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LGBTQ+ Film Festival returns to Miami with more than 50 films: Unrequited love. Secret lives. A dramatic retelling of a tense moment in Wilton Manors ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/lgbtq-film-festival-returns-to-miami-with-more-than-50-films/
The voucher effect? South Florida Catholic schools see more kids, even waiting lists
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article286344395.html
Poll: Majority of Floridians think 6-week abortion ban is too strict: A majority of Floridians in a new poll said they think a six-week abortion ban is too ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4588782-poll-floridians-six-week-abortion-ban/
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
Downtown Fort Lauderdale bridge closed after part of crane collapses, killing construction worker
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/04/1-dead-2-hospitalized-after-part-of-crane-falls-on-bridge-in-fort-lauderdale/
Quick Glance: Crane Collapse: Worker Dies, Bridge Closed in Fort Lauderdale
- A construction worker died, and two individuals were hospitalized after a crane part fell onto the Southeast Third Avenue bridge over the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale on Thursday afternoon, April 4, 2024.
- The incident occurred as workers were in the process of elevating the crane by adding sections to keep up with the growing building. A platform failure resulted in equipment parts plummeting onto the bridge, leaving the crane itself unharmed.
- The bridge was closed to both boat and car traffic after the crane's fall caused a hole. The Florida Department of Transportation is investigating, and surrounding buildings were deemed safe.
- Authorities, including Fort Lauderdale city officials and the US Coast Guard, responded to the incident. The mayor described the accident as tragic, emphasizing the fortune of avoiding further injuries or fatalities.
Feds charge arms dealers with smuggling grenade launchers, ammo from US to Iraq and Sudan
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/16/fbi-charges-arms-dealers-for-conspiring-to-send-weapons-to-sudan-iraq/73348240007/
Fire that destroyed synagogue wasn’t a hate crime, prosecutors say. Arsonist faces charges
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article287788670.html
Shocking twist in carjacking of South Florida woman leads to arrest of deputy: The horrific saga of a South Florida woman carjacked at gunpoint in Winter Springs ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/15/shocking-twist-in-seminole-carjacking-leads-to-arrest-of-orange-county-deputy/
This neighborhood is getting a makeover. Will it become the Wynwood of Fort Lauderdale?
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article287622375.html
One South Florida stretch has been called the best in the world.
Where are the nude beaches in Florida? What to know about clothing-optional locations
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article280385484.html
South Florida radio icon ‘Young Ron’ Brewer dies: Ron Brewer, forever Young Ron to a generation of South Florida listeners of the “Paul and Young Ron Show ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/04/south-florida-radio-icon-young-ron-brewer-dies/
Mission possible: Bonnet House raises enough funds to get hurricane protection, make other repairs
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/mission-possible-bonnet-house-raises-enough-funds-to-get-hurricane-protection-make-other-repairs/
Ron DeSantis privately tells donors he plans to fundraise for Trump: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told donors and supporters at a private retreat last weekend that ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ron-desantis-privately-donors-plans-fundraise-trump-rcna147160
Trump called Florida’s 6-week abortion ban a ‘terrible mistake.’ He’ll say more next week
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287307905.html
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Fort Lauderdale is maxing out on cemetery space. Could closed Broward schools be the fix?
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article287760230.html
Florida crane collapse kills construction worker: A car was crushed and three other people injured when the crane piece fell onto a bridge in Fort Lauderdale.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68737367
Deck work forces pool closures at Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center: The complex closed in April 2019 for a $47 million renovation that took nearly four years ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/deck-work-forces-pool-closures-at-fort-lauderdale-aquatic-center/
Horrified by ban on protections for outdoor workers | Letters to the editor: A reader expresses horror at Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a law that bans ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/horrified-by-ban-on-protections-for-outdoor-workers-letters-to-the-editor/
DNC launches Florida billboard campaign targeting Trump on abortion: The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is putting up billboards around Florida hitting ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4576560-dnc-florida-billboards-trump-abortion/
I went hunting for invasive iguanas in Florida. Not much went according to plan.: The United States, besieged by invasive species, is hoping we can hunt — and ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/04/16/iguanas-invasive-florida-hunting/
Part of a crane falls on Fort Lauderdale bridge, killing 1 person and injuring 3 others
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/05/crane-collapse-fort-lauderdale-bridge/73214325007/
Family mystified after elderly Florida couple married for 60 years killed in their home
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/family-mystified-elderly-florida-couple-married-60-years-killed-home-rcna146316
Trump called Florida’s 6-week abortion ban a ‘terrible mistake.’ He’ll say more next week
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287307905.html
1 dead, 2 injured after piece of crane falls on bridge in Florida - UPI.com: A construction worker is dead and two people were hospitalized after a piece of a ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/04/crane-falls-fort-lauderdale/5461712269086/
Spirit Airlines worker on 'power trip' caught on video hurling the F-word at a passenger
nypost.com/2024/04/12/us-news/spirit-worker-on-power-trip-caught-on-video-hurling-the-f-word-at-a-passenger/
Power Of The Pest: How Jared Moskowitz Helped Wreck The Impeachment Inquiry: The Florida Democrat seems to have mastered the art of getting to James Comer ...
