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JetBlue Stadium is one of four sports complexes that Roy Hobbs players are competing in during the five-week tournament this year. Players are treated like professional ball players, and some even have access to professional trainers.

Double the pleasure of same time Red Sox and Twins Spring Training games means double traffic woes

Spring Training is back, and Lee County’s Traffic Operations Center reminds motorists to be prepared for increased traffic near the stadiums at game time, especially when the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox take to their respective fields at the same time on the same day.This year, DOT advises motorists to avoid the Daniels Parkway corridor on the afternoon of three specific dates this season.

North Port Police Chief Todd Garrison, left, and FDLE Deputy Commissioner Matt Walsh, right.

If Sheriff Marceno goes, who would possibly replace him?

If Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno were to leave or be removed from office, there are lawmen who could be considered frontrunners to replace him.

Storm clouds over Pasco County on May 12, 2026.

Florida tornado activity down sharply despite twisters near Tampa

Two EF-0 tornadoes touched down in Pasco County, Florida, on Tuesday afternoon, causing minor damage to homes and trees.

Police officers stand guard outside the 4th District Police Station during the second night of protest against the death of Karon Hylton on Oct. 28 in Washington, D.C.

Policing Reform, Civilian Oversight And More: After Months Of Protest, Voters Decide

Months of protests over police brutality has brought some change, but major reform has so far eluded many communities.

New Sales Tax To Reduce Need For 'School Bus Cannibalism'

Cannibalism. It’s happening at Palm Beach County schools. Not in the classroom - in the bus barn. “The doors are removed. The steps are gone. The...

Sen. Nelson Asks For Federal Review Of Pinellas Schools

Florida Sen. Bill Nelson is joining those who are calling for federal review of Pinellas County’s use of Title I funds for education.

Parents in the "opt out" movement are asking a Leon County circuit judge to order the state to promote their children to the fourth grade, even though they refused to take a standardized reading test.

'Opt Out' Movement Having Its Day In Court

Parents are asking a Leon County Circuit Judge to order their children promoted to the fourth grade, despite their refusal to take a standardized test.

Former Florida Gov. Broward's statue inside the county courthouse was removed overnight Wednesday. It's been placed in storage.

Gov. Broward's Family Speaks Up After His Statue Was Removed From Courthouse

The statue of Broward County’s namesake stands in its courthouse no more. The figure of Napoleon Bonaparte Broward II was removed quietly Wednesday...

Florida rural governments struggling with deciding if impact fees are the way to go

Highlands to hold public hearings on re-instating impact fees.

Eileen Pace

Eileen Pace is a veteran radio and print journalist with a long history of investigative and feature reporting in San Antonio and Houston, earning more than 50 awards for investigative reporting, documentaries, long-form series, features, sports stories, outstanding anchoring and best use of sound.

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