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Trump's Cabinet picks set off political chain reaction in Florida congressional races
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The field of candidates has been set for two special elections in Florida to replace members of Congress nominated for positions in President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration. Two dozen candidates have filed to run for the seats of outgoing Republican Reps. Matt...
Lara Trump stepping down as RNC co-chair and addressing speculation about Florida Senate seat
Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee as she considers a number of potential options with her father-in-law, President-elect Donald Trump, set to return to the White House. Among those possibilities is replacing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, whom...
Saints assistant Todd Grantham to become defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State
Todd Grantham is leaving the staff of the NFL's Saints to become the defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State, New Orleans interim coach Darren Rizzi said Monday. Grantham has been defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL and for Georgia, Louisville, Mississippi State...
DeSantis appointee says he won't help his elected replacement take office
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A state attorney in Florida told his staff he can't legally help his elected replacement take over his seat because Gov. Ron DeSantis had already suspended the Democrat from the office, according to an internal email obtained by The Associated Press. An...
Trump has flip-flopped on abortion policy. His appointees may offer clues to what happens next
CHICAGO (AP) — As Donald Trump’s Cabinet begins to take shape, those on both sides of the abortion debate are watching closely for clues about how his picks might affect reproductive rights policy in the president-elect’s second term. Trump’s cabinet picks offer a preview of...
Tulane announces a contract extension for coach Jon Sumrall
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tulane and coach Jon Sumrall have agreed on a contract extension, athletic director David Harris announced Monday. “The landscape of college athletics is constantly evolving and Jon's vision helps to position us to succeed in this rapidly changing...
AP All-ACC: Miami QB Ward honored as offensive player and newcomer of the year
Miami quarterback Cam Ward is The Associated Press offensive player of the year and newcomer of the year in the Atlantic Coast Conference, while Boston College defensive end Donovan Ezeiruaku was voted the league's top defensive player for the 2024 season. SMU coach Rhett Lashlee,...
Spence leads Jacksonville against Florida Atlantic after 20-point game
Jacksonville Dolphins (5-4) at Florida Atlantic Owls (5-5) Boca Raton, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Jacksonville visits Florida Atlantic after Jakari Spence scored 20 points in Jacksonville's 88-67 victory over the Florida Tech Panthers. The...
Trump taps his attorney Alina Habba to serve as counselor to the president
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he is appointing one of his defense attorneys in the New York hush money case as counselor to the president. Alina Habba, 40, defended Trump earlier this year, also serving as his legal spokesperson....
Daimion Collins, Corey Chest lead LSU to 80-71 victory over Florida Gulf Coast
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Daimion Collins scored 18 and freshman Corey Chest posted a double-double to lead LSU to an 80-71 victory over Florida Gulf Coast on Sunday. Collins made 8 of 13 shots with a 3-pointer for the Tigers (8-1), who have won four in a row and improved to 5-0 at...
