florida.statenews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for florida.statenews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page florida.statenews.net http://www.florida.statenews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:14:21 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 15:14:21 +1100 3600 <![CDATA['General Hospital' actor Beth Peters passes away at 92]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179329/general-hospital-actor-beth-peters-passes-away-at-92 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:55:16 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179329/general-hospital-actor-beth-peters-passes-away-at-92 <![CDATA[Lightning, Knights look to keep rolling down stretch]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179327/lightning-knights-look-to-keep-rolling-down-stretch Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:55:12 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179327/lightning-knights-look-to-keep-rolling-down-stretch <![CDATA[Alabama trustees approve Kalen DeBoer's 8-year deal]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179316/alabama-trustees-approve-kalen-deboer-8-year-deal Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:19:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179316/alabama-trustees-approve-kalen-deboer-8-year-deal <![CDATA[Undefeated South Carolina No. 1 in Albany region full of fresh faces]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179307/undefeated-south-carolina-no-1-in-albany-region-full-of-fresh-faces Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:05:12 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179307/undefeated-south-carolina-no-1-in-albany-region-full-of-fresh-faces <![CDATA[Tyrese Maxey scores 30 as Sixers hold off Heat]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179284/tyrese-maxey-scores-30-as-sixers-hold-off-heat Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:40:12 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179284/tyrese-maxey-scores-30-as-sixers-hold-off-heat <![CDATA[Reports: Giants, Blake Snell agree on 2-year, $62M deal]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179283/reports-giants-blake-snell-agree-on-2-year-62m-deal Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:40:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179283/reports-giants-blake-snell-agree-on-2-year-62m-deal <![CDATA[Virginia Tech, Richmond renew in-state rivalry in NIT]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179240/virginia-tech-richmond-renew-in-state-rivalry-in-nit Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:19:13 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179240/virginia-tech-richmond-renew-in-state-rivalry-in-nit <![CDATA[Fresh off first conference title, South Florida opens NIT vs. UCF]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179239/fresh-off-first-conference-title-south-florida-opens-nit-vs-ucf Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:19:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179239/fresh-off-first-conference-title-south-florida-opens-nit-vs-ucf <![CDATA[Messi to miss Argentina friendlies due to hamstring injury]]> BUENOS AIRES, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been ruled out of friendlies against El Salvador and Costa Rica due to a hamstring strain, the South American country's football association said on Monday.

The 36-year-old suffered the injury while playing for Inter Miami in the team's 3-1 home victory over Nashville in the CONCACAF Champions Cup last Wednesday.

"Lionel Messi will not ]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179235/messi-to-miss-argentina-friendlies-due-to-hamstring-injury Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:05:02 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179235/messi-to-miss-argentina-friendlies-due-to-hamstring-injury <![CDATA[Broncos mourn passing of former QB Steve Tensi]]> Aric DiLalla

Former Broncos quarterback Steve Tensi, who started more than 30 games across four seasons with Denver from 1967-70, has passed away.

He was 81 years old.

Tensi joined the Broncos in 1967 after the team acquired him in a trade from the San Diego Chargers, and he started 32 games in four years for Denver before injuries forced him to retire.

In 1967, Tensi threw a career-high 16 tou]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179049/broncos-mourn-passing-of-former-qb-steve-tensi Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:38:03 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274179049/broncos-mourn-passing-of-former-qb-steve-tensi <![CDATA[Familiar foes LSU, North Texas meet again in NIT]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178964/familiar-foes-lsu-north-texas-meet-again-in-nit Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178964/familiar-foes-lsu-north-texas-meet-again-in-nit <![CDATA[Panthers D Dmitry Kulikov banned two games for check to head]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178925/panthers-d-dmitry-kulikov-banned-two-games-for-check-to-head Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:05:06 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178925/panthers-d-dmitry-kulikov-banned-two-games-for-check-to-head <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Dane Myers hits walk-off HR for Marlins]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:06 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178913/spring-training-roundup-dane-myers-hits-walk-off-hr-for-marlins <![CDATA[Magic shoot to beat Hornets for third time this season]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178901/magic-shoot-to-beat-hornets-for-third-time-this-season Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:40:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178901/magic-shoot-to-beat-hornets-for-third-time-this-season <![CDATA[Five Things: Jordyn Brooks]]> Travis Wingfield

Dolphins fans looking for an intimidating presence in the middle of the defense can suspend the search - Jordyn Brooks is here. One of the fastest, most instinctual players in the game, Brooks brings an aura with him to South Florida.

