INTRIGUING: Florida State's Transfer Portal GRADE

I give Florida State my spring Transfer Portal grade. I also provide my list of impact transfers and which players could emerge this season. FSU's 2026 schedule, too Author: 13newsnow.com Published: 9:55 PM EDT May 5, 2025 Updated: 9:55 PM EDT May 5, …

"Didn't want him anyway": College hoops fans react as Florida Gators no longer pursue Desmond Claude from USC

Florida men's basketball has lost interest in signing USC transfer guard Desmond Claude, according to On3's Joe Tipton. Claude entered the transfer portal for the second time at the end of last season. There, he averaged 15.8 points, 4.2 assists …

USF researchers see record-high amounts of Sargassum seaweed expected to wash ashore Florida's east coast

TAMPA, Fla. - It's smelly. It bogs down our beaches with seaweed and it could impact your health. USF researchers said Floridians should see a lot more sargassum at the beach, especially on the east coast.  The latest research shows levels in April …

Severe weather is moving across Central Florida

Pitt lands commitment from 3-star Florida wide receiver Demetrice McCray

Coach Pat Narduzzi added some more skill to Pitt’s 2026 recruiting class Monday night after getting a verbal commitment from three-star wide receiver Demetrice McCray. McCray, a junior at Orlando First Academy in Florida, posted his commitment to X. I …

Reports: UConn men to play NCAA Tournament rematch vs. Florida in Jimmy V Classic

The winners of the last three men’s basketball national championships will reportedly meet when UConn takes on Florida at the Jimmy V Classic next season, according to multiple reports. The game at Madison Square Garden will be a rematch of the second …

Endangered Florida panther dies at ZooTampa

TAMPA, Fla. - ZooTampa is mourning the loss of an endangered Florida panther named Walter.  What we know: Walter, estimated to be 12 years old, was one of three endangered Florida panthers at the zoo. He arrived at the zoo in 2017 for emergency care after …

Man, dog killed in suspected bear attack in Southwest Florida

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. - A man and his dog were killed Monday morning in what officials believe is a bear attack in Collier County. What we know: Someone reported the attack around 7:15 a.m. and FWC said they were on scene a short time later. The attack …

Full list of Northeast Florida state track qualifiers

The Florida High School Athletic Association track and field championships take place May 9-10 at the University of North Florida's Hodges Stadium. See the full list of qualifiers from Northeast Florida schools, as released by the FHSAA. All schedules …

South Florida man awarded $3 million for injuries from defective Takata airbag

By CBS Miami Team May 5, 2025 / 9:16 PM EDT / AP CBS News Miami Live A South Florida jury has awarded $3 million to a man who was severely injured by a defective airbag in a 2020 crash. Miami-Dade jurors reached a verdict for Jose Hernandez on …