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SUNRISE, Fla. – An unusually poor second period proved to be too costly for the Florida Panthers, who lost 4-1 to the San Jose Sharks on Monday at Amerant Bank Arena. The Sharks took control of the game, scoring three points in a span of 5 minutes and 22 seconds in the second. “In the past we’ve been fortunate to come off the road and be very strong, but we’re not there yet,” head coach Paul Maurice said. “It was exactly the way we feared it would be.” Matthew Tkachuk, making his season debut after offseason surgery for a torn…

College football analyst Josh Pate predicts the Miami Hurricanes will upset the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in the national championship game. Pate, who has the largest subscriber base of any college football analyst, cited several potential factors that could make a difference for Miami, including the game being played at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami’s home field. In related news, the biggest news surrounding the 2026 transfer portal concerns a potential new starting QB for the Hurricanes. Duke star quarterback Darian Mensah entered the NCAA transfer portal on the final day of the window, with Miami considered one of his top destinations.…

The Miami Hurricanes added several new players in the recently concluded 2026 College Football Transfer Portal window, continuing a roster-building approach that has relied heavily on experienced transfers in recent seasons. The additions span multiple position groups and provide the Hurricanes with immediate capabilities, while also addressing specific areas of need identified during the 2025 campaign. Some of the incoming transfers arrive with starting experience at the FBS level, while others bring rotational snaps or special teams contributions that could translate right away in Coral Gables. The portal class includes players from both Power Four programs and Group of Five…

In the first week of this year’s legislative session, the only major item dealing with the property tax debate and what should be on the state ballot in 2026 was HJR 203 – Property Tax Relief: A 10-year phase-out of non-school property taxes on homestead properties. The bill received support and was approved by the State Affairs Committee. The 2026 Florida Legislature opened with Governor DeSantis’ final State of the State address, as well as speeches from the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate. Florida TaxWatch said the property tax debate is less discussed. “While the…

The conservative group Florida Family Voices (FFV) has had some early success in this year’s legislative session. FFV issued a press release regarding several ongoing topics in Tallahassee Church could soon be protected to recruit armed security volunteers The legislation, advanced this week, gives churches and religious organizations greater flexibility to provide volunteer security services and affirms both religious freedom and the responsibility to protect believers. A growing threat. Faith-Based Domestic Violence Reform Program This protects the ability of faith-based counselors to participate in the Batters intervention program without compromising their beliefs. FTV says the bill is an important step…

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida released a statement regarding a recent arrest involving an alleged assault on a law enforcement officer. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jennifer Susan Cruz, 40, of Jacksonville, has been charged in a complaint alleging she assaulted a police officer who was performing immigration duties. If convicted, Mr. Cruz could face up to eight years in federal prison. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. According to the complaint, federal immigration agents, with assistance from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), were conducting an operation in Jacksonville to locate and…

“He was great,” Bennett said of Balinsky, who was forced to step up in Seth Jones’ absence. “He’s doing really well there. It’s not easy to jump into a new position in the middle of the season, but it looks like he’s been there all year. Yeah, he’s made some great plays.” Leading early in the third period, the Panthers held on to the penalty kill, ending with Tarasov hitting Alexander Ovechkin’s signature one-timer from the left circle. Of Tarasov’s 23 saves in the win, NaturalStatTrick.com deemed six to be high-danger. “Tally was unbelievable,” Greer said. At 6:40 p.m., Anton…

Question: We are new to growing citrus and have several orange trees. How can you tell when a fruit is ripe? Answer: Fortunately, all the citrus in your garden are orange trees. After we moved to Florida, I cut open an orange-looking fruit for my son and said how delicious it would be. It was a Meyer lemon. you guessed it. He avoided citrus fruits for at least a week or two. The best way to tell if your oranges are ripe and ready to harvest is to use a taste test. Also, if you know the variety of oranges,…

Below is Florida Attorney General James Usmeyer’s official statement regarding the recent arrest of an illegal immigrant suspected of carrying out a nationwide retail theft scheme. Attorney General James Usmayer announced the arrest of Venezuelan nationals Willy Jesús Díaz Pelayo and Maicol Eduardo García Sánchez in connection with a nationwide retail theft scheme targeting Ulta Beauty stores. “Bringing together local law enforcement and prosecutors across the state is why we created the Retail Theft Task Force,” said Attorney General James Usmayer. “Retail theft is not a victimless crime. When retailers are forced to raise prices, all consumers feel the impact.…

The state’s quarterly theme park injury report for the last three months of 2025 includes a fatal accident on Nov. 25 after riding Revenge of the Mummy, an indoor roller coaster at Universal Studios in Florida. The unidentified 70-year-old woman was unresponsive and later died at a hospital, according to a report compiled by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The state’s major theme parks self-report when a visitor is injured on a ride and ends up hospitalized for at least 24 hours. The summary “reflects only information reported at the time of the incident,” the report said.…