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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Florida State

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COVID-19 infections are ticking up in Florida, fueled by the spread of new variants.Why it matters: People congregating indoors to avoid extreme heat and an extremely busy July 4 travel week are expected to drive up infections.While experts expect this summer wave to remain mild, it's a reminder to remain vigilant, particularly among those who are medically vulnerable.The big picture: Cases are growing or likely growing in 39 states, and they don't appear to be declining in any state, according to the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.Hospitalizations and deaths remain low.Wastewater surveillance, which is one of the...

COVID-19 is on the rise again in Florida

One day after Florida's new law barring local governments from mandating heat protections for outdoor workers went into effect, the Biden administration announced a new rule aiming to ensure those protections exist.Why it matters: The rule would impact the more than 2 million outdoor workers in Florida and more than 300,000 in Miami-Dade, as record temperatures pose a rising threat to their health.The big picture: The rule would be the country's first federal safety standard addressing excessive heat in the workplace.Only about six states, most of which are in the West, have state-level protections in place, per an analysis by...

Worker safety standards for extreme heat proposed by Biden administration

West Palm Beach, FL

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Eight-time Grammy winner Ms. Lauryn Hill and the Fugees are coming to South Florida. Driving the news: The co-headlined Miseducation Anniversary Tour rolls into West Palm Beach's iThink Financial Amphitheatre on Aug. 11. Hill's 1998 solo album "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" was recently voted No. 1 on Apple Music's...

Lauryn Hill, the Fugees plan South Florida tour stop

If your mango tree hasn't dropped fruit, you're not alone. Why it matters: Across South Florida, growers are reporting a weak mango harvest this summer after a big bounty in 2023. Zoom in: At Miami-Dade County's Fruit & Spice Park, only about 25% of the over 180 mango cultivars have...

It's a bad year for mangoes. Miami chill might have ruined harvest

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

Coral Gables, FL

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Data: RentCafe; Chart: Alice Feng/AxiosBigger apartments are back.Why it matters: Developers nationwide are catering to people who want more space while they postpone house purchases or spend time working from home.The big picture: The average U.S. apartment built in 2023 measured 916 square feet, a 27-square-foot rebound from the previous year, per a recent report from RentCafe, a rental listing website.By the numbers: In Miami, the average apartment is 929 square feet, a 15% increase in the last decade, per the report.Last year, the average size of newer apartments in the city was 912 square feet.Flashback: Apartment sizes shrank in 2022 to the smallest on average since at least 2014, according to the report.The downsizing came as strong rental demand spurred developers to pack more units into buildings, researchers say.State of play: A flood of new, typically pricey apartments have been built in recent years.More two- and three-bedroom rentals hit the market last year, pushing up the national average size, but one-bedroom floor plans continue to dominate, RentCafe found.Share this story

Average square footage of Miami apartments increases again

July 1 marks the start of a new fiscal year in Florida, and with it, the onset of new laws recently signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.Why it matters: The laws will impact what Floridians can and can't do, including a ban on balloon releases, harsher penalties for street racing and new rules governing bear encounters.State of play: Nearly 180 new laws — and a $116.5 billion budget for 2024-25 — went into effect today.Among them was one of the more controversial bills impacting South Florida: HB 433, which prohibits local governments from requiring heat protections for outdoor workers.The law, which...

Florida has new laws taking effect today, including ban on balloon releases

It's America's birthday! Here's a roundup of places to honor the occasion.🎆 Miami-Dade's parks department is hosting a Fourth of July celebration to kick off Parks and Recreation Month at Tropical Park.The free event will feature live music, family-friendly activities, drone light show and fireworks display and food.5-9pm. No pets allowed.🌭 Bayfront Park's Fourth of July celebration is back with music, food vendors, a hot-dog-eating contest and fireworks. Free. 4-9pm.🎢 Race to the 4th at the Homestead-Miami Speedway.The free event features live music, food, children's rides and fireworks. From 6-10pm🎸 Head to Miami Beach for its free Fire on the Fourth celebration from 3-9pm.Altos Del Mar Park: live music, food trucks, a rock-climbing wall, obstacle courses, giant yard games and more.Miami Beach Bandshell will be transformed into a free outdoor roller disco for all ages.The drone and fireworks show will be at Beachfront & 76 Street.⚾️ Before the fireworks begin, drink up with the Miami Marlins at the Red, White & Brew event during the team's game against the Red Sox.A game day ticket includes eight pours of select American beers and an 8-ounce souvenir mug.Tickets start at $40. Game begins at 1:10pm.

Where to watch the fireworks in Miami for Fourth of July

Chef Ivan Barros, the executive chef of Amara at Paraiso, won the second season of Food Network's "Ciao House" over the weekend. Why it matters: The Miami native landed the waterfront restaurant's top chef gig one day before heading to Italy to begin filming the show, the Miami New Times reported.

Amara at Paraiso chef wins Food Network's "Ciao House"

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Miami-Dade County officials last week introduced "autonomous power chairs" that assist travelers with mobility issues at Miami International Airport.Why it matters: The airport is the nation's first to receive self-driving chairs, designed to make travel between gates easier for those with injuries, those who have difficulty walking long distances and the elderly.How it works: The 10 chairs, designed by Tokyo-based WHILL, are reserved for American Airlines passengers and work only in Concourses D and E.Envoy Air, a subsidiary of American Airlines Group that purchased the chairs, receives more than 2,900 wheelchair requests daily, per the Miami Herald.On average, 120 travelers per day use the autonomous chairs, an airport spokesperson said.Between the lines: The airport has faced criticism for its disrepair, including broken elevators and escalators and the grounding of MIA's Skytrain.Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced upgrades in January, including  $1.7 billion in maintenance and $7 billion for new projects.No public money has been used for the chairs so far, per the Herald.Caveat: If travelers' bags are too large to fit, or if they have a support pet with them, they aren't able to ride, and will be pushed in a traditional wheelchair by an attendant.

Miami airport touts autonomous power chairs

State officials told publishers to remove some references to climate change from textbooks used in Florida's public schools, the Orlando Sentinel reported.Why it matters: The demands are the latest example of the DeSantis administration aligning Florida's public education system with conservative views, critics say.The state's Department of Education previously rejected math and social studies textbooks over what it viewed as the inclusion of "woke" concepts.The big picture: Gov. Ron DeSantis this year signed a law removing the phrase "climate change" as a priority in state energy policy, while reversing long-standing green energy policies and legislation.The state is expecting a hotter-than-average...

Climate change scrubbed from Florida textbooks, authors say

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