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PolitiFact Florida: John Kasich says Medicaid spending rose twice as fast under Jeb Bush

By Jon Greenberg, Times Staff Writer

Every Republican presidential candidate opposes Obamacare, but Ohio Gov. John Kasich stands out for being the only one who took advantage of the program's Medicaid expansion option. Former Florida …

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Denny Hamlin wins Daytona 500

By Matt Baker, Times Staff Writer

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Victim identified in Tampa hookah bar shooting

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  1. Capitol Buzz: Five things to watch today in Tallahassee

    31 minutes ago BlogsJeremy Wallace

    The Florida Legislature hits its homestretch, with just three weeks remaining. Here's what to watch for today.

  2. The DayStarter: Warm work week and showers later; GOP presidential candidates turn to Nevada; the Wicked voice of Kristin Chenoweth comes to Tampa Bay

    5:30 AM NewsTimes staff

    Expect a warm beginning for the work week after last night's lows in the upper 50s, says 10Weather WTSP meteorologist Kate Wentzel. "We could see a few showers starting late Monday, with coverage …

  3. One killed in late-night armed robbery in Tampa

    2/21/16 Public Safety Times staff

    TAMPA — Police were investigating an armed robbery Sunday night at a Tampa liquor store that left one dead.

  4. Teen Lightning fan gets 2nd chance to meet team, this time cancer-free

    2/21/16 Lightning Strikes Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer

    RALEIGH, N.C. — After his Make-A-Wish moment meeting the Lightning in mid November, Jake Warner set a goal.

    Jake Warner, 17, had his left leg amputated below the knee at Thanksgiving after meeting the Lightning eight days earlier.

  5. Truex oh so close to Daytona 500 victory

    2/21/16 Auto racing By Matt Baker, Times Staff Writer

    DAYTONA BEACH — Martin Truex knows Sunday's finish will follow him for the rest of his career.

    Denny Hamlin (11) beats out Martin Truex Jr. (78) at the finish line to win the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2016, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

  6. Power play puts Lightning past Hurricanes

    2/21/16 Lightning Strikes Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer

    RALEIGH, N.C. — There's no sugarcoating how bad the Lightning power play has been recently.

    "Fragile," coach Jon Cooper called it.

    J.T. Brown fires a shot past Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward to give the Lightning a 1-0 lead in the first period. He also earns a puppy for kids who had a sign at the game saying they would get one if he scored.

  7. Rays' Souza strains rib muscle on first day of camp

    2/21/16 The Heater Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer

    PORT CHARLOTTE — After all the talk about how important good health will be coming off a painful 2016, the Rays couldn't get through the first day of camp without an injury to a key player.

  8. Clearwater to help pay visitors' ferry, trolley tickets in bid to ease traffic

    2/21/16 GrowthBy Tracey McManus, Times Staff Writer

    CLEARWATER — In the latest attempt to keep cars off Clearwater Beach this spring break, the city wants to help pay visitors' water taxi tickets, which shuttles riders across the Intracoastal Waterway by boat.

  9. Simple gesture by Rays' Archer has huge impact on teen's adoption

    2/21/16 The Heater By Marc Topkin, Times Staff Writer

    PORT CHARLOTTE — When the quiet, blond-haired foster teen visited the Tampa Bay Rays training camp last spring, Chris Archer spent some time with him, playing catch, taping a quick video and sharing advice about a subject close to his heart: adoption.

    Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer, left, talks with Zach, 15, on Sunday in Port Charlotte. Zach is being adopted by Mark and Terri Schreffler today.

  10. Lightning top scorer Kucherov out hurt

    2/21/16 Lightning Strikes By Joe Smith, Times Staff Writer

    RALEIGH, N.C. — The Lightning was dealt a big blow Sunday when its leading scorer, RW Nikita Kucherov, missed the 4-2 win against the Hurricanes with a lower-body injury.

    Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov works to fight off a check along the glass against the Predators during the first period at Amalie Arena on Feb. 12.

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