huffpost.com/entry/jared-moskowitz-james-comer-impeachment-joe-biden_n_66103580e4b04fa3961490cc
Q&A: How would legal recreational marijuana work in Florida?: What happens if voters legalize recreational marijuana in Florida? Where will it be sold ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/11/qa-how-would-legal-recreational-marijuana-work-in-florida/
Five-star luxury: These South Florida hotels, restaurants, spas ranked best in the world
miamiherald.com/miami-com/hotels-motels/article285143517.html
Flood city: Record rain hit one year ago. How far has Fort Lauderdale come in bracing for next big storm?
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/11/flood-city-record-rain-hit-one-year-ago-how-far-has-fort-lauderdale-come-in-bracing-for-next-big-storm/
Levion Parker ID’d as Man Who Jumped to Death on Royal Caribbean Cruise: Witnesses said he appeared drunk and was fighting with his dad, according to reports.
thedailybeast.com/levion-parker-idd-as-man-who-jumped-to-death-on-royal-caribbean-cruise
DeSantis signs controversial bill banning civilian boards from investigating police misconduct
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-controversial-bill-banning-civilian-boards-from-investigating-police-misconduct/
Sisters mystified by slaying of their octogenarian parents inside Florida home: FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — After the killing of their octogenarian parents last ...
apnews.com/article/couple-slain-missing-car-florida-1cccba3923352379aaddc95c0c1a65b1
Passover 2024: There’s still time to register for a Seder in South Florida: Many Passover Seders are open to the public in 2024. Passover begins on April 22 and ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/passover-2024-theres-still-time-to-register-for-a-seder-in-south-florida/
South Florida Could See Water Bill Triple: New water treatment plants will make water safer for residents, but they'll see the cost in their monthly rates if the ...
newsweek.com/south-florida-water-bill-triple-pfas-chemicals-1891321
Surge in Haitian migrants hasn’t hit Florida shores, so far. What happened?: The predictions were dire: Florida was on the verge of experiencing an onslaught of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/13/surge-in-haitian-migrants-hasnt-hit-florida-shores-so-far-what-happened/
Driving for Uber in South Florida: Pros, cons of Fort Lauderdale: Hiedi Handford, a medical consultant, supplements her income by driving for Uber in South ...
