PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The arrest of a failed Haitian businessman living in Florida who authorities say was a key player in the killing of Haiti’s president deepened the mystery Monday into an already convoluted plot surrounding the assassination. Haitian authorities identified the suspect as Christian Emmanuel Sanon, 62, who once expressed a desire to…
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida House Democratic Co-Leader Bobby DuBose (D-Ft. Lauderdale) issued the following statement in response to the protests in Cuba. “History has taught us all too well that when a government tries to oppress its citizens, they will face a powerful resistance. I stand firmly with the people of Cuba as they bravely unite their voices…
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SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — When the coronavirus ravaged Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis defiantly bucked mask mandates. He later cracked down on protesters advocating racial justice, blasted President Joe Biden on immigration, jumped into the fight over transgender athletes and signed sweeping legislation to toughen voting rules. But after a deadly building collapse, the Republican governor is largely hitting pause on the…
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Wellington, Fla. – Late last night, the Governor signed HB 915 – Port of Palm Beach, Palm Beach County into law. The Port of Palm Beach is an independent special taxing district established under provisions of Florida Law 110 years ago. Since the Port’s creation, it has significantly expanded in its size. When this law goes into effect, it…
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SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — A wing of a 12-story beachfront condo building collapsed in a town outside Miami early Thursday morning, killing at least one person while trapping residents in rubble and twisted metal. Scores of rescuers pulled survivors from the debris as a cloud of dust floated through the neighborhood. Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett…
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Miami, Fla. – On Wednesday, June 23rd at 7:00PM, during the City of Opa-Locka Bi-Weekly Commission Meeting. Representative James Bush III (D- Opa-Locka) will present two ceremonial checks to the Mayor, Commissioners, and Parks and Rec. Director of the City of Opa-Locka. “It is a privilege and honor now that the 2021 Legislative and Special Sessions are over…
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FORT MYERS, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 5, SB 1108 and HB 233 that will collectively strengthen civics instruction and civics literacy education in Florida’s kindergarten through postsecondary public schools. “I’m proud to sign three bills today that prioritize civics education in our schools,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “The sad reality is that only two…
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Leader Bobby DuBose (D- Fort Lauderdale) issued the following statement, “The chaos immediately following the crash was frightening for all of us as we feared the worst, but I’m thankful the law enforcement officials were able to quickly and confidently determine what this was: a tragic accident. My thoughts are with the…
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