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New College of Florida in Sarasota says it will be first school to sign President Trump's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education.

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The Ascenders received all 14 first-place votes. It's the 11th consecutive week that IMG was the unanimous No. 1 team in the Super 25.

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Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane Monday morning and forecasters warn more strengthening is possibe.

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