NHL suspends Tampa Bay's Scott Sabourin for 4 games after chaotic preseason finale
Read full article: NHL suspends Tampa Bay's Scott Sabourin for 4 games after chaotic preseason finaleThe NHL has suspended Tampa Bay forward Scott Sabourin for four games following his actions in the Lightning's preseason finale against the Florida Panthers.
NHL and NHLPA close to agreeing on 4-year CBA extension including an 84-game season, AP sources say
Read full article: NHL and NHLPA close to agreeing on 4-year CBA extension including an 84-game season, AP sources sayTwo people familiar with negotiations tell The Associated Press the NHL and NHL Players' Association are close to an agreement on a four-year extension of the collective bargaining agreement.
NHL and the players' union have discussed going to an 84-game season in CBA talks, AP source says
Read full article: NHL and the players' union have discussed going to an 84-game season in CBA talks, AP source saysMoving to an 84-game regular season from 82 is one of the topics that has been discussed in collective bargaining talks between the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association, a person with familiar with negotiations tells The Associated Press.
Stanley Cup Final averaged 2.5M US viewers, a drop from last year's Cup and the 4 Nations final
Read full article: Stanley Cup Final averaged 2.5M US viewers, a drop from last year's Cup and the 4 Nations finalU.S. television ratings for the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers declined from their first matchup a year ago.
Jacksonville’s summer solstice brings 90s heat, storm risks: Meteorologist Katie Garner’s forecast
Read full article: Jacksonville’s summer solstice brings 90s heat, storm risks: Meteorologist Katie Garner’s forecastMeteorologist Katie Garner from News4JAX's Weather Authority details the summer solstice forecast, expected high temperatures in the 90s, the potential for storms, and important safety advice for outdoor activities in Jacksonville.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final between Panthers and Oilers
Read full article: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend Game 4 of Stanley Cup Final between Panthers and OilersPop superstar Taylor Swift and boyfriend Travis Kelce were among the celebrities that flocked to Amerant Bank Arena to watch Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.
Panthers score 5 in the 3rd period, roll past Hurricanes 6-2 and move a win away from Cup final
Read full article: Panthers score 5 in the 3rd period, roll past Hurricanes 6-2 and move a win away from Cup finalNiko Mikkola and Aleksander Barkov each scored twice, and the Florida Panthers scored five goals in a nine-minute span of the third period to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 on Saturday night and move one win from a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final.
Hurricanes switch goalies for Game 3, starting Kochetkov over Andersen against Panthers
Read full article: Hurricanes switch goalies for Game 3, starting Kochetkov over Andersen against PanthersThe Carolina Hurricanes switched goalies for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals, starting Pyotr Kochetkov in net against the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.
Auston Matthews breaks through, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 2-0 to force Game 7
Read full article: Auston Matthews breaks through, Maple Leafs beat Panthers 2-0 to force Game 7Auston Matthews got his first goal of the series to break a scoreless tie in the third period, Joseph Woll stopped 22 shots, and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their season alive by beating the Florida Panthers 2-0 in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Friday night.
Bobrovsky stops 23 shots, Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4 to tie series
Read full article: Bobrovsky stops 23 shots, Panthers top Maple Leafs 2-0 in Game 4 to tie seriesSergei Bobrovsky stopped 23 shots for his fifth career playoff shutout, Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett scored and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-0 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Hellebuyck and Jets back on road in NHL playoffs at Dallas; Florida seeks to get even vs. Toronto
Read full article: Hellebuyck and Jets back on road in NHL playoffs at Dallas; Florida seeks to get even vs. TorontoConnor Hellebuyck is starting to again look like the goalie that was so dominant in the regular season for Winnipeg.
Marchand scores in OT, Panthers top Maple Leafs 5-4 to cut series deficit to 2-1
Read full article: Marchand scores in OT, Panthers top Maple Leafs 5-4 to cut series deficit to 2-1Brad Marchand scored on a deflected shot at 15:27 of overtime and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Friday night to cut their deficit in the Eastern Conference semifinal series to 2-1.
