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U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has reiterated her innocence outside a Miami federal courthouse, where she faces charges of conspiring to steal $5 million in federal COVID-19 disaster funds. Cherfilus-McCormick was scheduled to be arraigned on Monday, but her attorney requested the proceeding be rescheduled to Jan. 20 so that she could finalize her legal team.

Every weekday William Botsch leaves his home around sunrise for an hour long trip on two trains to arrive at the Miami immigration court. He isn't a lawyer. He doesn't have a family member due to appear. He watches and takes notes. What has he learned from observing hundreds of immigration hearings?

The vigil included “a moment of prayer, reflection, and public witness, honoring the dignity of migrants and calling attention to ongoing abuses within the immigration system,” said organizers.

The Democratic congresswoman's federal indictment for campaign fraud could lead to 53 years in prison. It is rooted in her successful campaign to win a 2021 special election for the seat of longtime incumbent Alcee Hastings - after losing in two previous primaries against him. The difference for Cherfilus-McCormick in 2021: Money. Lots of money.

Embattled South Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who was indicted Thursday in Miami federal court for stealing $5 million in federal funds and campaign fraud, called the investigation a “sham,” “unjust” and “baseless.”

South Florida organizations are rapidly mobilizing a comprehensive relief campaign for Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa approaches the island nation.

Wednesday's protest and vigil is part of a nationwide effort by Catholic organizations that are taking part in a campaign called One Church, One Family: Catholic Public Witness for Immigrants.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and federal immigration authorities are celebrating the “first of its kind” partnership that resulted in the arrest of over 1,120 undocumented migrants across the state. In a press conference, he said two-thirds of those were wanted or convicted criminals.

Olympians and world record holders will hit the track in Broward at the Grand Slam Track this weekend, competing to win a chunk of a $3.15 million prize pool. With an all-star line-up, a regular schedule, a fresh format and record prize money, the competition is trying to bring the popular Olympic modalities to fans four times a year.

Broward County’s municipal elections were marked with low turnout. Fewer than 10% of eligible voters cast ballots in crucial races in Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Miramar, Pembroke Pines and Sea Ranch Lakes.

“Mayor Levine Cava’s willingness to listen to diverse voices from varied walks of life, experiences, and disciplines — and then recalibrate her position based on new data — is a hallmark of leadership,” Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam said in a statement.

Spirit says it has identified about $80 million of cost-cutting measures set to begin early next year. Those cuts will be driven primarily by a “reduction in workforce,” the airline disclosed in a Thursday regulatory filing.