Florida NAACP ponders role of charter schools
Friday night in Orlando, during its quarterly meeting, the Florida Conference of the NAACP held a hearing on charter schools. The forum comes after the national organization passed a resolution calling for “a moratorium on charter school expansion and for the strengthening of oversight in governance and practice.”
Friday night in Orlando, during its quarterly meeting, the Florida Conference of the NAACP held a hearing on charter schools. The forum comes after the national organization passed a resolution calling for “a moratorium on charter school expansion and for the strengthening of oversight in governance and practice.”
Serena Williams sets major record with win over sister Venus
Serena Williams has won her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over her older sister Venus in Saturday's Australian Open final.
Serena Williams has won her record 23rd Grand Slam singles title with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over her older sister Venus in Saturday's Australian Open final.
Petition to make Monday after Super Bowl a national holiday
Hate going back to work the Monday after the Super Bowl? Well Heinz is hoping enough people do and will sign a change.org petition to make it a national holiday.
Hate going back to work the Monday after the Super Bowl? Well Heinz is hoping enough people do and will sign a change.org petition to make it a national holiday.
Johnson rallies Lightning in 3rd for 5-2 win over Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) - In the third period, Tyler Johnson and the Tampa Bay Lightning looked more like the slick-skating group that dashed to the 2015 Stanley Cup final than a team that's been languishing near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings this season.
CHICAGO (AP) - In the third period, Tyler Johnson and the Tampa Bay Lightning looked more like the slick-skating group that dashed to the 2015 Stanley Cup final than a team that's been languishing near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings this season.
Drivers love new NASCAR format; will fans?
At a crossroads with its core audience and eager to attract younger fans, NASCAR took a huge swing at shaking up its model with a progressive new format.
At a crossroads with its core audience and eager to attract younger fans, NASCAR took a huge swing at shaking up its model with a progressive new format.
Sportscaster Erin Andrews wins again, this time against cancer
FOX sportscaster and Dancing With The Stars host Erin Andrews had another fight on her hands. This time, it wasn’t in a courtroom, but against cervical cancer.
FOX sportscaster and Dancing With The Stars host Erin Andrews had another fight on her hands. This time, it wasn’t in a courtroom, but against cervical cancer.
Atlanta Falcons defeat Green Bay in NFC Championship game, advance to Super Bowl LI
The Atlanta Falcons play host to the Green Bay Packers Sunday afternoon in the NFC Championship game. Kickoff is set for 3:05 p.m., and the game will be seen on FOX 5 Atlanta.
The Atlanta Falcons play host to the Green Bay Packers Sunday afternoon in the NFC Championship game. Kickoff is set for 3:05 p.m., and the game will be seen on FOX 5 Atlanta.
Super Bowl will pit Brady's Patriots against Ryan's Falcons
A season that began with Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension will end with him in the Super Bowl, where his New England Patriots will take on Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons.
A season that began with Tom Brady serving a four-game suspension will end with him in the Super Bowl, where his New England Patriots will take on Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons.
Fischer scores in 1st game, Coyotes top Lightning 5-3
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Christian Fischer picked right up from where he left off in the minors.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Christian Fischer picked right up from where he left off in the minors.
Vanderbilt tops No. 19 Florida 68-66
Matthew Fisher-Davis' best game in weeks helped Vanderbilt and first-year coach Bryce Drew notch their biggest victory of the season.
Matthew Fisher-Davis' best game in weeks helped Vanderbilt and first-year coach Bryce Drew notch their biggest victory of the season.
Couture lifts Sharks past Lightning 2-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - For Logan Couture, a game-winning goal can be just the thing to help him feel better.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - For Logan Couture, a game-winning goal can be just the thing to help him feel better.
'Grave Digger' driver hurt in crash at Tampa monster truck rally
The driver of famed monster truck Grave Digger is recovering following a crash at a Florida rally over the weekend.
The driver of famed monster truck Grave Digger is recovering following a crash at a Florida rally over the weekend.
Altanta Braves may open training facility in North Port
Sarasota County officials say they're in exclusive negotiations aimed at bringing the Atlanta Braves to North Port for spring training starting in 2019.
Sarasota County officials say they're in exclusive negotiations aimed at bringing the Atlanta Braves to North Port for spring training starting in 2019.
Rakell's rocket in OT puts surging Ducks past Lightning, 2-1
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Ducks' power play was in a major slump, and 3-on-3 overtime had been a regular nightmare for an otherwise ascendant team.
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Ducks' power play was in a major slump, and 3-on-3 overtime had been a regular nightmare for an otherwise ascendant team.
Hedman scratched late, but Lightning hold off Kings 2-1
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Tampa Bay Lightning learned they would have to play without do-everything defenseman Victor Hedman only a few minutes before the opening faceoff of their six-game road trip.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Tampa Bay Lightning learned they would have to play without do-everything defenseman Victor Hedman only a few minutes before the opening faceoff of their six-game road trip.
Lightning retire St. Louis' No. 26; first in team history
The Tampa Bay Lightning have retired Martin St. Louis' uniform No. 26 - the first player in franchise history to receive the honor. St. Louis was honored in a pregame ceremony Friday night before the Lightning played Columbus.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have retired Martin St. Louis' uniform No. 26 - the first player in franchise history to receive the honor. St. Louis was honored in a pregame ceremony Friday night before the Lightning played Columbus.
Korpisalo makes 31 saves, Blue Jackets top Lightning 3-1
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Joonas Korpisalo made quite an impression in his NHL return. Korpisalo made 31 saves in his first game of the season, Nick Foligno had a go-ahead power-play goal in the third period and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Friday night. "It's been a long time since I played here," said the 22-year-old Korpisalo, who went 16-11-4 in 31...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Joonas Korpisalo made quite an impression in his NHL return. Korpisalo made 31 saves in his first game of the season, Nick Foligno had a go-ahead power-play goal in the third period and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Friday night. "It's been a long time since I played here," said the 22-year-old Korpisalo, who went 16-11-4 in 31...
Bucs sign defensive coordinator Smith to contract extension
Mike Smith says he's committed to helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers realize their potential, not trying to become a head coach again.
Mike Smith says he's committed to helping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers realize their potential, not trying to become a head coach again.
NFL QB Aaron Rodgers turning longshots into science
In football, the “Hail Mary” is a play known by even the most casual fan. Sometimes an entire football season can go by without seeing one successfully completed. Thanks to Aaron Rodgers, you’d have to be hiding under a rock to not have heard it uttered lately.
In football, the “Hail Mary” is a play known by even the most casual fan. Sometimes an entire football season can go by without seeing one successfully completed. Thanks to Aaron Rodgers, you’d have to be hiding under a rock to not have heard it uttered lately.
Bishop returns, Palat gets 2 goals; Lightning top Sabres 4-2
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Ben Bishop provided a much-needed lift for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Ben Bishop provided a much-needed lift for the Tampa Bay Lightning.