Tag: Florida
‘Stand your ground’ defense rejected in iguana killing
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A judge has rejected the “stand your ground” defense of a Florida man who said he beat an iguana...
Feds: Ring of Venezuelans stole thousands in stimulus money
MIAMI — Federal authorities say a ring of Venezuelans living in South Florida and Mexico stole hundreds of thousands of dollars in U.S. government...
US forward Daryl Dike set to return to Orlando City
ORLANDO, Fla. — American forward Daryl Dike will be returning to Major League Soccer's Orlando City.
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Prosecutors drop case against man charged in Capitol riot
Federal prosecutors have dropped the criminal case against a New York man who was accused of participating in the riot at the U.S. Capitol,...
Florida Gov. DeSantis attacks Fried on COVID, achievements
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A day after Democratic Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried entered the Florida governor's race, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear he's...
NASA picks Venus as hot spot for two new robotic missions
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA is returning to sizzling Venus, our closest yet perhaps most overlooked neighbor, after decades of exploring other worlds.
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Mike Marshall, 1st reliever to win Cy Young, dies at 78
LOS ANGELES — Mike Marshall, who became the first reliever to win the Cy Young Award when he set a major league record by...
Guerrero powers Jays’ return to Buffalo; beat Marlins 5-1
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. keyed a career-best four-hit outing with his major league-leading 17th home run and the Toronto Blue Jays celebrated...
US beats Nicaragua to open 2nd chance at Olympic baseball
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Todd Frazier hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in a two-run first inning, St. Louis prospect Matthew Liberatore pitched one-run...
Boy, 7, swims an hour to rescue his dad and little sister
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A 7-year-old boy is being credited for helping to save his father and 4-year-old sister by swimming to shore and calling...