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Mayor’s relatives arrested in probe
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FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Party at the medieval castle

Renfest, part 20, is a blast from the past — trumpets, wenches and knights in shining armor.
Schools sniffing around for new tax revenue

Money for buildings is a major issue for South Florida’s public school districts. In Miami-Dade, the School Board is looking for new revenue sources, such as a sales surtax. 1329054823
In My Opinion

Broward judge sent wrong signal in domestic abuse case

There’s nothing light-hearted about Broward Circuit Judge John “Jay” Hurley’s cavalier ruling this week ordering a man accused of domestic violence to buy his wife flowers and a card, and take her out to dinner and bowling.
Pinecrest

Pinecrest Gardens Youth Arts Festival seeks students

Pinecrest Gardens’ second annual Big Gig is accepting applications from children who are interested in free mentorship and training in theater, dance, music and visual arts.
Deerfield Beach

3 dead, including child, in standoff at Deerfield Beach RV park; two others badly hurt

When a standoff that began at the Highland Woods RV Park Thursday evening finally ended early Friday, three people were dead including a 9-year-old boy. Two others, a woman and a 7-year-old boy, were badly hurt.
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Fort Lauderdale

Third man accuses youth pastor Jeffery London of abusing him as a boy

A third man has told Fort Lauderdale detectives that a popular youth pastor molested him as a child, police said.
BROWARD BULLDOG

Sweet deal for owners of Hallandale newspaper that features mayor as columnist

Hallandale Beach newspaper that features the mayor as a columnist received loan with hefty forgiveness percentage from the city.

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More damp weather ahead, followed by a cool, sunny Sunday

Although the Sunshine State has been murky for most of this week, the overcast skies and rain should give w...
BROWARD

Judge delays hearing on former Tamarac mayor’s corruption case
Davie

More than six years on, still no trial in Davie slaying of Miami teen
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Gloomy skies will stick around for a few days

The Sunshine State hasn’t been living up to its name this week, with more gray gloom expected over t...
Fort Lauderdale

2 held after child is found with fingers burned, missing

Fort Lauderdale police are investigating how a small girl was left with a disfigured right hand. Two have b...
BROWARD

Travel show makes day-trip to Hallandale Beach, Hollywood

Knock, knock. Want to win some money? A couple of Hallandale Beach and Hollywood residents had the chance t...
In My Opinion

Paranoia is justified on charter-school bill

In their despair, people who care deeply about public education in Florida sometimes get a little carried a...
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A decade ago, Whitney Houston made news in Broward

Twelve years ago, pop icon Whitney Houston and ex-hubby Bobby Brown were frequent South Florida visitors, ...
ANIMALS

BARKupy Miami occupies Tropical Park

Dogs, and the humans who love them, “occupied” Tropical Park and rallied for the right to vot...
MIAMI

Eyesores abound

Abandoned homes and buildings in the process of foreclosure are on the rise. Without maintenance, many have...
MIAMI BEACH

The Big Scramble hits Miami Beach
It’s rich vs. super rich in boat battle

On one side: Dolphins legend Nick Buoniconti, his son Marc assorted boaters. On the other: an HMO tycoon an...
Public education

South Florida’s crumbling schools and how they got that way

When basketball coach Cleve Roberts took a Miami Norland team to play at Miami Jackson Senior High a few ye...
Schools sniffing around for new tax revenue

Money for buildings is a major issue for South Florida’s public school districts. In Miami-Dade, the...
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Marco Island, Fla.

New museum savors island’s ancient importance
THE LEGISLATURE

State goes easy on deregulation

Milder legislation to deregulate certain industries is moving through the House and the Senate, but Florida...
2012 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE

Lawmakers singling out poor or promoting self-responsibility?

Critics charge the Legislature is targeting poor people — from requiring cash welfare recipients to ...
Public education

South Florida’s crumbling schools and how they got that way

When basketball coach Cleve Roberts took a Miami Norland team to play at Miami Jackson Senior High a few ye...
2012 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE

Tallahassee tax cuts put squeeze on cities

As the Florida Legislature pushes business-friendly tax cuts, local governments are being left with the bi...
Florida in $325M Powerball jackpot

What would you do if you won the $325 million Powerball jackpot? That’s what a lot of people across ...
REDISTRICTING

Democrats, independents tilt Miami’s congressional districts

Democratic and independent voters have diluted GOP voting clout in 3 Miami congressional districts held by ...
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2012 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE

Tallahassee tax cuts put squeeze on cities

As the Florida Legislature pushes business-friendly tax cuts, local governments are being left with the bi...
REDISTRICTING

Democrats, independents tilt Miami’s congressional districts

Democratic and independent voters have diluted GOP voting clout in 3 Miami congressional districts held by ...
Public education

South Florida’s crumbling schools and how they got that way

When basketball coach Cleve Roberts took a Miami Norland team to play at Miami Jackson Senior High a few ye...
Why school buildings don’t last here

Ever wonder why the little old schoolhouse in Florida doesn’t last as long as buildings in other par...
2012 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE

Lawmakers singling out poor or promoting self-responsibility?

Critics charge the Legislature is targeting poor people — from requiring cash welfare recipients to ...
Schools sniffing around for new tax revenue

Money for buildings is a major issue for South Florida’s public school districts. In Miami-Dade, the...
2012 FLORIDA LEGISLATURE

Bill to make USF Polytechnic state’s 12th university draws debate

Lawmakers are crafting legislation to split the Lakeland campus of the University of South Florida into the...
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Inmate set to die for slaying of St. Pete woman

A twice-convicted murderer who has lived on Florida's death row for more than three decades is scheduled to...
Texting-while-driving ban up again in Legislature

Joyce Concklin has 10 good reasons why every state should pass a ban on texting while driving: That's the n...
Thrift store worker accused of grand theft

A thrift store worker has been arrested after deputies say he gave away or undercharged customers for items.
Crown Princess departs after norovirus outbreak

A cruise ship that returned early to port after a stomach virus outbreak has departed again after an extens...
Fla. opens cold night shelters for homeless

Cold weather night shelters for the homeless have opened as Florida residents prepare for a blast of arctic...
Southwest Fla. man, woman found dead in hot tub

Police say two people have been found dead after apparently drowning in a hot tub in southwest Florida.
40 years with Niceville's duo, Wise and Corbin

On Aug. 2, 1971, Randall Wise was appointed the city's mayor.
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Fort Lauderdale artist paints ‘Visions of the Apocalypse’

The artist has produced more than a thousand paintings about the joys, hopes and horrors of the apocalypse.
Indie Cinema in Wynwood and Little Havana

Films this weekend playing at indie theaters include In The Land Of Blood and Honey.
Coral Gables Woman's Club works to brighten kids' smiles

Women from all walks of life come together in the 88-year-old club to serve the Coral Gables community.