businessinsider.com/driving-for-uber-lyft-south-florida-pros-cons-fort-lauderdale-2024-4
Rick Scott to launch a multi-million dollar ad buy focused on Florida Hispanics: Sen. Rick Scott is rolling out a multimillion-dollar ad buy focused on Florida’s ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/rick-scott-multi-million-dollar-ad-buy-florida-hispanics-rcna146220
Tortuga Music Festival 2024: Boots, bikinis and budget-friendly, single-day tickets return in Fort Lauderdale
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/02/tortuga-music-festival-2024-boots-bikinis-and-budget-friendly-single-day-tickets-return-in-fort-lauderdale/
Man drowns in Fort Lauderdale canal while retrieving radio-controlled boat from mangroves
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/11/man-drowned-in-fort-lauderdale-canal-while-retrieving-radio-controlled-boat-from-mangroves/
Want to buy a ‘starter’ home? Here’s how much you’ll need to earn in South Florida
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/02/want-to-buy-a-starter-home-heres-how-much-youll-need-to-earn-in-south-florida/
Couple married for nearly 60 years shot to death in Fort Lauderdale. Police offer reward
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article287350495.html
Saving the world on the way out: Why some families are opting for a coral memorial instead of a funeral
nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/florida-eternal-reefs-cremated-remains-memorial/3256993/
‘My little hood’: One of rap’s rising stars is from Florida, but he’s not from the 305
miamiherald.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article287515925.html
Broward groups working together to champion conservation | Opinion: The president and CEO of Fort Lauderdale's Museum of Discovery and Science highlights ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/16/broward-groups-working-together-to-champion-conservation-opinion/
Body in burned SUV may be South Florida woman who disappeared after carjacking, sheriff says
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/12/body-in-burned-suv-may-be-south-florida-woman-who-disappeared-after-carjacking-sheriff-says/
Tiny biodegradable straw forts could protect new coral from fish who snack on it ‘like popcorn’
stltoday.com/news/nation-world/coral-restoration-biodegradable-straws/article_c5c280c5-23ae-573a-bb79-6a32e4ffa35d.html
Weekend things to do (updated): Tortuga, Madonna, Cruiser Palooza, ‘Skyline Chili’ Wagyu pizza
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/04/weekend-things-to-do-tortuga-madonna-savor-soflo-cruiser-palooza-in-delray-beach/
Fight for abortion rights means money in the bank | Steve Bousquet: Democrats from as far away as New Hampshire see a fundraising opportunity in using the ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/06/fight-for-abortion-rights-means-money-in-the-bank-steve-bousquet/
A view of the solar eclipse from South Florida | PHOTOS: A view of the solar eclipse from around South Florida at events in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton.
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/08/a-view-of-the-solar-eclipse-from-south-florida-photos/
Map Reveals the Fastest-Growing Cities in the US: Cities in Texas and Florida saw the biggest population gains in the entire country last year ...
newsweek.com/map-reveals-fastest-growing-cities-us-1889736
Fort Lauderdale man found dead in car recovered from Parkland canal after crash: Dilton Florezel Lai, 51, was driving a 2021 Honda Accord northwest on Pine ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/03/fort-lauderdale-man-found-dead-in-car-recovered-from-parkland-canal-after-crash/
Weekend things to do (updated): Delray Affair, new rooftop bar Nubé, Funky Buddha hot wings challenge
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/11/weekend-things-to-do-get-outdoors-at-delray-affair-cajun-crawfish-music-festival-dania-after-dark/
Las Olas Wine & Food Festival discounted tickets: Get promo code for longest cocktail party
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/11/las-olas-wine-food-festival-discounted-tickets-get-promo-code-for-longest-cocktail-party/
Bonnet House hosts Orchid Festival | PHOTOS: Fort Lauderdale Orchid festival at Bonnet House
sun-sentinel.com/autogallery/bonnnet-house-hosts-orchid-festival-photos/
Flights to Florida Cut Back by Major Airlines: Three major carriers have said Florida's saturated market is to blame for route cutbacks.
newsweek.com/florida-flights-cut-jetblue-spirit-frontier-1885879
Who is Bayron Matos? OL prospect who hasn't played in football game visits Bengals, others
cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2024/04/16/bayron-matos-ipp-offensive-lineman-who-hasnt-played-in-football-game-visits-cincinnati-nfl-teams/73343383007/
Pickleball courts, dog park and more: The latest on 20-acre park planned next to Inter Miami’s stadium
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/04/pickleball-courts-dog-park-and-more-the-latest-on-20-acre-park-planned-next-to-inter-miamis-stadium/
Fort Lauderdale city manager calling it quits: As Fort Lauderdale City Manager Greg Chavarria announced he planned to step down from his job ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/03/fort-lauderdale-city-manager-calling-it-quits/
Tortuga Music Festival 2024 review: No country for old men: The three-day festival at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park offered many reminders of the changing faces and ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/08/tortuga-music-festival-2024-review-no-country-for-old-men/
One person dies: part of a crane crashes into a car in Florida: When workers tried to install a component on a crane in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, it crashed ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Kranteil-kracht-auf-Auto-in-Florida-article24853155.html
