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As Florida Democrats sink into political quicksand, the party gears up for a new leader

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After Florida Democrats suffered massive setbacks in November — even worse than their usual election losses — the search was on for someone to blame.

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‘We are not going down without a fight.’ Abortion advocates rally as more restrictive laws likely in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Floridians will rally this weekend in solidarity with abortion rights advocates across the country to mark the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court ruling that made access to an abortion a federal right in the United States

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Stoneman Douglas panel readies police policies for stopping mass shooters

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Nearly five years after the Parkland school massacre, some police departments still don’t have policies in place for stopping mass shooters. But a state panel on Friday moved closer to making it a requirement to have such policies in place across Florida.

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‘Landmark’ Jaden Rashada ordeal could prove transformational in college football landscape

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Miami Hurricanes have been one of college football’s poster children for name, image and likeness deals since the NCAA began allowing players to capitalize on their popularity in 2021, but one of the seismic moments in this new era of college sports happened farther to…

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Angler, 12, tells of joy at catching great white shark off coast of Florida

Campbell Keenan caught 450-pound great white shark when visiting Fort Lauderdale

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Florida jury awards rapper Flo Rida $82 million in Celsius energy drink endorsement lawsuit

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Celsius energy drinks would be nothing without the backing of recording artist Flo Rida, and the Boca Raton-based company owes him more than $82.6 million in damages for trying to hide it, a Broward jury decided Wednesday.

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With demand soaring for heart transplants, Florida hospitals ramp up

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- With heart disease the No. 1 killer in the United States, heart transplants hit record highs in 2022.

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Enjoy South Florida's quirky winter ways with these 11 activities

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida residents are used to the weird. Mailboxes shaped like manatees, buildings painted pink and trees eating up sidewalks are part of the quirky landscape.

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Florida agency warns pharmacists not to dispense abortion pills

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — With pharmacies in some states preparing to dispense abortion pills, Florida’s Agency for Healthcare Administration sent a letter Thursday to all state health care providers warning them that to do so in Florida is illegal.

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Live in Florida and prefer to vote by mail? Many are surprised that all must now reapply

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Whether it’s convenience for time-starved people, wanting to avoid haranguing by political activists outside polling places, or more time to study their choices — or a combination — Florida voters love casting their ballots from their couches or kitchen tables.

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Fugitive on Most Wanted list who had been on reality TV show arrested in South Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A barber who went from appearances on the reality series "90 Day Fiance" to the U.S Marshals’ Most Wanted List on a homicide charge was arrested Friday in Davie.

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Penis statue coming to Fort Lauderdale beach? Not if it’s up to the mayor

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Can you envision a 300-pound statue of a 6-foot-high pink penis on display in a public park at Fort Lauderdale’s famed corner at Las Olas and A1A?

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Florida investigation uncovers trafficking of some of the world’s most dangerous snakes

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — After a two-year investigation into Florida’s black market trade of dangerous, venomous snakes, eight men are facing charges for their alleged participation in the deals.

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‘I trusted them and they did not do their part’: Flo Rida takes stand in lawsuit against Celsius energy drink maker

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Flo Rida’s “My House” resounded through a Broward courtroom Wednesday afternoon, then cut off.

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Dry January: Are there really any health benefits?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- As Floridians lay by the pool or hit the beach, many will refrain this month from downing a cold beer or sipping on a salt-rimmed margarita.

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Several migrants detained after group of 25 lands on Fort Lauderdale beach

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — At least 25 migrants came ashore on Fort Lauderdale beach Tuesday evening, just days after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he activated the Florida National Guard in response to a recent increase in landings in South Florida.

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Ask Lois travel questions: The best Fort Lauderdale chefs, and where to find ‘hidden gem’ restaurants

Q: We are returning to live in the area after spending years in Los Angeles. We love it here, but most restaurants taste the same. They taste like Sysco. The food tastes like it was frozen at some point. It’s lacking original flavor and the special touch you can taste…

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More than 30 shots fired at Maserati on I-95 in Miami-Dade County, injuring driver

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A woman in a Maserati is lucky to be alive after more than 30 shots were fired at her car on Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade County on Sunday.

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Boxer Gervonta Davis' girlfriend reverses course, says no one was hurt

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The woman who alleged that professional boxer Gervonta Davis assaulted her this week in Parkland now says she and her daughter were never harmed and that the couple is undergoing counseling.

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New law forces Florida officials to choose: Keep their government jobs or be a lobbyist

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An upheaval affecting the intersecting worlds of Florida government, politics and lobbying is forcing officials to choose: They could hold onto their positions in elected or appointed offices. Or they can keep their careers, or future career plans — as paid lobbyists.

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‘She’s an inspiration.’ Fla. woman was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer 5 years ago — and she is still alive

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- In 2017, Katrena Rockeymore-Selig rushed to Broward Health Imperial Point convinced she was having a heart attack.

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Florida investigating ‘Drag Queen Christmas’ show. It was billed as ‘adult content’

Florida’s top business regulators are investigating complaints against “A Drag Queen Christmas” annual event in Fort Lauderdale that, according to the organizer, required attendees who were minors to be accompanied by a parent and warned about “adult themes and content.”

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Boxer Gervonta Davis arrested on domestic violence charge in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Boxer Gervonta Davis was arrested Tuesday in Parkland, and jailed on a domestic violence charge of battery causing bodily harm, according to Broward Circuit Court records.

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Florida teacher fired after being accused of having inappropriate discussions with students

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Broward high school teacher has been fired, after being accused of having inappropriate discussions and interactions with students, including allegedly showing them a phallic-shaped gum wrapper.

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New crackdown on abandoned boats targets ‘out-of-control’ problem in South Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — When Rick Legow looks over the basin at Hollywood’s North Lake, it isn’t always the view he wants.

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