Florida unemployment rate holds steady for second consecutive month
Read full article: Florida unemployment rate holds steady for second consecutive monthThe Florida Department of Commerce on Friday released a report that said the state had a 3.6 percent unemployment rate in March, the same as in February. Florida had an estimated 403,000 people who qualified as out of work in March, 5,000 more than a month earlier. Meanwhile, the labor force of about 11.2 million grew by 1,000 in the same time.
Latest 'Hunger Games' novel has best ever opening for blockbuster series
Read full article: Latest 'Hunger Games' novel has best ever opening for blockbuster seriesThe latest “Hunger Games” novel sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide during its first week, the biggest opening ever for Suzanne Collins’ blockbuster series.
A Halloween treat to start the week with a cold front taking a bite out of the heat
Read full article: A Halloween treat to start the week with a cold front taking a bite out of the heatAfter several days of above-average highs in the upper 80s, Monday will bring a bit of a break and return to normal for the last week of October.
The Stanley Cup will be awarded Monday night. It's the Oilers and Panthers in Game 7
Read full article: The Stanley Cup will be awarded Monday night. It's the Oilers and Panthers in Game 7The deciding Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final will be played Monday night in Florida, where the Panthers host the Edmonton Oilers.
Panthers facing the task of regrouping for a Game 7, with history and the Stanley Cup on the line
Read full article: Panthers facing the task of regrouping for a Game 7, with history and the Stanley Cup on the lineIt’s the greatest offer a team could get at the start of a season: Reach Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, and as an added bonus, play host to it in your rink.
Knoblauch, Oilers successfully challenge for offsides, wiping out apparent Panthers goal
Read full article: Knoblauch, Oilers successfully challenge for offsides, wiping out apparent Panthers goalEdmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch and his staff successfully challenged a goal by the Florida Panthers at a crucial juncture of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Florida Panthers get 3rd chance to win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 at Edmonton before sellout crowd
Read full article: Florida Panthers get 3rd chance to win the Stanley Cup in Game 6 at Edmonton before sellout crowdThe Stanley Cup will be in the building once again Friday night with the Florida Panthers getting their third chance to win the first championship in franchise history in Game 6 against the Edmonton Oilers.
What can Brown do for the Oilers? Edmonton's other Connor is thriving in the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: What can Brown do for the Oilers? Edmonton's other Connor is thriving in the Stanley Cup FinalConnor McDavid has been the best player on the ice as the Edmonton Oilers rallied to force a sixth game in the Stanley Cup Final after falling behind 3-0 to the Florida Panthers.
Panthers downplay their travel delay and late arrival in Edmonton during the Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Panthers downplay their travel delay and late arrival in Edmonton during the Stanley Cup FinalThe Panthers arrived in Edmonton less than 24 hours before Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final after storms in South Florida delayed their lengthy cross-continental flight.
A new 'Hunger Games' book — and movie — is coming
Read full article: A new 'Hunger Games' book — and movie — is comingInspired by an 18th century Scottish philosopher and the modern scourge of misinformation, Suzanne Collins is returning to the ravaged, post-apocalyptic land of Panem for a new “The Hunger Games” novel.
Wennberg scores in OT, Rangers top Panthers 5-4 to take lead in East finals
Read full article: Wennberg scores in OT, Rangers top Panthers 5-4 to take lead in East finalsAlex Wennberg deflected home a goal 5:35 into overtime, and the New York Rangers reclaimed home-ice advantage in the Eastern Conference finals with a 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 3 on Sunday.
Panthers score twice in the third period and beat the Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of NHL playoffs
Read full article: Panthers score twice in the third period and beat the Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of NHL playoffsCarter Verhaeghe tapped in a pinpoint pass from Aleksander Barkov for the lead 58 seconds into the third period, Matthew Tkachuk added a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series opener.
