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Heat guidelines are in place to help protect Florida high school athletes
High school athletes can start preparing next week for a new season of competition, and they will be practicing in record heat. In May, temperatures in St. Petersburg were 4.5 degrees above average. Tampa’s temperatures were higher too, 3.5 degrees above average. But there are strict guidelines protecting athletes...
Another book ban battle emerges in Florida, with high stakes for the First Amendment
Another legal battle has begun over Florida's book bans, with significant stakes, as the sued school district is launching a controversial defense that could shake First Amendment law nationwide. This case emerges in Florida's northeasternmost county, Nassau, wedged between Jacksonville and Georgia. ...
1 in 2 Florida households struggles to make ends meet, minorities find it even tougher
Nearly half of Florida households are employed but struggling to make ends meet, according to a report by United Way that highlights the financial pressures on Floridians. Based on data from the U.S. Census and Federal Reserve, researchers found that, of the 8.8 million households in the state, 4 million were either in poverty or unable to afford basic living costs in 2022, with many not qualifying for public assistance.
70-Foot Yacht Sinks on New River Near Fort Lauderdale's Esplanade Park, No Injuries Reported
Fort Lauderdale residents and curious onlookers witnessed an unusual scene yesterday afternoon as a 70-foot yacht found itself partially submerged in New River near Esplanade Park. According to WSVN, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue units were swiftly dispatched to the sinking vessel situated behind the Performing Arts Center, at around 2 p.m.
The 12th Annual South Beach Seafood Festival Returns!
Get ready to feast your senses on the freshest seafood and the most exciting culinary battles as the South Beach Seafood Festival returns for its 12th spectacular year. Scheduled from October 23rd to 26th, this four-day celebration promises to be the most unforgettable yet, with a lineup led by none other than Food Network’s celebrity chef Robert Irvine.
First Woman in Miami-Dade To Be Sworn in as Miami Beach Fire Chief
— A change-of-command ceremony is planned for July 31 at 4 p.m. in the Miami Beach Convention Center — Miami Beach, FL – The City of Miami Beach invites the public and media to attend a swearing-in and change-of-command ceremony on Wednesday, July 31 at 4 p.m. at the Miami Beach Convention Center (Sunset Vista Ballroom) for the first woman ever appointed fire chief in the history of Miami-Dade County.
Early returns prove Miami Heat may have drafted best big in 2024 NBA Draft
The early signs from the NBA's Summer League suggest Miami Heat's Kel'el Ware could be the best big man to come out of the 2024 NBA Draft class. The Miami Heat may have done it again. Over the last few seasons, the Heat have found hidden gem after hidden gem with late draft picks or undrafted players. With the 15th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Heat not only may have found a hidden gem with Kel'el Ware, but they may have stumbled upon the best big in the entire class. And that's saying much considering there were four players selected ahead of Ware that would be categorized as "bigs."
Family Sues Miami Police Officer Over Fatal Crash During High-Speed Chase
The family of a delivery driver who was killed when a Miami police officer ran through a stop sign during a high-speed chase has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the officer and the City of Miami. On March 31, 2023, Angel Morales, a 64-year-old delivery driver for Hialeah-based party...
Residents of Pembroke Pines condo community stunned by evacuation notice
PEMBROKE PINES - Hundreds of residents at the Heron Pond condominium complex in Pembroke Pines are stunned after being informed that they have a month to leave their homes.Engineers deemed all 19 buildings in the complex unsafe. "Danger," "unsafe" and "violation" are just some of the words on signs posted on every unit's door at the complex at 8400 SW 1st Street."Today they came and they said you have to go," said Kemely, who has lived in the complex for the last two years with her mother. Kemely said she was sleeping Wednesday morning when she heard a commotion outside. She...
Gov. DeSantis previews back-to-school sales tax holiday, attacks Biden-Harris record on Israel
AVENTURA, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning at a deli in Aventura, previewing the state’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday. “This is an opportunity to be able to save real money,” DeSantis said. “(It) will allow you to save money on the most important school supplies, including pretty much any school supplies selling for $50 or less is tax free. Clothing, footwear and other apparel $100 or less, tax free. Learning aids up to $30, tax free. Personal computers and other accessories with a sales price of $1,500 or less when purchased for non-commercial, home or personal use is tax free. So all of those things, if you’re doing it as a parent and particularly if you have more than one kid, that adds up very, very quickly. So I appreciate the legislature stepping up and renewing this, I think it’s important that we’re able to provide relief for Florida families, particularly given how things have gone up so much over the last three and a half years.”
3 To Know: Cities have the fastest-rising home prices; jobs up, more
1. REAL ESTATE: What cities have the fastest-rising home prices? There's one in Southwest Florida. According to new data from AgentAdvice, Florida is dominating the top 10 metro areas with the fastest-rising home prices in America. Think you know where Naples ranks?. Here’s the cities with the fastest-rising property prices...
Hot and breezy across South Florida, isolated showers possible
MIAMI - It will be hot and breezy across South Florida on Wednesday. Drier air has moved in to lower the chance of rain, which means more sunshine and heat.A few isolated showers will be possible on the breeze but it will be quieter on Wednesday compared to the last few days.The day started out warm and humid with temperatures in the low to mid-80s. It felt like the 90s. Highs will soar to the low 90s in the afternoon and it will feel like the triple digits when you factor in the humidity. Miami-Dade and Broward are under a heat...
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