Gulf Group hired Ellyn Bogdanoff, a former Republican state representative from Broward County, to lobby for the bill, according to legislative records. Campaign finance records show that Gulf Group donated $50,000 to a political committee controlled by Bogdanoff that subsequently contributed $40,000 to committees controlled by the top legislative leadership. ... Read More
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Miami Beach chase ends with officer, robbery suspect struck by a cop car, police say
An officer who was chasing a robbery suspect in Miami Beach was “accidentally struck” by a cruiser Thursday night, police said. He was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital. The suspect, … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Here, kitty: Bidens welcome cat named Willow to White House, and she’s from Pennsylvania
But Major, a 3-year-old rescue dog, started behaving aggressively after he arrived in January 2021, including a pair of biting incidents. The White House had said Major was still adjusting to his new home, and he was sent back to the Bidens’ Delaware home for training. ... Read More
Senate passes bill ordering local governments to pay up if new rules hurt businesses
The Florida Senate has an answer for local governments that want to regulate businesses: Go ahead, but it’s going to cost you. A bill that will allow businesses to sue … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Man killed by Brightline train in Hollywood. Streets closed and detours are in place.
A man died after being hit by a Brightline train Thursday night in Hollywood — causing nearby street closures, police say. Around 6:50 p.m., a Brightline train reportedly hit him … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony fires deputy union boss; criminal search warrant issued at agency’s office
“My decision to terminate Deputy Jeff Bell comes after a lengthy and thorough investigation by the Broward Sheriff’s Office Division of Internal Affairs. Following the internal investigation, investigators presented the case to the Professional Standards Committee (PSC), which reviewed the evidence, sustained all the allegations against Deputy Bell, and recommended his termination in a unanimous vote. I support the findings in this case and concur that Bell’s actions rise to the level... Read More
Hialeah Hospital staffer, TikTok star killed in hit-and-run crash. Cops looking for driver.
A Hialeah Hospital staffer who was an adored TikTok star died in a hit-and-run crash after leaving work earlier this week. Police are still searching for the driver who fatally … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Republicans may prevent Broward’s new Democratic lawmaker from participating in annual legislative session after all
“The secretary of state has one job in this instance, and that’s certifying the election. If anything, they’ve stopped all the parts from moving. They’ve completely put us on some sort of list of ‘do not respond,’ said House Democratic Leader Evan Jenne, who also represents part of Broward County. ... Read More
Miami-Dade begins removing polluting septic tanks in race against sea level rise
Miami-Dade County’s plan to address one of the biggest sources of pollution in Biscayne Bay — and one of the grossest consequences of rising seas — kicked off with a … Click to Continue » ... Read More
Senate decides churches should stay open during future emergencies if businesses are
“It is born out of the pandemic, but not,” sponsor Jason Brodeur, R-Sanford, said when asked if the measure applies only to the COVID-19 pandemic. “It applies to all emergency orders that would come in. It would basically say if Publix is open, so is your place of worship. What it doesn’t seek to do is what we’ve seen in some of the other states, where churches, synagogues and mosques were singled out for congregated activities.” ... Read More