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Former pro athletes take the stage in ‘Opera & All-Stars’ concert at Arsht Center

May 12, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

From packed stadiums to center stage, some former athletes have traded highlight reels for high notes. They were once athletes who performed on the field,... --- From packed stadiums to center stage, some former athletes have traded highlight reels for high [...]

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Miami voters support Mayor’s $450M public safety bond proposal, internal poll finds

May 12, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

Miami voters grew more supportive after hearing details about emergency response upgrades and preparedness. The post Miami voters support Mayor’s $450M public safety bond proposal, internal poll finds appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.. --- A [...]

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Gov. DeSantis signs legislation to round up or down a nickel as pennies fade away

May 12, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

The new law takes effect immediately. The post Gov. DeSantis signs legislation to round up or down a nickel as pennies fade away appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.. --- Florida is getting ready for a [...]

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Jane Castor urges Tampa residents to prep for hurricane season, study new evacuation zones

May 11, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

'Twenty-one days, Tampa. Let’s use them,' Castor said. The post Jane Castor urges Tampa residents to prep for hurricane season, study new evacuation zones appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.. --- There are new flood maps [...]

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Florida state workers await decision on pay raises

May 11, 2026 / 6 minutes of reading

Florida state workers await decision on pay raises --- Florida state workers await decision on pay raises The question of whether there will be a pay raise has become a bargaining chip. Inflation hits nearly 3-year high as gas prices spike 21% in [...]

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Air Dot Show flies above Fort Lauderdale Beach for final day

May 11, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Residents in Fort Lauderdale enjoyed a sky-high show this weekend. The Air Dot Show returned to Fort Lauderdale Beach on Sunday for its second and... --- Residents in Fort Lauderdale enjoyed a sky-high show this weekend. The Air Dot Show returned to [...]

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Red states follow Trump’s model, seek to rid Islamist influence in local lawmaking

May 11, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Illegal aliens from 27 Islamic nations entered the U.S. under Biden, broadening concerns of Muslim influences across some of America’s largest cities and states. When any particular religion is baked into legislation, problems arise between the First Amendment's required [...]

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Oil price hikes could mean big shifts for Florida’s crucial tourism industry

May 10, 2026 / 7 minutes of reading

Budget-minded families could look elsewhere for trips, while luxury travel is still surging. --- TALLAHASSEE, Florida — The rising price of fuel spurred by the Iran war has pushed a Florida vacation out of reach for many families this summer, even [...]

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South Florida Braces for Dangerous Early-Season Heat

May 8, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

South Florida is heading into one of its hottest stretches so far this year, with Summer-like heat and mainly dry conditions continuing through the weekend.... --- South Florida is heading into one of its hottest stretches so far this year, with [...]

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DeSantis says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center always was meant to be temporary

May 8, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that the immigration detention center known as " Alligator Alcatraz " always was meant to be temporary. --- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that the immigration detention center known as " Alligator Alcatraz " [...]

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