Got a question for the candidates? Residents are invited to submit questions for the Key Biscayne Mayoral debate. The session is Tuesday, August 9th at Crossbridge Church at 6 p.m. Three journalists will ask questions — Alex Harris from the Miami Herald and Jessica De Leone and Tony Winton from the Key Biscayne Independent. Thom […]
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Southwest breaks with 50-year tradition, will assign seats
Southwest Airlines plans to drop its tradition of more than 50 years and start assigning seats and selling premium seating for customers who want more legroom. The airline said Thursday that it has been studying seating options and is making the changes because passenger preferences have shifted. The moves could also generate revenue and boost […]
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Old condos crowd market as prices drop. Surfside reforms are one reason.
The number of condos for sale in South Florida has been growing steadily for the past year. It has almost tripled in the past two years.
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Former UF president will return on an interim basis after Ben Sasse’s resignation
GAINESVILLE, — A former University of Florida president will take back the role on an interim basis following ex-U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse’s unexpected announcement last week that he was stepping down from the job after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy. The school’s Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to bring back Kent Fuchs, who had served as […]
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Andrew Tate’s defamation lawsuit against human trafficking accuser can proceed, judge says
FORT LAUDERDALE — A judge says controversial social media personality Andrew Tate ‘s defamation lawsuit against a Florida woman who accused him of imprisoning her in Romania can move forward, but he threw out Tate’s allegations against her parents and some allegations against the woman. Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Joseph Curley ruled that the widely followed former professional […]
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Impact of weekend traffic unknown, but afternoon departure from Key Biscayne parks top concern
Unable to estimate the precise amount of traffic that will be affected this weekend due to the flyover closure, Key Biscayne officials and the Florida Department of Transportation warned of delays. They said Wednesday they’re prepared to make adjustments as necessary. Morning rush hours have been relatively smooth, but motorists have reported back-ups during the […]
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Florida’s only historically Black university names interim president
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s only public historically Black university has chosen an interim leader, after the school’s president announced this month that he intends to resign. As the next executive of Florida A&M University, Interim President Timothy Beard will be tasked with managing the backlash over the school’s apparent failure to sufficiently vet a multimillion dollar donation from a dubious donor. […]
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Florida’s population passes 23 million first time because residents moving from other states
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s population crossed the 23 million residents mark for the first time this year because of the influx of people moving from other states, according to state demographic estimates. As of April 1 of this year, Florida had 23,002,597 residents, according to estimates released earlier this month by the state Demographic […]
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Rickenbacker confrontation: Jogger punches bicyclist, faces battery charge
A confrontation between a bicyclist and a jogger on the Rickenbacker Causeway resulted in the jogger – a Brickell resident – arrested on a battery charge for smacking her in the face with a water bottle. The punch caused the female bicyclist to fall, severely injuring her knee. Andrew Cobb, 54, was released on $5,000 […]
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Secret Service chief resigns under pressure after assassination attempt
“I take full responsibility for the security lapse,” she said in an email to staff.
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‘Wolf of Airbnb’ sentenced to over 4 years
Prosecutors said Bicher operated at least 18 Manhattan apartments as “mini-hotels” while using the pandemic as an excuse not to pay landlords more than $1 million in rent