The Latest Breaking News from Fla

TAMPA, Fla. — Once upon a time, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was an Advanced Placement fan.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr. was The Intimidator, the driver who defiantly wore the black hat and did not give an inch on the asphalt.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Eagle Drop Slingshot, the company operating the drop tower at ICON Park where 14-year-old Tyre Sampson was killed, settled with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services by agreeing to close down the ride and pay a $250,000 fine, according to documents released Friday evening.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — And what is it with people trying to wall-ride me? Why am I always in this thing?!

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — As Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republican leaders explore alternatives to the College Board’s AP classes and tests, top state officials have been meeting with the founder of an education testing company supporters say is focused on the “great classical and Christian tradition.”

NORTH PORT, Fla. — Michael Soroka (“Michael” is his preference, now) reported to spring training, but is not a full go.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — As retirements go, Jimmie Johnson's hiatus from NASCAR could best be compared to the dating rationalization, "We were on a break."

TAMPA, Fla. — Fred McGriff got to the Hall of Fame by showing remarkably consistent production while changing teams frequently.

JUPITER, Fla. — Some of the best seasons of his career and his championship year all happened in St. Louis, so, fittingly, the honor of his lifetime will also be bronzed with an STL.

TAMPA, Fla. — He was not your first choice, and I totally get that.

BRADENTON, Fla. — Bryan Reynolds' comments Wednesday weren't terribly surprising. He didn't bash the Pirates or rescind his trade request. He simply explained, in his own understated way, where things stood between him and the team.