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FORT LAUDERDALE – The final push begins now. With a record of 29-25-3, the Florida Panthers (61 points) are eight points behind the Boston Bruins (69 points) for the wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. With only 25 games remaining, every game counts. “We’re running a much tougher race than last year at this point,” head coach Paul Maurice said Saturday after team practice at the Baptist Health Iceplex. The Panthers will have a chance to recover after the break. The Panthers, who host two divisional opponents, both competing for a spot in the playoff race, will face the…

If a birthday deserves a toast, then 150 of them deserve a toast. That’s why, as part of the Orlando Sentinel’s celebration of a century and a half of bringing news to Central Florida, we’ve partnered with Ten10 Brewing to release four celebratory beers, one for each quarter. The first beer, called Orange County Reporter, is a local citrus ale named after Orlando’s first newspaper, the predecessor to the Sentinel. And we invite you to the launch party! Space is limited and tickets can be purchased at OrlandoSentinel.com/RSVP. But in addition to enjoying quality celebratory beer, attendees will also enjoy…

Sunrise, Fla. – Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk won a gold medal for the United States at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics with a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada today at Santa Giulia Arena in Milan, Italy. Panthers Director of Hockey Operations and General Manager Bill Zito and Head Equipment Manager Teddy Richards served on the American staff. Tkachuk becomes the first player in franchise history to win an Olympic gold medal while playing for the Florida Panthers. He ranked second in the nation behind Quinn Hughes (1-7-8) with six assists (0-6-6). His six helpers also ranked fourth among all…

ORLANDO, Fla. — Eleven alleged members and associates of the Sex Money Murder 24K (SMM-24K) gang have been indicted in the Middle District of Florida on federal charges including racketeering conspiracy, attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder by aiding and abetting racketeering, and large-scale drug trafficking in Florida prisons. Federal prosecutors have released a four-count indictment charging the defendants with operating a violent criminal enterprise both inside and outside of Florida Department of Corrections facilities. SMM-24K, which is part of the nationally known Bloods gang, allegedly enforced its rules with extreme violence, including stabbings and attempted murders of members, according…

Sunrise, Fla. – Florida Panthers forwards Anton Lundell and Eetu Luostarinen and defenseman Niko Mikkola earned bronze medals for their native Finland at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics today with a 6-1 victory over Slovakia at the Santa Giulia Arena in Milan, Italy. Panthers assistant coach Tuomo Lutu also served as an assistant coach in Finland. Randell (1-1-2), Luostarinen (0-4-4) and Mikkola (0-3-3) combined for nine points in Finland’s six games at the tournament. Landel assisted on Artturi Lehkonen’s overtime goal in the quarterfinals against Switzerland, and Mikkola was tied for first against Finland with a plus-9 rating. Lundell, Luostarinen…

FORT LAUDERDALE – It looks like a few more returns are on the horizon. The Florida Panthers resumed practice Saturday after a break for the Winter Olympics, with defenseman Dmitry Kulikov and forward Tomas Nosek both taking the ice in the main group. Nosek has yet to play in a game this season after undergoing offseason surgery to repair a lower-body injury, while Kulikov was sidelined with an upper-body injury in the second game of the season on Oct. 9. Both players practiced wearing yellow no-contact jerseys. “It’s good to see them making progress with their rehab,” teammate Evan Rodriguez…

Question: My roses have grown tall and need pruning. When is the best time and how much of each bush should be removed? Answer: Most gardeners choose mid-February for major pruning of roses. All types of roses, except climbing varieties, can be pruned to remove long branches, dead or decayed areas, and twigs. This is especially the time to prune hybrid tea, grandiflora, floribunda, and other similar roses. Plants are usually cut back to one-third to one-half of their height. Shrubby roses can also be pruned at this time of year, and can also be pruned as needed throughout the…

Disney Springs has a new, albeit temporary, tenant in the former Sprinkles space. CrazyShake will relocate from March to May, offering a menu full of elaborate milkshakes, including a special edition Mickey Mouse shake. Mickey Beverage includes Mickey sprinkles, vanilla frosting, rock candy, whipped cream, and a Mickey-shaped crunchy treat (and a cherry on top). This item is available exclusively at the CrazyShake store located at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California. Other options include the Bang Bang Shake (with Fruity Pebbles and Strawberry Pop-Tarts) and the Cookies and Cream Supreme. All company-owned Sprinkles Cupcakes locations, including those at Walt Disney…

FLORIDA — February 20, 2026 — As the nation observes National Caregiver Day on February 20, Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD) announced a major statewide milestone today. This innovative nonprofit organization is dedicated to expanding access to the health care workforce through training, job placement, and comprehensive support, and has supported more than 1,000 Dwyer Scholars through medical training programs in Florida. This accomplishment highlights the critical role caregivers play in Florida’s health care system and the importance of investing in the people who provide hands-on care to patients, families, and communities every day. This milestone reflects a little more than…

Universal Orlando has begun selling new week-long tickets that include park-to-park access and multi-day visits to Epic Universe Theme Park. According to Universal’s official website, buyers will be able to “move freely” between Epic, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay Water Park. There are 6-day and 7-day types, and entry must be made over 8 and 9 consecutive days, respectively. There is also an option to exclude Volcano Bay. The resort advertises that the weeklong discount is “the price of a five-day ticket,” but the total amount varies by day and the lowest price is only available…