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Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida state House special election in a district that includes Mar-a-Lago, defeating Trump-endorsed Jon Maples in a GOP-leaning area. The upset is part of a broader pattern of Democratic gains in off-year elections, with Democrats flipping about 30 Republican seats since 2025, boosting optimism for the 2026 midterms.
Democrat Emily Gregory won a Florida state House special election in the district that includes Mar-a-Lago, defeating Republican Jon Maples in a surprise result that signals Democratic momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms.
President Donald Trump voted by mail in a Palm Beach County, Florida special election for a state legislature seat, despite his ongoing push to curb mail-in voting. He is registered to vote at Mar-a-Lago, and the Palm Beach County elections office confirmed he voted by mail in the race that determined who would fill the open seat.
Duke overcame injuries to two starters and trailed by eight in the second half, then unleashed a 19-2 run after a timeout to edge Florida State 80-79 and advance to the ACC Tournament semifinals. Isaiah Evans poured in a career-high 32 for Florida State, while Cameron Boozer posted 23 points and 10 rebounds for Duke (30-2), which also benefited from 22 offensive rebounds and 24 second-chance points. Duke will face the winner of North Carolina vs. Clemson in Friday’s semifinals as it continues its pursuit of an NCAA title.
No. 1 Duke survived a late Florida State rally to beat the Seminoles 80-79 in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals at Spectrum Center. Isaiah Evans scored a career-high 32 for Duke, Cameron Boozer added 23 and 10 rebounds, and Duke dominated the boards 46-25. Lajae Jones led FSU with 28 points, and Maliq Brown sparked a key second-half run for Duke as they pulled away after trailing late in the second half. FSU had a chance at a buzzer-beater though Robert McCray V’s 3 was off the rim. Duke advances to the semifinals, awaiting the Clemson vs. North Carolina winner; Duke was missing Caleb Foster (out with a broken foot) and Patrick Ngongba II.
Florida State exploded for 16 runs and shut out James Madison in the season opener at Mike Martin Field at Dick Howser Stadium, with Cade O’Leary earning the win and Tyler Muscar taking the loss. The offense included Brayden Dowd’s three-run homer and Brody DeLamielleure’s homer, plus RBI production from Cal Fisher, Noah Sheffield and others to cruise to victory.
Veteran offensive mind Gus Malzahn, 60, has retired from coaching after a 35-year career that included head stints at Arkansas State, Auburn (2013-20) and UCF, most recently serving as Florida State’s offensive coordinator. Tim Harris will be promoted to OC as Norvell’s staff continues to build, following Malzahn’s decision to step away to spend more time with his family and begin the next chapter.
A wintry pattern this weekend raises the chance of light snow across parts of the Deep South and Southeast, with flurries possible as far south as northern Florida and potential accumulations toward the Gulf Coast and coastal Carolinas, though substantial snowfall remains uncertain and large totals are not expected.
North Carolina improved to 13-1 with a dominant win over Florida State, led by Caleb Wilson's 22 points and double-double performance, marking their best start since 2008-09 and showcasing strong defense and balanced team effort.
The postgame quotes from the UNC-Florida State game highlight Coach Hubert Davis praising Caleb Wilson's energy and response, while FSU's Coach Luke Loucks commends UNC's size and guard play. Players like Seth Trimble, Henri Veesaar, Caleb Wilson, and Kyan Evans discuss their performances, team effort, and adjustments during the game, emphasizing rebounding, physicality, and mindset as key factors.
North Carolina's men's basketball team defeated Florida State 79-66, with standout performances from Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, while maintaining strong defensive stats and preparing for a challenging upcoming schedule.
The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team is set to open ACC play against Florida State on December 30, after a strong 12-1 start to the season, featuring standout performances from freshmen Caleb Wilson and transfer Henri Veesaar, with the team aiming to continue its winning streak and improve its historical records in the Dean E. Smith Center.
Florida State narrowly lost to Florida in a competitive game, with standout performances from Robert McCray, but struggled with rebounding and shooting, highlighting their potential and areas for improvement early in the season.
The Florida Gators defeated Florida State 76-67 in a comeback win, highlighting the evolving styles of both teams under new coaching, with FSU playing a fast-paced, 3-point-heavy game and UF focusing on strong defense. The game underscores the unpredictability of team trajectories and the importance of adapting to new strategies in college basketball.
Florida State dropped to 4-5 after a loss to Clemson, with offensive struggles largely self-inflicted and the defense performing decently. The team faces an uphill battle to reach bowl eligibility, needing to win at least two of their final three games. Despite some bright spots like Duce Robinson and the Desir brothers, the team’s overall performance continues to be disappointing, and their chances of a postseason appear uncertain.