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News from the state of Florida

Marriage & divorce amid pandemic: Couples’ challenges abound

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For many U.S. couples yearning to be married, the pandemic has wreaked havoc on their wedding plans while bolstering their teamwork and resilience. For...

From fight to Fox: NASCAR rivals play nice as TV teammates

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Jeff Gordon and Clint Bowyer have no idea exactly how or when they repaired their once-fractured relationship. It was years...

North Dakota man sentenced for attack aboard cruise ship

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GALVESTON, Texas — A North Dakota man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to attempting to strangle a...

Blart Your Engines: James stars in new Netflix NASCAR comedy

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kevin James fancies himself an everyman in his comedic roles. He’s worked as a mall cop and delivery driver. An...

Now-adult in same-sex custody battle seeks removal from suit

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The now-18-year-old woman at the center of a yearslong, same-sex custody dispute that spanned Vermont to Nicaragua said in court documents filed Wednesday that...

Burt Reynolds’ remains find home at Hollywood cemetery

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LOS ANGELES — Burt Reynolds finally reached his final resting place Thursday at a storied Hollywood cemetery. ...

Singer Ricky Martin joins efforts to build Pulse memorial

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Singer Ricky Martin will be a spokesman for a foundation that is building a memorial and museum to honor the 49...

Hall of Famer Jordan set for biggest leap yet into NASCAR

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Michael Jordan may take his biggest leap yet -- and he’s trying to change the game again. ...

Officials: Federal agents fatally shoot man in Florida

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CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Federal agents investigating a financial scheme fatally shot a man in South Florida on Friday, authorities said. ...