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April 21, 2021

• In fast-growing Allapattah, new rentals are already open. More are on the way.
• Miami-Dade Democrats say pulled endorsements aren’t a result of congresswoman’s call
• Miami foundation gives $250,000 to ‘Daily Show’ host Trevor Noah
• Why is hatred Republicans’ first impulse? Now they’re targeting transgender kids | Opinion
• North Miami Beach has picked a new city manager. He’ll make $240,000 per year
• ‘Does it change anything?’ South Florida leaders react to Chauvin guilty verdicts
• Time to join the bandwagon: First-place Panthers set for ‘biggest game of year’ vs. Canes
• Brickell is full of Japanese and Mediterranean restaurants. This new one combines both
• Coral Gables should reverse its vote against renaming Dixie Highway after Harriet Tubman | Opinion
• Dance artist’s family tradition inspires Live Arts Miami’s ‘Rosewater’
• Babysitter used wrestling moves on 1-year-old before his death, Texas police say
• Man killed and two wounded in Little Havana shooting, Miami police say
• Animal escapes from Puerto Rican zoo, delighting and terrifying residents in nearby town
• Toss and turn at night? Disrupted sleep linked to increased risk of death, study finds
• Can I get my second dose at another Florida site or pharmacy? Here are the rules
• Kim Ng sees ‘glimpses,’ but knows Marlins can do more. Plus injury, COVID vaccine updates
• NBA player Sterling Brown was attacked outside this Miami strip club, cops say
• Greater Miami, Beaches taking the lead to protect residents from climate change | Opinion
• How a lineup switch, an injury and a short bench haunted Marlins in loss to Orioles
• South Miami picks Brian Corey to succeed the late ‘Bicycle Bob’ in special election
• Edison wins GMAC flag football title; Gulliver and Ransom win district lacrosse titles
• Sports on TV: Wednesday, April 21, 2021
• A 6-month-old has fractures in his legs, police say, and his parents were arrested
• More than half a million TV viewers tuned in to Inter Miami season opener vs. L.A. Galaxy
• COVID vaccine live updates: What you should know in South Florida on Wednesday, April 21
• Opposition grows to Haiti constitution referendum — even within president’s own party
• ‘The sky’s the limit’: Is Gables mayor the top for Vince Lago? Or is he still climbing?
• A Miami-Dade police chase goes up Interstate 95 and ends in a Broward Tri-Rail station
• Miami Beach selects Alina Tejeda Hudak as next city manager; first woman to run city
• Harness cell phones’ power: Videotape every police interaction with Blacks that we see | Opinion
• She rarely played music written by a Black composer. She’s changing that for others
• $94 million worth of cocaine discovered on boat offloaded in Miami, the Coast Guard said
• Miami man convicted of child porn arrested again after judge delayed start of prison term
• Fort Lauderdale man ran a $30,000 scam on Universal Orlando. Next trip: federal prison
• Will Florida’s anti-riot law change police posture? There’s a wide range of opinion
• Henri Hooft and Greg Jones took it one step at a time to reach Sanford MMA, a game changer
• This former Super Bowl MVP is joining FAU football coach Willie Taggart’s staff
• $20 million worth of cocaine found on a boat is now in the hands of the U.S.
