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A new bipartisan House bill aims to end daylight saving time and establish permanent standard time. • Proponents argue permanent standard time aligns better with human circadian rhythms and improves morning safety. • The bill would allow individual states to keep daylight saving time if they pass their own laws. Tired of changing your clocks twice a year? A new House bill would end daylight saving time and keep the country on permanent standard time.

Florida State baseball players can expect to be busy during the 2026 MLB Draft, with a significant portion of the roster potentially hearing their names called. The Seminoles set a program record with 11 players selected in the 2025 draft, and that number could be reached, or even eclipsed, in the 2026 edition.

By law, the school year can't begin earlier than Aug. 10, which is the start date for 38 of Florida's 67 counties. • Some US students start 2026-2027 school year even earlier than August. • How do Florida school districts come up with when summer vacation should end? • See list of start dates for all Florida counties. Summer vacation is going fast, with most Florida students facing a return to the classroom one month from today.

The World Cup stadium is in Miami Gardens, about 15 miles north of downtown Miami, Florida. • World Cup travelers in Miami may face shuttles and traffic instead of a walkable game-day experience. • Two World Cup matches remain in Miami, with the next being a quarterfinal on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The second-to-last World Cup game in Miami is tomorrow, but travelers expecting a walkable game-day experience may find themselves navigating shuttles, traffic and long commutes instead of city streets.

Both teams are coming off disappointing 2025 seasons, with Clemson finishing 7-6 and FSU 5-7. • Dabo Swinney enters his 19th season as Clemson's head coach, holding the record for most ACC wins. • Clemson lost several key players to the NFL Draft but returns talent at quarterback and linebacker. As Florida State prepares for the 2026 season, the Seminoles' Oct. 31 matchup against Clemson stands out as one of the ACC's most consequential games.

The Equestrian Hotel at the World Equestrian Center makes prestigious list The Equestrian Hotel has been named one of Florida's Best Resorts by Travel + Leisure magazine

The Boston Red Sox (43-48) and New York Mets (40-54) play the first game Friday of a 3-game series in New York, New York. First pitch from Citi Field is at 7:15 p.m. ET (Apple TV). Let's analyze MLB odds around the Red Sox vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. The Red Sox head to New York with plenty of momentum after a perfect (6-0) road trip. The Red Sox dominated the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago White Sox by a combined 35-10 during the trip.

Spain and Belgium meet Friday in a 2026 World Cup quarterfinals match. Kickoff from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, is set for 3 p.m. ET (FOX). Let's analyze 2026 World Cup odds around Spain vs. Belgium odds and make our expert soccer picks and predictions. Spain, ranked No. 3 in the FIFA World Rankings, posted a 1-0 victory over Iberian Peninsula neighbor Portugal in the Round of 16.

Florida's 2026 Python Challenge begins today, and will last until July 19. • A $10,000 reward will be issued to whoever removes the most Burmese pythons from the Everglades. • Last year, more than 900 participants collectively removed 294 pythons. Florida's 2026 Python Challenge begins today, loosing a wave of Burmese python hunters onto the Everglades. They're all looking to kill as many of the state's most invasive snakes as possible, with a $10,000 reward promised to first place.

The amendment would increase the state's homestead exemption but is projected to cost cities and counties billions in tax revenue. • Three organizations have formed to campaign against the measure, and three lawsuits have been filed to keep it off the ballot. • Governor Ron DeSantis has indicated he will not play a leading role in campaigning for the amendment.