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Miami Herald
A federal judge ruled Friday in favor of Gov. Ron DeSantis in his lawsuit against the federal Centers for Disease Control. The Governor argued that the CDC was unfairly singling out one industry, and that cruises from Florida should be allowed to re-start imediately.
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The Miami Herald
The South Florida Sun Sentinel
NEWS
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We have listed advice below on how to go about getting your second shot in South Florida. This guidance will likely change and we'll continue to update this post as we receive new information. -
Coronavirus test sites have popped up throughout South Florida.
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Researchers know how to curb the risks of overdose and disease among drug users, but policymakers are reluctant to allow public health measures that include needle exchanges and access to safer drugs.
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The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has voted to move forward with a process that could call into question the eligibility of politicians like President Joe Biden to receive Communion.
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Why has the Sunshine State emerged as a crucible of political conspiracy and extremism? Also, The Villages is the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country, pressuring development and the environment. And a symbol of Florida is in trouble.
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Alternatives for how the U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers plans to manage the lake all propose increasing water levels during the dry season to above 17 feet, raising concerns about the health of the lake.
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The Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations observed Juneteenth by listening to policy experts acknowledge there's more to do, now that the day is a federal holiday.
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After facing nearly a dozen challenges from hospitals across the state, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has withdrawn a series of proposed rules related to regulating highly specialized health-care services.
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The inaugural event uses Juneteenth to promote economic, cultural, and health discussions in Black communities in Palm Beach County.
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More than a dozen Republican state attorneys general are suing the Biden administration over a provision in the American Rescue Plan that prevents states from using relief money for tax cuts.
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Legal experts say the state's law is unconstitutional. But it could have a chilling effect on the state's law enforcement officers anyway.
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Earlier this week, the U.S. and other leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations issued a statement calling for North Korea to abandon its nuclear program and return to talks.
Sundial
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Courtesy of The Edge Yearbook/U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist makes his case for governor, again. Gov. DeSantis announced that Florida will be sending law enforcement officers to help states at the U.S.-Mexico border. Plus, West Broward High School students included a Black Lives Matter spread in their yearbook but the school administration took issue. -
Pedro Portal/Miami HeraldHow high should Lake Okeechobee go? A new plan could redefine the lake. Manatees are dying off at faster rates than in years past. Plus, Key West, key lime pie bakers and a mysterious murder in Sundial's Book Club pick for this month.
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