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South Florida prosecutors are investigating Sean Lozano, Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishbackâs running mate, over his actions as a police officer, WLRN reported.
Governorâs race: James Fishbackâs pro-law enforcement running mate under criminal investigation
South Florida prosecutors are investigating Sean Lozano, Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishbackâs running mate, over his actions as a police officer, WLRN has learned.
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WATCH LIVE at NOON: Join in for our Dolphins Deep Dive live stream as Chris Perkins and David Furones break down Miamiâs first week of training camp.
Dolphins Deep Dive: Perkins, Furones talk training camp and answer viewersâ questions Wednesday at noon
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Twelve Florida hospitals rank among the best in the nation for at least one specialty in the newly released 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report âBest Hospitalsâ report.
Florida has 12 of the best hospitals in the United States
Twelve Florida hospitals rank among the best in the nation for at least one specialty in the newly released 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report âBest Hospitalsâ report.
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LIVE WEDNESDAY at NOON: Join in for our Dolphins Deep Dive live stream as Chris Perkins and David Furones break down Miamiâs first week of training camp.
Dolphins Deep Dive: Perkins, Furones talk Week 1 of training camp and answer viewersâ questions
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BREAKING: The property tax proposal pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis canât appear on the ballot the way his office wrote it, a judge ruled. The ruling said the proposed constitutional amendment uses language âmore akin to a political sloganâ rather than being clear and neutral, which state law requires.
Florida judge rules property tax amendment misleading, orders rewrite
The property tax proposal initially pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis canât appear on the ballot the way his office wrote it, a Tallahassee judge ruled late Monday night.
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If you plan to vote by mail in the Aug. 18 primary election, there is still time to request a mail-in ballot in Broward and Palm Beach counties. But hurry.
Deadline nears to request a vote-by-mail ballot for primary election
If you plan to vote by mail in the Aug. 18 primary election, there is still time to request a mail-in ballot in Broward and Palm Beach counties.
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The powerful Florida Sheriffâs Association is the latest group to criticize the November ballot measure to roll back property taxes, joining what has been a drumbeat of opposition from law enforcement and first responder organizations.
Florida sheriffs âsignificantly concernedâ with amendment rolling back property taxes
The group joins a drumbeat of opposition from law enforcement and first responder organizations to the tax measure.
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Palm Beach County health officials have issued a warning to increase your mosquito protection after a case of locally transmitted dengue fever was confirmed.
Disease-carrying mosquitoes detected in Palm Beach County. Protect yourself.
Palm Beach County health officials issued a warning Monday to increase your mosquito protection after a case of locally transmitted dengue fever was confirmed.
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The âSaturday Night Liveâ star has a gift for you: He has added another show this holiday season.
âSNLâ star Marcello HernĂĄndez bringing yet another holiday show to Hard Rock Live, this one in December
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Behind the blackout curtains of a Hollywood steakhouse, 10 men and women recently met for a candlelit evening of French onion soup, Thai-fried shrimp and lobster tails. Before sitting for dinner, the clothes came offâŚ
Naked & unafraid: South Florida dinner party serves up fine dining, clothing-optional
At the private Nude Dining Experience in this Hollywood steakhouse, the food is high-end, the clothing is optional and the folks are uninhibited.
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is putting the Roman Catholic Church on notice â if church officials take taxpayer funded vouchers for their schools, they should accept vaccine exemptions for students, too.
Uthmeier warns Catholic church to accept vaccine exemptions
The attorney general said that since the Catholic schools accept state vouchers to cover tuition, they should accept state-allowed vaccine exemptions, too.
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Oliver Larkin supports tuition-free college, abolishing ICE, Medicare for All, and ending U.S. aid to Israel. Heâs a democratic socialist inspired to get involved in politics by progressive icon U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. Can he beat incumbent Jared Moskowitz? It's a long shot...
Can a democratic socialist topple incumbent congressman in Florida? Larkin takes on Moskowitz
Progressive and younger Democrats, looking for change and buoyed by recent democratic socialist victories, hope that they can defeat an incumbent in the Democratic primary in South Floridaâs 25th Cong...
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A wildfire near the Broward/Palm Beach County line is contained after consuming 5,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service.
Holey Land wildfire in Broward contained after burning 5,000 acres
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A Palm Beach County judge dismissed a taxpayer lawsuit that challenged the countyâs $1 billion investment in Israeli bonds. Reporting by @wlrn.org
Judge rules for Palm Beach County in lawsuit over $1 billion Israeli bond investment
A Palm Beach County judge dismissed a taxpayer lawsuit that challenged the countyâs $1 billion investment in Israeli bonds.
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An English professor is suing a Florida college president for firing her after she assigned Ottessa Moshfeghâs "Bettering Myself." The suit says President Fred Hawkins called the award-winning story "political." It is narrated by a fictional teacher who drinks, uses cocaine, and discusses sex.
