Lawmakers press for more scrutiny over China's 'malign influence' at development bank
pbs.org/newshour/politics/lawmakers-press-for-more-scrutiny-over-chinas-malign-influence-at-development-bank
The University of the West Indies St Augustine Campus, and the Inter-American Development Bank have signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement in the amount ... Show more
Bank directors urge firing of Trump official in ethics probe: MIAMI (AP) — Executive directors of the Inter-American Development Bank voted unanimously Thursday ...
apnews.com/article/miami-6e1f56471dae0684e888232c101bc9e5
If Latin America has a commercial capital, it is Miami: Despite not being in Latin America, it offers cash, connections and creativity to the region
economist.com/the-americas/2022/05/07/if-latin-america-has-a-commercial-capital-it-is-miami
Inter-American Development Bank looks to Miami for help with tech vision for Latin America
miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/article252249793.html
IDB hoping to connect regional firms in digital space to Miami firms: Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Mauricio Claver-Carone is working to remove ...
thenassauguardian.com/idb-hoping-to-connect-regional-firms-in-digital-space-to-miami-firms/
Trump, Venezuela and the Tug-of-War Over a Strongman: How a yearslong battle over U.S.-Venezuela relations aided President Trump’s campaign in Florida — and left ...
nytimes.com/2020/11/01/us/trump-venezuela-maduro.html
As rare sawfish mysteriously die in Keys, unprecedented rescue begins: An effort to rescue a species on the brink begins next week in the Florida Keys ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/29/as-rare-sawfish-mysteriously-die-in-keys-unprecedented-rescue-begins/
Quick Glance: Federal Initiative to Rescue Sick Sawfish Amid Unexplained Die-Off
- Federal wildlife officials plan to rescue sick sawfish as their endangered deaths surge.
- NOAA will start catching distressed sawfish next week to prevent further fatalities.
- Collaborating with various organizations, NOAA aims to examine, treat, and release sick sawfish back into the wild.
- Scientists are concerned about the impact of the die-off on the sawfish population and are investigating the causes of the illness.
Amid teacher shortage, Valencia College to offer elementary education bachelor’s degree
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/28/valencia-bachelors-teacher-shortage/
Quick Glance: Valencia College to Offer Elementary Education Bachelor's Amid Teacher Shortage
- Schools in Orange and Osceola counties have struggled to find teachers, resorting to hiring foreign teachers to fill vacancies.
- Valencia College is launching a new bachelor's degree program in elementary education to address the shortage of teachers in the two counties.
- The program includes an apprenticeship allowing students to work as teacher's aides while pursuing upper-level classes, aiming to graduate 180 new teachers by 2028.
- The initiative is set to alleviate the pressure on districts to find teachers and provide an affordable alternative for students seeking a teaching career.
A large alligator swam right by a group of kayakers during a guided tour in Silver Springs, Florida.
Supply Chain Latest: Baltimore's Destroyed Bridge: A Florida salvage firm that helped contain the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is heading to Baltimore to ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-28/supply-chain-latest-baltimore-s-destroyed-bridge
Temperatures cooler as drier air settles across the peninsula: Friday will be a few degrees cooler and much dryer than Thursday.
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/29/temperatures-cooler-as-drier-air-settles-across-the-peninsula/
A ‘potentially explosive’ hurricane season is coming, predicts AccuWeather: AccuWeather's forecast calls for 20 to 25 named storms, with eight to 12 of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/a-potentially-explosive-hurricane-season-is-coming-predicts-accuweather/
Do Rays need to win a World Series to validate their success?: The third-most wins since 2008 and nine playoff appearances count for something. But how much?
tampabay.com/sports/rays/2024/03/26/do-rays-need-win-world-series-validate-their-success/
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Sneak peek of Marina Village at Bahia Mar, the new Fort Lauderdale food hall and entertainment village on the water | PHOTOS
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/28/sneak-peek-of-marina-village-at-bahia-mar-the-new-fort-lauderdale-food-hall-and-entertainment-village-on-the-water-photos/
Will abortion advocates continue their winning streak? Here's which states will be key.
