Daily horoscope for June 5, 2023
Moon Alert: After 4 a.m. EDT today (1 a.m. PDT), there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Capricorn. Happy Birthday for Monday, June 5, 2023: You are multitalented and try to do everything. Learn to pace yourself. Take time off. This is the perfect year to take inventory of …
Denver Post column: Nuggets meekly cower in shadow of center Nikola Jokic’s 41 points in NBA Finals loss to Heat
Let’s hope Nuggets coach Michael Malone saved room in his suitcase for that timeout to take with him on the trip to Miami. Or maybe he ate it as a midnight snack. For whatever reason, Malone took home a timeout from a 111-108 loss to the Heat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. It …
Jimbo Fisher raves about Dolphins rookie running back De’Von Achane
It’s no surprise Jimbo Fisher speaks highly of running back De’Von Achane, the Dolphins’ third-round pick out of Texas A&M. The speedy Achane, who will put his skills on display Tuesday-Thursday during the Dolphins’ mandatory minicamp, ranked third in the SEC and No. 16 nationally at 110.2 yards rushing per game last season. The surprise …
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Fourth of July Events in Central Florida 2023 – Fireworks – Visit Central Florida
Get ready for plenty of family-friendly, Fourth of July fireworks fun in Polk County! Join us in celebrating America’s birthday in Central Florida! 3 Days of Fireworks Fun Beginning July 2 and lasting through the night of July 4, you will find Independence Day celebrations going on throughout the county. However you choose to celebrate, …
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Florida gas prices lowest since April, but OPEC production cut could drive prices up again
At $3.36 per gallon on average statewide, gas prices in Florida are the lowest since April, according to AAA — The Auto Club Group. Motorists in the Sunshine State paid 5 cents less per gallon on Sunday than they did the week prior. The reason for the cheaper fuel, AAA spokesperson Mark Jenkins said, is …
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Ira Winderman: An NBA Finals where Nuggets coach is coaxing effort, Heat coach creating solutions
MIAMI – Postgame media sessions during the NBA Finals are conducted in separate rooms for each of the teams. So it’s not a case, as it used to be, of one coach picking up on the theme of the other as he waits in the wings. Sunday night, in the wake of the Miami Heat’s …
Nikki Haley rips Ron DeSantis for hypocrisy and ‘vendetta stuff’
Nikki Haley had choice words for Ron DeSantis on a number of topics during her CNN Town Hall Sunday night. On the ongoing conflict between DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company, the former South Carolina Governor again urged him to “pick up the phone, deal with it, settle it the way you should.” “Look, it’s the …
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Former Chris Latvala staffer Katie Blaxberg enters Pinellas School Board race
The mom of three has two children in private school and supports Gov. DeSantis’ education agenda. Katie Baxberg, a former legislative aide to then-state Rep. Chris Latvala, is running for Pinellas County School Board in District 5. The district is currently held by Carol Cook, a longtime incumbent who has served since 2000 and hasn’t …
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Biden, looking to shore up Hispanic support, faces pressure to get 2024 outreach details right
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Joe Biden vowed in 2020 to work “like the devil” to energize Hispanic voters, and flew to Florida seven weeks before Election Day to do just that. But as he stepped to the podium at a Hispanic Heritage Month event near Disney World, Biden declared, “I just have one thing to …
SpaceX launch sending space plant babies, ‘blue jet’ lightning research to space station
After a series of weather delays, SpaceX aims to send up a resupply mission to the International Space Station with a launch just before noon today. A Falcon 9 aims to lift off from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39-A at 11:47 a.m. with a cargo Dragon spacecraft carrying nearly 7,000 pounds of supplies and …
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Republican prosecutor declined to pursue cases similar to those brought by DeSantis’ election police
A Republican state attorney last May declined to prosecute six voter fraud cases that involved circumstances strikingly similar to the cases later brought against 20 ex-felons by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ election police unit and statewide prosecutors. The office of State Attorney Bill Gladson, whose district includes The Villages and five Republican counties, confirmed six convicted …
No survivors found after plane that flew over DC and led to fighter jet scramble crashes in Virginia
By MICHAEL BALSAMO and ASHLEY THOMAS (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — A wayward and unresponsive business plane that flew over the nation’s capital Sunday afternoon caused the military to scramble a fighter jet before the plane crashed in Virginia, officials said. The fighter jet caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital …
Sally Shely to retire as Vern Buchanan’s District Director; Tara Poulton to succeed her
A long-time leader in U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan’s office is stepping away from the Capitol. Sally Shely, now the District Director for the Longboat Key Republican, announced her retirement after working 27 years in Congress. She will officially wrap up her time at the end of July. Tara Poulton, most recently Vice President of the …
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ASK IRA: Is putting Tyler Herro on hold the prudent Heat approach?
