Ron DeSantis
Florida Rep. Chip LaMarca talks on his phone during a break in a legislative session, Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
College athletes decry possible delay in compensation law

By Bobby Caina Calvan Apr. 29, 2021 06:17 PM EDT

Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, presents former Florida State University NCAA college football coach Bobby Bowden, right, with the Governor's Medal of Freedom at the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee, Fla., Wednesday, April 7, 2021. (Tori Lynn Schneider/Tallahassee Democrat via AP)
Florida's Medal of Freedom goes to FSU great Bobby Bowden

Apr. 07, 2021 06:48 PM EDT

Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) pass down field during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Spiller helps No. 21 A&M top No. 4 Florida 41-38

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 10, 2020 03:59 PM EDT

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis arrives at a news conference, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020, at the Broward Health Corporate Office in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. On Friday, the governor's office released a video promoting "One Goal One Florida," a public service campaign that also urges Floridians to keep their distance and wear masks as a way to lower the risk of coronavirus infections. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Florida governor pushes to reschedule UF-FSU football game

By Brendan Farrington Aug. 06, 2020 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, AFC quarterback Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens signs autographs for fans during Pro Bowl NFL football practice in Kissimmee, Fla. Lamar Jackson announced he will hold his annual “Funday with LJ” event in Florida amid the state's spike in coronavirus cases. Jackson's third annual event will be held Saturday and Sunday in his hometown of Pompano Beach, Florida, according to a flyer shared on his Instagram page Monday, July 6, 2020. Social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people is currently not allowed in Pompano Beach, according to the city’s website.(AP Photo/Gregory Payan, File)
Ravens quarterback to hold Florida social event amid virus

Jul. 07, 2020 08:50 AM EDT

FILE - In this Wednesday April 24, 2019 file photo, Rep. Kionne McGhee, D-Miami, debates the felon voting rights bill during session in Tallahassee, Fla. Following California's lead, Florida lawmakers are tackling NCAA rules that prohibit college athletes from reaping financial benefits from their prowess in the arena of big-money sports. A proposal by state House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee is modeled after one signed into law last month by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that allows college athletes in the Golden State to sign endorsement deals and hire agents without endangering scholarships and their eligibility to participate in NCAA-sanctioned sports. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon, File)
Florida considers allowing college athletes to earn money

By Bobby Caina Calvan Oct. 24, 2019 03:06 PM EDT

Map shows Hurricane Dorian's projected path; 3c x 3 inches; 146 mm x 76 mm;
Hurricane Dorian prompts move of Boise State-FSU game

By Bob Ferrante Aug. 29, 2019 11:44 AM EDT