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Florida school board unlikely to fire mom whose transgender daughter played on girls volleyball team
PLANTATION, Fla. (AP) — A Florida school board appeared unlikely Tuesday to fire an employee whose transgender daughter played girls’ high school volleyball in alleged violation of state law, but postponed their final decision until next week. The board is in Broward, one of the state’s most politically...
Hallandale Beach hit-and-run victim ‘making huge strides,’ speaks from hospital as cops seek driver
AVENTURA, Fla. – Mere days after getting married, Lorena Santos was left for dead along Hallandale Beach Boulevard on July 13. She survived but remained in her hospital bed Wednesday as she spoke to Local 10 News amid a police search for the driver who hit her. Santos, 30,...
Lobster Diver Injured by Boat Propeller in Florida Keys, Airlifted to Miami Hospital
An incident occurred earlier today near the Boca Chica Bridge in the Lower Keys where a lobster diver was struck by a boat propeller. According to WSVN, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office reported that the event took place around 8:00 a.m. Subsequently, the injured diver was brought to the Key Haven Boat Ramp and had to be airlifted to a Miami hospital for treatment. The transport involved Trauma Star, which necessitated a temporary blockage of U.S. 1 traffic at the Shark Key Bridge.
Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud in Boston Federal Court
A Florida man, Jeffrey MacEachron, aged 60, has formally admitted to committing health care fraud, with the plea entered yesterday before a federal court in Boston. MacEachron, the proprietor of PT4U, Inc., which operates physical therapy clinics in Bedford and Lexington, Massachusetts, engaged in a fraudulent scheme to mislead insurance companies and TRICARE by claiming payment for services that were never provided.
Celebrating the Power of Black Votes: A Candlelight Memorial and Fish Fry Honoring John Lewis’ Legacy
The community came together for a special event paying tribute to the late Congressman John Lewis and highlighting the significance of Black votes in shaping our future. The candlelight memorial and fish fry took place on July 17th at Burrows Electric Co. in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The event featured free...
Chisholm's tiebreaking 2-run double in 7th leads Marlins to 6-3 win over Orioles
MIAMI (AP) — Jazz Chisholm Jr. broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run double and the Miami Marlins beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 on Wednesday. Xavier Edwards reached on a leadoff single against reliever Jacob Webb (1-5) in the seventh, and Cionel Pérez walked Nick Gordon. Ali Sánchez’s sacrifice bunt advanced both runners before Chisholm hit a high bouncer over third baseman Ramon Urías for a 5-3 lead.
Coconut Grove's Historic West Grove residents say they were forced out unfairly
COCONUT GROVE - Black residents of Coconut Grove's Historic West Grove say they were forced out of their homes unfairly, so they filed a federal housing complaint in hopes for change.Akinshimaya Nnamdi lived at one of many other multifamily apartment buildings located in the West Grove, a subset of Coconut Grove. The neighborhood was predominantly Black and went as far west as Plaza Street and as far east as Margaret Street.However, in 2017, Nnamdi says her family was evicted and given 10 days to vacate the building. She is one of dozens of families impacted by what she's calling gentrification and...
Florida to provide $7.2M for workforce training at St. Petersburg College
(The Center Square) — Florida officials are appropriating taxpayer funds for workforce training to create new job opportunities for residents. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new workforce training opportunities in St. Petersburg on Wednesday and noted Florida's success since taking office, including its top ranking in education and job creation. DeSantis announced that St. Petersburg College will receive $7.2 million to establish a semiconductor, artificial intelligence, and machine learning training...
13 people rescued after reports of sinking boat near Key Biscayne
KEY BISCAYNE, FLA. (WSVN) - Crews with the U.S. Coast Guard and other agencies came to the rescue of over a dozen people who were reportedly on board a sinking boat near Key Biscayne. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, City of Miami Fire Rescue and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission dispatched...
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.
Dolphins placing former Pro Bowl receiver Odell Beckham Jr., linebacker David Long Jr. on PUP list to start training camp
MIAMI GARDENS — The first practice reps for Miami Dolphins quarterback to have Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and Odell Beckham Jr. together will still have to wait. Beckham, the former Pro Bowl star wide receiver the Dolphins signed in May, landed on the team’s physically-unable-to-perform list Tuesday as veterans reported for training camp. An NFL Network report that broke the news said Beckham, ...
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