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DeSantis signs bill mandating kindergartners learn history of communism: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will lead to the history of communism being taught ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/desantis-signs-bill-mandating-kindergartners-learn-history-of-communism/
Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/
DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/desantis-approval-on-the-upswing-republicans-like-idea-of-casey-desantis-for-governor/
An airplane passes near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington
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Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
13-foot crocodile pops out dozens of eggs with shocked onlookers feet away in Florida
miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article287684770.html
DeSantis signs bill limiting book objections in school libraries: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill into law Tuesday that limits the ability of ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4598565-desantis-signs-bill-limiting-book-objections-in-school-libraries/
Joe Biden is headed back to Florida, a state he says he can still win: During a stop in Miami-Dade in January, Biden raised more than $6 million in a single ...
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287795630.html
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/
Manuel Rocha, a former US ambassador, sentenced to 15 years for serving as secret agent for Cuba
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Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
Citadel's Ken Griffin files plans for 62-story office skyscraper in NYC: Griffin, who relocated his company's headquarters to Miami, has previously said remote ...
businessinsider.com/citadel-ken-griffin-plans-62-story-office-skyscraper-nyc-2024-4
Columbus’ Cameron Boozer is the Miami-Dade 7A-5A Boys Basketball Player of the Year
miamiherald.com/sports/high-school/all-county-sports/article286458905.html
New Florida Law Prepares Students to 'Withstand' Communist Indoctrination: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that strengthens education standards ...
newsweek.com/new-florida-law-prepares-students-withstand-communist-indoctrination-1891469
The 2024 Latin Grammys will return home to Miami after a controversial move to Spain
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/17/2024-latin-grammys-miami/
DeSantis signs law forbidding local governments from setting heat-exposure rules for workers
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-law-forbidding-local-governments-from-setting-heat-exposure-rules-for-workers/
Gunfight at south Florida bar leaves two dead, seven injured: A gunfight at a suburban Miami bar left two people dead and seven injured early Saturday.
ctvnews.ca/world/gunfight-at-south-florida-bar-leaves-two-dead-seven-injured-1.6836565
Quick Glance: Two Dead and Seven Wounded in Florida Mall Shooting
- A shooting at a popular Florida shopping mall resulted in two dead and seven wounded individuals.
- A security guard was killed during a fight at the Martini Bar in CityPlace Doral, followed by a gun battle with police where the shooter also died.
- Six bystanders and a police officer were injured, with the officer applying his own tourniquet and later being discharged from the hospital.
- Locals expressed shock over the violent incident, which occurred a year after Doral police conducted active shooter and mass casualty training.
DeSantis Limits Florida Book Challenges, Blames Activists Making a ‘Mockery’ of the System
thedailybeast.com/desantis-limits-florida-book-challenges-blames-activists-making-a-mockery-of-the-system
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill limiting school book challenges: The state leads the nation in book bans and DeSantis blamed "activists" for trying to ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/desantis-school-book-challenges-florida-law
Tampa Bay is no longer a swing region, DeSantis says. Is he right? : Democrats could soon be outnumbered in every county. Will it translate to Republican ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/16/tampa-bay-is-no-longer-swing-region-desantis-says-is-he-right/
Focus groups: Swing voters aren't buying Trump's abortion stance: "You're going to lose all doctors and they're going to go where they could treat their ...
axios.com/2024/04/12/abortion-trump-biden-voters-poll
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.
Luxury yachts and villas abroad: is Zelensky a billionaire?: Luxury yachts, a villa in Miami and billions in a bank in Costa Rica - various riches are attributed ...
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State may put onus on Florida educators to police ‘frivolous’ book challenges
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287722720.html
Extreme rain in desert metropolis: Dubai flooded - Plane rolls through masses of water
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Dubai-ueberflutet-Flugzeug-rollt-durch-Wassermassen-article24879396.html
‘Real Housewives of Miami’ star Alexia Echevarria is getting a divorce. What we know
miamiherald.com/miami-com/miami-com-news/article287693355.html
Watch: Fires blaze along Miami highway: Stubborn brush fires in Florida's state capital, Miami, have been burning for several days.