Here are five things to know Miami's brand-new linebacker.

1. Productive and Durable

The counting stats, advanced metrics, the f]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178851/five-things-jordyn-brooks Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:05:05 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178851/five-things-jordyn-brooks <![CDATA[No. 10 seeds Virginia, Colorado State dial in for First Four]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178839/no-10-seeds-virginia-colorado-state-dial-in-for-first-four Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:40:12 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178839/no-10-seeds-virginia-colorado-state-dial-in-for-first-four <![CDATA[Alabama women's basketball named 8-seed, to play Florida State in NCAA Tournament]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFsLmNvbS9hbGFiYW1hLzIwMjQvMDMvYWxhYmFtYS13b21lbnMtYmFza2V0YmFsbC1uYW1lZC04LXNlZWQtdG8tcGxheS1mbG9yaWRhLXN0YXRlLWluLW5jYWEtdG91cm5hbWVudC5odG1s0gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:23:14 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmFsLmNvbS9hbGFiYW1hLzIwMjQvMDMvYWxhYmFtYS13b21lbnMtYmFza2V0YmFsbC1uYW1lZC04LXNlZWQtdG8tcGxheS1mbG9yaWRhLXN0YXRlLWluLW5jYWEtdG91cm5hbWVudC5odG1s0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Triple Take: Wide receivers]]> The "Triple Take" continues its look at the 2024 NFL Draft with a breakdown of the wide receivers. The Steelers Radio Network trio of Matt Williamson, Dale Lolley and Mike Prisuta give their takes on the top prospects at the position.

The opinions of these Steelers Radio Network personalities do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.

Stay up-to-date with Steelers draft news by downloading the S]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178759/triple-take-wide-receivers Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:30:10 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178759/triple-take-wide-receivers <![CDATA[Triple Take: Defensive Tackles]]> The "Triple Take" continues its look at the 2024 NFL Draft with a breakdown of the defensive tackles. The Steelers Radio Network trio of Matt Williamson, Dale Lolley and Mike Prisuta give their takes on the top prospects at the position.

The opinions of these Steelers Radio Network personalities do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.

Stay up-to-date with Steelers draft news by downloading th]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178758/triple-take-defensive-tackles Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:30:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178758/triple-take-defensive-tackles <![CDATA[Saints Mock Draft Monday 3/18/2024]]> Check out the latest New Orleans Saints mock drafts from various NFL experts ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. New Orleans Saints

Keep track of the latest NFL mock drafts to find out which prospects the experts think the New Orleans Saints will pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Part of the Saints Path to the Draft presented by Cox.

CBS Sports Chris Trapasso Saints Mock Draft Monday 3/11/2024 Saints ]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178703/saints-mock-draft-monday-3182024 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:11:05 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178703/saints-mock-draft-monday-3182024 <![CDATA[2024 Mock Draft Report 2.0]]> CHARLOTTE - With last week's trade that sent pass-rusher Brian Burns to the New York Giants for two draft picks, including this year's second-rounder (39th overall), the Panthers suddenly have more options.

So it's worth taking a look to see who the mock drafters are thinking might be in the neighborhood.

Some of these mock drafts were all from a time when the Giants owned the 39th pick, so their positional]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178674/2024-mock-draft-report-20 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:44:03 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178674/2024-mock-draft-report-20 <![CDATA[Steelers Aren't Done After Trading for Justin Fields]]> Ryan Mink

The first week of free agency is in the books and no team has shaken things up more than the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Here's a look at what's happened around the division so far:

Pittsburgh Steelers: Not Done After Trading for Justin Fields

The Steelers have completely remade their quarterback room. After signing Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh traded 2022 first-round pick Ken]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178632/steelers-arent-done-after-trading-for-justin-fields Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:25:04 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178632/steelers-arent-done-after-trading-for-justin-fields <![CDATA[Swiatek and Alcaraz claim the spoils at Indian Wells]]> Iga Swiatek cemented her place at the top of the women's tennis rankings and Carlos Alcaraz installed himself as heir apparent to Novak Djokovic following victories in the finals at the Indian Wells tournament in the United States on Sunday.