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/28/abortion-ballot-measures-2024-updates/73030543007/
TB Rays News: All-Star Shortstop Officially Removed from Roster: Wander Franco, troubled shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, was placed on administrative leave ...
newsweek.com/sports/mlb/tb-rays-news-all-star-shortstop-officially-removed-roster-1884647
David Siegel steps down as CEO of Westgate Resorts; longtime exec takes job: David Siegel, the colorful timeshare magnate and husband of the “Queen of Versailles ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/28/siegel-steps-down-as-ceo-of-westgate-resorts-longtime-executive-takes-job/
A faster spinning Earth may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/27/a-faster-spinning-earth-may-cause-timekeepers-to-subtract-a-second-from-world-clocks/
Quick Glance: Earth Spinning Faster: Time Could Lose a Second
- A faster spinning Earth could cause the world to lose a second, changing the future.
- Melting ice at the poles has delayed the Earth's faster rotation.
- The study discusses the transition from atomic to astronomical time and technological challenges with leap seconds.
- Despite difficulties with leap seconds, changes in time management are planned from the 2030s onwards.
Stunning weekend weather ahead as Spring Break comes to a close: A cold front will pass through the region Thursday, bringing scattered showers ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/28/stunning-weather-ahead-as-spring-break-comes-to-a-close/
US changes how it categorizes people by race and ethnicity. It’s the first revision in 27 years
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/28/us-changes-how-it-categorizes-people-by-race-and-ethnicity-its-the-first-revision-in-27-years/
TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/27/tiktok-is-under-investigation-by-the-ftc-over-data-practices-and-could-face-a-lawsuit/
Regina Hill arrested: Read the grand jury indictment: The grand jury indictment indicates Hill faces three charges of elder exploitation ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/28/regina-hill-arrested-read-the-grand-jury-indictment/
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney: Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement ...
apnews.com/article/disney-florida-ron-desantis-settlement-91040178ad4708939e621dd57bc5e494
Quick Glance: Disney+ and Hulu Merge: New Era of Streaming Begins
- Disney+ now offers an integrated Hulu bundle starting at $9.99/month with an extensive content library.
- Popular Hulu shows like Grey's Anatomy and The Bear are now available within the Disney+ app.
- The integration of the 'full' Hulu experience into the Disney+ app aims to attract customers and enhance user-friendliness.
Man Dies After Motorcycle Test Drive Goes Wrong At Harley-Davidson Dealership: Police in Florida said that Richard Peach, 68, crashed a motorcycle into the ...
huffpost.com/entry/man-dies-after-motorcycle-test-drive-goes-wrong-at-harley-davidson-dealership_n_660442eee4b03f25dbfd1592
49ers’ Shanahan believes Dolphins’ McDaniel can have big third head coaching season, like he once did
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/49ers-shanahan-believes-dolphins-mcdaniel-can-have-big-third-head-coaching-season-like-he-once-did/
FAU hires Baylor associate head coach John Jakus as its coach, gives him 5-year deal
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/fau-hires-baylor-associate-head-coach-john-jakus-as-its-coach-gives-him-5-year-deal/
State board says Broward schools owe $80 million to charter schools: The Florida Board of Education gave the Broward school district until its next board meeting ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/state-board-says-broward-schools-owe-80-million-to-charter-schools/
‘Taming of the Shrew’ at Broward Center: Thinking Cap Theatre reimagines Shakespeare in a modern workplace
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/taming-of-the-shrew-at-broward-center-thinking-cap-theatre-reimagines-shakespeare-in-a-modern-workplace/
The crisis in Haiti demands a humanitarian response | Editorial: Sending Haitian refugees who arrive in the United States back to Haiti is a death sentence ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/the-crisis-in-haiti-demands-a-humanitarian-response-editorial/
Man accused of killing guest at hot tub party must stay in jail, judge rules as details emerge about drug-fueled night
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/man-accused-of-killing-guest-at-his-delray-hot-tub-party-must-remain-in-jail-judge-rules-as-new-details-emerge/
Baltimore bridge collapse rekindles Skyway memories for Tampa Bay area residents: The collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge spurred recollections of ...
wusf.org/local-state/2024-03-27/baltimore-bridge-collapse-sunshine-skyway-memories-tampa-area-residents
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Conversations and insights about the moment.: But there are better ways to protect a bridge like the one that collapsed in Baltimore.
