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La Puerta Life Center Pastors Abraham and Marylin Rivera stand for a portrait, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in North Miami, Fla. “We as a society, Christian or not, have a responsibility to protect the young ones,” says Abraham. “You can’t have a drink until you’re 21, but you can have a sex change when you’re 13 or 14?” (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Trump vs. DeSantis: Florida pastors mull conservative issues
With the early 2024 conservative field led by two Floridians, the priorities for faith leaders in the state who have interacted with former president Donald Trump and/or Gov. Ron DeSantis might end … more
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11 bridges on historic causeway to be demolished, rebuilt
MIAMI (AP) — The die has been cast: The 11 original bridges on the scenic and cherished Venetian Causeway, which is just three years shy of its centennial, can’t be saved and will be … more
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Family's hidden heirloom has an extraordinary story
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Joseph Besca’s family rarely shared their story of surviving the Holocaust. But now, with the help of a sacred heirloom, the Boynton Beach resident is honoring their … more
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No verdict yet in trial of XXXTentacion's accused killers
Jury deliberations in the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion will be entering a fourth day. The 12-member Florida panel deliberated for about five hours Friday … more
Police: 5 dead in apparent murder-suicide in South Florida
Police in South Florida are investigating five deaths in what they believe to be a murder-suicide. Miami-Dade police say officers responded to a Miami Lakes home Friday morning after a relative … more
FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answers questions from the media in the Florida Cabinet following his State of the State address during a joint session of the Senate and House of Representatives Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla. A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications forDeSantis. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)
Florida abortion ban could have impact beyond the state
A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications for Gov. Ron DeSantis. The expected GOP … more
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Shooting suspect Michael Boatwright enters the courtroom for the second day of jury deliberations in the XXXTentacion murder trial at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Emerging rapper XXXTentacion, born Jahseh Onfroy, 20, was killed during a robbery outside of Riva Motorsports in Deerfield Beach in 2018 allegedly by defendants Michael Boatwright, Trayvon Newsome, and Dedrick Williams. (Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP, Pool)
No verdict yet in trial of XXXTentacion's accused killers
Jury deliberations in the trial of three men accused of murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion will be entering a third day. The 12-member Florida panel deliberated for about five hours Thursday … more
Vice President Kamala Harris, right, speaks with singer Gloria Estefan at the Aspen Ideas: Climate conference, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in Miami Beach, Fla. The conference is co-hosted by the Aspen Institute and the City of Miami Beach. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
At Florida climate change summit, Harris stresses optimism
Vice President Kamala Harris says major U.S. laws enacted recently to tackle climate change call for renewed optimism. Harris was the star attraction Wednesday at Aspen Ideas: Climate. The conference … more
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FILE - People line up for a commercial bus that will take them to the San Antonio airport at a warehouse run by the Mission: Border Hope nonprofit group run by the United Methodist Church in Eagle Pass, Texas, on May 23, 2022. The Border Patrol releases up to 1,000 migrants daily at Mission: Border Hope. A federal judge on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, ordered the Biden administration to end expedited releases of migrants who enter the United States illegally from Mexico, potentially straining already stretched holding facilities. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills, File)
Judge orders halt to fast releases at US border with Mexico
A federal judge has ordered the Biden administration to end the expedited releases of migrants entering the United States from Mexico, potentially straining already stretched holding facilities. The … more
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Universal theme parks division gets new name in rebranding
The theme park parent company of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man is getting a new name. Officials at Universal Parks & Resorts says the division of … more
Shooting suspect Michael Boatwright looks back at the courtroom gallery from the defense table before the start of day two of closing arguments in the XXXTentacion murder trial at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Emerging rapper XXXTentacion, born Jahseh Onfroy, 20, was killed during a robbery outside of Riva Motorsports in Pompano Beach in 2018, allegedly by defendants Boatwright, Trayvon Newsome, and Dedrick Williams. (Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Lawyer: DNA proves XXXTentacion's alleged killer's innocence
An attorney for the man accused of gunning down rising rap star XXXTentacion during a 2018 robbery has told a jury that DNA evidence proves his client and another man are innocent. Attorney Joseph … more
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A sign near the entrance of the Reedy Creek Improvement District administration building is seen Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Disney’s government in Florida was the envy of any private business, giving it unprecedented powers in deciding what and how to build at Walt Disney World. Those days are numbered as a new bill released in early February 2023 puts the entertainment giant’s district firmly in the control of Florida’s governor and legislative leaders. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Disney World board picked by DeSantis hints future actions
The first meeting of the new board of Walt Disney World’s government — overhauled by sweeping legislation signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as an apparent punishment for Disney publicly … more
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A rocket made by the world's largest metal 3D printer is set to lift off from Florida this week. Manufacturer Relativity Space hopes to pave the way for a new era of space exploration. (March 7)
California company's 3D rocket poised to make debut launch
A rocket made almost entirely of 3D parts is on the launch pad in Florida awaiting its debut launch. California-based Relativity Space is attempting to launch the rocket to orbit from Cape Canaveral. … more
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International Money Express: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
MIAMI (AP) — MIAMI (AP) — International Money Express, Inc. (IMXI) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $13.1 million. On a per-share basis, the Miami-based company said it had … more
4 killed when 2 small planes collide over Florida lake
Officials say a pilot and and a 19-year-old student pilot were among four people killed when two small planes collided in midair over a central Florida lake. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a … more
Officials: Planes collide over Florida lake, at least 1 dead
Authorities say two small planes collided in midair over a central Florida lake, and at least one person is dead. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says rescue workers were continuing to search Lake … more
Police: Officers fatally shoot homicide suspect after chase
Authorities say Florida police officers shot and killed a homicide suspect following a chase that left a pedestrian injured. Fort Lauderdale police say officers spotted a silver pickup truck Tuesday … more
During her closing arguments in the XXXTentacion murder trial, Assistant State Attorney Pascale Achille holds up a camouflage hat with a red brim that was seen worn by shooting suspect Michael Boatwright in multiple surveillance videos included as evidence in the case, at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Emerging rapper XXXTentacion, born Jahseh Onfroy, 20, was killed during a robbery outside of Riva Motorsports in Pompano Beach in 2018, allegedly by defendants Michael Boatwright, Trayvon Newsome, and Dedrick Williams. (Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Prosecutor calls XXXTentacion's alleged killers 'predators'
A Florida prosecutor has told jurors during closing arguments that three men accused of the 2018 slaying of rapper XXXTentacion were “predators” who waited outside a motorcycle shop to rob and … more
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Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis sits with his family before addressing supporters at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., Sunday, March 5, 2023. DeSantis has quietly begun to expand his political coalition on his terms just as he releases a book, "The Courage to be Free," which comes out Tuesday. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
DeSantis to argue US should be like Fla. ahead of 2024 bid
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State speech is likely to be more about making a case to lead the country rather than an assessment of Florida’s future. Tuesday's address comes as … more
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Deputies: 2 dead after small plane crash in South Florida
Authorities say two men are dead following a small plane crash at a South Florida airport. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office says the crash occurred Sunday night at the Palm Beach County Park … more
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