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Former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham remembered for his civility at memorial service
Read full article: Former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham remembered for his civility at memorial serviceFamily and friends have remembered former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham as a politician who usually avoided rancor, enjoyed meeting regular Floridians and always behaved civilly, even behind closed doors.
Remembering Bob Graham in Miami Lakes: ‘The real Florida has shown up’
Read full article: Remembering Bob Graham in Miami Lakes: ‘The real Florida has shown up’The Miami Lakes United Church of Christ hosted a celebration of life on Saturday in honor of Bob Graham, a two-term Florida governor and three-term U.S. senator who served in the Florida House and Senate.
Mourners pay respects to Bob Graham at old Florida Capitol before final burial in Tallahassee
Read full article: Mourners pay respects to Bob Graham at old Florida Capitol before final burial in TallahasseeFresh flowers have been planted around the front lawn outside the Florida Capitol and flags are at half-staff — including the one over the old Capitol, now museum — where former Florida Governor and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham is lying in state Friday for a public farewell.
Miami Lakes mourns Bob Graham, one of its founding fathers; family friend remembers ‘Mr. Florida’
Read full article: Miami Lakes mourns Bob Graham, one of its founding fathers; family friend remembers ‘Mr. Florida’The town of Miami Lakes flew its flags at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of the late Bob Graham the former Florida Governor and Senator.
Woman tried to burn down Bob Graham’s childhood home in Hialeah Gardens, police say
Read full article: Woman tried to burn down Bob Graham’s childhood home in Hialeah Gardens, police sayA 37-year-old woman is facing two felony charges after trying to burn down the historic childhood home of a Florida political icon, according to Miami-Dade police.
Can a Floridian win the presidency? It hasn't happened yet as Trump and DeSantis vie to be first
Read full article: Can a Floridian win the presidency? It hasn't happened yet as Trump and DeSantis vie to be firstFlorida is the third largest state in the nation, yet it has never fielded a winning presidential candidate.
Amanda Gorman's poem for Biden's inauguration barred for younger children by Florida school
Read full article: Amanda Gorman's poem for Biden's inauguration barred for younger children by Florida schoolA poem written for President Joe Biden’s inauguration has been placed on a restricted list at a South Florida elementary school after one parent's complaint.
Bikers descend on Sturgis rally with few signs of pandemic
Read full article: Bikers descend on Sturgis rally with few signs of pandemicOrganizers of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally expect 250,000 people to visit the town of Sturgis during the 10 day rally. The coronavirus may be changing the world, but there aren't many signs of the pandemic at the massive annual motorcycle rally being held this week at a small city along Interstate 90 in western South Dakota. The scene Saturday at the 80th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally was familiar to veterans of the event, with throngs of maskless bikers packing the streets. Motorcyclist Kevin Lunsmann, 63, rode more than 600 miles (965 kilometers) to the rally from Big Lake, Minnesota, with several friends. Lunsmann said has attended the Sturgis event every year since 2003 and didn't want to miss the 80th, despite being somewhat" concerned about the coronavirus.