Swiatek's win over the ninth seed Maria Sakkari furnished her with her second title in California as well as 1000 points to push her lead over Aryna Sabalenka to more than 25]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178627/swiatek-and-alcaraz-claim-the-spoils-at-indian-wells Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:16:10 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178627/swiatek-and-alcaraz-claim-the-spoils-at-indian-wells <![CDATA[Dolphins re-signing veteran OL Isaiah Wynn]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178383/dolphins-re-signing-veteran-ol-isaiah-wynn Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:40:13 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178383/dolphins-re-signing-veteran-ol-isaiah-wynn <![CDATA[Meet the Prospect: Darius Robinson]]> Tim Twentyman

Name: Darius Robinson

Position: Defensive lineman

School: Missouri

Ht/Wt: 6-5, 285

40-yard dash: 4.95 seconds

Bench: 21 reps

Vertical: 35 inches

Broad: 9-feet-3-inches

3-cone: Did not run

http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178104/meet-the-prospect-darius-robinson Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:25:04 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274178104/meet-the-prospect-darius-robinson <![CDATA[SEC Champs! Auburn dominates Florida en route to title]]> https://yellowhammernews.com/sec-champs-auburn-dominates-florida-en-route-to-title/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:18:08 GMT https://yellowhammernews.com/sec-champs-auburn-dominates-florida-en-route-to-title/ <![CDATA[Celtics look to keep momentum vs. struggling Pistons]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274177413/celtics-look-to-keep-momentum-vs-struggling-pistons Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:40:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274177413/celtics-look-to-keep-momentum-vs-struggling-pistons <![CDATA[Updates: Igbinoghene latest to join Commanders]]> DallasCowboys.com

Don't miss any of the action with our daily updates: news, notes and more throughout the Cowboys' regular season. Presented by Blockchain.com

March 17 Updates Noah Igbinoghene

#19 CB

Height: 5-11 Weight: 197 lbs College: Auburn

9:30 am- The exodus of Dallas Cowboys players heading to the Washington Commanders to reunite with Dan Quinn wa]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274177238/updates-igbinoghene-latest-to-join-commanders Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:24:03 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274177238/updates-igbinoghene-latest-to-join-commanders <![CDATA[Police trying to ID man caught on camera setting fire to Florida City car wash NBC 6 South Florida]]> https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/police-trying-to-id-man-caught-on-camera-setting-fire-to-florida-city-car-wash/3259923/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:16:30 GMT https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/police-trying-to-id-man-caught-on-camera-setting-fire-to-florida-city-car-wash/3259923/ <![CDATA[Surveillance shows woman stealing deaf mans truck from Hialeah gas station NBC 6 South Florida]]> https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/surveillance-hialeah-gas-station-deaf-man-truck-theft/3260279/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:16:24 GMT https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/surveillance-hialeah-gas-station-deaf-man-truck-theft/3260279/ <![CDATA[South Florida buyers need to earn over $150,000 to afford home in 2024 NBC 6 South Florida]]> https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/south-florida-buyers-need-to-earn-over-150000-to-comfortably-afford-a-home-in-2024/3256727/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:16:22 GMT https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/south-florida-buyers-need-to-earn-over-150000-to-comfortably-afford-a-home-in-2024/3256727/ <![CDATA[Woman hospitalized after near-drowning in Miami River NBC 6 South Florida]]> https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/woman-hospitalized-after-near-drowning-in-miami-river/3260922/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:16:18 GMT https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/woman-hospitalized-after-near-drowning-in-miami-river/3260922/ <![CDATA[First charter flight with US citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami NBC 6 South Florida]]> https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/first-charter-flight-with-us-citizens-fleeing-haiti-lands-in-miami/3261052/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:16:10 GMT https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/first-charter-flight-with-us-citizens-fleeing-haiti-lands-in-miami/3261052/ <![CDATA[Harry Macklowe Selling Miami Dev Site Near Dadeland Mall - The Real Deal]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYmh0dHBzOi8vdGhlcmVhbGRlYWwuY29tL21pYW1pLzIwMjQvMDMvMTIvaGFycnktbWFja2xvd2Utc2VsbGluZy1taWFtaS1kZXYtc2l0ZS1uZWFyLWRhZGVsYW5kLW1hbGwv0gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:32:03 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYmh0dHBzOi8vdGhlcmVhbGRlYWwuY29tL21pYW1pLzIwMjQvMDMvMTIvaGFycnktbWFja2xvd2Utc2VsbGluZy1taWFtaS1kZXYtc2l0ZS1uZWFyLWRhZGVsYW5kLW1hbGwv0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[NBA roundup: Kyrie Irving, Mavs top Nuggets at buzzer]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274176025/nba-roundup-kyrie-irving-mavs-top-nuggets-at-buzzer Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:19:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274176025/nba-roundup-kyrie-irving-mavs-top-nuggets-at-buzzer <![CDATA[Montana Grizzlies No. 5 seed for College Basketball Invitational in Florida Sports]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFodHRwczovL3d3dy5tb250YW5hc3BvcnRzLmNvbS9jb2xsZWdlL21vbnRhbmEtZ3JpenpsaWVzL21vbnRhbmEtZ3JpenpsaWVzLW5vLTUtc2VlZC1mb3ItY29sbGVnZS1iYXNrZXRiYWxsLWludml0YXRpb25hbC1pbi1mbG9yaWRh0gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:07:10 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFodHRwczovL3d3dy5tb250YW5hc3BvcnRzLmNvbS9jb2xsZWdlL21vbnRhbmEtZ3JpenpsaWVzL21vbnRhbmEtZ3JpenpsaWVzLW5vLTUtc2VlZC1mb3ItY29sbGVnZS1iYXNrZXRiYWxsLWludml0YXRpb25hbC1pbi1mbG9yaWRh0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[First Charter Flight With US Citizens Fleeing Haiti Lands in Miami]]> MIAMI - A charter flight carrying dozens of U.S. citizens fleeing spiraling gang violence in Haiti landed Sunday in Miami, U.S. State Department officials said.

