florida Gov DeSantis
  
  President Donald Trump ally, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, formally kicks off his campaign in the 2026 race to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis, amid speculation Florida first lady Casey DeSantis may also run.
  Fox News.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:00:31 -0400.
• Tragedy at hockey game as goaltender is killed after being hit in the chest by puck
  
  Tragedy struck at an adult-league hockey game earlier this week in Florida as a 64-year-old goaltender died shortly after being hit in the chest with the puck while making a save.
  Daily Mail.  Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:26:10 GMT.
• Terps' Willard unsure of future after tourney exit
  
  Maryland men's basketball coach Kevin Willard was noncommittal about his future with the Terrapins after they were eliminated by Florida on Thursday in the Sweet 16.
  Kyle Bonagura.  ESPN.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:20:46 EST.
• The N.C.A.A. Tournament Star Drawing Comparisons to Steph Curry
  
  That Walter Clayton Jr. is mentioned in the same breath as any N.B.A. player is a surprise when considering his path to Florida.
  The New York Times.  New York Times.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:36:35 +0000.
• Famed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas holds last concerts
  
  With a recurrence of cancer, famed conductor Michael Tilson Thomas is ending his musical career. One of his final concerts is in Miami Beach, where he'll lead the orchestral academy he helped found.
  Greg Allen.  NPR.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:34:52 -0400.
• Sabalenka powers past Paolini to reach Miami final
  
  World number one Aryna Sabalenka reaches the Miami Open final with a comprehensive straight-set victory over Jasmine Paolini.
  BBC News.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:06:28 GMT.
• Top D-I scorer Latson to enter portal, agents say
  
  Florida State's Ta'Niya Latson, a three-time All-ACC selection who led the nation in scoring last season, is entering the transfer portal, her agents told ESPN.
  Andrea Adelson.  ESPN.  Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:42:05 EST.
• GOP Warns Of Close Margins In Florida Special Election
  
  'Much closer than many people expected'
  Andi Shae Napier.  Daily Caller.  Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:08:41 +0000.
• Cindyana Santangelo, actor and model who lived the 'party rock star life' before getting sober, has died
  
  Cindyana Santangelo, a philanthropist, actor and music video star whose credits include 'CSI: Miami' and 'Married... With Children' was found dead in Malibu.
  Christie D'zurilla.  Los Angeles Times.  Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:46:50 GMT.
• Lakers can't find a way to talk through their defensive issues in loss to Magic
  
  Luka Doncic finishes with 32 points and LeBron James scores 24 points, but a fourth-quarter rally by the Lakers falls short in a 118-106 loss to Orlando.
  Dan Woike.  Los Angeles Times.  Tue, 25 Mar 2025 01:48:41 GMT.
• No injuries after man drives car into protesters outside Tesla dealership
  
  A Florida sheriff's office says a man drove his car into protesters gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, but nobody was injured.
  CBS News.  Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:05:07 -0400.

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