Q: Is Tyler Herro actually coming back? – Ted. A: You do have to wonder, especially with Erik Spoelstra putting Tyler Herro’s medical clearance in question. Keep in mind, Tyler next season is beginning his four-year, $130 million extension. So the Heat also have an investment to protect. Plus, there are the stakes of the …
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California Attorney General says Florida responsible for flying migrants to Sacramento
Florida’s Department of Emergency Management flew 16 Colombian and Venezuelan migrants to Sacramento. California Attorney General Rob Bonta said the state of Florida appears to have arranged for a group of South American migrants to be dropped off outside a Sacramento church. “While this is still under investigation, we can confirm these individuals were in …
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Personnel note: Courtney Larkin joins growing team at Continental Strategy
‘Her work in financial regulation and the agricultural arena will bring us fresh energy and insights into complex policymaking.’ Government affairs firm Continental Strategy is continuing its rapid expansion with the addition of Courtney Larkin to the Tallahassee team. Larkin brings years of government affairs experience to the firm, having held leadership positions at the …
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Freddy Ramirez campaign for Miami-Dade Sheriff announces $100K raised in first month
Miami-Dade County Police Director Freddy Ramirez’s first month of fundraising was a fruitful one, according to his campaign, which says he amassed more than $100K in May. That haul, he said, reflects strong community support and the county’s commitment to electing a Sheriff next year who has the experience necessary to keep residents safe. “I …
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On a roll: The Southern Group lands Henry Mack for new education advisory practice
Fresh off launching a national insurance advisory practice, The Southern Group is expanding again to offer additional advisory and consulting services in the education sector. Florida’s largest lobbying firm has scooped up another leader from the upper echelon of state government, this time landing former Senior Chancellor Dr. Henry Mack from Florida’s Department of Education. …
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Personnel note: Robyn Metcalf Blank joins The Griffin Group
Robyn Metcalf Blank has joined The Griffin Group as a Principal with the firm. Blank comes to TGG with more than a decade of experience advocating and developing policy solutions to improve outcomes for Florida’s most vulnerable children. At TGG, Blank will head up the firm’s non-profit and education practice. “Robyn brings a fresh perspective …
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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 6.5.23
Good Tuesday morning. The Southern Group scooped up former Senior Chancellor Dr. Henry Mack from Florida’s Department of Education to lead a new full-service consulting practice that will advise clients on a wide array of areas in the education space. “Our clients look to us to help them navigate ever-changing industries. Henry understands the intersection …
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Winderman’s view: Gabe Vincent as NBA Finals leading man, all part of this wild ride
DENVER – Observations and other notes of interest from Sunday night’s 111-108 NBA Finals victory over the Denver Nuggets: – Say this about Gabe Vincent, he’s not afraid. – Oh, and he’s going to be paid. – There was a time when Vincent stood as the Heat placeholder at point guard. – Now he essentially …
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Heat reach a mile-high peak with 111-108 victory in Denver to tie NBA Finals 1-1
DENVER – The Miami Heat’s shock and awe continues. This time at altitude. And with an attitude. Until Sunday night, visitors were 9-0 against the Denver Nuggets this postseason at mile-high Ball Arena.. Of course, prior to this season, no No. 8 seed had made the NBA Finals during an uninterrupted season. For the Heat, …
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GAINESVILLE REGIONAL: Gators 7, Texas Tech 1 — Fisher Shines to Keep Gators Alive – Florida Gators
WHAT HAPPENED: Playing their second elimination game of the day, the Gators defeated Texas Tech 7-1 on Sunday night to force a winner-take-all Gainesville Regional championship game on Monday at noon. Florida broke open a scoreless game in the top of the sixth with four runs. PLAY OF THE GAME: Jac Caglianone once again was in the …
Panthers, Vegas spar about physicality entering Game 2 that’s part of Florida’s style
LAS VEGAS — To hear the Florida Panthers tell it, Saturday’s Game 1 was about introductions being made with Vegas, strategies being cross-examined and themes forming in this Stanley Cup Final between two teams that don’t see each other much. “You kind of get to learn a little bit on both the special teams, especially, …
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Heat’s Tyler Herro sits out Game 2 of NBA Finals, as return target shifts to Wednesday
DENVER – Optimsm turned into a continued waiting game Sunday for the Miami Heat, with Tyler Herro remaining sidelined in his recovery from a broken hand. While the Heat on Saturday had listed the fourth-year guard as out for Sunday’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena, the league …
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Marlins’ bats bail out another rough Alcantara start, rally to grab sweep of visiting Oakland Athletics