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/26/opinion/thepoint/key-bridge-baltimore-collision
Florida bed and breakfast for sale has spring swimming with manatees: See photos: On Manatee Appreciation Day, take a look at the Crystal Blue Lagoon Bed and ...
usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/real-estate/2024/03/27/crystal-blue-lagoon-bed-breakfast-florida-manatee/73044629007/
Frost blasts DeSantis on Haiti, calls for helping refugees fleeing violence: U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost on Tuesday called for extending protected status for ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/26/frost-blasts-desantis-on-haiti-calls-for-helping-refugees-fleeing-violence/
They don’t get headlines or awards, but Rays bullpen is looking invaluable: John Romano | Tampa Bay relievers have some of the best numbers in the majors since ...
tampabay.com/sports/rays/2024/03/26/bullpen-pete-fairbanks-jason-adam-chris-devenski-shawn-armstrong/
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Florida donors with state business fueled last months of DeSantis 2024 run: A large share of the money brought in during DeSantis’s final months as a candidate ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/03/27/desantis-donors-florida-presidential-campaign/
Bahamian national charged with human smuggling resulting in death - UPI.com: A Bahamian national has been charged with repeatedly attempting to smuggle migrants ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/27/Bahamian-national-charged-smuggling/9741711512762/
Gas prices fall 5 cents after reaching 2024 high: Florida gas prices lowered after increasing early last week.
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/25/gas-prices-fall-5-cents-after-reaching-2024-high/
Florida Bans Social Networking for Children Even if Parents Consent: This is intended to protect minors from “harmful” and “lewd” content. Theoretically ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000213267/florida-verbietet-soziale-netze-fuer-kinder-selbst-wenn-die-eltern-zustimmen
Social networks: Florida makes it harder for minors to access platforms: Minors under the age of 14 will be banned from using social networks in Florida in ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/neues-gesetz-florida-erschwert-minderjaehrigen-zugang-zu-plattformen-19612186.html
The winless lottery streak is over. Someone has won the $1.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/the-winless-lottery-streak-is-over-someone-has-won-the-1-12-billion-mega-millions-jackpot-2/
Quick Glance: Strategies for Powerball and Mega Millions: Tips for Choosing Numbers
- Nicholas Kapoor unexpectedly won the Powerball lottery and used it as a teaching tool.
- The odds of winning Powerball and Mega Millions are extremely slim.
- It is recommended to choose random numbers or Quick Picks to increase chances of winning.
- Playing less popular lotteries can increase the odds of winning, but the prizes are smaller.
South Florida homebuyers face higher prices, while also finding more options: Prospective homeowners in South Florida face a market rife with high price tags and ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/south-florida-homebuyers-face-higher-prices-while-also-finding-more-options/
Florida Passes Law Banning Social Media for Minors Under 14: The legislation prohibits social-media accounts for some teens regardless of parental consent.
wsj.com/politics/florida-passes-law-banning-social-media-for-minors-under-14-abae4ce3
DeSantis Signs One Of The Country's Strictest Bans On Kids' Social Media Use: The sweeping new law is expected to face First Amendment challenges in court.
huffpost.com/entry/desantis-florida-children-social-media-ban_n_6601c0ffe4b059750143ed48
Spring training roundup: Yankees blank Mets to close spring: Clarke Schmidt allowed only one hit over five sharp innings as the host New York Yankees posted a ...
reuters.com/sports/spring-training-roundup-yankees-blank-mets-close-spring-2024-03-25/
Quick Glance: Spring Training Overview: Astros Dominate Mets with 6 Homeruns
- Alex Bregman delivered an impressive performance, hitting two homeruns for the Houston Astros and securing 6 RBIs to defeat the New York Mets 13-5.
- The Astros established an 8-1 lead after four innings and maintained control of the game.
- In other matches, the Tigers, Orioles, Pirates, Rays, Phillies, Nationals, and Athletics emerged victorious.
- The Red Sox, Yankees, and Giants were among the losing teams of the day, while games like Rangers vs. Royals and Cardinals vs. Nationals ended in a tie.