• Thousands need assistance after volcano eruption in St. Vincent. Here’s how to donate
• Late-night hosts react to Chauvin guilty verdict. ‘Still a lot of work to be done’
• Chauvin verdict says things have changed. Continued police killings say: “Not that much” | Editorial
• A real letter from a real poet can help you get over the isolation blues | Opinion
• HB 1 erects hurdles to free speech in Florida, but with bold action, they can be dismantled | Opinion
• Little girl found alone in a North Miami Beach lobby back with family, police say
• Podcast: The ‘Could Chris Grier Make Yet Another Blockbuster Draft Trade?’ Edition
• Legislators debating more or less Medicaid funding for new moms, sickest babies
• This is Belen’s breakout two-sport star; Aquinas hurdlers among nation’s best in track
• Justice for George Floyd helps heal our shaken faith, but fight for equality goes on | Opinion
• ‘I’m going to Miami Beach!’ Fresh off boxing victory, Jake Paul double dips at parties
• ‘For our children’s sake’: Miami Dade schools commit to 100% clean energy by 2030
• ‘Ghost kitchens’ are popping up in Miami parking lots. More could come under new law
• ‘Careless’ dance competition sparks COVID outbreak quarantining 300, NY officials say
• Publix and FDA post a recall of vitamins that might have ‘metallic mesh material’
• Ready to dance on the bar again? Ocean Drive’s legendary nightclub is finally reopening
• ‘Certifiably haunted’ Florida jail hits the market for $139,990. Take a look inside
• ‘He’s going to take the next step.’ How Chris Grier plans to build around Tua in draft
• DeVonta Smith’s weight concerns some, but apparently not Chris Grier and the Dolphins
• Biden should one-up Russia, China — offer free English, math classes to Latin American kids | Opinion
• Chris Grier talks Miami Dolphins draft. Reaction on what he said
• Hey, Miami, wanna get high? Wynwood is about to get a weed lounge — and a reality show
• Well-connected Philadelphia AAU coach D.J. Irving expected to join UM basketball staff
• Two emerging players who need to play against Alabama and beyond. And transfer portal news
• Barry University baseball star Alex De Goti makes his MLB debut with Houston Astros
• Lawmakers finally tackle Florida’s NICA program. Now, make life better for brain-injured kids | Editorial
• Civil-rights lawyers file federal suit against DeSantis over newly signed ‘riot bill’
• ‘Relief and sadness:’ Chris Grier, one of five Black GMs, reflects on Chauvin verdict
• Starting price at this new Sunny Isles high-rise is $5M. The look inside is free
• Coast Guard returns more than 20 migrants to Cuba
• Kayaker rescued by Coast Guard off the Florida Keys
• Broken record or new tune? Cuba’s leaders preached continuity but some saw slivers of reform
• Florida tour group found an old camera underwater. Now its owner has her pictures back
• ‘We lost a fearless, giant advocate.’ Congress pays tribute to Alcee Hastings
• Jackson hospital, major vaccinator of Miami-Dade residents, to end first doses soon
• Plan to temporarily stop South Beach alcohol sales at 2 a.m. receives initial approval
• George Floyd’s killing spurred revival of Miami-Dade police board. Why hasn’t it met?
• Adebayo, Butler, Herro available vs. Spurs. Also, a look at how Ariza is helping the Heat
• ‘An American court did right by an African-American man. For a change’ | Opinion
• Hialeah motorcycle cops charged with issuing bogus tickets to drivers they never pulled over
• Broward Superintendent Robert Runcie arrested on perjury charge, district’s lawyer indicted
• A COVID vaccine site in Homestead for Florida residents and farmworkers starts Thursday
• Florida Legislature is so used to budget cutting it’s struggling to spend relief aid
• 4 South Florida organizations partner to vaccinate hundreds of homeless, at-risk residents
• LeVar Burton will guest host ‘Jeopardy!’ after wave of fan support. ‘I am overjoyed’
• Democrats pick another Broward senator to replace Thurston in leadership position
• Antonio Brown and former trainer settle civil lawsuit about sexual assault allegations
• Defamation suit over mailer brings Miami drama into Coral Gables runoff
• Billions in federal aid a ‘monkey wrench’ in Legislature’s education budget process
• She’ll make history as a ‘Jeopardy!’ guest host. Answer: Who is Robin Roberts?
• Miami Dolphins spending extra time with these top prospects at key need position
• Pretty Ricky singer in critical condition after being shot at South Florida bowling alley
• Bill Nelson unanimously confirmed as Biden’s NASA administrator
• Using telehealth, doctor called 911 to get COVID patient to hospital. Saved her life.