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Owls are left homeless after school workers destroy their burrows, city says
North Lauderdale file a complaint with the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission after saying that Broward schools destroyed owl burrows that had been maintained for more than a decade.
Florida Republicans quietly stir up more election mischief | Steve Bousquet
A little-noticed elections bill in Tallahassee could massively expand the use of "poll watchers" in the 2020 election. Who benefits?
School shootings can be prevented. Here’s how to save lives, Parkland dads say
Three fathers who lost their children during the Parkland massacre have been crossing the country with the Secret Service. Their mission: to demonstrate ways schools can identify and help students on the brink of violence.
Former county Republican chairwoman registers as Democrat — to cast primary vote for Pete Buttigieg
Cindy Guerra, a former chairwoman of the Broward Republican Party, changed her party registration this week to become a Democrat. She wants to vote for Pete Buttigieg, and “Here’s the thing: I am not going to vote for Donald Trump – ever."
Congressman Ted Deutch endorses Mike Bloomberg for president
U.S. Rep. Ted Deutch, a South Florida Democrat, is endorsing Mike Bloomberg for president, citing their longstanding shared efforts to combat gun violence. Deutch will serve as a co-chairman of Bloomberg's national effort to rally support among...
Pelosi says Democrats must focus on mainstream, not progressive exuberances, to win in 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats resist the temptation to chase progressive dreams, such as Medicare for All, if they want to win in 2020. The key to victory, she said in an exclusive interview with the Editorial Board of the South Florida...
Naked cop poses as massage customer to make prostitution-related arrests
Four women have been arrested in a crackdown on massage parlors in Pembroke Pines after an undercover officer stripped down for sexual massages.
Laura Loomer, self-described ‘most banned’ woman by social media, finds a platform with Florida GOP chairman
Right-wing provocateur Laura Loomer says there is "no such thing as hate speech," and she wants Florida state legislators to pass a law to stop social media companies from censoring conservatives.
Pembroke Pines’ Sofia Kenin wins the Australian Open
Sofia Kenin of Pembroke Pines is the winner of the 2020 Australian Open, capturing her first Grand Slam title.
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DNA law ignored, and Pillowcase Rape suspect went free for decades
The Palm Beach Police Department arrested Eugene Koehler in October 1990 after a woman was raped in her apartment. His DNA should should have been entered in a burgeoning statewide registry.
Rick Scott destroyed evidence that would have cleared defendants in nursing home manslaughter case, lawyers say
Former Florida Gov. Rick Scott destroyed evidence that would have cleared the employees of a Hollywood nursing home accused of doing nothing as the patients in their care suffered and died in sweltering conditions after Hurricane Irma in 2017,...
Outrage grows over Sen. Rick Scott’s ‘hostage’ reference in impeachment video
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., is receiving blowback from Democrats and in social media for a video in which he mocked impeachment, and described himself as being held hostage in the Senate, being forced to listen to the arguments for removing...
Locking up sex workers during Super Bowl week won’t end sex trafficking | Opinion
The truth is that sex trafficking happens in the U.S. every day. The Super Bowl myth is a distraction. Raised annually by politicians and media, it does more harm than good, misleading the public, misallocating resources and imposing unreasonable...
Agents seized this mom’s $15,000 in a raid. Now the Supreme Court may weigh in to help her.
When a tip from a confidential narcotics informant led federal agents to raid a suburban West Kendall home in May, 2015, officers seized some $15,000 in cash from Miladis Salgado, 54. But the tip was bogus, and the cash was clean, according to court...
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In a stunning reversal, Florida Supreme Court says death sentences don’t have to be unanimous
The Florida Supreme Court has backed away from a 2016 major death penalty ruling that required unanimous jury recommendations for executions.
Raising flood-prone roads has angered Miami Beach residents. Experts say they need to go higher
Experts are once again telling Miami Beach to raise its roads against the threat of rising seas, this time even higher. And once again, residents are pushing back hard.
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A driver hit a pack of bicyclists and killed two. Her penalty? A suspended driver’s license.
More than a year ago, a woman who was speeding accidentally plowed into a group of cyclists, killing two of them. This week, she stood before a judge on a careless driving charge.
Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Stoneman Douglas victim’s dad Ryan Petty to state Board of Education
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Ryan Petty, father of one of the 17 victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre, to the Florida state Board of Education. Petty lost a 2018 campaign for a seat on the Broward School Board, and he'll now...
Lucky’s Market closing all but one Florida store
Lucky's Market plans to close all its Florida stores except one in Melbourne. Liquidation sales will start Wednesday, and the stores will all close by Feb. 12.
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Issue of school security gnaws at Florida lawmakers as 2020 session looms
Nearly two years after a six-minute shooting spree at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School left 17 people dead and 17 others injured, many schools are failing to comply with safety laws. And as Florida lawmakers gear up for the 2020 Legislative...