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āDeeply disheartenedā: Haitians living in South Florida brace for change in legal status
Read full article: āDeeply disheartenedā: Haitians living in South Florida brace for change in legal statusMiami-Dade County Commissioner Marleine Bastien stood with a group of activists Friday to advocate for Haitians in South Florida whose immigration status is going to change.
Founder of student aid startup Frank faces criminal trial over whether she defrauded JPMorgan Chase
Read full article: Founder of student aid startup Frank faces criminal trial over whether she defrauded JPMorgan ChaseA woman backed by wealthy advisers who built a company to make it easier for college students to apply for financial aid has gone on trial on criminal charges that she defrauded JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a $175 million buyout.
Canes athletes recover stolen Mercedes and Land Rover, but not Lamborghini
Read full article: Canes athletes recover stolen Mercedes and Land Rover, but not LamborghiniThree vehicles were stolen outside the home of Miami Hurricanes quarterback Carson Beck, authorities confirmed Thursday morning.
Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push
Read full article: Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP pushPresident Donald Trump is throwing his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nationās capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control.
Third person sentenced in fatal sword attack on Broward County teen
Read full article: Third person sentenced in fatal sword attack on Broward County teenA third person has been sentenced in connection with a deadly sword attack in Broward County that left a teenager dead back in 2021, Local 10 News learned Wednesday.
Gabby Petitoās parents hope remembering tragedy raises awareness about domestic violence
Read full article: Gabby Petitoās parents hope remembering tragedy raises awareness about domestic violenceGabby Petito was 22 years old when her 23-year-old boyfriend, Brian Laundrie killed her in 2021 during a cross-country American road trip in a van that they documented online. Their pictures on social media did not show the warning signs that were later uncovered in text messages and letters.
Feds fear firearms police officer smuggled in Florida could have ended up in Haiti, Dominican Republic
Read full article: Feds fear firearms police officer smuggled in Florida could have ended up in Haiti, Dominican RepublicWhen Michael Nieto worked as a school resource officer at a high school in Central Florida, a public profile disclosed his hobbies were āfirearms training, fitness, reading, legos, and PC games.ā The feds found out he was doing a lot more with his free time.
Sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean off Florida after being stunned by the cold
Read full article: Sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean off Florida after being stunned by the coldEight green sea turtles stunned by the cold during a rare snowfall in Florida have been released back into the Atlantic Ocean.
Auburn stays at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 6th straight week, Florida up to No. 2; Louisville returns
Read full article: Auburn stays at No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 6th straight week, Florida up to No. 2; Louisville returnsAuburn is No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll for the sixth consecutive week.
Man kidnaps daughter after killing her mother, grandfather, neighbor in Broward, deputies say
Read full article: Man kidnaps daughter after killing her mother, grandfather, neighbor in Broward, deputies sayDeputies accused a 43-year-old man who was the subject of a Florida Amber Alert Sunday of kidnapping his daughter and killing her mother, grandfather, and a neighbor in Broward County.
Man opens fire on vehicle in Miami Beach after saying he āsaw 2 Palestinians,ā cops say
Read full article: Man opens fire on vehicle in Miami Beach after saying he āsaw 2 Palestinians,ā cops sayA Miami Beach man was arrested on Saturday for allegedly opening fire on another vehicle and striking two people inside.
This Week in South Florida: Marie Woodson
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Marie WoodsonFloridaās immigration bills sped through last week's special session, and would have been even speedier, but for Democrats in both the house and senate, who stood to offer amendments to various components of the bills, especially the most controversial parts.
Including people without legal status in census has had little impact on House seats, study finds
Read full article: Including people without legal status in census has had little impact on House seats, study findsRepublicans are trying to exclude people who are in the U.S. illegally from the numbers used to portion out congressional seats among the states.
Troopers make arrest after 12-year-old followed home by man with disturbing criminal history
Read full article: Troopers make arrest after 12-year-old followed home by man with disturbing criminal historyA California man with a checkered history was arrested in Florida on Wednesday for allegedly following and trying to lure a 12-year-old girl.
Florida man is executed for the 1997 killing of a couple whose toddler witnessed the attack
Read full article: Florida man is executed for the 1997 killing of a couple whose toddler witnessed the attackA Florida man has been put to death for the 1997 killings of a husband and wife at a remote farm in an attack witnessed by the couple's toddler.
Miami-Dade school board considers āwearable panic buttonā for staff
Read full article: Miami-Dade school board considers āwearable panic buttonā for staffOn Wednesday, Miami-Dade County School Board members planned to āexploreā the āfeasibility of a wearable panic button for school staff to enhance our current mobile alert system.ā
Tar balls wash ashore on Florida beaches, but the source of the sticky black goo is a mystery
Read full article: Tar balls wash ashore on Florida beaches, but the source of the sticky black goo is a mysteryThe U.S. Coast Guard has been searching for tar balls that began showing up on Florida beaches over the weekend.