Devils coach Lindy Ruff struck in face by puck, misses 3rd period of 3-2 loss to Hurricanes
Read full article: Devils coach Lindy Ruff struck in face by puck, misses 3rd period of 3-2 loss to HurricanesNew Jersey Devils coach Lindy Ruff was struck in the face by a puck and wasn’t behind the bench for the third period of his team’s 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.
Crip Fall Day
Read full article: Crip Fall DayHappy Sunday!Crisp this morning with lows in the mid-50s region wide.Partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid to upper 70s and dry into the afternoon! Winds will be coming from the north at 10-15 mph gusting up to 25 near the coast throughout the morning and early afternoon before subsiding then turning mostly sunny by the afternoon.Monday: Overnight night lows will dip below normal for this time of year in the mid 50s before temperatures rise into the upper 70s by the afternoon under mostly sunny skies.Rest of the week: Rain chances increase by the mid-week with temperatures back in the 80s.Sunrise: 7:24 AMSunset: 7:03 PM
Mostly Sunny then Afternoon Showers
Read full article: Mostly Sunny then Afternoon ShowersPartly cloudy with patchy fog early. Scattered showers with storms after 2 pm, north of I-10 with widely scattered showers and storms developing around 5-6 pm and lingering through 10 - 11 pm, 50-60 percent. Morning lows in the 70s for NE FL, upper 60s to low 70s for SE GA. Afternoon highs in the 80s. Wind SW becoming SE 10-15 mph.Looking ahead: Scattered showers with storms continue Sunday.Sunrise: 7:08 amSunset: 7:41 pm
Sunny Skies and Labor Day Warmth
Read full article: Sunny Skies and Labor Day WarmthWaking up to temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. Calm conditions and clear skies with patchy fog possible this morning.Mostly sunny skies early then turning partly cloudy as the sea breeze picks up. Afternoon highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Wind ENE 5-15 mph.Looking ahead: The Summer sizzle returns with highs in the mid to upper 90s by midweek.Sunrise: 7:05 amSunset: 7:47 pm
Status of Tkachuk is biggest question facing Panthers down 3-1 in Stanley Cup Final
Read full article: Status of Tkachuk is biggest question facing Panthers down 3-1 in Stanley Cup FinalThe status of leading scorer Matthew Tkachuk is the biggest question facing the Florida Panthers down 3-1 to Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final.
Vegas Golden Knights hold off Florida Panthers 3-2, move win from Stanley Cup title
Read full article: Vegas Golden Knights hold off Florida Panthers 3-2, move win from Stanley Cup titleThe Vegas Golden Knights are on the verge of winning their first Stanley Cup title after holding on to beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in Game 4 of the final.
Panthers rally, top Golden Knights 3-2 in OT in Game 3 of Stanley Cup final
Read full article: Panthers rally, top Golden Knights 3-2 in OT in Game 3 of Stanley Cup finalCarter Verhaeghe scored 4:27 into overtime and the Florida Panthers pulled off some more postseason dramatics to beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday night.
Hurricanes evaluate next steps after falling in Eastern Conference Final sweep
Read full article: Hurricanes evaluate next steps after falling in Eastern Conference Final sweepThe Carolina Hurricanes are evaluating their next steps after falling in the Eastern Conference Final in their fifth straight playoff appearance.
California: Drought, record heat, fires and now maybe floods
Read full article: California: Drought, record heat, fires and now maybe floodsThe record-breaking heat that has pushed California's electrical grid to the breaking point for more than a week is almost over but it's a sign of things to come.
Colton scores late, Lightning beat Panthers 2-1 in Game 2
Read full article: Colton scores late, Lightning beat Panthers 2-1 in Game 2Ross Colton scored with just under four seconds remaining, giving the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Panthers rout Capitals 5-1 in Game 2 to even series
Read full article: Panthers rout Capitals 5-1 in Game 2 to even seriesAleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist, and the Florida Panthers topped the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night to even their Eastern Conference first-round series at a game apiece.
