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With Petition Milestone, Recreational Marijuana Is One Step Closer in Florida
For years, Floridians have watched from the sidelines as states such as Colorado, California, and even Michigan have legalized recreational marijuana. But with activists pushing to get recreational weed on the 2020 ballot in Florida, the possibility of legalization now seems likelier than ever. Yesterday the advocacy group Regulate Florida…
Florida Leads Nation in Residents Without Power Over Past Decade, Study Says
Over the past ten years, no single state saw more of its residents stuck without electricity than Florida. Between 2008 and 2018, more than 25.3 million Floridians experienced power outages.
Sunrise City Employee Pictured Holding a Rifle on City Property
A City of Sunrise utility field supervisor — dressed in a city uniform — was caught on camera handling and looking through the scope of a rifle on city property. The city first received photos of Francis Verardi April 30 via a letter from a resident.
Miami Dolphins Quarterback Competition Highlights One of Their Most Important Training Camps Ever
The Miami Dolphins are only one day into their 2019 training camp under new head coach Brian Flores, but fans are already getting a taste of something they haven’t witnessed in over a decade — a genuine quarterback competition.
Fort Lauderdale Law Firm Files Court Case to Ban Sale of Juul Products
According to the FDA, e-cigarette use increased 78 percent among high-school students and 48 percent among middle-school students from 2017 to 2018.
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The Ten Best Things to Do in South Florida This Week
A new Cirque du Soleil show, music from Dave Matthews Band, and more of the best things to do in South Florida this week.
Feds Auction Off Homes Bought With Dirty Money From $3 Billion Pyramid Scheme
In 2017, James Merrill of Massachusetts was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a massive pyramid scheme that fleeced roughly 1.8 million people out of more than $3 billion. Merrill and his partner, Carlos Wanzeler, made off like bandits with millions in illegitimate gains they dumped into 21 South Florida properties.
In Post-Parkland Survey, Half of Broward Teachers Say They Feel Unsafe at School
In a post-Parkland world, students still feel in danger when coming to school — but they’re not the only ones. Teachers in Broward County say that they’ve been spat on, sworn at, physically assaulted, and have had their lives threatened. Meanwhile, the district’s administration does little to nothing about it.
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The Five Most Overused Terms You’ll Hear During Miami Dolphins Training Camp
Come tomorrow at 9:40 a.m., the Miami Dolphins are back. Well, sort of. Their training practices will be open to the public at the Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University in Davie. Beggars can’t be choosers, though, so we’ll take it.
FIU and Marine Science Group to Take Students on Shark Research Expeditions
Technology today puts the world at students’ fingertips — but in many ways, education in some communities still lags behind. Despite a push for more science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) classes and programs in Florida, a large number of public school students still lack access to the real-world training necessary to prepare them for careers in science.
Trump Official Says the Quiet Part Loud: No TPS for Venezuelans
For every high-decibel speech delivered by President Donald Trump on the evils of the Nicolás Maduro regime, for every raucous call to solidarity with the people of Venezuela, there has been an equally deafening silence when it comes time to help Venezuelans who have fled from the chaos in their country.
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State Attorney OKs Wasteful Double-Dipping in Office, Blames Parkland Case
When veteran Broward prosecutor Carolyn McCann retired from the State of Florida in March, she collected a lump sum of about $280,000 from the state for her retirement plus roughly $60,000 a year for life. After collecting that generous payout, McCann isn’t legally allowed to return to state employment for at least a year…
Tropical Depression Brewing Off the Coast of South Florida
Nearly two months into the 2019 hurricane season, only two named storms have emerged: Subtropical Storm Andrea and Tropical Storm Barry. Today a smaller, unnamed weather system is moving along the coast of Florida.
Everything You Need to Know About Getting to, Inside, and Around Miami Dolphins Training Camp
Remember the Miami Dolphins? You know, the football team that plays in that spaceship-looking building off the highway? Yeah, they’re back doing football-related exercises in preparation for big-boy preseason football games that’ll get underway against the Atlanta Falcons August 8.
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Broward Judge Vegina “Gina” Hawkins Faces Suspension After Grabbing Employee by the Neck UPDATED
After Broward County Circuit Judge Gina Hawkins was seen on video wrapping her hands around an employee’s neck, the Florida Judicial Qualifications Commission recommends she be immediately suspended.
The Ten Best Things to Do in South Florida This Week
Sublime with Rome and Dierks Bentley rock your face off this week. On the calmer side, a Flamingo Flea and puppy yoga!
The Mysterious Disease Killing Florida’s Coral Reefs
A new scientific study links nitrogen to the mysterious disease killing Florida’s coral reefs.
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Fort Lauderdale Plans New Scooter Regulations
Driving or walking around Fort Lauderdale, you’ll inevitably encounter electric scooters. Last fall, the dock-less vehicles began popping up all over downtown. On every street corner, a Lime, Bird, or Bolt scooter usually awaits its next rider.
Testing the Poisonous Algae That Is Smothering the Everglades
Scientists are testing cyanobacteria in the Caloosahatchee River to better understand how harmful algar blooms develop and why.
Animal Advocates Petition to Stop “Government-Sanctioned Massacre” of Florida Iguanas
If you’ve lived in Florida long enough, you know neon-green iguanas are just part of the scenery — no different from an anti-abortion billboard or an O.J. Simpson sighting. But green iguanas are actually an invasive species. Earlier this month, state wildlife officials made national news after announcing that, yes, it is in fact perfectly legal to kill an iguana for setting foot on your land.
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Hollywood Residents Want North and South Lakes Designated as Recreational Areas, Restricting Anchoring
Hollywood residents claim anchored boats on North and South Lakes are becoming eyesores and environmental hazards. They want the lakes designated as recreational areas.