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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decisive victory and Republicans’ lackluster performance elsewhere in the country have become fodder for conservatives, who are increasingly casting doubt over former President Donald Trump’s influence over the party and wondering if DeSantis may have a more effective playbook.

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers survived a grueling road trip by splitting four games out west. Now, back in Sunrise, they’re ready to start stacking some wins in front of one of the NHL’s best home-ice advantages.

TAMPA, Fla. — The burly, north-south ball carrier didn’t sidestep Wednesday. When the question arose, Leonard Fournette’s answer resembled many of his recent rushing attempts: a very short burst.

TAMPA, Fla. — The state Board of Governors confirmed U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse as the University of Florida’s next president Wednesday, approving a five-year contract that will start in February with the possibility of a one-year extension.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World is closing its theme parks in phases for Tropical Storm Nicole starting Wednesday, and the resort was closing some hotels Wednesday afternoon ahead of the storm’s local arrival.

Democrats topped Republicans in a series of competitive races, defying expectations that high inflation and President Joe Biden’s low approval ratings would drag his party to key defeats.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney’s theme parks division generated $7.4 billion in revenue last quarter, despite Hurricane Ian’s path near Disney World in late September costing the company $65 million, executives said Tuesday.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Fresh off a commanding reelection and a sweeping party victory, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis now moves full throttle into the next stage of his ambitious political career and faces a question everyone in his orbit is asking: When does he announce his run for president?

TAMPA, Fla. — If the goal is to win the news cycle, then USF should hire Jon Gruden.