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Broward deputies investigate bicyclist’s death in Pompano Beach
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Woman suffers stab wounds in Deerfield Beach, deputies say
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Ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is mentally fit for sex trafficking trial, judge says
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Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected
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Interfaith minister remembers 2 of 7 helicopter crash victims who died in Kenya
On Thursday, in Coral Gables, Rev. Eddie Rodriguez remembered his time with two of the seven victims of the helicopter crash on Wednesday in northern Kenya.
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James O’Keefe faces backlash over undercover video of him posing as registered voter
James O’Keefe, a far-right activist, faced backlash on Thursday after he shared a video on Aug. 13 showing him posing as a registered voter during the primary on Aug. 11 in Minnesota.
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Lantana police seek vandals who defaced church, police memorial
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Noboa reacts to fatal helicopter crash in Kenya: ‘There was nothing more important to them than their children’
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Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Tuesday's primary in Florida. Can she win in November?
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Jolly, Donalds hit campaign trail after Florida governor matchup becomes official
Democrat David Jolly and Republican Byron Donalds wasted no time hitting the campaign trail Wednesday, less than 24 hours after their matchup for Florida governor became official.
Rescue mission is called off for NASA's aging Swift space telescope
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The mission to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory was called off Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
Amazon set to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages to 500 US cities
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South Florida friends’ trip to Kenya ends in tragedy after helicopter crash
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Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Across 250 years, only three elected governors out of thousands have been Black –- all Democrats and all men, including current Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold
Adoptions are on hold for thousands of dogs and cats in Texas, potentially putting the animals at risk of being euthanized, because of efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm, an insect that has crossed the border from Mexico into the United States for the first time in 60 years.
Florida sues online casinos with ‘dual-currency model’
In two lawsuits, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier claimed online social casinos’ “dual-currency model” was violating the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, which protects consumers from deceptive practices.
Gilbert to run against Republican businesswoman in Florida’s 24th Congressional District midterm election
Oliver G. Gilbert III, the winner of the Democratic primary, and Te Brown, the uncontested Republican candidate, will face off in the midterm election for Florida’s 24th Congressional District.
Florida's Jellyfish Museum is dedicated solely to the mesmerizing floating predators
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The floating tentacled predators pulse and swirl in hypnotic patterns in the dark museum space, lit primarily by images projected on the walls and the glowing light from the saltwater tanks.
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
As the long, contentious primary season nears its end, Democratic voters elevated another progressive Senate candidate in Florida, while President Donald Trump's chosen candidate in his adopted home state, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, won the nomination to be the state's first Black governor.
Florida carries out its 13th execution of the year on a man convicted of killing estranged wife
STARKE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law was executed Tuesday, continuing the state’s aggressive use of the death penalty in Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ′ final term.
Florida primary: Broward supervisor of elections reports 16.24% voter turnout
Joe Scott, Broward County’s supervisor of elections, reported that the county’s primary voter turnout was at 16.24% on Tuesday night.
Florida primary: Miami-Dade supervisor of elections reports 18.8% voter turnout
Alina Garcia, Miami-Dade County’s supervisor of elections, reported that the Florida primary’s voter turnout increased from 12.5% on Tuesday morning to 15.5% on Tuesday afternoon.
ESPN co-founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93 from the effects of Parkinson’s disease
LAND O’ LAKES, Fla. (AP) — Bill Rasmussen, who co-founded TV sports giant ESPN after hatching the idea for the world's first all-sports cable network with his son, died Tuesday. He was 93.
U.S. House District 22: Askar wins Republican primary; Dandiya wins Democratic primary
In Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, Pia Dandiya won the Democratic primary, and Casey Askar won the Republican primary.
U.S. House District 24: Gilbert wins Democratic primary with just 2 points ahead of Jones
In Florida’s 24th Congressional District, Oliver G. Gilbert III won the Democratic primary election just a few points ahead of Florida Sen. Shevrin “Shev” Jones on Tuesday night.
Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon pulls off upset win; will face Ashley Moody in US Senate race
Three Republicans and two Democrats are looking to unseat U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Florida, and will face off in a primary on Tuesday night.
Florida governor primary: Byron Donalds, David Jolly to face off in November
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly won the Democratic nomination on Tuesday, setting the stage for a November contest to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida primary: Miami-Dade’s voter turnout not ‘optimal’ so far, supervisor of elections says
Florida’s primary election is on Tuesday, and the Florida Division of Elections plans for polls to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Florida trial starts in the ambush killing of a Microsoft manager. A tire 'blew the case open'
The fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a dark Florida road was a “targeted ambush” hatched by his ex-wife and her husband after years of post-marriage strife over religion and how to raise twin children, a prosecutor told jurors Monday.
Tommy John, namesake for a pioneering elbow surgery that saved his career, dead at 83
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tommy John, who won 288 games during a 26-year big league career and became the first pitcher to successfully return following groundbreaking elbow surgery that later was named after him, has died. He was 83.
Miami to decide fate of stunning stadium where speedboats raced and Jimmy Buffett played
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marine Stadium, considered a masterpiece of midcentury Brutalist architecture with its massive cantilevered roof and a stunning view of the city, opened in 1963 as the nation’s only race venue for powerboats, a major symbol of South Florida.
Martin County deputy helps 93-year-old recover $600K lost in gold bar scam
A Martin County sheriff’s deputy helped a 93-year-old man recover his life savings after he was scammed out of $600,000 in a gold bar scheme.
Woman accused of killing man in Florida’s Panhandle arrested by US marshals
A woman who is accused of killing a man in Florida’s Panhandle months ago was arrested at a home by U.S. marshals, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Kids keep getting hurt and killed on e-bikes. Should parents be held responsible?
NEW YORK (AP) — As traumatic injuries and deaths surge among children involved in crashes on e-bikes and other electrified vehicles, one California prosecutor is cracking down by pursuing criminal charges against some of the young riders' parents.
Ex-officer accused of plotting New Orleans attack is released after grand jury declines to indict
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A former law enforcement officer accused of planning to kill Black people in a mass shooting at a New Orleans festival was quietly released from custody over the summer after a grand jury found there was not enough evidence to charge him with a crime.