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Gov. DeSantis says GEICO, Progressive among auto insurance companies to decrease rates in Florida
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis says GEICO, Progressive among auto insurance companies to decrease rates in FloridaGovernor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon in Miami.
Scott's $72 million, 4-year contract finalized by Dodgers, who spent $452 million on 8 players
Read full article: Scott's $72 million, 4-year contract finalized by Dodgers, who spent $452 million on 8 playersReliever Tanner Scott’s $72 million, four-year contract has been finalized by the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising the World Series champions’ offseason spending to $452 million on eight players.
Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again, this time 2 games for missing flight and 'insubordinate conduct'
Read full article: Heat suspend Jimmy Butler again, this time 2 games for missing flight and 'insubordinate conduct'Jimmy Butler has been suspended by the Miami Heat for the second time in three weeks, this time for two games.
Butler not on Heat injury report, suggesting he's expected to play Friday
Read full article: Butler not on Heat injury report, suggesting he's expected to play FridayJimmy Butler is expected to play for Miami again Friday when it hosts the Denver Nuggets, a game that would be his first since the Heat confirmed that he wants a trade and that they are trying to accommodate that request.
So, you live in Jacksonville and want to see snow. Here’s your best option within driving distance
Read full article: So, you live in Jacksonville and want to see snow. Here’s your best option within driving distanceFalling flakes stay miles away from Jacksonville, but winter weather is within reach.
Florida Attorney General to urge judge to find Starbucks has improperly used race-based hiring practices
Read full article: Florida Attorney General to urge judge to find Starbucks has improperly used race-based hiring practicesAfter an investigative agency sided with the company, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office will urge an administrative law judge to find that Starbucks has improperly used race-based hiring practices.
Pelicans players, coach grieve those killed in New Orleans attack as they play in Miami
Read full article: Pelicans players, coach grieve those killed in New Orleans attack as they play in MiamiThe New Orleans Pelicans were in Miami when they learned of a deadly terrorist attack in New Orleans' famed French Quarter.
No. 18 Iowa State wins 11 games for 1st time, tops No. 15 Miami 42-41 in Pop-Tarts Bowl
Read full article: No. 18 Iowa State wins 11 games for 1st time, tops No. 15 Miami 42-41 in Pop-Tarts BowlRocco Becht scored from a yard out on fourth-and-goal with 56 seconds remaining and No. 18 Iowa State capped the best season in school history by rallying past No. 15 Miami 42-41 in the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Saturday.
The Thunder should have been quite tired. They went 2-0 in Florida anyway, pushing record to 22-5
Read full article: The Thunder should have been quite tired. They went 2-0 in Florida anyway, pushing record to 22-5Here’s how the last few days have gone for the Oklahoma City Thunder: Lose the NBA Cup final to Milwaukee in Las Vegas on Tuesday, spend time airborne over four different time zones on Wednesday, win in Orlando on Thursday, win in Miami on Friday.
New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoon
Read full article: New charges target ex-Miami congressman for lobbying on behalf of sanctioned Venezuelan tycoonA grand jury in Washington has returned an indictment against former Congressman David Rivera for failing to register as a foreign agent of a sanctioned Venezuelan media tycoon on whose behalf the Miami Republican allegedly lobbied the Trump administration.
Raines can’t slow Miami Northwestern in Class 3A state title game
Read full article: Raines can’t slow Miami Northwestern in Class 3A state title gameThe Bulls brought down the curtain on the 2024 season with a 41-0, running clock romp over Raines in the Class 3A state championship game at Pitbull Stadium.
Here’s how, where to watch the Raines vs Miami Northwestern Class 3A State Championship on Saturday
Read full article: Here’s how, where to watch the Raines vs Miami Northwestern Class 3A State Championship on SaturdayThe Raines Vikings are heading to Miami to face Miami Northwestern Bulls in the Class 3A state championship game on Saturday night.
High school football championship pick: Can Raines cap dream season with title?
Read full article: High school football championship pick: Can Raines cap dream season with title?News4JAX sports editor Justin Barney reveals his prediction for the high school football championship. The game is Saturday night at 7:30 at FIU’s Pitbull Stadium in Miami.
Sending Raines High football team off to Miami in style ahead of Saturday’s state title game
Read full article: Sending Raines High football team off to Miami in style ahead of Saturday’s state title gameRaines High School is gearing up for an exciting showdown against Miami Northwestern in the state championship this weekend in Miami. The local community is rallying behind the team, showing unwavering support as the big day approaches.
Good luck, Vikings! News4JAX sends messages of support to Raines High School ahead of state championship in Miami
Read full article: Good luck, Vikings! News4JAX sends messages of support to Raines High School ahead of state championship in MiamiGood luck, Vikings! All of Jacksonville is rooting for you to bring the championship trophy back home.
