UCF women’s hoops tracker: SFA guard commits to Knights

It’s been an offseason of change for the UCF women’s basketball program. Miami native Gabe Lazo takes over as the Knights’ ...
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St. Petersburg first in Florida to use church land for affordable housing

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — St. Petersburg is the first city in Florida to adopt the “Yes In God’s Backyard” (YIGBY) housing policy, allowing churches and other places of worship to build affordable ...
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MLB’s percentage of Black players increases in consecutive years for the 1st time in 2 decades

Major League Baseball said Friday the percentage of Black players on opening day rosters increased in consecutive years for the first time in at least two decades. MLB said that ...
Bay News 9

More in-law suites, more housing? What Florida’s new ADU bill could mean for communities

TAMPA, Fla. — Senate Bill 48, a proposal that would require all Florida local governments to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in single-family neighborhoods, advanced after winning unanimous ...
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Cold weather shelters open over weekend, and Orange, Lake will provide free transport if needed

ORLANDO — With the cold weather blast sticking in Central Florida and freezing temperatures and strong winds forecast for some nights, county emergency centers and nonprofits are planning to keep ...