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Central Florida art nonprofits scramble after Gov. DeSantis vetoes arts spending
ORLANDO, Fla. – The arts encompass everything from music and dance to ceramics and woodworking, said Jennifer Evins, president and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida. “It’s tattoo artists, it’s floral designers, it’s sculpture artists, it’s poetry,” Evins added. She emphasizes that art...
FDLE official casts doubt on Florida's reason for concealing DeSantis' travel records
A Florida Department of Law Enforcement official Friday said that disclosing the cost of Gov. Ron DeSantis' travel from two years ago doesn't jeopardize his safety. That's significant, because it comes after FDLE has repeatedly denied public records requests for DeSantis' travel expenses, citing safety and security exemptions. ...
Dealership to pay drivers $600k after tricking them into paying for useless fees that tacked on thousands to cost of car
CUSTOMERS banded together against a dealership that charged them undisclosed fees when buying a vehicle from under a lease. The Attorney General's Office used to take a "hands-off" approach when it came to dealerships - an official notice changed the game. Johnny Kane and Juan Carlos Beltran were two of...
A campaign emerges against the amendment that would end Florida’s campaign public financing
Floridians for Open Democracy, a recently launched group, is campaigning against a proposed state constitutional amendment that would scrap public funding of statewide campaigns and the spending limits that candidates who draw those funds must agree to. Getting rid of Florida’s matching-fund program for candidates running for governor and the three Cabinet positions would make […]
Florida Memorial University volleyball falls to Mobile in home opener
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. | In the home opener for Florida Memorial University's volleyball team, the Lions fell to the University of Mobile in three sets (25-10, 25-18, 25-17) at the FMU Wellness Center. FMU produced 19 kills as a team, with junior middle blocker Julia Carneiro leading the team with...
Teens’ deadly love triangle lands 2 in prison for 25 years
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A love triangle among Miramar High School students turned into a murder in 2021, and resulted in two recent 25-year prison sentences, and a 20-year-old man wanting to represent himself while awaiting a 2025 trial in Broward County, records show. Dwight “DJ” Grant was 18...
Netanyahu Seeks Israeli Taxpayer Funds to Boost Son's Security in Hallandale
On the sun-soaked boulevards of Miami-Dade and Broward counties, where luxury apartments and high-end clubs define the skyline, one resident has become a focal point of an international controversy. Yair Netanyahu, son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel, has been living in the area since last year, and his...
New Subpoena To Dig into Diddy’s Hotel Visits With Ex-Gf Amid Federal Investigation
Diddy isn’t off the hook yet. Federal authorities are still looking to criminally indict him amid the slew of sexual assault and trafficking allegations levied against him. In a new update, authorities believe the rapper’s hotel visits might be the key to unlocking crucial evidence. Federal prosecutors from...
Marlins rivals have a very interesting free agent decision
Some Miami Marlins division rivals are not having great seasons due to injuries. Others are having seasons that can go either way. I'm of course talking about the New York Mets, who have a legitimate shot at the last National League Wild Card spot. They will have to knock off the Atlanta Braves to do it and it certainly seems doable at the moment. As The Fish are building towards the future, the Mets have a big off-season decision to make.
WRE News: Sternlicht Taps Bjark Ingles for Standard Hotel Miami Beach Condo Project
Miami, FL – August 30, 2024 – Billionaire @barrysternlicht is set to transform Miami Beach’s historic @thestandardmiami Hotel with a condo addition designed by renowned architect @bjarkeingels. The $61 million redevelopment plan will revamp the boutique waterfront property on Belle Isle, preserving the hotel’s iconic south wing...
Miami-Dade County Dream Homes Lottery to host virtual drawing
Miami-Dade County Public Housing and Community Development (PHCD) will host a virtual drawing for the Dream Homes Lottery on Friday, September 6. Residents are also welcome to join in person at the Miami-Dade County Main Library, located at 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130. Applications for the Dream Homes...
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