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Sunrise, Fla. – The Florida Panthers announced today that the “Players Favorite Things” basket will be available for bidding on FlaPanthers.givesmart.com from 12:00 PM ET tomorrow, April 2nd until 12:00 PM ET on April 14th, with all auction proceeds going to the Florida Panthers Foundation. Assembled by Panthers players and their loved ones, each basket includes multiple autographed items, snacks, gift cards, games, and more. The basket will be on display at Amerant Bank Arena tomorrow, April 2nd, outside of Game 131 between the Panthers and the Boston Bruins, and at the Fan Appreciation Day on Monday, April 13th, during…

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed two bills aimed at increasing penalties for sex crimes involving children and strengthening pretrial detention rules for certain dangerous crimes. House Bill 445 and House Bill 1159, known as “Missy’s Law,” were approved for the 2026 legislative session and focus on expanding criminal penalties, limiting release options for certain offenders, and addressing new forms of child exploitation. House Bill 445 would amend Florida’s pretrial detention system by requiring individuals convicted of or pleading guilty to certain dangerous crimes to be held without bail while awaiting sentencing. The law also expands the list of…

My father never came home for holiday meals because the restaurant was the family business. If I ever saw him, it was during an early morning stop at Aunt Julia’s house, interspersed with greetings and updates from the adults, while my cousin Paul and I ran around busting out joints. Dad had pulled some of Aunt Julia’s wonderful stuffed mushrooms out of the aluminum foil pie tin he had wisely repurposed as a tray (they were Depression-era kids), and it was goodbye. I’m leaving for work. But holiday crafts? My mother was always careful about that. She didn’t really participate,…

In politics, there are few ideas as enduring and consistently disappointing as price controls. When the price of something rises rapidly, whether it’s rent, credit, or prescription drugs, the political temptation to cap prices is obvious. The pitch is simple and emotionally compelling. When something costs too much, the government must implement arbitrary price controls to force the price down. A recent poll from the James Madison Institute shows why these ideas are resurfacing. About two-thirds of registered voters surveyed said they supported government price controls on some products and services, while only one in five opposed them completely. More…

The Florida Silver Hair Council exists to ensure the voices of older Floridians are heard where decisions are made. What we need to do here is to speak up when we see policies that put seniors at unnecessary risk. The way Medicare currently handles painkillers is one such policy, and last week’s hearing in the House Energy and Commerce Committee focused on a bill that would provide an opportunity to fix it. At that hearing, our Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma expressed the seriousness of the opioid epidemic by saying, “The best thing they can do is never start.” If…

As families across the country face rising costs and economic uncertainty, Florida continues to stand out in its commitment to affordable higher education. To help families take advantage of this moment, the Florida Prepaid College Commission today announced limited-time April incentives to reward families who start early. Families who enroll in the new prepaid plan between April 1 and 30, 2026 will receive a $50 contribution directly into their new college savings account. Registration can be done online at MyFloridaPrepaid.com. Florida Prepaid College Plans allow families to lock in future college tuition and fees at today’s prices, ensuring protection from…

Tkachuk’s goal was his fourth of the game. Jordan Spence cut into Ottawa’s deficit with a wrist shot at 15:14 to make the score 6-2. Michael Amadio started the attack in the third period and scored at 4:29, inching the Senators to 6-3. After Gregor received a five-minute major penalty and a match penalty for his hit on Carter Jakemchuk, the Panthers were able to not only prevent shorthanded damage from that penalty, but also thwart Gustav Forsling’s 6-on-3 attempt after a stumble penalty. Despite the late onslaught from the Senators, the Panthers won 6-3, ending a three-game losing streak.…

Nominees for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards have been announced, with three Central Florida semifinalists not advancing. Back in January, chef Toni Elkhouri of Melbourne’s Cedar’s Cafe and Wendy Lopez, chef and partner of Reyes Mezcaleria and Sparrow Wine Bar & Lounge (the latter of which was the Critics’ Choice Best New Restaurant at this year’s Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards) were early nominees in the Best Chef: Southern category, and Lakeland’s Bone & Bread Bakehouse also won in the Outstanding Bakery category. “I’m in the middle of nowhere and I don’t think a lot of judges are going to…

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