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What’s our ‘new normal’ as COVID recedes? The many ways South Floridians are moving on with their lives

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- After two years of wearing masks and avoiding indoor crowds, navigating the next phase of the pandemic in South Florida can feel especially difficult.

Tribune News Service · Mar 19, 2022

South Florida tennis star Coco Gauff speaks against Florida ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill

South Florida tennis star Coco Gauff spoke out against the recent Florida bill that prohibits classroom discussion on sexual orientation and gender identity for young students in the state.

Miami Herald · Mar 10, 2022

Dolphins legend Jason Taylor joining Miami football staff

Mario Cristobal is bringing in a South Florida legend to join his off-field staff.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2022

Florida State House leaders back $200 million punishment against schools that required masks

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida and Orlando school districts say they were trying to keep students and their families safe when they required students to wear masks on campus last year.

Tribune News Service · Feb 10, 2022

Spirit-Frontier merger: Which airline emerges ‘dominant’ key to South Florida impact

The $6.6 billion-merger between South Florida-based carrier Spirit Airlines and Denver-based Frontier Airlines announced on Monday raises questions about the company’s future operations in Broward County.

Miami Herald · Feb 7, 2022

Florida's ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill draws protest and rally from LGBTQ advocates

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — South Florida educators rallied on Tuesday to show state legislators that while the odds may not be in their favor, they won’t go down without a fight regarding anti-LGBTQ bills in schools.

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2022

What it takes to get a train station in your South Florida city

When Boca Raton, Florida Mayor Scott Singer took his first Brightline train trip to Miami, he was instantly sold on the idea that his city had to go along for ride.

Tribune News Service · Jan 31, 2022

Former Florida lawmaker’s bank, phone records to be released in ‘ghost’ candidate case

ORLANDO, Fla. — Bank statements, phone records and a credit report belonging to a former state lawmaker accused of bribing a friend to run as an independent candidate in a South Florida state Senate race will be released as public records, a judge ruled Friday.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 28, 2022

Haitian defendant in president’s murder appears to be cooperating with US investigators

MIAMI — A previously convicted Haitian drug trafficker who voluntarily flew to Miami to face new charges in the federal assassination case of Haiti president’s agreed Wednesday to be detained as he appears to be cooperating with U.S. investigators as they zero in on a network of foreign and South…

Miami Herald · Jan 26, 2022

Arcimoto Partners With Adventure Center To Begin FUV Rentals In Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Arcimoto Inc (NASDAQ:FUV) is partnering with Adventure Center to rent Fun Utility Vehicles (FUV) in Fort Lauderdale starting February 2022. Adventure Center is the seventh planned Arcimoto rental location, with rentals also available in San Francisco, San Diego, Santa Monica, Key West, Marco Island, Florida, and Eugene, Oregon. "Adventure Center has long been leading the…

Benzinga · Jan 19, 2022