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August 18, 2020

• Carnival Corp. passenger and employee data compromised in ransomware attack
• Few hiccups on primary election day in South Florida as voters turn out to cast ballots
• Fort Lauderdale police officer, resident injured in two-car crash, police say
• Miami-Dade voters pick five new judges, keep two incumbents
• 17 candidates vied for four Miami-Dade School Board seats. Who made it to the runoff?
• Gilbert edges Fulton in Miami-Dade commission race that was closely watched nationally
• Javier Fernandez to face Ana Maria Rodriguez in ‘flippable’ SD 39 race
• What’s it like for kids with COVID-linked inflammatory syndrome? A trip ‘through hell’
• Keys candidate pulls out win in District 120 GOP primary, but there could be a recount
• Nursing homes see new rise in coronavirus cases, report says. What’s happening?
• Dolphins player sustains serious injury, new camp emphasis and encouraging day for rookie
• Bovo and Levine Cava head to runoff in Miami-Dade mayor race. Penelas comeback fails.
• Countries led by women had nearly half the COVID-19 deaths of men-led ones, study says
• BSO Sheriff Gregory Tony declares victory over Scott Israel in Democratic Party showdown
• Mail ballots fuel high August election turnout in Florida and November drama
• Tight primary races for Congress will lead to large slate of contested races on Nov. 3
• Carlos Gimenez wins congressional primary, along with Miami-Dade, Broward incumbents
• Rep. Shevrin Jones makes history, wins crowded Senate District 35 Democratic primary
• Despite criticism, top Miami prosecutor Fernández Rundle wins in resounding fashion
• Incumbent Pedro J. Garcia wins reelection for Property Appraiser of Miami-Dade
• Four Miami-Dade county commission races are headed to runoff elections in November
• Reggaeton star Ozuna just dropped serious coin on a house in Coconut Grove
• Miami City Ballet cancels its season — but the dance will still go on
• Heat’s Derrick Jones Jr. cleared to play in Game 1 vs. Pacers after neck injury
• Marlins’ losing streak hits four games after another big loss to the New York Mets
• Bring on the thongs: Miami Swim Week returns but won’t be the way you remember it
• Jimmy Butler and Goran Dragic lead the way. Takeaways from Heat’s Game 1 win over Pacers
• Alcantara feels he’s ready to rejoin the Marlins. He’s just ‘waiting for the call’
• Opa-locka mayor’s cousin played part in dismissal, fired chief says. City denies it
• A surge in COVID-19 cases means tighter lockdowns in the Bahamas and Jamaica
• Smartphones can tell when you’ve had too much to drink. Here’s how
• Key West voters stick with their mayor but force a runoff for one city commissioner
• Wife of Parkland’s slain athletic director is top vote getter in Broward School Board seat
• One of the reasons the Heat made its February trade? For this moment
• Michelle Obama makes clear that we can choose to be better than this. Let’s | Opinion
• With ‘heavy heart,’ Winterfest cancels parade, joining other festivities lost to COVID-19
• Dolphins deliver competition throughout roster: Who’s rising, falling and surprising
• The pandemic brought a spike in prices — but the future looks brighter
• Skip the wedding dress, girlfriend. Buy stock instead. You’ll be glad you did | Opinion
• 2 network analysts explain why the Miami Hurricanes football team will be much better
• FIU, which hasn’t had full-pad workouts, awaiting to hear if Panthers’ schedule changes
• Beach cleanups are great, and we must find other solutions to marine pollution | Opinion
• What is a ‘Black Moon’? Here’s what to know about the celestial event for stargazers
• QB play underwhelming. And Dolphins defender carted off in Day 2 of padded practices
• Wimbledon champion, trailblazer Angela Buxton dies in her Fort Lauderdale home at 85
• South Florida produces more top football talent than anywhere else. Here is the proof.
• Broward shooting injures one, victim taken to the hospital, Sheriff’s Office says
• Election Day live updates: What’s happening at the polls in South Florida on August 18
• The eye-popping numbers history tells us Dolphins WR DeVante Parker should put up in 2020
• Dolphins coach Brian Flores discusses status of Xavien Howard, Malcolm Perry and more
• Man dies after being found shot near Liberty City grocery store, police say
• Two people shot in front of a Miami International Airport area hotel, police say
• Gunshots fired during drug deal in Key Largo park, police say
• Sports on TV: Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020
• Miami Gardens races dominated by runoffs. Miami Springs and Bay Harbor Islands’ results
• 3 possible gang members arrested in Broward over link to nearly 30 burglaries, police say
• Is law implementing Amendment 4 a poll tax? Federal appeals court hears both sides
• Appeals court rules against pregnant teen in test of Florida’s parental consent law
• Want to be a politician? This Miami-Dade village doesn’t have enough candidates
• Fried’s cameo at Democratic convention is used to suggest Florida can turn from red to blue
• JLo and ARod dropped $40 million for fancy quarantine digs on this exclusive island
• Jimmy Butler powers the Heat past Indiana Pacers in his first playoff game with Miami
• Florida reports 3,838 coronavirus cases and more than 200 deaths, pushing toll past 9,700
• Florida landscape company’s violations led to shorting workers $110,000 in pay, feds say
• Cops shot her in the eye with a rubber bullet. They plan to ‘shelve’ her statement for now
• This Florida Keys spot is one of the best places to buy a vacation home in the U.S.
• Two tropical waves in the Atlantic are headed west and might turn into depressions
• Nation’s No. 1 safety recruit Avantae Williams to miss UM season. Others miss scrimmage 
• Inter Miami to make home debut Saturday without Matuidi, in front of cardboard fans
• Incumbent Dotie Joseph leading in House District 108, other House races close
• Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort renovation sparks lawsuit — and it involves hot sauce
• Here’s why 17,000 cans of organic soup were just recalled nationwide