Panthers win 13th straight, top Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime
Read full article: Panthers win 13th straight, top Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtimeBrandon Montour scored 2:26 into overtime and the NHL-leading Florida Panthers extended their winning streak to a franchise-record 13 games by beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 on Saturday night.
Bouncing back!
Read full article: Bouncing back!Could be, that’s could be, we are closing out one of the final freezing cold morning this winter. There are strong and building indications that we will see a much milder (even warm) pattern developing over the next 7-10 days. We call this a tease as we will get into the details of this in my Newsletter (sent to your email box) this Wednesday.
TGIF! Friday kicks off beautifully
Read full article: TGIF! Friday kicks off beautifullyAfter having the second coldest three afternoon’s all winter (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) we will start off chilly, but not freezing cold. Friday morning will see low temperatures from 35-45°. Coldest along US301 westward. Not quite wall to wall blue skies, as there will be a some high clouds and could bring a decent sunrise. Sunrise is at 7:10 a.m. Best viewing will start around 6:55 a.m.
Georgia gets a taste of freezing temperatures
Read full article: Georgia gets a taste of freezing temperaturesLocally, around Jacksonville, we may see a few patches of frost well inland. Downtown to the beaches, it will be another chilly start Wednesday with sunrise temperatures in the 40s to 50s along the coast. Skies will be generally clear, just a few coastal clouds. Sunrise is at 7:24 a.m.
Panthers find ways to rally again, top Blues 4-3 in shootout
Read full article: Panthers find ways to rally again, top Blues 4-3 in shootoutSam Reinhart and Anton Lundell scored in the shootout, and the Florida Panthers continued their string of comebacks by rallying from three one-goal deficits to beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3.
Seasonal temperatures end the week then turning cooler
Read full article: Seasonal temperatures end the week then turning coolerPartly cloudy and pleasant for your Thanksgiving. A mild afternoon with lighter onshore flow, perfect with open window weather. Temperatures hover around seasonal averages tomorrow then turning cooler this weekend.
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Terrific Tuesday, almost
Read full article: Terrific Tuesday, almostMonday morning started off as the coldest morning we have had since early April, it was 46° as the sun came up. Blue skies turned gray, almost wintry looking. Yet, these clouds will actually help keep our morning temperatures milder as we wake up on Tuesday. Yes, having a high overcast of clouds actually reduces the amount of heat being radiated back into space during the night. The result is milder temperatures than if skies are clear.
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Here comes a wonderful Wednesday as our beautiful October weather continues
Read full article: Here comes a wonderful Wednesday as our beautiful October weather continuesMonday and Tuesday morning’s were the coolest morning in Jacksonville since May 8th, when we dropped to a low of 46°. Yet, there were many areas just inland of Jacksonville, that did start off in the 40s. Nice!
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Terrific Tuesday as our beautiful October weather continues
Read full article: Terrific Tuesday as our beautiful October weather continuesMonday morning was the coolest morning in Jacksonville since May 8th, we dropped to a low of 46°. Yet, there were many areas just inland of Jacksonville, that did start off in the 40s. Nice!
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Final 90° day of 2021 ???
Read full article: Final 90° day of 2021 ???Near perfect temperatures, breezes, humidity and clouds. Too bad there are a few rain showers blowing onshore just south of Jacksonville. This is the trade-off we get in October, as warm water temperatures allow for small showers to bubble up and then the northeast fall breezes push them onshore. This will be mainly in Flagler and St. Johns counties.
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Dog days of August shift into tropics watching
Read full article: Dog days of August shift into tropics watchingShort term, tonight through Friday evening will be some of our quietest weather days we have seen all summer. As we saw earlier Thursday, a few isolated pop-up thundershowers along the sea-breeze in St. Johns and Duval counties developed around 4 p.m. and they quickly faded. That was basically it for rainfall.

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