Fallout in South Florida after Gov. DeSantis vetoes budget items

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed billions of dollars from the Florida state budget. How is South Florida impacted?
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Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed billions of dollars from the Florida state budget. How is South Florida impacted?
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Washington — Tributes began pouring in early Sunday as foreign leaders and American politicians reacted to the death of Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, who died after a "brief and sudden illness" Saturday.Graham, a four-term senator and outspoken foreign policy hawk, was 71.
The race for who will be the next governor of Florida has, for lack of a better term, been a snoozer in terms of drama.With just a bit more than a month to go before the primary election on August 18, polls show Byron Donalds lapping the field for the Republican nomination while David Jolly has a so
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham, 71, died Saturday evening following a "brief and sudden illness," his office said in a statement. His death came shortly after returning from a trip to Ukraine and ahead of a scheduled appearance on Sunday's "Meet the Press.""Senator Graham's family appreciates prayer
As he approaches the end of his time in office, Governor Ron DeSantis broke out his budget veto pen one last time. He axed about $1.7 billion from the state's $117.6 billion budget; approximately $95 million in state funding earmarked for projects here in South Florida was canceled. Miami-Dade lost
Florida State Rep. Dotie Joseph makes her case as she aims to be the Democratic nominee in the race for Florida governor.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed billions of dollars from the Florida state budget. How is South Florida impacted?

A journey across hundreds of miles ended in a reunion between a dog and the son of her owner. The 12-year-old beagle, named Rosie, was found hundreds of miles from home. She was brought to iHeart Dog Rescue in Pompano Beach, where volunteers traced her to a shelter in Maryland. Unfortunately, the do

A journey across hundreds of miles ended in a reunion between a dog and the son of her owner. The 12-year-old beagle, named Rosie, was found hundreds of miles from home. She was brought to iHeart Dog Rescue in Pompano Beach, where volunteers traced her to a shelter in Maryland. Unfortunately, the do
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another hot and humid day across South Florida. High humidity levels combined with the real temperatures are pushing the feels-like temperatures into the triple digits from Pompano Beach to Key West. CBS News Miami CBS News Miami The National Weather Service has tri

Team Argentina fans gathered on Saturday evening at Manolo in Miami Beach to watch their team in the quarter finals against Switzerland. The crowd of fans wearing blue and white erupted in cheers as the team scored their first goal, and the celebration continued until Argentina’s victory. The defend

Team Argentina fans gathered on Saturday evening at Manolo in Miami Beach to watch their team in the quarter finals against Switzerland. The crowd of fans wearing blue and white erupted in cheers as the team scored their first goal, and the celebration continued until Argentina’s victory. The defend
In downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, stands a memorial that's easy to pass – six bronze paddles stretching toward the sky. The plaque is hard to read in places, not because the words have washed away, but because what they say is so hard to believe.There aren't many tours that tell the tale
The NEXT Weather Team is tracking another hot and humid day across South Florida. High humidity levels combined with the real temperatures are pushing the feels-like temperatures into the triple digits from Pompano Beach to Key West.
Steve Maugeri shares practical tips on how to stay safe amid rising temps in the South Florida region.

The former National Football League quarterback Teddy Bridgewater celebrated a new Florida law bearing his name at a ceremonial signing ceremony. The ‘Teddy Bridgewater Act’ allows high school coaches to spend up to $15,000 of their own money on food, transportation, and recovery services for player

Nearly 20 people are still unaccounted for after a wildfire ripped through a tinder-dry area close to Spain’s Mediterranean coast on Thursday, according to regional officials. At least 12 people were killed by the rapidly spreading blaze, and four received severe burns. The wildfire – near Almeria o

Bring out your biggest cutting board, because we’ve got a cool tasty dish that you can serve up in many ways. Get ready to cook as we grab a Bite with Belkys. Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders 2 tbs olive oil 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp salt and pepper 1/3 cup kalama

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Perhaps it is in Argentina’s character that the reigning World Cup champion always finds a way to win. Perhaps it is simply its ability to suffer. Whether it was tiny Cape Verde taking them to extra time, or Egypt burying them in a two-goal hole late in their match, Lionel Me

