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Peter Licata starts making the rounds
One goal of the new Broward schools superintendent is turning around the district’s declining enrollment.
Policy
Policy
Miami-Dade gets aggressive about dealing with heat
The South Florida county declared its first ever heat emergency this past weekend as it swelters under three-digit temperatures.
Personality
Personality
Broward environmental activist Cat Uden is trying to beat the odds on controversial beach project
Uden, an avid paddleboarder, is fighting an uphill battle against a planned 30-story luxury condo tower on Hollywood Beach.
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First Read
Stay cool: Miami-Dade announces ‘heat season’
The South Florida county has the most days of extreme heat in the nation.
Politics
Politics
A tiff over timber: Disagreement over tree removal riling Broward County community
Three critics now are seeking seats on the board of the under-the-radar Coral Springs Improvement District.
First Read
First Read
Dean Trantalis proposes 'supplemental' money for flooding victims
Fort Lauderdale's mayor is back from D.C. with promise of Biden administration's help.
Policy
Policy
Wanted: One new city hall in Fort Lauderdale
The current one has given up the ghost after getting flooded with eight feet of water.
Policy
Policy
Cop shop redux: City of Fort Lauderdale to get new police headquarters
'This new headquarters is long overdue ... we have been working on it since before the pandemic,' one official said.
Policy
Policy
Will the town of Loxahatchee finally become official?
Legislation filed this year would make the Palm Beach County community its own municipality.
Policy
Policy
Avoiding the next ‘Mount Trashmore’: Broward County looks to deal with its growing garbage problem
Local governments are considering a $1 billion solution that includes more recycling.
Policy
Policy
Broward County's temporary schools chief keeping the lowest of profiles
Since taking over as interim superintendent, Dr. Earlean Smiley has said little publicly about her goals for the district.
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Policy
Policy
Black electeds in South Florida add voices to AP African American course dispute
'We will fight like hell to make sure that African American history continues to be a part of American history,' one city commissioner said.
Policy
Policy
Beating the heat – with trees? Miami-Dade starts planting in local park
More trees means 'improving air quality, reducing the urban heat island effect, and mitigating flooding,' says Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins.
Policy
Policy
‘Graphite and glitter’
Brightline is selling a sparkly alternative to sitting in South Florida traffic.
Politics
Policy
Vickie Cartwright may be fired by Broward School Board. Again.
School board to consider motions to terminate embattled school superintendent on Tuesday.
Policy
Policy
More trees, cooler pavements: Miami-Dade tries tackling its extreme heat problem
Miami-Dade, which recently debuted an 'Extreme Heat Action Plan,' has the most days of extreme heat in the nation.
Policy
Policy
911 problems continue to flare amid political infighting in Broward County
Critics point to lag in response times, low pay, disagreements between county and sheriff's office.
Policy
Policy
Felony conviction prevents Rod Velez from taking seat on Broward School Board
Gov. Ron DeSantis replaced Velez with Daniel Foganholi, who just recently served on the board and lost another local race.
Policy
Policy
Photos: New Brightline train station opens in Boca Raton
The station, which has on-site security and a premium lounge, cost about $60 million.
Policy
Policy