SOUTH MIAMI

Mayor unseated in South Miami

Galvanized by issues such as proposed high-voltage power lines on U.S. 1 and an impending budget crunch, South Miami voters put biologist Philip Stoddard in the mayor's seat. 1265800211

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FLORIDA REPUBLICANS

Charming ex-GOP official a symbol of party's troubles

The former executive director of the Florida GOP was known as a charmer, but his generous salary has become an example of state party excesses.

PORT EVERGLADES

Port Everglades reaches environmentally friendly agreement with county and state

Broward and state officials have reached a deal to allow Port Everglades to proceed with its $2 billion expansion plans.

THE KEYS

Key Largo gets some wood rats back

Seven Key Largo wood rats -- from a kinder, gentler rodent strain than the one humans abhor -- were released into their only known home.

REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA

Florida GOP money transfers raise questions

The flow of money in and out of the Republican Party of Florida is leading to debate over whether state campaign finance laws ensure transparency.

BROWARD SCHOOLS

Broward school officials to review grading rules

The Broward school district will examine its grading policy for prekindergarten through grade 12.