Should Fort Lauderdale airport create its own police force? Auditor suggests considering it
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/12/should-fort-lauderdale-airport-create-its-own-police-force-auditor-suggests-considering-it/
Tortuga Music Festival 2024: Boots, bikinis and budget-friendly, single-day tickets return in Fort Lauderdale
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/02/tortuga-music-festival-2024-boots-bikinis-and-budget-friendly-single-day-tickets-return-in-fort-lauderdale/
Broadway shows coming to Fort Lauderdale and Miami include musicals about Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Neil Diamond, Cher
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/29/broadway-shows-coming-to-fort-lauderdale-and-miami-include-musicals-about-cher-michael-jackson-tina-turner-neil-diamond/
Now open: El Pama Tavern replaces Brass Tap Fort Lauderdale, MaMa YaTai brings donut fantasyland to Deerfield Beach
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/09/new-south-florida-restaurants-open-close/
Brightline partners with Princess Cruises, wraps train with ‘Love Boat’ theme: Florida's high-speed Brightline train has partnered with Princess Cruises for ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/05/brightline-partners-with-princess-cruises-wraps-train-with-love-boat-theme/
Fort Lauderdale’s big vacancy demands thorough search | Editorial: As the Fort Lauderdale city manager departs, the city should search far and wide to find the ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/12/fort-lauderdales-big-vacancy-demands-thorough-search-editorial/
South Florida researchers use biodegradable straws to keep fish from eating new coral
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/11/these-biodegradable-straws-could-prevent-new-coral-from-becoming-expensive-fish-food/
Smell smoke in South Florida? It’s wafting over from the Bahamas : A forest fire on the northern tip of Andros Island, Bahamas, is sending smoke to South Florida ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/10/smell-smoke-this-morning-in-south-florida-its-wafting-over-from-the-bahamas/
‘The most amazing view of the water’: New rooftop bars offer spectacular vistas, swanky vibes & strong cocktails
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/12/the-most-amazing-view-of-the-water-new-rooftop-restaurant-bars-offer-spectacular-vistas-swanky-vibes-strong-cocktails/
Fort Lauderdale mayor responds to fatal crane incident, says city will discuss being more ‘hands-on’
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/06/fort-lauderdale-mayor-responds-to-fatal-crane-incident-says-city-will-discuss-being-more-hands-on/
Weekend things to do: The 420 Choco Taco, comedian Ron White, Las Olas Wine & Food Festival
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/weekend-things-to-do-the-420-choco-taco-comedian-ron-white-las-olas-wine-food-festival/
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Monday, April 15, 2024.: Here are South Florida's top stories for Monday, April 15, 2024.
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/morning-update-south-floridas-top-stories-for-monday-april-15-2024/
You can help families living with autism thrive. Buy a Florida specialty license plate | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article287624040.html
Inaugural El Al service starts in Fort Lauderdale in wake of failed Iranian attack on Israel
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/inaugural-el-al-flight-arrives-at-fort-lauderdale-in-wake-of-failed-iranian-attack-on-israel/
Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan contributes billions of dollars a year to Florida’s economy
fortune.com/2024/04/08/jamie-dimon-jpmorgan-billions-dollars-year-florida-economic-impact/
Quick Glance: Jamie Dimon warns of potentially prolonged high rates
- JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon warns in his annual letter to investors of potentially prolonged higher inflation and interest rates due to high government spending.
- Dimon mentioned that the economy is being fueled by government deficit spending and past stimuli, which could lead to potentially stickier inflation and higher rates.
- Financial markets have significantly reduced their expectations for the number of expected rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve, with only two quarter-point cuts planned in 2024.
- Dimon also warns of the risks of the private credit market boom and emphasizes that regulations may increasingly focus on this market, warning of geopolitical risks due to events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
‘We need to come up with a plan:’ Fort Lauderdale bracing for state’s new homeless camp law
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/13/we-need-to-come-up-with-a-plan-fort-lauderdale-bracing-for-new-homeless-camp-law/
Gunshots, a car crash and a Fort Lauderdale man killed in Miami-Dade
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article287629560.html
Weekend things to do (updated): Delray Affair, new rooftop bar Nubé, Funky Buddha hot wings challenge
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/11/weekend-things-to-do-get-outdoors-at-delray-affair-cajun-crawfish-music-festival-dania-after-dark/
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Tuesday, April 9, 2024.: Here are South Florida's top stories for Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/09/morning-update-south-floridas-top-stories-for-tuesday-april-9-2024/
As vacation rentals eat up housing in South Florida, controlling them might become harder | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article287423650.html
Why is your city called that? There’s a story on how South Florida towns got their names
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article286726265.html
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