Luis Arraez hit a tiebreaking infield single in the eighth inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland Athletics 7-5 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Joey Wendle doubled against A’s reliever Austin Pruitt to lead off the inning, then advanced on Jacob Stallings’ single. Stallings took second on right-fielder Ramon Laureano’s throw to …
UM baseball ousts Louisiana to set up a Sunday-night regional rematch with Texas with season on the line
CORAL GABLES — Blake Cyr belted a three-run home run in the first inning, Yohandy Morales hit two more homers and Alejandro Rosario and Andrew Walters made it stand up as Miami eliminated Louisiana 8-5 at the Coral Gables Regional on Sunday. The No. 1 seed in the regional, Miami dropped a 4-1 decision to …
Poll: Donald Trump leads Ron DeSantis in Florida, 53% to 33%
A new survey of the 2024 Florida GOP Presidential Primary reveals a twenty-point deficit for Ron DeSantis. In the Sunshine State Battleground Poll conducted from May 31 to June 2, former President Donald Trump commands 53% support, with DeSantis at 33%. No other candidates are remotely competitive: Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, Tim Scott, and Vivek Ramaswamy all register 2% support, with …
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Jazz rookie Walker Kessler providing NBA Finals bridge to past to late Heat forward Alec Kessler
DENVER – Among the elements that define the NBA Finals is the way the league creates a bridge to the past amid its championship series, with many of the legends of the game in attendance. For the Miami Heat there is a different type of bridge to the past in this best-of-seven series against the …
DeSantis hits Trump from the right while the ex-president looks ahead to the general election
NEW YORK (AP) — In his first week on the campaign trail as a presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly hit his chief rival, Donald Trump, from the right. “This is a different guy than 2015, 2016,” DeSantis told a conservative radio host before slamming the bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation Trump championed as …
Transgender adults in Florida ‘blindsided’ that new law also limits their access to health care
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Debate surrounding Florida’s new restrictions on gender-affirming care focused largely on transgender children. But a new law that Republican presidential candidate and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult – even impossible – for many transgender adults to get treatment. Eli and Lucas, trans men who are a …
New OT Cedric Ogbuehi believes Dolphins have ‘something special going’
MIAMI GARDENS — New Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Cedric Ogbuehi hasn’t been counted on as a consistent starter for years since his early time with the Cincinnati Bengals after they took him in the first round of the 2015 draft. But after starting five games for the New York Jets in 2022, the most he has …
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GAINESVILLE REGIONAL: Florida 8, UConn 2 — Waldrep Sharp, Caglianone Bombs Huskies – Florida Gators
WHAT HAPPENED: The No. 1-seed Gators kept their season alive with a 8-2 win over No. 2-seed Connecticut in an elimination game Sunday afternoon in the Gainesville Regional. UF starter Hurston Waldrep struck out 12 Huskies over seven innings, and first baseman Jac Caglianone delivered at the plate with a three-run homer in the fourth inning and …
Transgender adults in Florida `blindsided’ that new law also limits their access to health care
Debate surrounding Florida’s new restrictions on gender-affirming care focused largely on transgender children. But a new law that Republican presidential candidate and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult —even impossible — for many transgender adults to get treatment. Eli and Lucas, trans men who are a couple, followed the discussions in the Legislature, …
China tightens access to Tiananmen Square, 32 detained in Hong Kong on anniversary of 1989 protests
BEIJING (AP) — China tightened access to Tiananmen Square in central Beijing on Sunday, the anniversary of the military suppression of 1989 pro-democracy protests that left a still unknown number of people dead and discussions and commemorations forbidden within the country. In Hong Kong, which had been the last Chinese-controlled territory to hold commemorations, eight …
Ron DeSantis signs Bible, Mike Pence hops on motorcycle at ‘Roast and Ride’ event in Iowa
Amid plates of sliced pork, statement-making leather ensembles and piles of political T-shirts, eight Republican presidential hopefuls descended on Iowa to pitch themselves to voters and, in Mike Pence’s case, hop on a motorcycle. The former Vice President and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis were among the White House contenders appearing at a rally at the state fairgrounds near Des …
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‘Blinding downpours’ possible Sunday in South Florida, forecasters say
Short-lived Tropical Storm Arlene has fizzled out, but South Florida is not yet free from the rain and thunderstorms that have intermittently rolled in over the last week. Thunderstorms are expected throughout Sunday, bringing the possibility of lightning, gusty winds and flooding, the National Weather Service Miami said in a briefing. A few storms may …
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Ron DeSantis hits Donald Trump from the right while the ex-president looks ahead to the general election