Florida lawmakers work to settle DeSantis rift as they open a new session on immigration
Read full article: Florida lawmakers work to settle DeSantis rift as they open a new session on immigrationFlorida lawmakers on Tuesday took a major step toward settling a weekslong standoff between term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis and fellow Republicans who control the Statehouse, as they gaveled in another special session on immigration aimed at leveraging state and local resources to carry out President Donald Trump ās mass deportation agenda.
Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency says
Read full article: Ex-FEMA worker who directed staff to avoid homes with Trump signs violated Hatch Act, agency saysA federal agency is seeking disciplinary action against a former Federal Emergency Management Agency worker who directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President Donald Trump.
āStill broken upā: Miami Beach reinforces strict Spring Break measures for 2025
Read full article: āStill broken upā: Miami Beach reinforces strict Spring Break measures for 2025City leaders in Miami Beach are holding a press conference Tuesday to announce a series of strict measures aimed at deterring unruly Spring Break crowds, reinforcing their message that the city is not a party destination.
Another Florida university picks a former Republican lawmaker as its next president
Read full article: Another Florida university picks a former Republican lawmaker as its next presidentFlorida Atlantic University on Monday picked a former Republican lawmaker as its leader in what is the latest example of a public university in the state picking someone with a political background for such high-paying posts over experienced academic leaders.
Auburn edges Alabama atop AP Top 25 despite loss, Duke and Florida tied at No. 3; UConn drops out
Read full article: Auburn edges Alabama atop AP Top 25 despite loss, Duke and Florida tied at No. 3; UConn drops outAuburn is still No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's basketball poll despite a loss to Florida.
This Week in South Florida: Marcos Jimenez
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Marcos JimenezU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was in the oval office last week following her swearing-in. Florida's former State Attorney General and longtime Trump advocate promised to end what she called "weaponization of government."
This Week in South Florida: Rosalind Osgood and Juan Carlos Porras
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Rosalind Osgood and Juan Carlos PorrasLast week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis deputized Florida Highway Patrol to make immigration arrests, an order he does not need the state legislature to approve.
This Week in South Florida: Noel Barengo
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Noel BarengoFlorida's Lieutenant Governor Jeannette Nunez was elected interim president of Florida International University, her alma mater, in a Friday morning board of trustees meeting that seemed to be scheduled on the down low.
Sixth-ranked Florida makes program history, beating Auburn for 1st road victory over a No. 1 team
Read full article: Sixth-ranked Florida makes program history, beating Auburn for 1st road victory over a No. 1 teamSixth-ranked Florida made program history with its victory over No. 1 Auburn on Saturday.
No. 6 Florida beats top-ranked Auburn 90-81 and ends the Tigers' 14-game winning streak
Read full article: No. 6 Florida beats top-ranked Auburn 90-81 and ends the Tigers' 14-game winning streakWalter Clayton Jr. scored 19 points and Alex Condon added 17 as No. 6 Florida rallied from an early deficit and beat No. 1 Auburn 90-81 Saturday, ending the Tigersā 14-game winning streak.
āTrooper,ā dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations, had emergency surgery in South Florida
Read full article: āTrooper,ā dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations, had emergency surgery in South FloridaThe dog dubbed "Trooper" after being found by Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton evacuations in October had surgery in Fort Lauderdale this week to remove "material" from his stomach.
Man accused of manslaughter nearly 2 months after girlfriendās death in Hialeah
Read full article: Man accused of manslaughter nearly 2 months after girlfriendās death in HialeahA 28-year-old man has been arrested after police said he fatally shot his girlfriend inside a Hialeah residence late last year.
DeSantis says insurance rate drops are coming, pushes for home hardening funds for Floridians
Read full article: DeSantis says insurance rate drops are coming, pushes for home hardening funds for FloridiansGov. Ron DeSantis says Floridaās insurance market is seeing improvements, with more companies writing policies and increased competition driving rates down for many homeowners.
Jimmy Buffett fans need more orders to get specialty Margaritaville license plate
Read full article: Jimmy Buffett fans need more orders to get specialty Margaritaville license plateJimmy Buffett fans can now order specialty āMargaritavilleā Florida license plates, but they are just short of a state pre-requisite for the plates to be printed.
Michael Jordanās son arrested for DUI, cocaine possession in Central Florida
Read full article: Michael Jordanās son arrested for DUI, cocaine possession in Central FloridaFormer UCF basketball player Marcus Jordan was arrested early Tuesday morning in Central Florida after being accused of DUI and cocaine possession after getting his vehicle stuck in train tracks, Maitland police say.
Families in Florida neighborhood nervously looking up after ice chunk falls from sky
Read full article: Families in Florida neighborhood nervously looking up after ice chunk falls from skyThere was a whole lot of snow in north Florida last month, but a much different kind of ice fell from the sky near Daytona Beach on Monday.
Dominican national accused of illegally voting in Broward under assumed identity
Read full article: Dominican national accused of illegally voting in Broward under assumed identityA 45-year-old man illegally living in the United States stole an Americanās identity and used it to vote in Broward County, according to federal prosecutors.