More than 30 U.S. citizens were on the government-chartered flight, officials said in a statement. It arrived in the Miami International Airport after the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince earlier this month urged U.S. citizens to leave 'as soon as possible']]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175317/first-charter-flight-with-us-citizens-fleeing-haiti-lands-in-miami Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:05:09 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175317/first-charter-flight-with-us-citizens-fleeing-haiti-lands-in-miami <![CDATA[OpTic Texas finish CDL Major 2 qualifying 7-0]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175237/optic-texas-finish-cdl-major-2-qualifying-7-0 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:40:13 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175237/optic-texas-finish-cdl-major-2-qualifying-7-0 <![CDATA[Short-handed and tied in the East, Heat, Sixers try to move up]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175236/short-handed-and-tied-in-the-east-heat-sixers-try-to-move-up Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:40:06 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175236/short-handed-and-tied-in-the-east-heat-sixers-try-to-move-up <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament: Breaking down the West Region]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175227/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-west-region Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:19:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175227/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-west-region <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament: Breaking down the East Region]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175124/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-east-region Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:55:13 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175124/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-east-region <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament schedule: First-round tip-off times, TV listing]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175108/ncaa-tournament-schedule-first-round-tip-off-times-tv-listing Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:19:12 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175108/ncaa-tournament-schedule-first-round-tip-off-times-tv-listing <![CDATA[Atlanta United shut out struggling Orlando City]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175088/atlanta-united-shut-out-struggling-orlando-city Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:55:25 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175088/atlanta-united-shut-out-struggling-orlando-city <![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz goes back-to-back at Indian Wells]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175080/carlos-alcaraz-goes-back-to-back-at-indian-wells Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:40:12 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175080/carlos-alcaraz-goes-back-to-back-at-indian-wells <![CDATA[Women's NCAA bracket: South Carolina, Iowa among No. 1 seeds]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175079/women-ncaa-bracket-south-carolina-iowa-among-no-1-seeds Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:40:06 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175079/women-ncaa-bracket-south-carolina-iowa-among-no-1-seeds <![CDATA[Sam Hauser has career-best game as Celtics rout Wizards]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175060/sam-hauser-has-career-best-game-as-celtics-rout-wizards Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:55:13 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175060/sam-hauser-has-career-best-game-as-celtics-rout-wizards <![CDATA[Paolo Banchero's 29 points lead Magic past struggling Raptors]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175057/paolo-banchero-29-points-lead-magic-past-struggling-raptors Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:55:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175057/paolo-banchero-29-points-lead-magic-past-struggling-raptors <![CDATA[NCAA Tournament: Breaking down the South Region]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175050/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-south-region Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:40:06 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274175050/ncaa-tournament-breaking-down-the-south-region <![CDATA[Conference finals roundup: Yale rallies to stun Brown in Ivy final]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174977/conference-finals-roundup-yale-rallies-to-stun-brown-in-ivy-final Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:05:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174977/conference-finals-roundup-yale-rallies-to-stun-brown-in-ivy-final <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Red Sox use 9-run first to bully Yankees]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:19:06 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174936/spring-training-roundup-red-sox-use-9-run-first-to-bully-yankees <![CDATA[Bam Adebayo hits buzzer-beating 3-pointer; Heat beat Pistons]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174925/bam-adebayo-hits-buzzer-beating-3-pointer-heat-beat-pistons Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:55:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174925/bam-adebayo-hits-buzzer-beating-3-pointer-heat-beat-pistons <![CDATA[Challenges for disabled siblings needing foster care]]> Highlighting children with disabilities in the adoption process

