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Traffic By Miami Herald Archives I-95 has designated places to enter and exit the express lanes in Broward and Miami-Dade. And separator poles have a job to do. Here’s what to know about the recently expanded express lanes and the plastic poles: Where are the highway poles? Location: I-95 express lanes in Miami-Dade and Broward counties […]

Immigration By Ana Ceballos Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has directed state law enforcement officers to stand down on enforcing a new state immigration law, guidance that came shortly after a federal judge in Miami said she was “astounded” that state authorities had continued to make arrests despite her ordering them not to.

Local News By Susannah Bryan | [email protected] | South Florida Sun Sentinel Imagine a Fort Lauderdale with a $107 million budget deficit and not a dime left in emergency reserves. That could be in Fort Lauderdale’s future if it stays on its current course, according to a financial expert hired by the city. Mayor Dean Trantalis dismissed the gloomy

Immigration By Ana Ceballos Herald/Times Tallahassee Bureau TALLAHASSEE Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has directed state law enforcement officers to stand down on enforcing a new state immigration law, guidance that came shortly after a federal judge in Miami said she was “astounded” that state authorities had continued to make arrests despite her ordering them not to.

Miami-Dade County Kelly Robinson pulled out her old 2017 inflatable Donald Trump Halloween costume and wore it to a protest in Downtown Miami on Saturday. She said she originally wore it during Trump’s first term, back when she thought “we as a country would have learned our lesson.” Robinson, 51, was one of hundreds who

By Scott Travis | South Florida Sun Sentinel A power struggle over who should manage a foundation tasked with raising money for Broward College has resulted in the forced removal of one foundation member, the resignations of several others and the appointments of seven new members. The college’s Board of Trustees has taken more control of the

WLRN Public Media | By Clayton Gutzmore | The Miami Times Overtown residents have a new outlet to get medical care with the OnMed CareStation, officially unveiled last week. Located in the Overtown Youth Center (OYC), the 8’ x 11’ booth provides high-quality healthcare access to locals free of charge. The purpose of the machine is

Miami-Dade County By Michael Butler Teri Williams, CEO of the Black-owned OneUnited Bank, is well aware of the challenges that many prospective Black homeowners face, including low credit scores. By partnering with the credit reporting app Esusu, OneUnited hopes to see its users build their credit based on their positive rental histories. The app reports consumers’

NEWS RELEASE FROM SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER DR. DOROTHY BENDROSS-MINDINGALL At the School Board Meeting of April 16, 2025, School Board Member Dr. Dorothy Bendross-Mindingall proffered Agenda Item H-8, authorizing the Superintendent of Schools to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of Carrie P. Meek throughout Miami-Dade County Public Schools on April 29, 2025. Carrie P. Meek was

By Anthony Man | [email protected] | South Florida Sun Sentinel Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s campaign has almost no money in its coffers after it raised a miniscule amount during the first three months of the year. The incumbent was vastly outraised by a little-known Democratic primary challenger, Elijah Manley. In the two months after announcing his candidacy in early February,