In his first week on the campaign trail as a presidential candidate, Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly hit his chief rival, Donald Trump, from the right. “This is a different guy than 2015, 2016,” DeSantis told a conservative radio host before slamming the bipartisan criminal justice reform legislation Trump championed as “basically a jailbreak bill” that …
Joe Biden’s 2024 pitch highlights pragmatism over Donald Trump’s pugilism
President Joe Biden promised voters in 2020 that he knew how to get things done in Washington and could bring stability to the capital. It seemed like a message out of step with the more combative era brought on by Donald Trump. But Biden prevailed, by more than 7 million votes, and as he seeks …
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China tightens access to Tiananmen Square, 24 detained in Hong Kong on anniversary of 1989 protests
BEIJING (AP) — China tightened access to Tiananmen Square in central Beijing on Sunday, the anniversary of the military suppression of 1989 pro-democracy protests that left a still unknown number of people dead and discussions and commemorations forbidden within the country. In Hong Kong, which had been the last Chinese-controlled territory to hold commemorations, eight …
China tightens access to Tiananmen Square, 20 detained in Hong Kong on anniversary of 1989 protests
BEIJING (AP) — China tightened access to Tiananmen Square in central Beijing on Sunday, the anniversary of the military suppression of 1989 pro-democracy protests that left a still unknown number of people dead and discussions and commemorations forbidden within the country. In Hong Kong, which had been the last Chinese-controlled territory to hold commemorations, eight …
Tales from the Finals: Why is Haywood Highsmith named Haywood Highsmith? Who is the Heat’s bad babysitter? Plus: A Heat-Nuggets fish story, Bam’s mom, Butler’s hero
DENVER – It is a somewhat unrelenting process, the entire rosters of the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets marched into the arena the day before game days for NBA Finals media sessions that range from televised podium Q-and-A’s in two separate broadcast areas to free run of the court with the other players. Already there …
Broken promises at Lauderdale soccer stadium | Letters to the editor
Hooray for Fort Lauderdale District 1 City Commissioner John Herbst for having the backbone to stand up to the dazzling notoriety of soccer star David Beckham et al and his pricey lawyer-lobbyist. They can afford the best legal counsel on the market, so they know what’s in an agreement and what isn’t. Cities do not …
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SCOTUS will end affirmative action, and universities will keep doing it | Opinion
It’s that time again — Supreme Court opinion time. Sometime this month, our nation’s highest court will hand down the latest of its long (although for many, not eagerly) awaited decisions addressing a legal issue at the core of America’s cultural divide. This case — more accurately, these two cases — concern the use of …
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Heat facing 3 big problems in NBA Finals
After losing the series opener, the Miami Heat have some big questions to answer if they are to avoid falling behind two games to none in the NBA Finals. After one game in the NBA Finals, here’s what we know about the Cinderella Miami Heat’s chances to go from play-in-game to NBA champions. The Heat …
DeSantis signs Bible, Pence hops on motorcycle at ‘Roast and Ride’ event in Iowa
By MICHELLE L. PRICE, HANNAH FINGERHUT and THOMAS BEAUMONT (Associated Press) DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Amid plates of sliced pork, statement-making leather ensembles and piles of political T-shirts, eight Republican presidential hopefuls descended on Iowa to pitch themselves to voters and, in Mike Pence’s case, hop on a motorcycle. The former vice president and …
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Florida woman charged with child neglect after her car catches fire as she was allegedly shoplifting
OVIEDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida woman faces charges of aggravated child neglect and arson after her car became engulfed in flames while she was allegedly shoplifting at a mall, according to an arrest report. Alicia Moore, 24, parked her car in a parking lot outside a Dillard’s department store at Oviedo Mall on May …
China tightens access to Tiananmen Square on anniversary of 1989 pro-democracy protests
BEIJING (AP) — China tightened already strict access to Tiananmen Square in central Beijing on Sunday, the anniversary of 1989 pro-democracy protests. In Hong Kong, which had been the last Chinese-controlled territory to hold commemorations, eight people, including activists and artists, were detained on the eve of the 34th anniversary of the crackdown, a move …
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Could Broward soon host a cricket World Cup? A stadium would first need upgrades
Broward commissioners will consider a request to double, if not triple, the number of spectator seats in the county’s international cricket stadium, among other upgrades, in the hopes of turning it into a ‘world cup’-caliber destination. The estimated cost: $3 million. Cricket, a bat-and-ball game, has long been common overseas, but it’s still growing among …
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ASK IRA: Are Heat already at make-or-break in NBA Finals?