Luxury real estate broker and his twin held without bail on sex trafficking charges
Read full article: Luxury real estate broker and his twin held without bail on sex trafficking chargesA prominent luxury real estate broker and his identical twin brother have appeared in a Florida courtroom Thursday on sexual assault charges.
Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater wants to return his high school alma mater to glory. But he has to beat Raines first
Read full article: Former NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater wants to return his high school alma mater to glory. But he has to beat Raines firstTeddy Bridgewater has turned Miami Northwestern into a force to be reckoned with, having won more games this season than the previous two combined.
Countdown to state championship energizes Raines High School community
Read full article: Countdown to state championship energizes Raines High School communityRaines High School is gearing up for an exciting showdown against Miami Northwestern in the state championship this weekend in Miami. The local community is rallying behind the team, showing unwavering support as the big day approaches.
Lanier scores 22 points as No. 1 Tennessee beats Miami 75-62 at Jimmy V Classic
Read full article: Lanier scores 22 points as No. 1 Tennessee beats Miami 75-62 at Jimmy V ClassicChaz Lanier scored 22 points, and No. 1 Tennessee beat struggling Miami 75-62 on Tuesday night at the Jimmy V Classic in Madison Square Garden.
‘The happiest news I could hear’: Former NFL player, Raines alumnus excited ahead of state championship game
Read full article: ‘The happiest news I could hear’: Former NFL player, Raines alumnus excited ahead of state championship gameAs the Raines High School football team prepares to play Miami Northwestern in the 3A state title game in Miami, alumni, including some famous names you might recognize, are excited about the game and showing their support.
Dillon Gabriel, Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward are named Heisman finalists
Read full article: Dillon Gabriel, Travis Hunter, Ashton Jeanty, Cam Ward are named Heisman finalistsOregon’s Dillon Gabriel, Colorado’s Travis Hunter, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and Miami’s Cam Ward have been announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists.
LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot soreness
Read full article: LeBron James misses 1st game this season, sidelined versus Portland due to left foot sorenessLeBron James will sit out Sunday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to left foot soreness, the NBA career scoring leader’s first missed game of the season.
Waymo unveils plan to bring its robotaxi service to Miami
Read full article: Waymo unveils plan to bring its robotaxi service to MiamiWaymo is gearing up to bring its robotaxi service to Miami which will accelerate an expansion that’s been happening while its hobbled rivals remain in its rearview mirror.
Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyrics
Read full article: Venezuelan pop band that embraced Maduro's opponent cancels tour after his criticism of its lyricsOne of Venezuela’s most popular bands has canceled its homecoming tour after President Nicolas Maduro criticized the group for what he said were sexist lyrics.
The draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know
Read full article: The draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to knowSoccer’s biggest ever global club tournament comes to the United States next year and the 32-team group stage is drawn Thursday.
Florida’s Momentum EXPLODES: Elite Safety Hylton Stubbs Flips from Miami | Gators ‘Building Something Special’
Read full article: Florida’s Momentum EXPLODES: Elite Safety Hylton Stubbs Flips from Miami | Gators ‘Building Something Special’David Waters and Will Miles discuss the major recruiting win for Florida as safety Hylton "Drake" Stubbs flips his commitment from Miami to the Gators.
Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankings
Read full article: Miami's playoff hopes nosedive as Alabama rises in the latest College Football Playoff rankingsMiami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend.
College playoff bracket offers last dress rehearsal and one more chance to see where the SEC stands
Read full article: College playoff bracket offers last dress rehearsal and one more chance to see where the SEC standsThe next set of College Football Playoff rankings will be released Tuesday night under heavy scrutiny before the final bracket is set on Sunday.
AP Top 25: Ohio St, Miami, Clemson drop; Texas, Penn St, Notre Dame, Georgia in line behind Oregon
Read full article: AP Top 25: Ohio St, Miami, Clemson drop; Texas, Penn St, Notre Dame, Georgia in line behind OregonOhio State, Miami and Clemson plunged in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll following losses over the weekend.
Syracuse knocks No. 6 Miami out of ACC title game and possibly the playoff with 42-38 win
Read full article: Syracuse knocks No. 6 Miami out of ACC title game and possibly the playoff with 42-38 winKyle McCord and Syracuse knocked No. 6 Miami out of Atlantic Coast Conference title contention — and possibly ended the Hurricanes' College Football Playoff hopes — by rallying from a 21-0 deficit for a 42-38 win.
Bucks hold Antetokounmpo out of NBA Cup game at Miami with swelling in left knee
Read full article: Bucks hold Antetokounmpo out of NBA Cup game at Miami with swelling in left kneeGiannis Antetokounmpo, the league’s leading scorer this season, was unexpectedly held out of the Milwaukee Bucks’ NBA Cup game at the Miami Heat on Tuesday night with swelling in his left knee.
