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Justices turn down sports betting challenge

TALLAHASSEE — In a major win for the Seminole Tribe, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to upend a 30-year, multibillion-dollar deal giving the tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida. The Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge filed by two pari-mutuel companies.

North Florida disaster aid approved

President Joe Biden on Tuesday declared a major disaster for parts of North Florida hit by severe storms and tornadoes on May 10, the White House announced.

Mayo teen ejected from truck, killed

MAYO — A 19-year-old Mayo man was killed Sunday morning when he was thrown from a pickup truck. A Florida Highway Patrol release states a pickup was headed east on SW LC Folsom Road around 3:15 a.m. when it hit a tree on southern edge of the roadway.

SRWMD: May wetter than normal

LIVE OAK — North Florida received more rain than normal in May, including some areas that were inundated with more than 7 inches during the month.

Could a tropical depression form soon in the Gulf?

A disturbance forming in the Gulf of Mexico has a “medium” chance of turning into a tropical depression next week, forecasters say.

Feds appeal in wetlands permitting case

The Biden administration is appealing a U.S. district judge’s ruling that rejected a move by the federal government to shift permitting authority to Florida for projects that affect wetlands. U.S.

Turner receives life for Mayo murder

MAYO — A Mayo man faces life in prison for an August 2022 murder. Earnest Turner, 53, was sentenced to life in prison last week by Judge David Fina for both the second degree murder charge and attempted first degree murder charge.

Lafayette sheriff’s race draws top dollar

MAYO — The sheriff’s race continues to be the costliest political contest in Lafayette County.

NFC honors 45 area students for academics

MADISON — Forty-five students from Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties have been honored by North Florida College for their academic accomplishments this spring.

DeSantis, Cabinet approve new emergency facility

TALLAHASSEE — Florida is moving forward with plans to buy and retrofit a massive warehouse in Central Florida as a staging area to respond to hurricanes and other emergencies. Gov.