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Scooter rider hospitalized after crash in NW Miami-Dade; intersection of NW 79th St. and 17th Ave. shut down

August 3, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Authorities are investigating a crash in Northwest Miami-Dade that sent a scooter rider to the hospital and led deputies to shut down a busy intersection... --- Authorities are investigating a crash in Northwest Miami-Dade that sent a scooter rider to the [...]

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Stormy Week Ahead

August 3, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Happy Monday, South Florida! The big story is more storms in store this afternoon. The timing for most storms will mid to late afternoon. A... --- Happy Monday, South Florida! The big story is more storms in store this afternoon. The timing [...]

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Early voting for primary election set to begin in Miami-Dade

August 2, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

With the primary elections just weeks away, Miami-Dade voters will be getting a head start as early voting is set to begin. Starting Monday, voters... --- With the primary elections just weeks away, Miami-Dade voters will be getting a head start [...]

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Gov. DeSantis fills several open seats for South Florida judgeships

August 2, 2026 / 3 minutes of reading

A half dozen appointees were named by DeSantis to advance to the bench in South Florida. The post Gov. DeSantis fills several open seats for South Florida judgeships appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.. --- Gov. [...]

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Florida ranks 5th in the country for the most measles cases

July 31, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

The CDC recorded 141 cases in Florida near the end of July. --- The CDC recorded 141 cases in Florida near the end of [...]

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City of Miami Beach offers $1 hourly parking from August to October in effort to boost tourism

July 31, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Starting in August, visitors heading to Miami Beach will get a real nice discount on parking rates as the city has renewed their $1 hourly... --- Starting in August, visitors heading to Miami Beach will get a real nice discount on [...]

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Orlando’s tourism industry generated $100B in economic impact in 2025, Visit Orlando says

July 30, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

In Central Florida, about 37% of all jobs are either directly or indirectly tied to the tourism industry. The post Orlando’s tourism industry generated $100B in economic impact in 2025, Visit Orlando says appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns [...]

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Miami-Dade Schools Police, MDFR and other agencies practice school shooting response in annual drill

July 30, 2026 / 2 minutes of reading

Miami-Dade Schools Police are using the final weeks before the start of the new school year to get response ready, going through simulated emergencies in... --- Miami-Dade Schools Police are using the final weeks before the start of the new school [...]

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University of Florida ranked No. 1 in new AI readiness assessment

July 30, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

--- The University of Florida ranks No. 1 in the country among largest enrollment public universities in a new independent assessment measuring how well colleges and universities are preparing students for an artificial intelligence-driven future, highlighting UF's investment in integrating [...]

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DeSantis Sees Hurdles to Prosecuting Fauci

July 30, 2026 / 1 minute of reading

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed skepticism Wednesday that Dr. Anthony Fauci will be held legally accountable for his actions during the COVID-19 pandemic, citing statutes of limitations and the pardon issued by then-President Joe Biden. --- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed [...]

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