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Ex-lobbyist Dorworth sues Joel Greenberg, family, citing ‘massive effort’ to ruin his reputation

ORLANDO, Fla. — Developer and former lobbyist Chris Dorworth claims in a lawsuit he filed Friday that disgraced Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg, along with his wealthy family and ex-wife, coordinated “a massive effort” to ruin his life after he refused to work with U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in…

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Florida GOP lawmaker calls transgender speakers ‘demons and imps,’ apologizes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives called transgender Floridians “demons and imps” and compared them to “mutants from another planet” during a committee hearing on Monday.

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John Romano: Turning on the pitch clock has helped rediscover old-school baseball

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It’s a bright new day in Major League Baseball. And, strangely enough, it would look great in black and white.

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Trump’s South Florida supporters stick with him despite criminal charges

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Donald Trump’s base is as devoted as ever, and the criminal charges against him aren’t dampening supporters’ enthusiasm about his 2024 presidential candidacy.

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Fun Spot goes even more huge with new roller coaster at Atlanta park

ORLANDO, Fla. — John Arie Jr., owner and CEO of Fun Spot America parks, doesn’t hold back about his expectations for ArieForce One, the roller coaster opening this week at his attraction near Atlanta.

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Legoland Florida offering annual-pass discounts for a limited time

ORLANDOA, Fla. — Legoland Florida has introduced a limited-time deal on its two highest levels of annual passholders for the Winter Haven theme park. Consumers who purchase one platinum or gold annual pass can get a second one for 50% off the full price.

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Disney Cruise Line to send new ship to Singapore

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney Cruise Line is setting up shop in Southeast Asia with a new cruise ship set to debut in 2025.

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Disney to resume new annual-pass sales this month

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World will start selling three levels of its annual passes to its theme parks again as of April 20, the company announced. Coming back this month are the Incredi-Pass, the Sorcerer Pass and the Pirate Pass — all of which saw price increases of $50…

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Fla. woman aims for Paralympics after pellet gun, knife attack

Editor’s note: This story includes discussions of domestic violence and suicide. If you need help, see resources at the end of the story.

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Man shot dead by police at Florida hotel; officers on leave

PLANTATION, Fla. — A man was shot and killed by police at the Plantation Inn Hotel & Lounge, authorities said Sunday.

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Brandon Lowe heats up as Rays sweep A’s, move to 9-0

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It took eight games for Brandon Lowe to drive in his first runs of the season. Now, like the Rays, the second baseman is rolling.

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As abortion ban looms, Florida may soon authorize ‘baby boxes’ for unwanted infants

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In the medieval ages, mothers would emerge under the cover of night, head to the church, and place their unwanted newborns in turntables embedded in the walls, where, on the other side, a nun would take them.

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Florida abortion clinics monitored, fined — and struggling to stay open

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As pregnant women flood into Florida abortion clinics, trying to get a procedure before they reach 15 weeks, the clinics are struggling with new regulations, increased state inspections, and in some cases hefty fines that threaten their businesses.

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Jeffrey Springs, Rays thump A’s, roll to 8-0 start

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It may not have been a hitless outing, but Jeffrey Springs was dominant again. The lefty continued his strong start with seven more scoreless innings Saturday as the Rays rolled over the A’s, 11-0, in front of a crowd of 15,880 at Tropicana Field to continue…

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Last living Nuremberg prosecutor and South Floridian Ben Ferencz dies at 103

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Ben Ferencz, the last living prosecutor of the Nuremberg trials, has died at age 103, his son confirmed to the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

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As Central Florida gun violence escalates, pediatricians call for public health over politics

ORLANDO, Fla. — In the span of a little over a month, Central Florida has been left reeling by a spate of several gruesome gun deaths, many of them young children.

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Isaac Paredes, Rays blast their way past A’s to 7-0 record

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Eventually, it will have to get harder, but for now the Rays are just rolling over teams.

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Would Florida higher ed proposals protect students or destroy state universities?

ORLANDO, Fla. — Lawmakers are weighing sweeping changes to Florida’s higher education system, including weakening tenure protections for faculty, putting a microscope on certain programs and specifying how United States history must be taught in core courses.

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12-year-old and 17-year-old arrested in Florida murder; search continues for third suspect

ORLANDO, Fla. — Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods on Friday announced the arrest of a 12-year-old and a 17-year-old as well as the search for a third suspect in connection with the murder of three minors in Ocklawaha last week.

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Ex-soldier with Jan. 6 ties gets 7 years prison in Tampa case

TAMPA, Fla. — Jeremy Brown, the retired U.S. Army Special Forces master sergeant ensnared in a federal investigation of the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, received a sentence of seven years in federal prison Friday for having two illegal guns, a set of hand grenades and…

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DeSantis: I’ll kill Reedy Creek deal, consider hotel tax and tolls at Disney World

ORLANDO, Fla. — Escalating an already hot feud, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he plans to work with the Legislature to void the Reedy Creek deal with Disney that stripped the new board of its power and consider hotel taxes and tolls at Disney World.

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Florida health officials removed key data from COVID vaccine report

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced in October that young men should not get the COVID-19 vaccine, guidance that runs counter to medical advice issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Taylor Swift has made Tampa taxpayers $730,000. Here are the receipts

TAMPA, Fla. — When Taylor Swift breezes through Tampa next week for a sold-out three-night stand at Raymond James Stadium, she’s poised to rake in a lot of dough.

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Why Bucs should consider Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker in NFL draft

TAMPA, Fla. — He is older than Kyle Trask and less than three years younger than Baker Mayfield. He can’t work out due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament suffered nearly five months ago.

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Religious leaders fear Florida bill could make it a crime to take immigrants to church

ORLANDO, Fla. — Some Florida church leaders fear a proposed crackdown championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis could criminalize giving immigrants without legal status rides to services, Sunday school or doctor’s appointments.

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