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March 17, 2020

• Miami Dolphins make huge mark first day of free agency talks. Did they get it right?
• A lawsuit claims Norwegian Cruise Line caused stock losses with coronavirus lies
• Model who licked toilet seat in coronavirus challenge is ‘unbothered’ by outrage
• With more private lab tests, total coronavirus cases in FL rise to 216
• Motorcycle chase ends with police-involved shooting in South Miami-Dade
• Podcast: What the coronavirus outbreak means for the Miami Hurricanes
• Deportation flights from U.S. to Guatemala canceled after leaders shut down its borders
• Restaurants are facing coronavirus crisis but this Miami spot is donating 200 meals a day
• Three deaths at one Fort Lauderdale ALF stoke coronavirus fears
• Construction worker struck and killed by car driving on MacArthur Causeway, cops say
• Miami-Dade closing bars, restaurants, gyms. Statewide no groups larger than 10 on beaches
• ACC (Miami) just went from ‘suspending’ to ‘canceling.’ Canes want students out of dorms.
• Gov. DeSantis closes bars and clubs statewide for 30 days
• I’ve noticed more people wearing masks, especially at airports. Should I buy one, too?
• This is one strange coronavirus birthday. The only living thing I’m hugging is a tree | Opinion
• Hialeah is getting a luxury rental project - with a food hall. Here are details
• Get takeout or curbside service at these upscale Miami spots during coronavirus crisis
• What practice observer noticed about UM football coaches. And an update from Manny Diaz.
• JetBlue suspends Port-au-Prince flights as Haiti border shuts down over COVID-19
• Broward child porn suspect did searches on Parkland shooting, eyed other school as target
• In Miami, a greeting usually means a kiss or a hug. Coronavirus may be changing that.
• The US has tested 25,000 for coronavirus. South Korea tests 10,000 a day.
• Miami Dolphins continue huge day in free agency, land one of Patriots’ best defenders
• For a day, the Dolphins — and their deep pockets — gave Miamians a reason to smile
• Insight on what the Miami Dolphins are getting with Jones, Van Noy, Flowers and Lawson
• This Mater Lakes Academy female wrestler Florida Unofficial Girls State Championship
• ‘No reservations’ about Villar in center field. A look at what he brings to the Marlins
• The Dolphins are making him NFL’s highest-paid CB. What will they get in Byron Jones?
• Jennifer Lopez releases her shoe line at the worst time ever. They are still cute, though
• Dolphins’ extreme defensive makeover continues with addition of DE Emmanuel Ogbah
• Sweeping dine-in restaurant closures set for Miami-Dade after Trump call for stricter limits
• National Guard deployed in many states to help with coronavirus. What can they do?
• Federal immigration system remains open despite CDC coronavirus warnings
• Coronavirus’ ‘chilling effect’ extends Miami Dade College’s search for new president
• Two more South Florida casinos voluntarily shut down to slow coronavirus spread
• State officials say live voting a success despite virus fear, lawsuit over inflexibility
• Heading to the airport during the coronavirus pandemic? Here’s what to expect
• Coronavirus crisis could help U.S. cripple Venezuela’s Russia-backed Maduro | Opinion
• Overrun by demand, Palm Beach drive-thru testing site is running out of supplies
• Florida is first to get Medicaid flexibility for coronavirus treatment
• The Miami Dolphins added these potential starters at running back and linebacker
• Coronavirus threatens Florida’s economy — but there is help for small businesses
• In the Florida Keys, 21 people have been tested for COVID-19 so far, state says
• In normal times, we’d unite against coronavirus. These aren’t normal times | Opinion
• Florida cancels university spring graduation ceremonies. ‘We all saw it coming.’
• ‘How are we going to survive this?’ Small businesses in Miami-Dade confront coronavirus
• Miami Beach police put themselves in harm’s way to protect black visitors | Opinion
• Brady’s exit shifts balance of power in AFC East, and Dolphins are making their move
• What are Heat’s two All-Stars up to during shutdown? And a way to still watch Heat games.
• Brady leaves Patriots for Tampa Bay. Will Belichick prove right in letting him go? | Opinion
• Tom Brady departs: Sunrise coming to three AFC East teams. And sunset for the fourth
• More Democrats voted in Florida’s 2020 primary than in 2016 
• Florida is silent on virtual meetings amid coronavirus. Cities are doing it anyway.
• Fort Lauderdale Air Show grounded —​ but not canceled —​ amid coronavirus concerns
• Not liking quarantine life? Listen to Cardi B scream coronavirus over a beat for two minutes
• ‘A sticker and more sanitizer’: How South Florida votes in the coronavirus pandemic
• NFL Free Agency Tracker, March 17: Who are Miami Dolphins targeting after big Day 1?
• Sports on TV: Tuesday, March 17, 2020
• Marlins committing $1 million to ballpark employees impacted by coronavirus pandemic
• Check if your Miami-Dade or Broward precinct moved, and other FL primary things to know
• Joe Biden was going to rally in Miami on the eve of the primary. He dialed in instead
• South Florida malls shorten their hours to deal with coronavirus concerns
• Citing coronavirus, activists sue to extend vote-by-mail deadline in presidential primary
• Fort Lauderdale Beach’s annual Tortuga Music Festival pushed to October for coronavirus
• Here are the five biggest residential sales in Miami-Dade for the week of March 8-14
• Racial tensions remain after Miami Beach arrests, moves to break up spring break crowds
• How do you maintain normalcy with pre-K students? This teacher read to them via Skype
• FIU staff member tests positive for COVID-19. University closes campuses to visitors.
• CDC warns to stay off all cruises, recent cruise passengers should self-quarantine
• Man in Broward County assisted living facility dies after novel coronavirus infection
• Someone who worked at Miami’s criminal courthouse has tested positive for the coronavirus
• WWE WrestleMania 36 won’t happen in Tampa — but you’ll still be able to watch it
• No K-12 testing this year but online learning will continue through coronavirus crisis
• The shrimp recalled in 40 states can cause nausea, barfing, the runs, fever and chills