As siblings in foster care, the fear of being separated is daunting. But thanks to a loving family in Jacksonville, Fla., for two brothers in Ohio, that bond remains unbroken.

Despite Dalton's cerebral palsy and numerous medical challenges, brother http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174489/with-losing-streak-vanquished-heat-to-face-pistons-again Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:40:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174489/with-losing-streak-vanquished-heat-to-face-pistons-again <![CDATA[Heat F Jimmy Butler (foot) ruled out vs. Pistons]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174476/heat-f-jimmy-butler-foot-ruled-out-vs-pistons Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:19:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174476/heat-f-jimmy-butler-foot-ruled-out-vs-pistons <![CDATA[Reports: Commanders to sign former first-round pick Noah Igbinoghene]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174420/reports-commanders-to-sign-former-first-round-pick-noah-igbinoghene Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:05:06 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174420/reports-commanders-to-sign-former-first-round-pick-noah-igbinoghene <![CDATA[TWENTYMAN: 8 pro days to watch this week]]> Tim Twentyman

With the NFL Scouting Combine in the books, the next steps in the pre-draft process are college pro days and the allotted 30 pre-draft visits to NFL team facilities for prospects.

Each week leading up to April's NFL Draft in Detroit, we'll highlight the key pro days around the country.

8. Missouri, Fri., March 22

Who to watch: It will be interesti]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174402/twentyman-8-pro-days-to-watch-this-week Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:25:04 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174402/twentyman-8-pro-days-to-watch-this-week <![CDATA[Rangers, Islanders meet with playoff aspirations in mind]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174175/rangers-islanders-meet-with-playoff-aspirations-in-mind Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:40:13 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174175/rangers-islanders-meet-with-playoff-aspirations-in-mind <![CDATA[It's March Madness, More People Can Legally Bet on Basketball Games]]> People in North Carolina may have a little more riding on this year's NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments, as they will be able to legally bet on the games through their smartphone apps and computers for the first time.

For the sixth straight year, the number of states allowing legal sports betting has expanded since the last rendition of March Madness. A total of 38 states and the District of Columbia ]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174172/it-march-madness-more-people-can-legally-bet-on-basketball-games Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:35:14 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174172/it-march-madness-more-people-can-legally-bet-on-basketball-games <![CDATA[Suarez brace fires Inter Miami past D.C. United]]> WASHINGTON, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Luis Suarez came off the bench to score twice as Inter Miami secured a 3-1 victory at D.C. United in their Major League Soccer (MLS) clash here on Saturday.

The hosts went ahead in the 14th minute through Jared Stroud, who received Mateusz Klich's through ball with his back to goal before turning nimbly and lashing an unstoppable effort into the far corner.

