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Plenty of time before Nov. 5 ballots sent to printer, elections officials and experts say
President Joe Biden's decision Sunday to step down as the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee will not affect the ability of elections officials to properly prepare ballots for the Nov. 5 election. Even before the president bowed out, elections officials across the state knew they would not be able to put the party's nominee...
‘It's Not Fair' – Fraud targeting services for children with autism
For so many families with children diagnosed with autism or other developmental disorders, access to treatment like behavioral therapy, known as ABA is critical. But federal investigators tell NBC6 Investigates those resources have been targets for fraud in recent years. “There was a particular group of individuals that were trying...
Hurricane outlook remains clear as conditions calm for Sunday
All remains calm in the Atlantic and Gulf waters and no storm activity is brewing in the tropics that shows forecasters anything they believe will develop into something more, according to the National Hurricane Center's Sunday forecast discussion. Florida was also expected to start seeing rains on Sunday, but it depends on where you are. Points west and south have the most chances of excessive rains, with pop-up showers as part of the summer pattern. While some...
Woman stabbed ‘without provocation' at Miami airport, alleged attacker arrested
A woman was brutally stabbed at Miami International Airport Saturday night, briefly setting off chaos in the terminal and leading to a man's arrest. The attack happened on the fourth floor of the Terminal J in arrivals around 11:30 p.m., according to Miami-Dade Police. Investigators said a man stabbed the...
Alonzo Mourning believes that players in the NBA have become too empowered: “It’s kind of gone overboard, It’s unfortunate”
Alonzo Mourning admitted that it’s great that players have more power than ever, but he thinks they are beginning to think they are more powerful than they actually are
Republicans want to take Florida educational model nationwide with party platform
In its political platform adopted earlier this month, the Republican Party pledged to implement universal school choice, boost parental rights and promote "patriotic" standards for civics education.In other words, under former President Donald Trump, education across the country would look a lot like it does in Florida.Why it matters: Florida in recent years has been thrust into the national spotlight for its hyper-conservative approach to education, serving as a test kitchen for policies that public education advocates say undermine students' and teachers' rights.Some have criticized the state's Department of Education for its push to include Judeo-Christian ideas in public schools,...
As student aid requests lag in Florida, groups step in to help some fill out FAFSA
By summertime, most prospective college students know which school they're attending and how much they have to pay in tuition. But not Viviana Gonzalez. The Sumner High School graduate started filling out the FAFSA, or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, back in January. But a technical issue prevented her from completing the parents' portion of the form for months.
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Ernest Hemingway fans celebrate the author's 125th birthday in his beloved Key West
Ernest Hemingway spent the 1930s in Key West, Florida, and more than six decades after his death, fans, scholars and relatives continue to congregate on the island city to celebrate the author’s award-winning novels and adventure-filled life. Hemingway Days started in 1981 with a short-story competition and a look-alike contest. This year’s celebration concludes Sunday on the 125th anniversary of Hemingway’s birth on July 21, 1899. As a novelist, short-story writer and journalist, Hemingway’s spot in the pantheon of American literature is undeniable and his legacy permeates the culture and character of Key West.
Miami Faces Surge of Thunderstorms and High Humidity Amid Heat Advisory
Residents in Miami and surrounding areas brace for a shift in weather as a tropical wave from the southeast brings increased moisture and a wave of thunderstorms into the region. Following a sweltering weekend with feels-like readings that could surpass 111 degrees Fahrenheit, a heat advisory remains in effect until 6PM for Miami-Dade, Browretard and the Keys, WSVN reports. This changing atmosphere marks a move away from the hot, dry conditions exacerbated by Saharan dust to a week that will begin with thunderstorms and high humidity.
Developer Files Pre-Application for ‘Naranja Grove Apartments’ Located at 23435 SW 127th Ave, Homestead, FL 33032
An affiliate of Onyx Housing Group hopes to get approval for a multi-family housing development on farmland in Miami-Dade County. The Naranja Grove Apartments would require 318,108 square feet of new construction, rising eight stories and comprising 285 apartments. According to the South Florida Business Journal, the one-bedroom to three-bedroom homes would range from 638 to 1,206 square feet. Communal amenities would include a swimming pool and residents’ clubhouse.
Search Intensifies for Missing 14-Year-Old Girl in Deerfield Beach, BSO Seeks Community Help
The Broward Sheriff’s Office has initiated a search for a 14-year-old girl, Sarah Capo, who has been reported missing in Deerfield Beach. Authorities were alerted to her disappearance after she was last seen on Friday night, around 9:30 p.m., in the vicinity of Northwest Seventh Place and 38th Terrace. WSVN reported that Capo is approximately 4 feet, 11 inches tall, with a weight of around 140 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a black shirt and shorts.
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