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WLRN Public Media | By The Conversation This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Loveline Chizobam Phillips is a Ph.D. Candidate at George Mason University and Faye Taxman is a Professor of Health Services Criminology, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University One in 10 babies in the […]

By Jim Turner | News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A proposed constitutional amendment that would increase the homestead property-tax exemption for residents who have property insurance is ready to go to the full Florida House after the 2026 legislative session starts in January. The Republican-controlled House Ways & Means Committee voted 10-5 along party lines Wednesday

By Miami Herald If you’re walking a dog or commuting to and from work, you are quite aware of what’s going on outside. South Florida on Tuesday looks like Seattle or London, gloomy and rainy, and feeling cooler, too. Rain chance during the day is 40%, but it’s likely you have felt the drops wherever you

By Scott Travis | South Florida Sun Sentinel The nonprofit group Handy is not letting the Broward School District get easily out of a highly scrutinized office space lease, filing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit that alleges breach of contract and damage to Handy’s reputation. In a complaint filed last week in Broward County Circuit Court, Handy alleges it

WLRN Public Media | By Sergio R. Bustos The dream of homeownership is becoming increasingly elusive for typical households in Miami, according to a new study by Bankrate. The analysis of real estate and income data across 34 of the largest U.S. metros found that Miami is the metro where affordable homes are the most difficult to find.

By Connie Ogle A luxury rooftop restaurant and nightlife destination in Miami Beach is the top-grossing independent restaurant in the country. Each year, Restaurant Business Magazine ranks the Top 100 Independents, and for its latest list, the biggest earner is the Mediterranean spot Mila on Meridian Avenue just off Lincoln Road. The glamorous restaurant from the

By Miami Herald Gas prices have dropped for the second straight week in Florida, with most areas under $3 a gallon. Prices are down 10 cents a gallon in the state and Broward, and 8 cents in Miami-Dade, according to AAA. Miami-area prices are 2.5 cents higher from a month ago but nearly 16 cents lower

WLRN Public Media | By Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With eyes across the globe focused on 48 balls being plucked from four bowls, next year’s World Cup came into focus Friday when a draw determined Argentina and Lionel Messi will start their title defense against Algeria and the U.S. will open against Paraguay. Teams from

By Churchill Ndonwie Alleging human rights abuses in two South Florida immigration detention facilities, Amnesty International released a 61-page report on Thursday describing inhumane conditions at Alligator Alcatraz and Krome North Service Processing Center. The report, released a day after the organization opened a related art exhibit in Miami Beach, focuses on Florida’s efforts to lead

WLRN Public Media | By Liv Caputo | Florida Phoenix Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday proposed an artificial intelligence “bill of rights” to stymie unfettered AI growth, crack down on sexual AI chatbots, and restrict AI data centers in Florida. Hinted at for months, these legislative proposals come in sharp contrast to pro-tech push marking President Donald