Unequal Futures: Florida’s universities admit far fewer students from...
As admission to Florida state universities has become more competitive, it’s even harder for students from low-income families to be accepted.
View ArticleFormer Broward judge Mel Grossman, who famously clashed with 2 Live Crew,...
Former Broward Circuit Judge Mel Grossman, who made national headlines in the early 1990s by officially declaring a rap album by 2 Live Crew “obscene,” died Tuesday at his home in Hollywood.
View ArticleArctic blast to bring iguana-freezing temps to South Florida — just in time...
An arctic trough creating blizzards across the central U.S. will move south later in the week, bringing to South Florida temperatures cold enough to lead to falling iguanas (stunned by the chill).
View ArticleWest Broward High ESE aide accused of inappropriately touching two autistic...
A witness allegedly saw West Broward High School employee John Harrison Smith inappropriately touching two minor girls who were in his care. The 14- and 15-year-old students both have mental...
View ArticleAll aboard! New Brightline rail stations are opening in Boca, Aventura this week
Brightline is ready to throw open the doors of its new stations to upscale riders in Boca Raton and Aventura as stations in both cities became operational for paying passengers on Wednesday.
View ArticleBroward ‘Onsight’ gang member sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years
Derrick “D” or “Solja” Slade, 28, a member of the Broward County “Onsight” gang has been sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.
View ArticleRod Velez won’t be charged, as Broward School Board seat remains in limbo
Prosecutors say Rod Velez is currently ineligible to hold the Broward School Board seat, casting doubts on whether Velez can actually be sworn in.
View ArticleShark fin trade in U.S. may soon be banned
Congress has passed a bill that would ban the buying and selling of shark fins in the U.S. The law is meant to combat the practice of shark “finning,” which occurs when commercial fishermen cut sharks'...
View ArticleEmbezzled by casino employees, laundered by spouses: Miccosukee Tribe sues to...
First, the Miccosukee Tribe lost an estimated $5.3 million as several of its own employees pulled off an elaborate embezzlement scheme over more than four years. Then, its insurance company denied...
View ArticleOrlando researchers test ‘holy grail’ tech that could end chemo for some...
People with colorectal cancer, the fourth most common cancer in the U.S., are often prescribed unnecessary chemotherapy.
View ArticleCanaveral Nat’l Seashore, Playalinda Beach smashed by Hurricane Nicole are...
Playalinda Beach and Canaveral National Seashore lost critical dunes to Hurricane Nicole and are now prone to being cut in half by the Atlantic Ocean.
View Article2022 has been a deadly year for eating oysters in Florida
In 2022, oysters sickened people in the Florida with three different types of illnesses. One type has been deadly.
View ArticleAs a hawk and snake battle, a deputy is seen on bodycam coming to the rescue
A fierce battle between a hawk and a snake spilled out from the Florida woods and onto a sidewalk near a busy road, and a cop's bodycam captured the action.
View ArticleBrightline delays opening of Aventura railway station in Miami-Dade County
Brightline's new Aventura railroad station did not open on Wednesday as scheduled, and some previously booked trips were canceled.
View ArticleManatees’ starvation may be easing in Florida, authorities say
Wildlife officials said Wednesday that manatees may not be suffering as much from starvation as a year ago.
View ArticleMaking 90 the new 40; anti-aging researchers gather in The Villages
Studies suggest a person’s lifespan is only about 10% to 25% predetermined by their genes. A whole field of science is dedicated to helping people make choices to live healthier, for longer.
View ArticleMyPillow guy questions DeSantis’ Miami-Dade win, report says
Lindell said he wants to investigate DeSantis winning Miami-Dade County in last month’s election.
View ArticleCitizens CEO Gilway to retire as insurance industry struggles
His announcement came a week after state Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier said he is resigning effective Dec. 28.
View ArticleBattery charge dropped against ex-NFL receiver Antonio Brown in Florida
The Hillsborough County state attorney’s office announced the decision to drop the charge on Wednesday.
View ArticleFloridians could soon carry guns without permits or training
Permitless carry legislation appears poised to pass in Florida next year, erasing a more than 30-year-old state law.
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