The owners of a two-acre lot in downtown Fort Lauderdale are at odds with the Broward County Property Appraiser's Office over bananas growing on the property.The owner, The Benjamin Companies, is seeking an agricultural tax break. Under Florida state law, land used for commercial agricultural operat
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Declining enrollment numbers at South Florida over the years has taken a massive toll on school districts trying to stay afloat. Numbers for the new year in Broward County have bolstered board members’ arguments that further closures may be unavoidable. The 2026-2027 school year ...
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Three Miami-Dade County officials say they support a property tax amendment on the November ballot, while opponents warn it could force severe cuts to public safety and local services.Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Tomas Regalado, Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia, and T...
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The property appraiser, elections supervisor, and tax collector say they publicly backed the ballot measure as homeowners, not in their official capacities....
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Locals across South Florida shared their continued frustration on Monday, after this weekend’s flooding briefly receded. Officials say more flooding headaches may be on the way. While the slightly flooded roads across Hollywood were much drier than they had been for much of the w...
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The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a 13-year-old girl from Miami who has been missing for over a month. According to authorities, Victoria Charlotin was last seen at approximately 6:45 a.m. on Aug. 24 near the 400 block of Northwest 149th Str...
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Free Fuller Street block party Oct. 10 offers first look at the 2027 Strut, with live music, a new poster by DaveL, and the unveiling of the parade Another wild, wacky and, yes, weird year is winding down, and that can mean only one thing: It’s time to keep the NUT in Coconut Gro...
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King tide saltwater flooding will continue Monday along coastal areas of South Florida.A coastal flood advisory was in effect until 2 p.m. due to moderate flooding expected during times of high tide.The king tides are expected to peak on Monday as we did have the full moon over t...
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Miggy’s Gift, in partnership with Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute and the Village of Pinecrest Parks and Recreation, will host its 8th Annual Melanoma Walk, “Saddle Up for Melanoma,” on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, at Evelyn Greer Park, 8200 SW 124th St., Pinecrest, FL...
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Miami chef Giorgio Rapicavoli is bringing his popular Coral Gables restaurant, Luca Osteria, to North Miami Beach this fall.
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Hollywood police say the singer, who now lives in Coral Springs, was driving drunk and assaulted a first responder.
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South Florida braced for more king tide flooding on Monday after businesses across the region were seen placing sandbags as roads were forced to be closed due to the high water over the weekend.One of the hardest-hit areas in South Florida was Hollywood Beach in Broward, where vi...
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With the start of the NBA season right around the corner, fans got a first look at the Miami Heat’s newest members. A “new look” Heat team hit the Kaseya Center Monday for media day, bringing with them a whole lot of star power. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson join Bam Ad...