Ecuadorean forw]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174159/suarez-brace-fires-inter-miami-past-dc-united Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:30:05 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174159/suarez-brace-fires-inter-miami-past-dc-united <![CDATA[Florida, No. 12 Auburn collide with SEC tournament title on line]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174142/florida-no-12-auburn-collide-with-sec-tournament-title-on-line Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:19:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274174142/florida-no-12-auburn-collide-with-sec-tournament-title-on-line <![CDATA[Seahawks Sign LB Jerome Baker]]> The Seahawks signed former Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker Saturday afternoon.  Ari Horton

The Seahawks signed linebacker Jerome Baker Saturday, addressing a need at the linebacker position after unrestricted free agents Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks signed with the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins, respectively. Earlier this week, the Seahawks signed former Buffalo Bills linebacker Tyrel D]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173837/seahawks-sign-lb-jerome-baker Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:50:06 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173837/seahawks-sign-lb-jerome-baker <![CDATA[Advocates say proposed Georgia law will harm immigrants]]> Advocates for immigrants gathered at the Georgia State Capitol this week, urging lawmakers to stop legislation they see as potentially harmful.

House Bill 1105 would require local police agencies to inform immigration officials if they suspect someone undocumented has committed a crime. Maria del Rosa]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173780/advocates-say-proposed-georgia-law-will-harm-immigrants Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:21:37 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173780/advocates-say-proposed-georgia-law-will-harm-immigrants <![CDATA[Eagles acquire Kenny Pickett in a trade with the Steelers]]> Chris McPherson

The Eagles understand as well as any team the importance of depth at the quarterback position. They also know how important it is to monitor moves around the league and recognize the potential fallout.

When the Pittsburgh Steelers added veteran Russell Wilson to be their new quarterback, the Eagles saw a valuable opportunity to gauge what it would take to acquire 2022 first-round pick Kenny]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173774/eagles-acquire-kenny-pickett-in-a-trade-with-the-steelers Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:12:11 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173774/eagles-acquire-kenny-pickett-in-a-trade-with-the-steelers <![CDATA[Minnesota United welcome new coach ahead of tilt with LAFC]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173734/minnesota-united-welcome-new-coach-ahead-of-tilt-with-lafc Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:46:06 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173734/minnesota-united-welcome-new-coach-ahead-of-tilt-with-lafc <![CDATA[Liel Abada could make Charlotte FC debut at Nashville SC]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173731/liel-abada-could-make-charlotte-fc-debut-at-nashville-sc Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:45:48 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173731/liel-abada-could-make-charlotte-fc-debut-at-nashville-sc <![CDATA[Avalanche feeling good going into critical road game with Oilers]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173718/avalanche-feeling-good-going-into-critical-road-game-with-oilers Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:45:22 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173718/avalanche-feeling-good-going-into-critical-road-game-with-oilers <![CDATA[SDSU tops No. 18 Utah State to reach MWC title game]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173696/sdsu-tops-no-18-utah-state-to-reach-mwc-title-game Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:44:38 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173696/sdsu-tops-no-18-utah-state-to-reach-mwc-title-game <![CDATA[Florida tops 100 in rout of No. 19 Alabama]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173658/florida-tops-100-in-rout-of-no-19-alabama Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:42:57 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173658/florida-tops-100-in-rout-of-no-19-alabama <![CDATA[San Diego State tops No. 18 Utah State to reach MWC title game]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173657/san-diego-state-tops-no-18-utah-state-to-reach-mwc-title-game Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:42:50 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173657/san-diego-state-tops-no-18-utah-state-to-reach-mwc-title-game <![CDATA[Wade Taylor IV, Texas AM knock off No. 9 Kentucky]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173620/wade-taylor-iv-texas-am-knock-off-no-9-kentucky Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:41:11 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173620/wade-taylor-iv-texas-am-knock-off-no-9-kentucky <![CDATA[NBA roundup: Pelicans take season series vs. Clippers]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173618/nba-roundup-pelicans-take-season-series-vs-clippers Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:41:05 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173618/nba-roundup-pelicans-take-season-series-vs-clippers <![CDATA[Stingy Knicks take on high-powered Kings]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173614/stingy-knicks-take-on-high-powered-kings Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:57 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173614/stingy-knicks-take-on-high-powered-kings <![CDATA[Surging Magic pull away from slumping Raptors]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173596/surging-magic-pull-away-from-slumping-raptors Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:26 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173596/surging-magic-pull-away-from-slumping-raptors <![CDATA[Spring training roundup: Tigers top Jays in slugfest]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:40:13 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173594/spring-training-roundup-tigers-top-jays-in-slugfest <![CDATA[Wagner, Banchero lift red-hot Magic past Raptors]]> TORONTO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Franz Wagner scored a team-high 19 points and All-Star forward Paolo Banchero added 17 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists to help the Orlando Magic take down Toronto Raptors 113-103 on Friday night.