DeSantis proposes āSecond Amendment Summerā sales tax holiday on guns, ammo
Read full article: DeSantis proposes āSecond Amendment Summerā sales tax holiday on guns, ammoFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis, in announcing details of his $115.6 billion proposed state budget during a news conference at the Florida Capitol Monday, unveiled plans for a new sales tax holiday: āSecond Amendment Summer.ā
Reinhart nets 30th goal, Maurice gets 900th win as Panthers ease past Blackhawks 5-1
Read full article: Reinhart nets 30th goal, Maurice gets 900th win as Panthers ease past Blackhawks 5-1Sam Reinhart got his 30th goal of the season and added two assists, Matthew Tkachuk scored for the third time in the last four games and the Florida Panthers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 on Saturday.
Florida coach Todd Golden 'happy to put it behind us' after school clears him in Title IX case
Read full article: Florida coach Todd Golden 'happy to put it behind us' after school clears him in Title IX caseFlorida coach Todd Golden is ready to move on, with any potential legal response to come after the season.
Broward emergency care physician: Be proactive about preventing spread of infectious diseases
Read full article: Broward emergency care physician: Be proactive about preventing spread of infectious diseasesBroward Health Dr. Craig Harrison is an emergency care physician. On Wednesday he said there has been an increase in upper respiratory infections.
Cold-stunned green sea turtles are recovering at a Florida marine life center
Read full article: Cold-stunned green sea turtles are recovering at a Florida marine life centerAn arctic blast that brought a rare snowfall to northern Florida last week left green sea turtles as far south as St. Augustine suffering from a condition known as cold stunning.
Salazar on Venezuelan TPS expiring in April: āMaduro has to go! Trump is the only force to get him outā
Read full article: Salazar on Venezuelan TPS expiring in April: āMaduro has to go! Trump is the only force to get him outāThe Trump administration will not be renewing the Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans when it expires in April.
Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerable
Read full article: Many animals and plants are losing their genetic diversity, making them more vulnerableTwo-thirds of animal and plant populations are declining in genetic diversity, which makes it harder to adapt to environmental changes.
Hollywood PD: Man arrested after missing girl found in Broward
Read full article: Hollywood PD: Man arrested after missing girl found in BrowardA 24-year-old man was arrested last weekend in Broward County after he confessed to having sex with a juvenile who had been reported missing from a different county in Florida, authorities confirmed.
Broward judge orders psychological evaluation for teen accused in school threats
Read full article: Broward judge orders psychological evaluation for teen accused in school threatsA 15-year-old New York boy accused of making online threats to shoot and kill students and staff at a Pembroke Pines charter school will remain in custody in Broward County, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Broward judge orders psychological evaluation for teen accused in school threats
Read full article: Broward judge orders psychological evaluation for teen accused in school threatsA 15-year-old New York boy accused of making online threats to shoot and kill students and staff at a Pembroke Pines charter school will remain in custody in Broward County, a judge ruled Tuesday.
Trump-endorsed candidates win primary races to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz
Read full article: Trump-endorsed candidates win primary races to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike WaltzPresident Donald Trump-endorsed candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their Republican primaries in the special elections to replace former Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, notching wins in reliably conservative districts.
Kentucky fugitive arrested after Miami police chase and 2 hit-and-run crashes killing 1, injuring 2
Read full article: Kentucky fugitive arrested after Miami police chase and 2 hit-and-run crashes killing 1, injuring 2A 57-year-old fugitive was facing charges for two recent hit-and-run crashes that killed one victim and injured two others in Miami-Dade County.
Florida Legislature will tackle immigration bill in special session ā but not the way DeSantis wanted
Read full article: Florida Legislature will tackle immigration bill in special session ā but not the way DeSantis wantedFlorida lawmakers gaveled in the special session Gov. DeSantis asked for on Monday, then quickly gaveled out of it and started their own.
Florida coach Todd Golden cleared in Title IX investigation regarding stalking allegations
Read full article: Florida coach Todd Golden cleared in Title IX investigation regarding stalking allegationsThe University of Florida has cleared menās basketball coach Todd Golden following a four-month Title IX investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and stalking.
Lamborghini driver gets 18 years for deadly 79th Street Causeway crash
Read full article: Lamborghini driver gets 18 years for deadly 79th Street Causeway crashA 25-year-old Georgia man was sentenced Monday to spend nearly two decades in a Florida state prison after entering a guilty plea in connection with a deadly 2023 crash on the 79th Street Causeway in Miami.
Gulf World Marine Institute helps turtles get warm after snowfall in Florida
Read full article: Gulf World Marine Institute helps turtles get warm after snowfall in FloridaAfter nearly 9 inches of snow hammered the Florida panhandle this week, some turtles are trying to get warm. Theyāre now in the care of the Gulf World Marine Institute in Panama City.
This Week in South Florida: Jason Pizzo
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Jason PizzoFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially called a special session starting Monday to make tough state immigration law despite House and Senate leaders of his same party team defying the call as premature and calling it irresponsible.
Protest held outside Gulfstream Park regarding controversial horse racing bill
Read full article: Protest held outside Gulfstream Park regarding controversial horse racing billProtestors gathered at one of Gulfstream Park's biggest horse-racing events in Hallandale Beach Saturday, lining the streets outside the Pegasus World Cup.