Florida professor fired for assigning a profane story, lawsuit says
An English professor is suing the president of a Florida college that she says fired her for assigning a story that he called âpolitical,â according to a federal lawsuit.
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Jon Sumrall fires back after Dan Orlovsky mocked his pedicures, proving Floridaâs new coach wonât back down about pedicure regimen.
Gators coach Jon Sumrall fires back at ESPNâs Orlovsky over pedicure controversy
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Todd Blancheâs nomination to become attorney general stalled as lawmakers scrapped a planned committee vote after key Republicans demanded more assurances about the settlement of President Donald Trumpâs lawsuit against the IRS.
Senate panel delays vote on Todd Blancheâs attorney general as key Republicans withhold support
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Three groups of plaintiffs, including a former Republican legislator, contend the title and summary of ballot amendment approved by the GOP-led Legislature that would severely limit property taxes in Florida uses âemotional and political rhetoricâ designed to sway voters.
Floridaâs property tax amendment wording is misleading, lawsuit says. A judge will decide.
A Florida judge heard arguments Wednesday over whether the property tax cut proposal to be placed on the November ballot is misleading to voters.
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Environmentalists already angry the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission pulled their driving records now accuse the state agency of falsely blaming them for anonymous threats.
Secretly investigated environmentalists accuse FWC of smear campaign
The agency recently released a list of 17 threatening comments it said demonstrated the need to investigate those protesting and objecting to its actions.
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A newspaper carrier who was delivering copies of the Sun Sentinel won a $5.6 million judgment against the security company hired by a Pompano Beach condo after getting trapped in a broken elevator for more than three hours with no ability to get help from residents or employees.
Newspaper carrier awarded $5.6 million after being trapped in condo elevator
A Sun Sentinel newspaper carrier trapped in an elevator for three hours in 2023 has won a $5.6 million judgment against the Pompano Beach condo where it happened.
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Florida on Tuesday became the first state in nearly a decade to carry out two executions in a single day, putting to death an 80-year-old man hours after an ex-police officer.
Florida puts ex-police officer to death for girlâs murder, first of 2 executions set for single day
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On Friday the Florida Department of Health issued guidance for psychotropic pharmacotherapy in children 5 to 17, recommending against the use of drugs to treat mental health conditions like depression, anxiety or attention-deficit related disorders in most cases.
New Florida rules advise against drugs for depression, anxiety for children
Floridaâs newest guidelines warn against prescribing psychotropic medications for children, echoing the Make America Healthy Again movementâs push to impose changes on childhood healthcare.
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Superintendent Howard Hepburn told the Broward School Board that elementary schools will get a minimum of three âspecials,â such as art, music and physical education.
Art and music to return to many small Broward County schools
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South Florida voters have some big decisions in the Aug. 18 primary and nonpartisan elections. Here are the races, candidates and voting information for Broward County. Early voting begins soon and time is running out to request mail-in ballots. First comment has Palm Beach County information.
Broward County primary election guide: Races, candidates and how to cast your vote
Here is the complete list of candidates for governor, Congress, Legislature, school board, judges and more on Broward County ballots. Plus early-voting info and locations.
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James Fishback, a GOP candidate for Florida governor, will stay on the ballot despite questions about his state residency, a judge ruled. Floridaâs constitution requires that the governor live in Florida for the seven-year period before their election. The judge ruled that Fishback meets that bar.
Fishback can stay on Florida ballot, judge rules
James Fishback, a Republican candidate for Florida governor, will stay on the ballot despite questions about his state residency, a Tallahassee judge ruled Monday.
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Since March, deportations ordered by immigration judges in Florida have increased 18%, according to recently released data.
Floridaâs deportation orders surging
Since March, deportations ordered by immigration judges in Florida have increased 18%, according to recently released data.
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The Dolphins will host the UFLâs MVP for the Orlando Storm, for a workout. He would likely compete for a backup role.
UFL MVP Jack Plummer to work out for Dolphins
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Republican candidates vying for the sprawling new 22nd Congressional District in Florida are pouring millions of dollars in their own money into their campaigns.
3 Republican candidates pour $7M of their own cash into their South Florida congressional campaigns
With a tight political calendar, Republicans running in South Floridaâs new 22nd Congressional District lend millions of their own money to their campaigns.
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OPINION: Despite a federal court order requiring immigrants not be held for lengthy stays at short-term ICE facilities, the practice has not stopped in South Florida, writes an immigrant advocate.
ICE must stop detaining immigrants at Miramar facility | Opinion
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Our Editorial Board endorsements are more than endorsements â they provide reporting, fact-checking, context and other critical information to help you make decisions in the Aug. 18 primaries. Many of these races are not primaries. They will decide our school boards and city and county leaders.
The Editorial Boardâs list of endorsed candidates
The Sun Sentinel Editorial Boardâs list of candidate endorsements in the primary on Aug. 18.
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