Senior prank at DeLand High School went too far, district officials say
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Phillies improve record to 36-14, MLB's best 50-game start since 2001 Mariners
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Georgia QB Jaden Rashada sues Florida coach Billy Napier and booster over NIL deal that fell apart in 2022
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