Not every Olympian can afford to make their sport a career. Florida Florida many hold down full-time jobs before and after the games.
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Meet the shirtless Tongan athlete the world’s talking about
There were nearly 2,800 athletes representing 90 countries around the world, but it was the shirtless Tongan flag-bearer that everyone’s tal…
Ocala speed skater Joey Florida Florida mantia places 8th in Men’s 1500m
Joey Florida Florida mantia is one of five athletes from Florida who are competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
5 Florida athletes competing in 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang
Here are some interesting things to know about our Florida athletes.
Destination South Korea: Winter gear needed for PyeongChang beach walk
A walk along the PyeongChang beach is a bit cool this time of year but still popular during the Olympics.
Maame Biney eliminated in the 500m quarterfinal
Maame Biney was eliminated from the 500m after finishing fourth in her quarterfinal heat with a time of 44.772 seconds. Sofia Prosvirnova (O…
Nylander scores twice as Maple Leafs beat Lightning 4-3
William Nylander had two goals and an assist, helping the streaking Toronto Maple Leafs top the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Monday night.
Team USA’s Chloe Kim takes gold in women’s halfpipe event
American snowboarder Chloe Kim is bringing gold home from Pyeongchang.
PHOTOS: Women’s Ski Jumping Competition 2018
PHOTOS: South Korea Women’s Ski Jumping 2018
Sara Takanashi of Japan makes a jump during the Ladies' Normal Hill Individual Ski Jumping (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Imag…
Long-time Tampa councilman opposed to baseball stadium in Ybor City
At least one elected official in Tampa believes the move to build a new baseball stadium in Ybor City would be a waste of money.