Ron DeSantis Signs Bill BANNING Social Media For Kids Under 14 in Florida: Older teens will only be able to join social media with written consent from their ...
thedailybeast.com/ron-desantis-signs-bill-banning-social-media-for-kids-under-14-in-florida
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Florida passes law requiring age verification for porn sites, social media restrictions
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/25/porn-sites-age-verification-florida-law/73096875007/
Quick Glance: Florida's Legislation Limits Social Media Access for Minors
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting social media use for children under 14.
- Supporters aim to safeguard children's mental health, while critics argue against potential infringement on free speech.
- The law mandates social media platforms to delete accounts of minors and conduct third-party age verification.
- Several other states have implemented comparable regulations, with Meta opposing the law citing privacy concerns.
‘5 days’ worth of patties in 1 day’: Juici holds successful grand opening in Florida
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/24/5-days-worth-patties-1-day-juici-holds-successful-grand-opening-florida/
Jay Johnson gets ejected in LSU's eight inning loss to Florida to lose series: LSU baseball falls to Florida at Alex Box Stadium in final game of the series.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/lsu-baseball-florida-loss-eight-innings-run-rule-thatcher-hurd/article_064a88ed-0dbf-5308-817f-db3937048d7f.html
Navy identifies Florida sailor who died while deployed in Red Sea: He embodied 'selfless character'
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/03/24/navy-florida-sailor-red-sea-oriola-michael-aregbesola/73087492007/
Florida bans social media for kids under 14. Will the bill hold up?: Critics believe the law won't stand up to a constitutional challenge, and argue it infringes ...
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Florida’s COVID grand jury wants term extended so it can continue investigating: A statewide grand jury probing issues related to COVID-19 vaccines has asked the ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/26/floridas-covid-grand-jury-wants-term-extended-so-it-can-continue-investigating/
Tailpipe emission rules give automakers more time to ramp up EVs: New emission rules will likely accelerate electric vehicle production.
bostonherald.com/2024/03/25/tailpipe-emission-rules-give-automakers-more-time-to-ramp-up-evs/
Marco Rubio's Own Words About Donald Trump Used Against Him: The Florida senator said it would be "an honor" to serve as Trump's running mate.
newsweek.com/marco-rubios-own-words-about-donald-trump-used-against-him-1882857
FAU’s dental school is placed ‘on pause’ after losing state funding: Along with the state pulling back funding, a member of the FAU Board of Trustees has yet to ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/26/faus-dental-school-is-placed-on-pause-after-losing-state-funding/
Sold a home recently? Here’s what you’ll get from the $418 million Realtor settlement
ocregister.com/2024/03/26/sold-a-home-recently-heres-what-youll-get-from-the-418-million-realtor-settlement/
Kiteboarder who struck St. Pete Pier is ‘experienced rider,’ friends say: Alex Bloechinger had jumped the Pier amid rough seas once Friday, but strong winds blew ...
tampabay.com/news/st-petersburg/2024/03/25/kiteboarder-who-struck-st-pete-pier-was-experienced-rider-friends-say/
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Chris Perkins: Here’s how Mike McDaniel’s play-calling could improve for Dolphins
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/26/chris-perkins-heres-how-mike-mcdaniels-play-calling-could-improve-for-dolphins/
Under Florida’s new, shorter construction defect timeline, homeowners and HOAs must be proactive | Opinion
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/26/under-floridas-new-shorter-construction-defect-timeline-homeowners-and-hoas-must-be-proactive-opinion/
Critic’s Pick: Looking for old-time razzle dazzle? Head to ’42nd Street’ | Review
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/25/42nd-street-review-osceola-arts/
Lawmakers make it easier for corruption to flourish | Editorial: A bill that would severely restrict local and state ethics commissions' ability to ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/25/lawmakers-make-it-easier-for-corruption-to-flourish-editorial/
Beyond ‘yellow flag’ law, Maine commission highlights another missed opportunity before shootings
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/25/beyond-yellow-flag-law-maine-commission-highlights-another-missed-opportunity-before-shootings/
Ticked off! @weather people: See what upsets people and what occasionally makes them happy
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/25/ticked-off-weather-people-2/
Former Apopka High teacher convicted of sexual battery on foreign exchange student
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/25/former-apopka-high-teacher-convicted-of-sexual-battery-on-foreign-exchange-student/
Editorial: Sifting through the ashes of onePulse Foundation and finding only failure
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/24/editorial-sifting-through-the-ashes-of-onepulse-foundation-and-finding-only-failure/
2 groups make offers on St. Petersburg’s Tangerine Plaza: Positive Impact Ministries and Stoneweg US submitted offers to the city this week.
