Investigation: Broward 911 call center workers log so much OT because of...
A South Florida Sun Sentinel review shows that so many employees of Broward County's regional 911 call centers work so much overtime because of understaffing, they can often double their take-home pay.
View ArticleSaharan dust, 100-degree heat index will greet South Floridians this weekend
South Florida's weekend weather features a layer of Saharan dust and a heat index that makes it feel as though it's 100 degrees.
View ArticleSurviving a day of doom at a Florida prepper convention
“There is a huge misconception that we’re all prepping for the end of the world or zombie day,” one prepper said.
View ArticleAll of South Florida moves into high COVID risk category after ‘processing...
Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties are now in the CDC's high COVID community level category, even though data earlier this week showed the region at lower levels. The CDC blamed a "processing...
View ArticleSlain 4-year-old’s memorial in Plantation turns into call for action
In the year since her 4-year-old son was killed by his father in a murder-suicide, Alison "Ali" Kessler has become a political activist, working toward getting the State Legislature to pass "Greyson's...
View ArticleDo Biden policy moves on Cuba, Venezuela doom Democrats’ chances in Florida?
President Joe Biden’s changes in U.S. policy toward Cuba and Venezuela could have a big impact — on elections in Florida. As the nuances of the policies are debated the political reverberations are...
View ArticleFlorida suspends abortion clinic after hospitalizations
An abortion clinic that serves women from all over the U.S. South had its license suspended this weekend under an emergency order from Florida health officials after two women who had undergone...
View ArticleThe first disturbance of the 2022 hurricane season is in the Gulf of Mexico
The first disturbance of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is in the Gulf of Mexico, and it's being monitored by the Miami, Florida-based National Hurricane Center.
View ArticleMonkeypox in Florida: State’s first presumptive case reported in Broward County
Florida’s first presumptive case of monkeypox was identified on Sunday. And health officials say it’s in Broward County.
View ArticleBroward Teachers Union endorses Moskowitz for open congressional seat
The Broward Teachers Union, one of the largest labor unions in Florida, is endorsing Jared Moskowitz, one of several candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for an open congressional seat. The...
View ArticleFirst disturbance of the 2022 hurricane season moves over Florida Panhandle
The first disturbance of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season has moved through the Gulf of Mexico and over the Florida Panhandle early Monday, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
View ArticleCOVID-19 update: Here are the key statistics to watch in Florida
Here are the key COVID-19 statistics to watch in Florida, including community transmission levels, cases, deaths, hospitalizations and more.
View ArticleIf you can’t legislate, regulate: Altmaier enacted property insurance...
Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier has taken matters into his own hands, using his power to make changes to homeowners insurance policies.
View ArticleFloridians could flock to shelters if hurricanes loom
An increased demand for shelter space is expected if hurricanes threaten Florida’s coastline in the upcoming storm season.
View ArticleNew Florida program helps ‘hometown heroes’ buy their first homes, DeSantis says
To help people buy homes in the communities they serve, a new program will assist “vital” workers among 50 professions with down payment and closing costs, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday.
View ArticleAppeals court blocks key parts of DeSantis’ Big Tech censorship law
A federal appeals court said it is unconstitutional for Florida to prohibit social media companies from banning politicians.
View ArticleMan identified after he was accused of gunning down motorist, causing...
A man accused of gunning down a driver and multiple accidents across Broward County on Friday has been identified.
View ArticleFlorida’s second presumptive monkeypox case reported in Broward
Florida’s second presumptive case of monkeypox is being monitored in Broward County, health officials said Monday, as they raised public awareness of the “extremely rare” viral disease.
View ArticleHomeowners won’t see insurance rate cuts for 18 months, or maybe never,...
Florida’s 7 million homeowners can forget about any immediate relief from rising property insurance rates.
View ArticleSentencing the Parkland killer | Day 14
Updates from Day 14 of the Parkland shooter trial.
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