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Friday, March 20, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1993, tennis player Sloane Stephens was born in Plantation. Stephens won the U.S. Open in 2017.

The No. 1 seed Florida Gators take on the Prairie View A&M Panthers tonight in Tampa in the first round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Florida has cracked the top 10 list of the most popular college basketball teams in the country. Read about all the Florida teams in the big dance in today's Sports section.

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Suspicious Packages Found at MacDill AFB

A shelter-in-place order was imposed and later lifted at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa on Wednesday after a suspicious package was found outside a gate. The package was reported to contain "possible energetic materials," which could mean explosives, fuels, or propellants.

It was the second security incident this week, after another suspicious package was found at MacDill's visitor center on Monday, which led to the closure of the center for about six hours.

On Tuesday, a Force Protection Condition (FPCON) Charlie, a heightened security posture, was issued for the base and remains in place.

The threats came less than a week after the base announced the loss of three members of the 99th Air Refueling Squadron, among the six airmen killed on a KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Epic Fury on March 12.

President Trump attended the dignified transfer for the remains of the six service members returning to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday. At the same time, the remains of U.S. Army soldier Cody Khork from Winter Haven were returned to Polk County. He will be buried this weekend.

Florida Republicans Lead House Uprising

Florida Republicans in the U.S. House are escalating pressure on the U.S. Senate, vowing to block legislation until the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act is passed.

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine (District 6, Atlantic Coast) took the lead in writing a letter, signed by 25 Republicans, pledging to vote against all Senate-originated bills. "Consider this our filibuster," the letter stated, noting that the bill is President Trump's top priority.

The group of House conservatives called on Senate leadership to pursue a talking filibuster to avoid requiring the 60-vote threshold and pass the bill with a simple majority.

U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (District 13, Tampa area) joined 40 Republicans in voting against the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, a bipartisan bill that still passed on a 345-41 vote. She called the effort a stand for voter ID and election integrity.

Florida Reps. Aaron Bean, Byron Donalds, Cory Mills, and Jimmy Patronis joined Fine and Luna in backing the blockade strategy.

Florida Sheriffs Debate Immigration

A back-and-forth over illegal immigration and who should and should not be arrested unfolded this week after a public meeting on Monday of Florida's Immigration Enforcement Council.

Four sheriffs and four police chiefs appointed by state leaders comprise the council. The chair, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, said he wanted to write a letter to President Trump and Congress urging them to focus deportations on illegal immigrants with criminal records.

"I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said," Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri responded to Judd. He noted, however, that it is Congress's job to change the law.

Some Florida sheriffs disagreed with Judd. T.K. Waters, the Jacksonville sheriff who sits on the council, pushed back on officials who are resisting mass deportation, saying he does not "endorse the comments made by others."

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➤ Tallahassee: On Thursday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the first two new laws emerging from the 2026 legislative session. One blocks developers from building a cruise terminal at Manatee County's Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve, and the other offers better protection for Florida's environment. (See Details)

➤ Miami-Dade: The sheriff's office removed three top-ranking deputies from its command staff, saying, "Effective law enforcement requires ongoing assessment and adjustments to enhance our mission and meet evolving demands." (More)

➤ Orlando: The demolition of Pulse nightclub began on Wednesday after remaining untouched since the 2016 mass shooting that killed 49 people. Construction on a permanent memorial will begin in September, with completion expected by the fall of 2027. (More)

➤ Daytona Beach: The city commission approved an emergency ordinance for a week-long curfew on minors from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., enacted a day after Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood put a special event zone in place that goes into effect today. (More)

➤ Hillsborough County: A high school teacher has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison for her role in a gun trafficking scheme, which included a gun pipeline tied to a Caribbean crime ring. (More)

➤ Fernandina Beach: Residents who are unhappy with the city's recently implemented paid parking are attempting to recall two members of the city commission who voted for it. (More)

➤ Brevard County: A three-year beach renourishment project will soon be completed, restoring what was damaged by Hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022. (More)

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➤ Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal against Nashville SC. He's the second player to ever score 900, trailing only Cristiano Ronaldo, with 965 goals. (More)

➤ No. 11 South Florida nearly came back to beat No. 6 Louisville in the NCAA tournament's first round, but came up four points short at the final buzzer, ending their run. (More)

➤ UCF, Florida, and Miami men's basketball all tip off today in the first round of the NCAA March Madness tournament. (See Schedule)

➤ Meanwhile, No. 15 seed Jacksonville matches up with No. 2 LSU in the first round of the women's basketball tournament today. (How to Watch)

➤ The Miami Dolphins are shutting down all trade inquiries regarding their star running back De'Von Achane, although rumors persist that he might be dealt. (More)

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➤ Two Navy sailors stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola have been described as heroes after rescuing a man from Bayou Chico who was suffering a medical emergency and crashed his car into the water. (See Video)

➤ Titusville will celebrate the third 3-2-1 Day tomorrow at Spaceview Park. The event is a grassroots celebration of Brevard County's history and achievements as the birthplace of America's space program. (More)

➤ Pompano Beach's new Jellyfish Museum will celebrate a ribbon-cutting on March 27. The museum features a blend of art, science, and conservation, all centered around some of the ocean's most enigmatic creatures. (More)

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