Magic guard Jalen Suggs added 16 points and big man Wendell Carter Jr finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. Reserves Cole Anthony and Johnathan Isaac also chipped in with 12 ]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173569/wagner-banchero-lift-red-hot-magic-past-raptors Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:28 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274173569/wagner-banchero-lift-red-hot-magic-past-raptors <![CDATA[Steelers busy in opening days of new league year]]> Dale Lolley

With the NFL new league year beginning at 4 p.m. Wednesday, the Steelers made a flurry of moves to open their offseason, the biggest being making a big change at quarterback.

The Steelers signed Super Bowl-winning quarterback Russell Wilson, then sent incumbent starter, Kenny Pickett, to Philadelphia in a swap of draft picks.

Wilson not only replaces Pickett as the Steelers' starting quar]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170636/steelers-busy-in-opening-days-of-new-league-year Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:30:09 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170636/steelers-busy-in-opening-days-of-new-league-year <![CDATA[Texas judge blocks new rule by US labor board to form unions easily]]> AUSTIN, Texas: A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that would have helped millions of workers at major companies to form unions.

The rule, which was due to go into effect this week, would have set new standards for determining when two companies should be considered "joint employers" in labor negotiations.

Under the current NLRB rule, passed in 2020]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170526/texas-judge-blocks-new-rule-by-us-labor-board-to-form-unions-easily Sat, 16 Mar 2024 15:59:04 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170526/texas-judge-blocks-new-rule-by-us-labor-board-to-form-unions-easily <![CDATA[NFC NORTH: Recapping the first few days of free agency]]> Tim Twentyman

The first week of free agency is in the books and it was a very busy week for the four teams in the NFC North.

Here's a look at how rosters have changed throughout the division through the first wave of free agency:

DETROIT

2023 record: 12-5 (division champs)

Top re-signings: G Graham Glasgow, LB Jalen Reeves-Maybin, CB Emma]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170487/nfc-north-recapping-the-first-few-days-of-free-agency Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:25:07 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170487/nfc-north-recapping-the-first-few-days-of-free-agency <![CDATA[Blake Cashman & Jonathan Greenard Eager to Dial into Vikings Defense]]> Craig Peters

EAGAN, Minn. - Not his mom, not his dad, not his brother.

Instead, it was a Texans teammate turning into a Vikings teammate that got the second phone call from Blake Cashman.

The Minnesota native was in Houston earlier this week when he received news of an offer to come play for his hometown team. The news broke a bit after his former Texans teammate Jonathan Greenard al]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170271/blake-cashman--jonathan-greenard-eager-to-dial-into-vikings-defense Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:37:16 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170271/blake-cashman--jonathan-greenard-eager-to-dial-into-vikings-defense <![CDATA[Patriots Announce Four Signings]]> The Patriots announced today that they have signed QB Jacoby Brissett as an unrestricted free agent from the Washington Commanders, re-signed LB Anfernee Jennings, G Nick Leverett as a free agent and DT Armon Watts as an unrestricted free agent from the Pittsburgh Steelers. New England Patriots

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Patriots announced today that they have signed QB Jacoby Brissett]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170150/patriots-announce-four-signings Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:34:08 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170150/patriots-announce-four-signings <![CDATA[Spagnola: Needing To Make All The Right Decisions]]> Mickey Spagnola

FRISCO, Texas - Decisions. Decisions. Decisions.

If this were a political thing, we'd be calling this:

Decision 2024.

But it's not. Close, though. Just pertains to football. It's the Dallas Cowboys. And they have a slew of decisions to make over the next two months that will greatly impact this coming 2024 NFL season, and maybe more so than what they decide in t]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170103/spagnola-needing-to-make-all-the-right-decisions Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:24:09 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170103/spagnola-needing-to-make-all-the-right-decisions <![CDATA[Position Breakdowns: Defensive Line]]> John Harris

The Texans defensive line has gone through a significant transformation the past two years and DeMeco Ryans reminded everyone in his final press conference after the loss to Baltimore that there was more work to be done.

