Florida Sports Blog's Minor League Sports section covers professional and developmental teams based throughout the state that are not already organized beneath a Florida major-league parent club. Coverage includes baseball, hockey, soccer, indoor football and professional volleyball, with team news, schedules, transactions, prospects and game stories. Florida has supported professional development leagues for more than a century, especially in baseball, where the Florida State League traces its organized history to 1919. Hockey, soccer, indoor football, basketball and volleyball later added their own statewide footprints, giving Florida fans a broad network of clubs below the major-league level. These teams have long served as both community institutions and pathways for athletes moving toward the highest levels of their sports.
Forward Luciano Wilson has re-signed with the Orlando Solar Bears for the 2026-27 ECHL season after finishing a successful collegiate career and contributing in 16 games last season.
The Jacksonville Icemen acquired the contract rights to defenseman Reilly Webb from the South Carolina Stingrays, adding a veteran presence to their blue line ahead of their 10th Anniversary Season…
The Florida Everblades have signed forward Devon Paliani to a standard player contract for the 2026-27 ECHL season. Paliani comes off a strong season with the Tahoe Knight Monsters where…
The Florida Everblades re-signed veteran defenseman Jordan Sambrook for the 2026-27 ECHL season. Sambrook led the defense with career highs and holds the highest plus-minus rating in ECHL history.
Veteran defenseman Sean Allen has signed with the Florida Everblades for a third ECHL season, returning after helping the team capture the Kelly Cup in 2026.
Fort Lauderdale United FC and Amerant Bank announced their stadium naming partnership, designating the club's home at Nova Southeastern University as Amerant Bank Field. The collaboration supports soccer growth and…
Fort Lauderdale United FC, Gainbridge, and Briana Scurry donated $9,900 to the Weston YMCA Family Center to support youth sports and community programs for South Florida families.
Tampa Bay Sun FC and the USL announced plans for a new 15,000-seat waterfront stadium at Ybor Harbor, marking a major milestone in women's professional soccer and urban development in…
Sarasota Paradise men's soccer team looks to earn their third win of the season against AC Boise at Athletic Club Boise Stadium on May 27, 2026, with Anderson Rosa nominated…
Sarasota Paradise beat Weston FC 3-0 on June 29, 2025, with early goals from Jeffrey White, Owen Barnett, and Andres Freire. Goalkeeper Jack Kilstrom's strong saves helped secure a clean…