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Jude Bellingham locked arms with teammate Harry Kane as England fans belted out the Beatles’ “Hey Jude.” Bellingham certainly earned the serenade. He scored twice on Saturday — an equalizer in the first half and the go-ahead goal in the third minute of extra time — to lift

As we often experience in July, very hot days under a blanket of Saharan dust are on tap for this week. This will result in a very quiet weather pattern across South Florida with low rain chances hovering at a 10-20% risk all week long. The dust peaks in strength today into tomorrow, leading to very

Our sizzling summer continues, south Florida. For a full month now, we’ve been baking with above average temperatures! On Saturday another round of Heat Advisories were issued, lasting most of the day. Shown below, there was also a lot of of high cloudiness with building haze. Additional haze is com
Tickets to the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup may be scarce and very expensive, but there are several ways soccer fans can watch all 104 matches scheduled across the United States, Mexico and Canada in the tournament now underway. "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five week
Rain chances will be very low, making room for that incoming heat.
A goal kick appeared to clip a cable over the field late in the first half of the England-Norway match in the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, shortly before England's Jude Bellingham scored the tying goal.By rule, if the ball had been noticed hitting the cable, play would have stopped and a dro
Cuban Americans filled Calle Ocho near Domino Park on Saturday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the July 11, 2021, demonstrations in Cuba and to voice continuous support for those still seeking freedom on the island.Demonstrators holding a banner that read "Cuban Freedom March" took to the pa
A goal kick in the England-Norway World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday appeared to have been clipped by a cable.

A woman was found dead in Missouri on Saturday after heavy rainfall battered parts of the state the previous day, forcing numerous emergency rescues and evacuations, including at a summer camp with more than 200 children. Several other states also faced the potential for severe thunderstorms and fla
As ticket prices for the FIFA tournament soar into the thousands, local businesses in South Florida are reporting a significant economic windfall. FIFA officials estimate the games played in the region could generate a $1.3 billion economic impact.Fans have flocked to Miami Gardens throughout the we
Hot temperatures continue throughout South Florida with low rain chances providing zero relief.
Fans for both teams came for food and drink before the showdown. Will bullen Says he’s been in miami all week after coming across the pond.
Fans of both teams speak to the match, before England beat Norway.

City of Miami Police said a missing man has been found. According to the Miami Police Department, 85-year-old George Allen Burns was recovered and in good health.

The City of Miami Police Department Special Victims Unit is asking for the public’s assistance in locating this missing person. According to the Miami Police Department, 85-year-old George Allen Burns has been missing since July 11 and was last seen in the Little Haiti area in Miami. Burns was last
On July 11th 2021 thousands of Cubans took to the streets protesting shortages of food and medicine, blackouts and the way the Cuban government were handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

The highly anticipated South Florida quarterfinals showdown, Norway vs. England, has brought supporters from all over the world to watch their team try to make it to the top. Team England celebrated a win on Saturday at Miami Stadium against Team Norway, 2-1. Players and soccer fans sang in unison b
A runner was gored in the face and many more were fortunate to not be seriously injured during a chaotic bull run at Spain's San Fermin festival on Saturday.The six bulls and accompanying steers charged through crowds of thrill-seekers who packed the narrow street course in Pamplona. The huge animal

South Florida’s Cuban exile community honored the anniversary of a historic demonstration with one of their own while there was another island-wide blackout. South Florida’s Cuban exile community gathered in Little Havana on Saturday to honor the fifth anniversary. “We Cubans who have freedom here i

South Florida students turned into official player escorts for Saturday’s FIFA World Cup match. In Northwest Miami-Dade, 22 Miami-Dade County Public Schools students at Earlington Heights Elementary went through the full experience, trying on their official adidas uniforms and waving Norway and Engl

With the Vikings invading South Florida, many were seeing double in Miami. Dozens of locals and Norwegian doppelgangers gathered to participate in an “Erling Haaland” look-alike contest in Brickell. The event was organized by digital creator Emma Kate Willman, who’s gone viral for her own striking r
Carla Gregory was fighting the heat even before watching the World Cup quarterfinal between England and Norway on Saturday.She carried cold water in one hand. She had an unfolded fan in the other, flapping it with hopes of creating her own little breeze. And the elements seemed to be winning; no mat
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