Well, in the first week of free agency, the Texans went to work in a major way. How did it change the makeup of the defensive line? Let's break it all down and look at what the]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170054/position-breakdowns-defensive-line Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:02:14 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170054/position-breakdowns-defensive-line <![CDATA[12 things to know about RB Joe Mixon]]> Houston Texans Staff Served as a team captain each of the past three seasons with Bengals Rushed for more than 1,000 yards in a season four different times Mixon is 3rd all-time on the Bengals rushing yards (6,412) list behind Corey Dillon and James Brooks Caught, on average, 40.4 passes per season in 7 years with Cincinnati Selected to Pro Bowl after 2021 season Is Cincinnati's all-time leader in playoff rushing yards]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170053/12-things-to-know-about-rb-joe-mixon Sat, 16 Mar 2024 08:02:12 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274170053/12-things-to-know-about-rb-joe-mixon <![CDATA[Colts sign DT Raekwon Davis]]> Davis, a 2020 second-round pick, appeared in 63 games (48 starts) for the Miami Dolphins over the last four seasons.  JJ Stankevitz

The Colts on Friday signed free agent defensive tackle Raekwon Davis.

The 6-foot-7, 325 pound Davis spent the last four seasons with the Miami Dolphins after being selected in the second round (No. 56 overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. Over 63 games (48 starts), Davis recor]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169972/colts-sign-dt-raekwon-davis Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:39:05 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169972/colts-sign-dt-raekwon-davis <![CDATA[Heat snap four-game skid with win over Pistons]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169815/heat-snap-four-game-skid-with-win-over-pistons Sat, 16 Mar 2024 01:41:10 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169815/heat-snap-four-game-skid-with-win-over-pistons <![CDATA[Legion, Thieves prevail in CDL Major 2 qualifiers]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169774/legion-thieves-prevail-in-cdl-major-2-qualifiers Sat, 16 Mar 2024 01:20:33 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169774/legion-thieves-prevail-in-cdl-major-2-qualifiers <![CDATA[Alabama AD: Nate Oats has signed new contract extension]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169763/alabama-ad-nate-oats-has-signed-new-contract-extension Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:42:10 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169763/alabama-ad-nate-oats-has-signed-new-contract-extension <![CDATA[Former Vice President Mike Pence Says He's Not Endorsing Trump]]> new york - Former Vice President Mike Pence says he will not be backing Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

'It should come as no surprise that I will not be endorsing Donald Trump this year,' Pence said Friday in an interview with Fox News, weighing in for the first time since the former president became the presumptive GOP nominee. Pence ran against Trump for their party's nomination but dropped his bid before v]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169721/former-vice-president-mike-pence-says-he-not-endorsing-trump Sat, 16 Mar 2024 00:05:06 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169721/former-vice-president-mike-pence-says-he-not-endorsing-trump <![CDATA[Late-game issues could be a hurdle again for Pacers vs. Nets]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169709/late-game-issues-could-be-a-hurdle-again-for-pacers-vs-nets Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:56:00 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169709/late-game-issues-could-be-a-hurdle-again-for-pacers-vs-nets <![CDATA[Bulls could be without Coby White again vs. Wizards]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169702/bulls-could-be-without-coby-white-again-vs-wizards Fri, 15 Mar 2024 23:41:29 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169702/bulls-could-be-without-coby-white-again-vs-wizards <![CDATA[Road-warrior Maple Leafs host hot Hurricanes]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169622/road-warrior-maple-leafs-host-hot-hurricanes Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:56:01 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169622/road-warrior-maple-leafs-host-hot-hurricanes <![CDATA[Confident Bruins host inconsistent Flyers]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169556/confident-bruins-host-inconsistent-flyers Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:01:28 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169556/confident-bruins-host-inconsistent-flyers <![CDATA[Panthers out to continue success over rival Lightning]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169373/panthers-out-to-continue-success-over-rival-lightning Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:55:39 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274169373/panthers-out-to-continue-success-over-rival-lightning <![CDATA[Rangers, Penguins pushing for every possible point]]> http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274168271/rangers-penguins-pushing-for-every-possible-point Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:40:18 GMT http://www.florida.statenews.net/news/274168271/rangers-penguins-pushing-for-every-possible-point