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Two awful ideas deserve swift School Board rejection | Letters to the editor: As more controversy swirls around the Broward School Board, a reader urges swift ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/14/two-awful-ideas-deserve-swift-school-board-rejection-letters-to-the-editor/
‘A lot of Muslim kids are extremely happy’: Miami-Dade Schools observe new holiday, Eid
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287528040.html
DeSantis appointees to blame for chaos in Broward schools leadership | Opinion: Broward Democratic Party State Committeeman Alfredo Olvera writes that a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/desantis-appointees-to-blame-for-chaos-in-broward-schools-leadership-opinion/
Six rare sawfish deaths in 7 days have scientists baffled amid bizarre Florida fish behavior
cnn.com/2024/04/12/climate/sawfish-deaths-spinning-fish-florida/
Donald Trump Gets Warning Sign Out of Florida: Joe Biden's voters are more motivated than those supporting Trump, according to polling in the state.
newsweek.com/donald-trump-warning-florida-poll-1889420
Florida Schools Must Teach 'Evils Of Communism,' Ron DeSantis Orders: A new law requires K-12 schools to teach how communist ideologies "conflict with the ...
huffpost.com/entry/ron-desantis-florida-schools-communism_n_66200bdfe4b07db21fd5de66
DeSantis tells donors he plans to help fundraise for Trump: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told donors and supporters at an appreciation retreat over the weekend that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/10/politics/ron-desantis-trump-fundraise/
Republicans scramble to contain abortion ‘earthquake’: The one-two punch from Florida and Arizona left Republicans reeling across the electoral map.
politico.com/news/2024/04/10/republicans-abortion-arizona-florida-00151630
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.
DeSantis signs bills targeting civilian review boards, recording police up close: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills limiting police civilian review boards and ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-bills-targeting-civilian-review-boards-recording-police-up-close/
DeSantis: Florida ‘is a Republican state’: Gov. Ron DeSantis declared Florida “is a Republican state” on Sunday, emphasizing the prevailing dominance of ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4579388-desantis-florida-is-a-republican-state/
Miami-area shootout leaves security guard and suspect dead, police officer and 6 others injured
ctvnews.ca/world/miami-area-shootout-leaves-security-guard-and-suspect-dead-police-officer-and-6-others-injured-1.6836886
House Democrats introduce bill to rename Miami federal prison after Donald Trump: "I hope our Republican friends will join us in bestowing upon Donald J ...
axios.com/2024/04/05/democrats-donald-trump-rename-prison-miami
Quick Glance: House Democrats Push to Rename Miami Federal Prison After Donald Trump
- A group of House Democrats introduced a bill on Friday to rename a federal prison in Miami after former President Donald Trump.
- The two-page measure aims to re-designate the Miami Federal Correctional Institution in Florida as the 'Donald J. Trump Federal Correctional Institution.'
- The bill is being introduced by Reps. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), and John Garamendi (D-Calif.).
- The bill is intended to draw attention to the 91 criminal charges Trump is facing across four cases, including one in Florida related to handling classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Miami city manager defends purchases from wife’s furniture company but says he will stop
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article287582280.html
Ron DeSantis Quashes Civilians’ Power to Investigate Police Misconduct: A new bill lets police chiefs choose who gets to sit on their oversight boards and ...
thedailybeast.com/ron-desantis-quashes-civilians-power-to-investigate-police-misconduct
New details emerge in shocking road rage shooting near Miami airport that left 1 dead
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article287787335.html
Body found in burning car believed to be Florida woman whose broad-daylight abduction was caught on camera
nypost.com/2024/04/12/us-news/body-found-in-car-believed-to-be-abducted-florida-woman/
DeSantis predicts Florida will buck trend of voters supporting access to abortions
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287386355.html
DeSantis calls abortion, marijuana amendments too ‘radical’ to pass: DeSantis calls abortion, marijuana amendments too 'radical' to pass
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/04/desantis-calls-abortion-marijuana-amendments-too-radical-to-pass/
Quick Glance: DeSantis criticizes radical abortion and marijuana amendments
- Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized ballot amendments that would guarantee abortion rights and legalize recreational marijuana for adults as too radical.
- The amendments require 60% of the vote to pass and were approved by the Florida Supreme Court.
- DeSantis argued that the abortion amendment was too broad and would create California-like abortion legislation.
- He warned of marijuana stores popping up everywhere in the state, claiming that the quality of life would be affected by the proposed amendment.