tampabay.com/news/st-petersburg/2024/03/21/two-groups-make-offers-st-petersburgs-tangerine-plaza/
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Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.1B after no grand prize winner Friday: It's the first time in seven months that the jackpot prize has topped $1 billion ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/23/mega-millions-jackpot-climbs-to-an-estimated-1-1-billion-after-no-grand-prize-winner-friday/
Quick Glance: Where Lottery Success Stories Thrive - Is Your State Among Them?
- New York leads in the highest share of national lottery winners compared to other states, with 43 Mega Millions and 12 Powerball jackpots.
- California secures the second spot in combined Powerball and Mega Millions lottery wins.
- Collectively, New York has achieved the most Mega Millions wins nationwide, while Indiana has secured 39 Powerball pots.
- The five boroughs accommodate a significant number of retailers selling Powerball and Mega Millions tickets statewide.
Social media now unlawful for kids under 14 in Florida: Children aged 14 to 15 must get their parents' consent to have an account.
mashable.com/article/florida-social-media-children-age-limit
Reese’s double-double, Johnson’s scoring, lifts LSU over MTSU 83-56 in NCAA Tournament’s 2nd round
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/24/reeses-double-double-johnsons-scoring-lifts-lsu-over-mtsu-83-56-in-ncaa-tournaments-2nd-round-2/
Accusations roil Florida congressional race between Buchanan, Speir: Challenger Eddie Speir denies wrongdoing after a complaint is filed with the IRS over his ...
tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/03/23/accusations-roil-florida-congressional-race-between-buchanan-speir/
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Jared McCain makes 8 3s, scores 30 points as Duke ends James Madison’s March Madness run
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/24/jared-mccain-makes-8-3s-scores-30-points-as-duke-ends-james-madisons-march-madness-run-2/
Movie theaters back in the Citrus Park neighborhood: NCG Cinema, or Neighborhood Cinema Group, has taken over and renovated the movie theaters at Citrus Park ...
tampabay.com/news/hillsborough/2024/03/21/citrus-park-mall-movie-theater/
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Florida bans children from social networks: Compulsory age verification for "lewd" online content and a strict ban on children on social networks will apply in ...
heise.de/news/Florida-sperrt-Kinder-aus-Sozialen-Netzen-aus-9666206.html
Breezy and dry day with temperature highs slightly above normal: There will be a breezy onshore flow across Central Florida as high temperatures will be slightly ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/25/breezy-and-dry-day-with-temperature-highs-slight-above-normal/
A position-by-position Hurricanes spring practice progress report: The Hurricanes are about halfway through their spring practices, and there is a lot to like in ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/25/a-position-by-position-hurricanes-spring-practice-progress-report/
Florida Democrats say they aren’t giving up, profess optimism about November: Florida Democrats, from community activists to the top of the state party ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/24/florida-democrats-say-they-arent-giving-up-profess-optimism-about-november/
Commentary: Are electric vehicles on a bumpy road?: EVs are more highly evolved than gas-powered cars, so once transition kinks are resolved ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/24/commentary-are-electric-vehicles-on-a-bumpy-road/
The U.S. Sun Belt Shines: Wealth and Millionaires on the Rise: The Sun Belt, a region spanning from California to Florida, has seen an influx of millionaires ...
riotimesonline.com/the-u-s-sun-belt-shines-wealth-and-millionaires-on-the-rise/
In Parkland, Harris will urge more use of red flag laws to prevent shootings: Florida passed a red flag law after the 2018 school shooting in Parkland. Today ...
npr.org/2024/03/23/1240365436/harris-parkland-school-shooting-red-flag-laws
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