No. 11 Miami pulls away late to beat Wake Forest 42-14 and move one win from the ACC title game
Read full article: No. 11 Miami pulls away late to beat Wake Forest 42-14 and move one win from the ACC title gameCam Ward passed for 280 yards and threw two touchdowns to Jacolby George on another record-breaking day, Mishael Powell ran an interception back 76 yards for a touchdown and No. 11 Miami pulled away late to beat Wake Forest 42-14.
The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battle
Read full article: The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battleThe Atlantic Coast Conference finds itself fighting for respect from the College Football Playoff selection committee.
Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami 28-23 for Hurricanes' 1st loss
Read full article: Haynes King leads Georgia Tech past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami 28-23 for Hurricanes' 1st lossCam Ward and No. 4 Miami finally ran out of second-half comebacks as Haynes King led Georgia Tech to a 28-23 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes, giving the Yellow Jackets their first win over a top-five team in 15 years.
Preston Mattingly, son of Don Mattingly, promoted to Philadelphia Phillies general manager
Read full article: Preston Mattingly, son of Don Mattingly, promoted to Philadelphia Phillies general managerPreston Mattingly, a son of former star first baseman and manager Don Mattingly, has been promoted to general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies under president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski.
Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta United
Read full article: Sergio Busquets, once ruled out, now may play alongside Messi for Inter Miami against Atlanta UnitedSergio Busquets was initially ruled out of Saturday’s Inter Miami game against Atlanta United.
No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoff
Read full article: No. 4 Miami, No. 13 SMU sit unbeaten and tied atop ACC and as surprise options for 12-team playoffThe ACC will be represented in the College Football Playoff, just maybe not by the usual suspects.
Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricane
Read full article: Tropical Storm Rafael forms in the Caribbean and could hit Cuba as a hurricaneForecasters say Tropical Storm Rafael has formed in the Caribbean and will bring heavy rain to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands before strengthening to a hurricane and likely hitting Cuba.
AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four team
Read full article: AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 13 SMU's 5-0 start in ACC is best ever for a first-year Power Four teamThis move from a Group of Five conference to the Power Four is working out better than all right for SMU.
Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near Azores
Read full article: Severe storm watches issued for Jamaica and Caymans, Patty becomes a tropical storm near AzoresA hurricane watch for the Cayman Islands and a tropical storm warning for Jamaica have been issued as a weather system in the Caribbean is expected to strengthen.
Bracket Watch: Oregon, Georgia, Miami and BYU are the top seeds ahead of 1st CFP rankings
Read full article: Bracket Watch: Oregon, Georgia, Miami and BYU are the top seeds ahead of 1st CFP rankingsOregon, Georgia, Miami, and BYU remained the top four seeds in the The Associated Press College Football Playoff projection.
Ward and Restrepo rewrite the record book, and No. 5 Miami rallies to down Duke 53-31
Read full article: Ward and Restrepo rewrite the record book, and No. 5 Miami rallies to down Duke 53-31Heisman Trophy hopeful Cam Ward threw for 400 yards and five more touchdown passes, three to Xavier Restrepo on a record-setting day for both of them, and No. 5 Miami erased a double-digit deficit for the third time this season to roll past Duke 53-31 and stay unbeaten.
Farm Share gets $190K donation from Publix for new refrigeration truck
Read full article: Farm Share gets $190K donation from Publix for new refrigeration truckFarm Share, the third largest food bank in the U.S. and the leading non-profit in Florida received a charity check of $190,000 from Publix Super Markets Charities to continue providing Floridians with fresh and healthy foods.
Miami native 'Cuban Cowboy' Orlando Mendez returns home for Country Bay Musical Festival
Read full article: Miami native 'Cuban Cowboy' Orlando Mendez returns home for Country Bay Musical FestivalCountry Bay Music Festival is returning to Miami for its second year, with organizers hoping the event can earn a permanent spot in the city's music scene alongside events like Ultra and Rolling Loud.
A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New York
Read full article: A month after the trade, Karl-Anthony Towns looks very settled in New YorkSomeone asked New York coach Tom Thibodeau before Wednesday’s game what else he’s looking to get from Karl-Anthony Towns as this season goes along.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107
Read full article: Karl-Anthony Towns scores 44 points, Knicks rally in 2nd half to beat Heat 116-107Karl-Anthony Towns had 44 points and 13 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 18 of his 22 points in the second half and the New York Knicks rallied to beat the Miami Heat 116-107 on Wednesday night.
CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st round
Read full article: CFP Bracket Watch: BYU claims No. 4 seed with top 3 the same; A&M at Texas penciled in for 1st roundOregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4.
AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10
Read full article: AP Top 25: Miami cracks top 5 for 1st time since 2017; Notre Dame, BYU and Texas A&M enter top 10Miami has climbed to No. 5 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll, its highest ranking since 2017.
Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark Fletcher
Read full article: Miami's win over Florida State was particularly emotional for RB Mark FletcherMark Fletcher Jr. never considered not playing in Miami’s rivalry game against Florida State, for the simple reason that his father would have wanted him out there.
Lil Durk, Grammy award-winning rapper, arrested in Florida, accused in murder-for-hire plot
Read full article: Lil Durk, Grammy award-winning rapper, arrested in Florida, accused in murder-for-hire plotGrammy award-winning rapper Lil Durk was arrested in Florida on Thursday by U.S. Marshals and now faces murder-for-hire charges, according to multiple media reports.
In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flicker
Read full article: In a suburban Miami shopping center, Kmart's last 'Blue Light Specials' flickerThe last Kmart on the U.S. mainland sits alone at the west end of a suburban Miami shopping center, quiet and largely ignored.
Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownership
Read full article: Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball sells at auction for nearly $4.4M amid ongoing dispute over ownershipShohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million, a record high price not just for a baseball, but for any ball in any sport.
Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 win
Read full article: Cam Ward throws for 4 touchdowns, No. 6 Miami survives Louisville comeback bids for wild 52-45 winAjay Allen followed Cam Ward’s fourth touchdown pass with a 2-yard, go-ahead score early in the fourth quarter, Damien Martinez added a 30-yard insurance TD run with 4:05 remaining and No. 6 Miami held off Louisville for a wild 52-45 victory.
Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continues
Read full article: Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continuesThe online auction for Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has just four days remaining, with the highest bid now at $1.8 million.
Trump was asked to name three nice things about Harris. His response sounded like hers
Read full article: Trump was asked to name three nice things about Harris. His response sounded like hersDonald Trump has offered uncharacteristic personal compliments of Democratic opponent Kamala Harris, noting her ability to “survive" — though it came with a subtle jab.
How AP Top 25 voters ranked the latest poll with Alabama's loss and other upsets
Read full article: How AP Top 25 voters ranked the latest poll with Alabama's loss and other upsetsLongtime Associated Press Top 25 voter Kirk Bohls of the Houston Chronicle said this week's ballot was the most difficult he's had to fill out.
No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38
Read full article: No. 8 Miami rallies from 25 points down to beat California 39-38Cam Ward threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Arroyo with 26 seconds left and No. 8 Miami roared back from a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat California 39-38.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the AtlanticForecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 4 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and waves caused by it could cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions this weekend.
Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic
Read full article: Hurricane Kirk strengthens into a Category 3 storm in the AtlanticForecasters say Hurricane Kirk has strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to grow rapidly into a major hurricane.
Second fan files lawsuit claiming ownership of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 baseball
Read full article: Second fan files lawsuit claiming ownership of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 baseballThe claim to Shohei Ohtani’s potentially lucrative 50th home run ball grew more complicated this week, with a second fan filing a lawsuit asserting he had possession of the historic baseball.
Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from land
Read full article: Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Joyce move through the open Atlantic far from landTwo tropical cyclones are continuing to move over open water in the Atlantic, but forecasters say neither poses a threat to land.
A catch? Not a catch? The Miami-Virginia Tech ending won't be forgotten by either side
Read full article: A catch? Not a catch? The Miami-Virginia Tech ending won't be forgotten by either sideThere might be a FaceTime call on Sunday, as there is just about every week, in which Miami quarterback Cam Ward and Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones connect to talk about their most recent games.
No. 7 Miami survives Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten after Hail Mary TD overturned
Read full article: No. 7 Miami survives Virginia Tech 38-34 to remain unbeaten after Hail Mary TD overturnedCam Ward found Isaiah Horton with a 1-yard touchdown pass with 1:57 left for what became the winning score, and No. 7 Miami rallied to beat Virginia Tech 38-34 in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams on Friday night.
Attorney for 18-year-old trying to halt auction of Ohtani's 50/50 ball confident he has strong case
Read full article: Attorney for 18-year-old trying to halt auction of Ohtani's 50/50 ball confident he has strong caseThe attorney for an 18-year-old man trying to stop Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold at auction until a lawsuit is resolved believes he has a strong case.
Florida man's lawsuit temporarily stops Ohtani's 50th HR ball from being sold
Read full article: Florida man's lawsuit temporarily stops Ohtani's 50th HR ball from being soldA Florida man's lawsuit has temporarily stopped Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from being sold after saying it was stolen from him moments after he secured it.
Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic 1st season with the Dodgers
Read full article: Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic 1st season with the DodgersShohei Ohtani keeps showing a flair for the dramatic during his historic first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.