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December 15, 2021

• Is the unemployment rate in South Florida higher or lower than the rest of the state?
• Judge allows Surfside expert to participate in on-site collapse investigation
• These cocktail kings just opened a tapas spot on Española Way in Miami Beach
• We’re not naive, but here goes nothing: Keep politics out of search for next Miami-Dade school chief | Editorial
• Update: Film fraudster sentenced for new scam involving Miami yacht firm and Nxivm cult movie
• ‘Virtually every’ COVID omicron case at NY college was in fully vaccinated, official says
• Long-haul COVID can be a disability. What about other cases? Feds issue new guidance
• Health workers facing COVID stress to take ‘magic mushroom’ ingredient — for science
• Carvalho: Next school superintendent should stand up to political influence
• Is 2022 going to be your year? Here’s where to party for New Year’s Eve in Miami
• A bagel tower and caviar upgrades: This New York breakfast spot is opening in the Grove
• Citizens seeks approval for substantial homeowners insurance rate increases in 2022-23
• DeSantis amps up rhetoric against critical race theory, woke culture in school, at work
• Grand jury: After Surfside collapse, require frequent inspections, stricter association rules
• Poll: How do you feel about the Miami Hurricanes’ signing class so far?
• Cristobal shares more thoughts on UM’s new players. And analyst feedback, stadium update
• Mario Cristobal makes major signing-day splash, landing star Dillard DL Nyjalik Kelly
• Mario Cristobal lands his first new commit at Miami: a three-star cornerback from Atlanta
• Dolphins offer stark assessment of line. And Miami signs controversial 2020 first-rounder
• Dolphins’ Flores addresses COVID situation, return of a veteran player, Duke Johnson, more
• NFL Thursday night: Chiefs-Chargers duel for AFC West lead. Here’s who will win and why
• The latest test for Tagovailoa, Dolphins offense? Preparing with a depleted backfield
• Brightline says delays at Miami station come from Tri-Rail train problems, not platform
• At least 77 dead in Haiti gas explosion. Death toll could rise
• Miami-Dade man shot by agents catches ‘break’ with 10-month sentence for scamming elderly
• Historic decision by nation’s top recruit a tough loss for Florida State’s 2022 class
• Coral Gables, Florida house sells for $2.4 million
• Pinecrest, Florida house sells for $2.2 million
• Podcast: Can the Dolphins beat the Jets to move to 7-7, keep pace in AFC playoff race?
• South Florida teams enjoying benefits of long-awaited return of the state football finals
• 2 Florida women dead, 2 toddlers saved after an SUV plunges into Alligator Alley canal
• Demolition of former Archbishop Curley High paves way for elite NY school in Miami
• Los Angeles school district approves Carvalho’s superintendent contract, $440,000 salary
• Shooting near campus of Miami Norland Senior High leaves student critical, police say
• Led by ‘unflappable’ new QB, Cardinal Gibbons rides comebacks back to state title game
• Coral Gables, Florida house sells for $4 million
• Life’s not so easy when you’re 90, live alone and have no stove or air conditioning
• Cops said this ‘Below Deck’ star’s death in Florida was ‘suspicious.’ There are answers
• Miami, Florida house sells for $2.3 million
• Want to hunt alligators around the clock in Florida? A big change could be coming
• Key West police arrest bank robbery suspect
• Miami lands elite South Florida defensive lineman. Cristobal pumped. Canes news here
• Suspect in Miami club shooting cut loose. Prosecutors say police mishandled confession
• A founder of Jewish Federations’ Lion of Judah women’s philanthropy group dies at 93
• Florida Dairy Farmers cross country honors for Ruiz, Sosa. Plus basketball and soccer results
• Plantation American Heritage’s Marvin Jones Jr., Earl Little Jr. sign with SEC schools
• Broward middle school student arrested after Snapchat threat, sheriff’s office says
• Fewer Americans than ever are Christian as more say they have no religion, poll finds
• Soon-to-be father from Miami-Dade secures $1M Florida lottery prize ahead of holidays
• Here’s a look at who UCF, USF and FAU got on college football’s early signing day
• Central LB Bissainthe signs with Miami, ready to ‘contribute to our winning’ right away
• Local teen Max Exsted makes quick work of first-round opponent at Junior Orange Bowl
• Cleaning up trash and holding the gavel: Miami’s newest commissioner gets to work
• At this point, the Panthers’ power play is a ‘concern.’ The numbers behind the struggle
• Power duo: Dan Radakovich makes Miami debut with new coach Mario Cristobal in audience
• Have you seen Jaliyah? Cops want your help finding a missing Miami Gardens 12-year-old
• Dispute between men in parking lot leads to brutal punch, Louisiana video shows
• Lessons learned as a prep star at Miami High shaped Udonis Haslem into icon of ‘Heat Culture’
• From fast food to affordable housing, Udonis Haslem is a presence off the court in Miami
• FIU’s first two signees under Mike MacIntyre include son of ex-Miami Dolphins O-lineman
• On DeSantis’ march to the White House, whites are victims of racism. Okay . . . | Editorial
• Miami Herald wins two Suncoast Emmy Awards for ‘Inside the COVID Unit’
• How Heat’s Udonis Haslem became Mr. 305: ‘I’m literally living a dream’
• Time’s Person, Athlete and Entertainer of the Year have their challenges, and that’s OK | Editorial
• ‘Blatant disregard for public safety.’ Driver arrested near parade route in Florida
• Bill would build on reforms to program for Florida kids with birth-related brain injuries 
• Husband charged in murder of wife. Broward detectives say he dumped the woman’s body
• Tyler Herro out with bruised quadriceps, as Heat down to 10 available players vs. 76ers
• Man in stolen beer truck leads Rhode Island cops on very slow-speed chase, officers say
• Famous families fill the draw of Junior Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship
• After sluggish start and lifeless finish, Florida Panthers blown out by Ottawa Senators
• Miami Gardens apartment building fire displaces 23 people — including 12 children
• Sports on TV: Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021
• An ice cream once made only by university students and faculty has been recalled