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Zoey Thomas/WLRN NewsAn affordable housing complex opened Friday in Overtown, the historically Black neighborhood north of downtown Miami. It will target residents earning 30% to 70% below the area median income. The project was spearheaded by a nonprofit founded by Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning. -
National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationHurricane Isaias is growing stronger, bringing a dangerous storm surge to the Gulf Coast. With landfall expected Friday night, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged people to evacuate if needed.
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Numerous damaging tornadoes are possible even after the hurricane moves inland and weakens; the heavy rains will continue throughout Saturday morning across the Florida Panhandle. (Version in Spanish here, too) -
Florida and New Mexico were the two states that did not join an otherwise nationwide, $18 billion settlement earlier this year with Meta in response to allegations the company intentionally created and profited from developing for young users “addictive features.” -
The Florida Department of Education sent a memo to district superintendents and charter school leaders in September, reminding them that school boards are responsible for the materials available to students.
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