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Saturday, Jun 06, 2026

“I’m mad as hell,” said one resident at a packed Citrus County event where locals organized against a data center proposal. Read more.

The new law bans cities and counties from funding or promoting diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Read more.

The indictment against Brandon Dutch Mendenhall is part of a broader investigation into his financial activities, U.S. Attorney Greg Kehoe said. Read more.

Two other events at the Seminole Hard Rock may also shift to a new venue. Read more.

Notes | A similar style of play and approach makes the cross-state rivalry feel like an intrasquad game. Read more.

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