I’m very emotional about this:’ See what made Madonna choke up at her show in Miami
miamiherald.com/miami-com/miami-com-news/article287555575.html
UM coach Mario Cristobal reportedly received record pay in 2022 despite poor season
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/um-coach-mario-cristobal-reportedly-received-record-pay-in-2022-despite-poor-season/
This Miami landmark may finally be saved. Making the case for the Marine Stadium | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article287700125.html
DeSantis signs bill targeting porch pirates, ‘smash and grab’ thefts: The bill would increase penalties for people who organize or take part in concerted retail ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/09/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-porch-pirates-smash-grab-thefts/
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All Florida K-12 students to learn about ‘atrocities’ of communism
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287760295.html
These biodegradable straws could prevent new coral from becoming expensive fish food
apnews.com/article/coral-restoration-biodegradable-straws-ae23b903da2f91becd489d40e8cd9e17
O.J. Simpson lived in Miami. See photos of him around town, on golf course, in court
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article287586945.html
Boeing deliveries drop by half in March due to increased quality checks: Boeing said on Tuesday it had delivered 29 airplanes in March, down more than half from ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-deliveries-drop-by-half-march-due-increased-quality-checks-2024-04-09/
Films on Little Haiti gentrification and Cuba in the ’90s win big at Miami Film Festival
miamiherald.com/entertainment/movies-news-reviews/article287763555.html
Ex-NFL CB Vontae Davis found dead at age 35 - ESPN: Former NFL cornerback Vontae Davis was found dead Monday at a residence in South Florida. He was 35 years old ...
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Quick Glance: Ex-NFL CB Vontae Davis Found Deceased at 35 in South Florida
- Vontae Davis, a former NFL cornerback, was discovered deceased in a residential area in South Florida by Davie police on Monday.
- Investigators determined that his passing showed no signs of foul play as the inquiry continues.
- Davis made waves in 2018 when he unexpectedly retired during a Buffalo Bills game against the Miami Dolphins.
- Throughout his decade-long NFL career, Davis earned two Pro Bowl selections and concluded with 22 interceptions, 97 passes defended, and 395 tackles in 121 games.
Two Miami-area brothers plead guilty to insider trading involving Trump’s Truth Social
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article287356010.html
Quick Glance: Donald Trump's Media Company Faces Financial Challenges in 2023
- Following a high-profile stock market debut, Donald Trump's social media company reported significant losses, with nearly $58.2 million lost last year, resulting in a stock price decline of over 21%.
- Revenue for Trump Media in 2023 totaled $4.1 million, showing an increase from $1.5 million in 2022.
- Trump Media began trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol DJT on March 26, experiencing volatility as the stock closed at $48.66 after Monday's sell-off.
- Analysts have drawn comparisons between the excitement surrounding Trump Media and the meme stock frenzy that boosted shares of companies like GameStop and AMC Entertainment in 2021.
DeSantis Signs Florida Bill Blocking Local Heat Safety Rules For Workers: “Someone is going to die as a result of this legislation,” said one worker.
huffpost.com/entry/desantis-signs-florida-heat-bill_n_65fdbe00e4b07c954d55a297
Jeff Bezos Shells Out $90 Million for Another Property in Florida’s ‘Billionaire Bunker’
thedailybeast.com/jeff-bezos-shells-out-dollar90-million-for-another-property-in-floridas-billionaire-bunker
Florida tells school principals it’s on them to fix abuses in book challenge process
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287775770.html
DeSantis Privately Tells Donors He’ll Fundraise For Trump, Report Reveals: The Florida governor was on the brunt end of some of Trump’s most brutal insults ...
thedailybeast.com/desantis-privately-tells-donors-hell-fundraise-for-trump-report-reveals
DeSantis predicts Floridians won’t back abortion referendum in November: The proposed constitutional amendment needs a 60% majority to pass.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/04/04/desantis-abortion-voters-ballot-2024-marijuana/
Fisker adds new US dealer and several more in Europe as extreme price cuts take effect
electrek.co/2024/04/15/fisker-adds-new-dealers-extreme-price-cuts-take-effect/
Judge tosses Miami’s voting map over racial gerrymandering: A federal judge in Florida tossed out Miami’s city district maps on Wednesday ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4587226-judge-tosses-miamis-voting-map-over-racial-gerrymandering/
Miami quarterback Cam Ward shines in spring game. Highlights, standouts and numbers
miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article287620250.html
Padres' Kim Ha-seong homers; Giants' Lee Jung-hoo extends hitting streak to 8
koreatimes.co.kr/www/sports/2024/04/600_372883.html
Traffic accident near Miami airport culminates in deadly road rage shooting, cops say
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article287677845.html
DeSantis’ cryptic comment seems tied to donor event at Hard Rock hotel: "And you have a, the big act this weekend at the Hollywood, at the guitar?” A ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/05/desantis-makes-a-cryptic-comment-about-great-people-coming-to-seminole-hard-rock-guitar-hotel-it-suddenly-makes-more-sense/
Miami Dysfunction: How a judge’s ruling could finally spur change in scandal-ridden city | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article287592900.html
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/
Sen. Rick Scott: Floridians have a chance to stand up for democracy | Opinion: Republican Sen. Rick Scott, who is seeking reelection in November ...
