WLRN WEEKEND: A collection of some of our feature stories for your weekend reading
Amendment 3 makes an exception for schools. Students, families would still be affected if passed
The councils and trusts, which have chapters in 14 Florida counties, are at risk of losing $278.1 million over the next two fiscal years if the measure passes. By the second year of having less local property tax, saving some services may mean cutting others.
Lula's surprise win is a downer for most South Florida Brazilians — but Bolsonarismo lives on
Right wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro was the favorite in Sunday's Brazilian presidential runoff election — but leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won decisively, stunning South Florida's large and largely "Bolsonarista" Brazilian diaspora.
Miami fire rescue leaders say $450 million safety bond is needed to shorten response times
In a final push to get the controversial bond approved, some Miami city leaders are highlighting slow response fire rescue response times.
Cuban Contradiction? FIU poll shows displeasure on immigration, but continued loyalty to the GOP
Florida International University's new poll of South Florida Cubans indicates that despite their anger at seeing so many in their community caught up in President Trump's immigration dragnet, they still plan to vote Republican in next week's midterm elections.
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Alie Skowronski/Wilfredo Lee/Miami Herald/APBoth incumbent Republican Blaise Ingoglia and Democrat Anette Taddeo joined The Florida Roundup to talk about government audits, property insurance, and a number of key issues in the race for Florida's Chief Financial Officer. -
Miami Dade CollegeAfter three years managed by the City of Miami, the Tower Theater is set to return to its longtime managers at MDC ahead of its 100th anniversary.
- FIU’s Lee Caplin School of Journalism receives $1 million grant to support journalism education
- Las Olas Bridge closed due to king tides, peak flooding expected this week
- Florida voters — almost 2.8M — surge past '22 midterm benchmark as early voting goes statewide
- City of Miami wants to crack down on animal cruelty with bigger fines
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Trump approved the request for individual FEMA assistance for people in Bay, Escambia, Gulf, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington counties, according to a statement released by the federal agency. -
Dwyane Wade has a new face — on his statue. After criticism started coming in waves immediately after the statue outside the arena where the Miami Heat play was unveiled in Wade's honor two years ago, it was revealed Friday that the head of the piece has been redesigned. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis’s efforts to pare back the number of vaccines children must receive to enter school or daycare could pay off for him before he leaves office on Jan. 5 in light of a state administrative judge’ agreement Thursday to expedite a hearing on challenges to them.
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