House Legislators approve Deal that grants Seminole tribe expanded gambling rights in Florida—includes roulette, craps, and sports

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Sports Betting Viewing Room – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Nick_Nick In a special session Wednesday, representatives in the Florida House gave 97-17 approval to an arrangement that Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe laid out last month. The deal, which was approved yesterday by the Florida Senate with a 38-1 vote, is estimated

First phase in lifting the 31-year ban on harvesting Goliath Grouper off Florida’s coast gets approved by FWC

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Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Henry and Laura Whittaker Florida residents and anglers are one step closer to gaining approval to legally harvest Goliath Grouper off the coast, thanks to a new proposal by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The commission told its staff to draft an initial proposal that would outline

Will Tim Tebow steal the spotlight? Ex UF quarterback rumored to land in Jacksonville as Tight End under former coach

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Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Photo Works The NFL community is roughly two weeks removed from the 2021 Draft, and team signings/rumors have spiked exponentially since then. One of Florida’s three professional football teams, the Jacksonville Jaguars, arguably the ugly duckling of the group, has garnered a significant amount of attention despite being one of

Florida Panthers Clinch Seventh Playoff Berth in Team History— “We’re excited”

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Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ben Ezra It wasn’t long ago that the Florida Panthers were clawing their way through the league’s trenches to find the perfect formula for a playoff-contending team. Come 2021, and South Florida’s hockey team may have found the recipe that has eluded them for so long—playoff hockey. With a 7-4

Sports Betting in Florida gains steam as Seminole Tribe and state leaders near major gambling deal terms

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Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kit Leong Many thought the day when Florida legalized sports gambling would never come. That day may become a reality as the Florida legislative session nears a close. Insiders close to the situation believe a major agreement will be announced in the coming days detailing an arrangement between the state and

Formula One Racing will make long-awaited debut at Hard Rock Stadium after Miami Gardens commission approval

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Formula One race car – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by ZRyzner High thrills and zooming Formula One cars will soon hit the pavement in Miami Gardens at the Hard Rock Stadium after city leaders voted in favor of an updated resolution that will bring the sport to the Magic City.  However, the decision was not

FWC reveals License-Free Fishing Days—First set of dates set for Easter Weekend

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Mahi Mahi on a lure – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jason Richeux Florida is home to some of the best fishing spots in the world. Whether you are looking to catch Mahi Mahi off the Florida Keys during the summer months, lobster during mini-season, Grouper almost year-round, or freshwater bass at a local lake—the

Florida State University’s Doak Campbell Stadium to get a name change? Panel rejects name retention

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Aerial view of Doak Campbell Stadium on Florida State University’s campus – Courtesy: Shutterstock- Image by Felix Mizioznikov Florida State University’s famed Doak Campbell Stadium, home of the Seminoles football program, may soon have a new name. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, the university’s anti-racism task force panel held a meeting to discuss the potential

Florida will get long-awaited UFC return in front of a “full crowd” in Jacksonville

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UFC Champion Belt – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Andre Luiz Moreira Ever since the pandemic shut down virtually everything across the world last March, nothing has really been able to get back to full-strength. Small businesses are still struggling to gain their footing, restaurants are not seeing the volume they used to, and some

The state of sports gambling in Florida and why new legislation might finally make it legal

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Sports Betting matchup Ticker screen – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sinisa Botas The time for sports betting to become legal in Florida may be now. While it may not have been the way legislators wanted it to happen—it’s on the verge of happening thanks to the pandemic.  With Florida facing budget shortfalls of roughly