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Jacksonville Hits 90°F as Miami Rain Chances Climb to 44% by Thursday

Florida sees a 15-degree spread across four cities Saturday, with rain threatening Miami through next week.

Politics

DeSantis Names Ex-Sheriff, State Rep Among 9 Board Appointments

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Real Estate

Port St. Lucie Homes Less Affordable Than South Florida, Study Finds

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Business

Cuban Man Dies by Suicide in ICE Detention in Miami, Second in Florida in a Month

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Crime

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Animal Crushing Videos in Federal Case

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3 Men Hospitalized, 1 Detained After Shooting in NW Miami-Dade

Three men were hospitalized and one person was detained after a shooting in a northwest Miami-Dade neighborhood.

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Tampa Woman Heidi Richards Sentenced to 22 Months for Microsoft Label Scheme

Heidi Richards, 52, of Tampa received 22 months in federal prison and a $50,000 fine for trafficking illicit Microsoft certificate of authenticity labels.

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Lil Tjay denies involvement in Offset shooting at Hard Rock Casino

Rapper Lil Tjay was released from Broward jail after arrest for disorderly conduct following shooting incident that hospitalized fellow rapper Offset at Hollywood casino.

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DeSantis signs HB 1471 allowing Florida to designate domestic terrorist groups

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1471 in Tampa, giving Florida authority to designate domestic terrorist organizations and expel students involved with such groups.

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DeSantis signs law allowing Florida to designate domestic terrorist groups

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1471 allowing state officials to designate domestic terrorist organizations and expel students who promote them.

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DeSantis signs law allowing Florida to designate domestic terrorist groups

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation giving Florida officials power to label groups as domestic terrorist organizations and expel supporting university students.

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Editorial illustration for: South Florida gas prices hit $4.15 per gallon amid Iran war

South Florida gas prices hit $4.15 per gallon amid Iran war

Gas prices in South Florida reach $4.15 per gallon, up about a dollar from last year, as Iran war impacts fuel costs across the region.

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Tampa Bay marinas see diesel prices over $6 per gallon as fuel costs surge

Rising fuel costs hit Tampa Bay boaters and charter operators as diesel prices exceed $6 per gallon at area marinas during peak season.

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Nikki Beach Miami faces eviction as Boucher Brothers win redevelopment bid

The iconic South Beach day club at 1 Ocean Drive may lose its prime location as new developers plan Mediterranean and Japanese restaurants for the site.

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NBA Fines LaMelo Ball $60,000, Says He Merited Ejection for Tripping Bam Adebayo

The NBA fined LaMelo Ball $60,000 and said he should have been ejected for tripping Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo in a play-in loss.

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Rays fans celebrate return to Tropicana Field after Hurricane Milton repairs

Tampa Bay Rays fans returned to Tropicana Field for the home opener after Hurricane Milton tore off the dome's roof in 2024, forcing the team to play elsewhere.

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Tampa Bay Rays return to $60 million renovated Tropicana Field Monday

The Tampa Bay Rays will play their first game at renovated Tropicana Field Monday after Hurricane Milton damaged the roof in October 2024.

Health

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Influencer Clavicular Hospitalized After Suspected Overdose in Miami

Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular, 20, was hospitalized in Miami after a suspected overdose during a livestream Tuesday night.

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Orlando ranks 24th healthiest city in America while Cape Coral lands at 150th

WalletHub study of 180 cities shows Orlando leads Florida at No. 24 nationally, while Cape Coral struggles at No. 150 in health rankings.

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Florida Appeals Court Reinterprets Workers' Comp Statute, May Reopen Claims

Florida's 1st District Court of Appeals overturned 32 years of precedent on workers' compensation statute of limitations, potentially affecting thousands of claims.

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Lisa Hochstein Released on $5,000 Bond in Miami-Dade Spying Case

Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein posted $5,000 bond after turning herself in on charges of secretly recording ex-husband Dr. Lenny Hochstein.

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NASA Kennedy Space Center tops US attractions, ranks No. 3 globally

NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Merritt Island ranks as America's top attraction and third globally on Tripadvisor's latest rankings.

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Mandarin Oriental Miami imploded on Brickell Key after 26 years

Engineers used explosives to demolish the 23-story Mandarin Oriental Miami hotel on Brickell Key in 20 seconds Sunday morning to make way for luxury condos.

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23-story Miami hotel demolished in seconds on Brickell Key

Former Mandarin Oriental hotel on Brickell Key collapsed in under 20 seconds during controlled implosion to make way for luxury development.

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Woman dumps five kittens at Wilton Manors park, police investigate

Surveillance video captured a woman abandoning five kittens at Don Eisele Park in Wilton Manors. A dog walker rescued four kittens immediately.

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Man drowns at Pompano Beach as rip currents prompt 33 rescues in Hollywood

A 50-year-old man died after being pulled from waters near Pompano Beach Boulevard as dangerous rip currents led to multiple rescues across South Florida beaches.

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Former NASA astronaut warns Artemis II crew faces danger from heat shield

Former NASA senior adviser Charles Camarda claims crew safety at risk due to unresolved heat shield problems from 2022 Artemis I mission ahead of Friday splashdown.

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Pentagon allows troops to carry personal firearms at NAS Jacksonville

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed memorandum allowing servicemembers to carry privately owned firearms on military bases including Naval Air Station Jacksonville.

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Miami Grand Prix announces star-studded lineup for fifth anniversary celebration

Formula One's Miami Grand Prix reveals major entertainment acts including Guns N' Roses, Marshmello, and Kane Brown for May 1-3 race weekend in Miami Gardens.

Events This Week

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Events

A Beautiful Noise and Cirque du Soleil Highlight Florida Theatre Week

Fifteen performances across seven Florida cities feature touring Broadway hits and world-class entertainment this week.

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Events

Santana and Ricardo Arjona Lead Diverse Florida Concert Week

Fifteen concerts across nine Florida cities feature rock legends, Latin stars, and emerging artists this week.

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