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In new ads, Florida's Broward County counters the law dubbed ‘don’t say gay’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A new ad campaign is putting diversity at the forefront as Florida draws attention over its controversial Parental Rights in Education law, nicknamed by critics as the “don’t say gay” law.

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The old man and the high-rise: His tiny home surrounded, he battles developer over dying garden

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- On Fifth Avenue in the rapidly changing Flagler Village, a humble house surrounded by a forest of tropical trees looks like it’s about to be swallowed by a five-story wall of pale gray concrete.

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Democrats condemn DeSantis congressional district map’s reduction in Black representation as ‘racist tactic’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — One of Florida’s most prominent Black elected Democrats, state Sen. Shevrin Jones, said Monday that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to cut in half the number of Florida congressional districts with boundaries crafted to maximize the chance of electing Black representatives is a “racist tactic.”

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DeSantis nominee for Florida wildlife commission was fined for manatee violation

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Coral Gables health care executive who had been fined for speeding in a boat in a manatee-protection zone was named this week to the Florida board in charge of protecting wildlife.

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The suicide hotline soon will be 3 digits. But Florida is unprepared, advocates say

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida is scrambling to prepare for the flood of calls expected when the country rolls out a three-digit suicide hotline this summer.

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High school students hospitalized after military ball, and overdose suspected, reports say

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Six Northeast High School students were hospitalized Thursday night because of what could be overdoses at an Air Force JROTC Military Ball at the Signature Grand in Davie, Florida, according to Broward County Public Schools.

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‘Where is Trukita?’ Missing woman’s family has lived with that question for 8 years. A recent arrest in an unrelated crime brings the pain back

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The search for Trukita Scott ended long ago.

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Shark bites boy’s foot in shallow water in Highland Beach, Florida, officials say

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A sunny afternoon at the beach for a young boy ended when a shark swam up in water only a few feet deep and bit his foot, Delray Beach Fire Rescue officials said Monday.

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Dwayne Haskins: What we know about NFL quarterback who was killed on South Florida interstate

While questions remain surrounding the death of NFL star Dwayne Haskins, who was struck and killed by a dump truck Saturday on I-595 near Fort Lauderdale airport, one thing is clear: a young life cut short is a loss that runs deep.

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Entire panel of jurors released when 8 distraught people balk at deciding fate of confessed Parkland killer

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A judge dismissed an entire panel of 60 jurors Monday afternoon after too many became visibly upset at the prospect of deciding the fate of the Parkland mass shooter.

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‘Magical Disney experience’ coming to South Florida at new port starting next year

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Disney Cruise Lines will be docking in South Florida starting next year, after Mickey and Minnie received approval from Broward County.

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Dwayne Haskins, NFL QB who died in South Florida, described as ‘selfless’ by coaches, teammates

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2022 hurricane season: New forecast predicts 9 hurricanes for above-average year

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Another busy hurricane season appears likely, with an above-average numbers of storms predicted this year, according to a forecast issued Thursday by Colorado State University.

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Florida school district pulls 2 books about transgender kids, including ‘I Am Jazz’

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Two books about transgender kids, including Broward resident Jazz Jennings’ “I Am Jazz,” have been removed from Palm Beach County classrooms and libraries in response to a new Florida law.

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First week of Stoneman Douglas shooting trial ends with several dozen potential jurors

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Parkland school shooting trial ended its first week Wednesday, with several dozen potential jurors passing the first cut to serve on a case expected to last through September.

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Teen charged in high-speed crash that killed 6 co-workers leaving Florida plant

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Two months after a high-speed crash killed six people in West Delray Beach, a teenager was arrested on vehicular homicide charges in their deaths, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced.

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Mistrial possible in Parkland shooting case, but it would mean only a slight delay

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The case of the Parkland school shooter appeared to be headed toward a mistrial Tuesday after defense lawyers balked at how the judge handled a group of jurors who declared they could not follow the law on the case.

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Parkland school shooting trial opens with difficult search for jurors

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Nikolas Cruz, who already pleaded guilty to killing 17 people and wounding 17 others, sat at a table with his lawyers during the first day of what’s expect to be a six-month trial to determine whether he gets life in prison or death.

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Jury will be allowed to tour site of Parkland mass shooting, judge rules

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Jurors at the upcoming trial of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mass shooter still will get a chance to visit the scene of the crime, even though the killer’s guilt is no longer in question, Broward Circuit Judge Elizabeth Scherer has ruled.

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Parkland killer's trial opens with questioning of potential jurors; Dozens released from pool

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The first group of potential jurors in the trial of the Parkland school killer appeared in court Monday morning on the opening day of the trial to determine whether he gets the death penalty.

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Trial of Parkland school shooter opens with questioning of potential jurors

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What potential jurors can expect at the start of the Stoneman Douglas shooting trial

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The guilt of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter was never really in question. His fate is.

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Which US airports have the longest wait times? The top 2 are in South Florida

Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport have the two longest wait times for security and passport control among the nation’s largest airports, according to a survey examining Transportation Security Administration and U.S. Customs and Border Protection data over the past year.

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South Florida brush fire that has burned more than 20,500 acres now 90% contained, official says

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Crews gained an upper hand Sunday on a brush fire that has burned more than 20,500 acres in South Florida, and crossed into southwest Broward County, after weekend rain helped douse the flames.

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Florida man has murder charge dismissed on ‘Stand Your Ground’ basis

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Delray Beach man charged with second-degree murder stemming from an allegation of road rage in Fort Lauderdale in a May 2019 shooting had the charge dismissed because of Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law.

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