Q: Lose Sunday and it’s over. – Davis. A: Just like it was over after losing to the Hawks in the play-in opener? Just like it was after trailing the Bulls in the fourth quarter of the ensuing all-or-nothing second play-in game? Just like it was over when the Heat were reduced to No. 8 …
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Dave Hyde: Paul Maurice shows Panthers how to handle Game 1 loss — ‘Everybody can breathe’
LAS VEGAS — How did they take that dismal third period? How do you think they took it? “On the gradation of tough, root canal to eating oatmeal, it was closer to a root canal,’’ Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice said. He followed that good line with a purposefully deadpan stare, his flat, facial features …
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New coach, same outcome as Inter Miami dispatched at home by D.C. United
FORT LAUDERDALE — Christian Benteke scored an insurance goal in the 90th minute that proved to be the difference as D.C. United held off Inter Miami 2-1 on Saturday night. Benteke used an assist from Victor Pálsson to score his eighth goal of the season, giving DC United (6-6-5) a 2-0 lead. It was the …
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Vegas dominates third period, lands first punch in 5-2 win over Panthers in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
LAS VEGAS — The Stanley Cup Final started with lasers and fireworks, decibel-deafening music and boom-boom sound effects, all in a technologically entertaining pre-game package off the Vegas Strip right down to Michael Buffer’s “Let’s get ready to rumble” throwback cheer. And then the show started. And they did rumble, and tumble, all the way …
Hurricanes drop regional game to Texas, putting season in jeopardy
CORAL GABLES — The Hurricanes dug an early hole for themselves on Saturday night, and they could not climb out of it. Now their season is in jeopardy. No. 1 seed Miami (41-20) fell behind No. 2 seed Texas (40-20) 4-0 in the first three innings and could only push across a solitary run, dropping …
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GAINESVILLE REGIONAL: Texas Tech 5, Gators 4 — UF Must Win Twice Sunday – Florida Gators
The Gators to Texas Tech, must win twice on Sunday to keep their season alive. WHAT HAPPENED: Texas Tech first baseman Gavin Kash went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs as the Red Raiders dealt the host Gators a 5-4 loss in the Gainesville Regional on Saturday night. The Gators took a 1-0 lead in the …
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Two Florida J6 ‘Oath Keepers’ head to prison
Two Florida men who stormed the U.S. Capitol with other members of the far-right Oath Keepers group were sentenced Friday to three years in prison for seditious conspiracy and other charges — the latest in a historic string of sentences in the Jan. 6. 2021 attack. David Moerschel, 45, a neurophysiologist from Punta Gorda, and …
Arraez scorches Athletics with five hits, five RBI as Marlins roar past Oakland 12-1
MIAMI — Luis Arraez had a career-high five hits and five RBIs and the Miami Marlins beat the Oakland Athletics 12-1 on Saturday. The major leagues’ leading hitter, Arraez hit three doubles and two singles to raise his average to .390. Arraez also became the first player in franchise history with five hits and five …
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Marco Rubio, Rick Scott accuse White House of helping human trafficking
Senators say a policy change will “enable human smuggling and trafficking and will deepen the pockets of criminal enterprises.” Florida’s Senators teamed up to spotlight a Joe Biden administration policy that they say worsens “human trafficking and exploitation” at the U.S. border with Mexico. Marco Rubio and Rick Scott, joined by Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Ted Budd …
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Heat’s Butler vows to up the aggression, Adebayo vows to maintain it vs. Nuggets in Game 2 of NBA Finals
DENVER – Bam Adebayo said he plans to stay aggressive. Jimmy Butler vowed to become more aggressive. That was the mindset expressed Saturday by the Miami Heat’s leading men heading into Sunday’s 8 p.m. Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, with the Heat down 1-0 in the best-of-seven series. While Adebayo …
Ron DeSantis claims Florida looks to ‘Iowa to see how it’s done’
