Federal health workers quit over Guantánamo Bay deployments
Federal public health workers resign rather than accept mandatory Guantánamo Bay assignments, creating staffing shortages that could affect South Florida emergency response.
By Marcus Wade
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Trump housing stance clashes with voter affordability concerns
Trump's promise to keep home values rising conflicts with voter concerns about housing affordability that helped drive his election victory in South Florida.
Cherfilus-McCormick fundraising drops after indictment
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick raised just $12,000 in Q4 2024, down from $85,000 the previous year, as donors flee following her federal corruption indictment.
Renaissance Festival returns to Quiet Waters Park
The 34th annual Florida Renaissance Festival opened at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach, featuring jousting, artisan markets, and medieval entertainment through March 17.
Florida Gators hire new offensive coordinator for 2024 season
Florida Gators name new offensive coordinator as college athletics faces growing pressure to address environmental impact from travel and stadium operations.
UM running backs coach Matt Merritt leaves for NFL position
University of Miami running backs coach Matt Merritt has left for an NFL position, creating a coaching vacancy for the Hurricanes during recruiting season.
Trump Gets Second Chance to Challenge Hush Money Conviction
A New York judge will hear arguments as Trump gets another chance to overturn his historic hush money conviction on 34 felony counts before taking office.
Fort Lauderdale airport passenger traffic drops amid airline wars
Fort Lauderdale airport sees passenger decline as airlines compete for market share, creating pricing pressures that could reshape South Florida aviation.
By Marcus Wade
Fort Lauderdale Reopens Huizenga Park After $2M Renovation
City officials and residents celebrated the completion of a two-year, $2 million makeover of downtown Fort Lauderdale's Huizenga Park on Saturday.
University of Miami Hires Former UK PM Boris Johnson as Lecturer
The former British prime minister who resigned in disgrace will teach at UM's Miami Business School starting in spring 2025.