miamiherald.com/opinion/article287444600.html
Court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit against Biden: Federal appeal court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/10/court-orders-florida-to-explain-its-standing-in-immigration-suit-against-biden/
Florida renews price break for drivers on toll roads: Commuters who rely on Florida’s plethora of toll roads are about to save some money with the renewal of a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/01/florida-renews-price-break-for-drivers-on-turnpike-i-95-i-595-and-other-toll-roads/
Quick Glance: Florida extends discount program for drivers on Turnpike, I-95, I-595, and other toll roads
- The state is renewing the discount program for frequent commuters on toll roads for another year.
- The program applies nationwide and offers a 50% reduction for frequent users on highways like the Turnpike and the Interstate 95 and Interstate 595 express lanes.
- To qualify for the discount, drivers must have at least 35 toll transactions per month and use the SunPass transponder system.
- In addition to the toll reduction, the governor announced the immediate start of a major reconstruction of the Golden Glades interchange in Miami-Dade County to enhance traffic flow.
The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat | Editorial: Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 433, which prevents local governments from putting ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/the-cruelty-of-exposing-outdoor-workers-to-extreme-heat-editorial/
Jailed mom fights charge she stalked officer who killed her mentally ill son in Miami
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article287738755.html
Late-night shooting at popular outdoor mall in Miami suburb leaves two dead, 7 injured
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/late-night-shooting-popular-outdoor-mall-miami-suburb-leaves-two-dead-rcna146702
A federal judge says migrants can sue the company that flew them to Martha's Vineyard
npr.org/2024/04/01/1242131130/migrants-lawsuit-flown-marthas-vineyard-texas-florida-governor-ron-desantis
Quick Glance: Migrants Allowed to Sue Charter Flight Company
- Lawyers can sue the charter flight company that transported migrants to Martha's Vineyard two years ago.
- The 50 Venezuelans were promised work and housing opportunities after being flown from Texas to Massachusetts.
- The lawsuit can proceed against Florida-based Vertol Systems Co. for targeting the plaintiffs due to their Latinx background.
- The ruling was seen as a victory in holding private companies accountable for assisting in violating immigrant rights.
ATP Masters Miami: Jannik Sinner wins the title at the third attempt: The South Tyrolean Jannik Sinner won the final against the Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov in two ...
tennisnet.com/news/atp-masters-miami-jannik-sinner-holt-sich-den-titel-beim-dritten-anlauf
Quick Glance: Jannik Sinner triumphs over Dimitrov in Miami
- Jannik Sinner clinches the title in Miami after a convincing victory against Grigor Dimitrov in just 73 minutes.
- The 22-year-old improves his impressive record to 22:1 wins, stating that his game progressed throughout the tournament.
- Sinner displayed a strong performance in the final against Dimitrov, securing the first break in the fifth game and winning the first set 6-3.
- The Miami tournament marked the end of the hardcourt season, with the clay court season commencing in April, featuring the French Open as its pinnacle.
DeSantis blamed undocumented immigrants for health care costs. But hospital data says no.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/04/desantis-biden-florida-immigration-healthcare-hospital-visits/73190371007/
DeSantis signs bill putting tribal gambling revenues toward wildlife preservation
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4576870-desantis-signs-bill-putting-tribal-gambling-revenues-toward-wildlife-preservation/
The Saharan dust coating Europe may actually help weaken hurricanes this season: Saharan dust, and the extremely dry air that carries it, can kneecap hurricanes ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/the-saharan-dust-coating-europe-may-actually-help-weaken-hurricanes-this-season/
DeSantis signs bill ending push in Miami-Dade to pass worker heat protections
miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/climate-change/article287622550.html
Boeing whistleblower: ‘They are putting out defective airplanes’: Boeing’s already battered reputation took another hit at two Senate committee hearings ...
cnn.com/2024/04/17/business/boeing-whistleblower-safety-hearing/
Ex-DeSantis aide had $6.5K a month contract with state attorney Bain’s office: A former top aide to Gov. Ron DeSantis inked a $6,500-a-month public relations ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/03/ex-desantis-aide-had-6-5k-a-month-contract-with-state-attorney-bains-office/
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