Ron DeSantis is increasingly at home in the Hawkeye State. And to hear him tell it, Iowa is a big influence on Florida politics. As is often the case when he speaks in early voting states in the GOP calendar, DeSantis made a show of acting like Iowa is an influence on Florida government. “We …
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One arrest made in Hollywood Broadwalk mass shooting, arrest warrants for two others obtained
Police obtained arrest warrants for three suspects in the Memorial Day shooting on the Hollywood Broadwalk that injured nine people, officials announced Saturday. One is in custody, and two remain at large. Arial Cardahn Paul, Jordan Burton, and Lionel Jean Charles Jr. have been charged with one count of attempted murder in the first degree, …
Door open for Herro return in Finals Game 2; Martin misses Heat practice due to illness
DENVER – Tyler Time is coming. Only the timing now appears to be in question. After ruling Tyler Herro out of Game 1 of these NBA Finals a day before that Thursday series-opening loss to the Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra stopped short Saturday of a definitive answer for Sunday’s 6 p.m. Game …
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Lauderhill holds ‘walk for peace,’ announces new technology to combat rising gun violence
Lauderhill officials and residents gathered at City Hall early Saturday morning to announce new efforts to combat gun violence at a planned rally less than two miles from where a 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times only hours earlier. The event, organized by Lauderhill Commissioner Melissa Dunn, began with a ‘walk for peace’ to protest …
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Biden signs debt ceiling bill that pulls US back from brink of unprecedented default
By CHRIS MEGERIAN (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — With just two days to spare, President Joe Biden signed legislation on Saturday that lifts the nation’s debt ceiling, averting an unprecedented default on the federal government’s debt. The White House announced the signing, done in private at the White House, in an emailed statement in which …
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Key suspect in Natalee Holloway’s case moved to new prison ahead of extradition to US
By MAURICIO MUÑOZ and GABRIELA MOLINA (Associated Press) LIMA, Peru (AP) — The chief suspect in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway is being transferred to a prison near Peru’s capital ahead of his pending extradition to the United States to face charges linked to her vanishing, officials said Saturday. The government …
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Joe Biden celebrates ‘crisis averted’ with debt deal struck
The new accord wipes out debt ceiling concerns through the 2024 election. President Joe Biden celebrated a “crisis averted” in his first speech to the nation from the Oval Office Friday evening, ready to sign a budget agreement that eliminates the potential for an unprecedented government default that he said would have been catastrophic for the U.S. …
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Ron DeSantis wraps early states tour
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was wrapping up his first tour of early voting states as a presidential candidate on Friday, showcasing his personal side in South Carolina with a lighthearted sit-down with his wife and an emotional moment with a military spouse. DeSantis, whose whirlwind tour this week included stops in Iowa and New Hampshire, used …
GAINESVILLE REGIONAL: Gators Finish Fast vs. FAMU, Texas Tech Awaits – Florida Gators
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The final play was so unusual and unexpected that there was a brief delay between when it happened and the realization among many in the sold-out crowd at Condron Ballpark that the game was over. A winning roar ensued and, finally, streaming toward the exits. “Incredible play,” Gators coach Kevin O’Sullivan said. …
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Under pressure, Donald Trump finally walks back Andrew Cuomo praise
Donald Trump is doubling back on comments praising New York’s former Governor, qualifying his remarks and saying he only meant to point out Florida had more COVID-19 deaths. “I never praised Former Governor Andrew Cuomo, as the dying New York Post is suggesting. I thought he was a horrible Governor, and have made that point …
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