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Hurricane Chances Could Douse Miami's July 4th Weekend

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Meteorologists Will Lose Access to Vital Hurricane Data

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Friends of the Everglades Files Lawsuit to Stop 'Alligator Alcatraz' -- By Alex DeLuca -- They stopped the Everglades Jetport in 1969. Now, they're battling 'Alligator Alcatraz.'

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Florida Republicans Are Selling 'Alligator Alcatraz' Merch (Yes, Really) -- By Alex DeLuca -- If there's one thing the Florida GOP never misses, it's a chance to turn outrage into merch.

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Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Immigration Facility Will Apparently Open in July -- By Alex DeLuca -- The facilities (yes, plural) will allegedly hold more than 5,000 beds.

5 days ago

Miami Indivisible Calls for SoFlo to Rally for Science -- By B. Scott McLendon -- The goal is to push lawmakers to restore funding to scientific organizations after cuts from the Trump administration.

5 days ago

Inside the Curious World of Raccoon Island, Biscayne Bay's Cutest Mystery -- By B. Scott McLendon -- A tourist trend attracting visitors to tour Raccoon Island and feed wildlife there has some hidden consequences, experts say.

9 days ago

Proposed FPL Energy Rate Hike Has South Florida Divided -- By B. Scott McLendon -- Many residents at a Florida Power & Light (FPL) hearing in Hollywood spoke in favor of the 11.9 percent rate increase.

28 days ago

What Saharan Dust Means for Florida Weekend Weather Forecast -- By Naomi Feinstein -- The dry and dusty air is making its annual trek from North Africa.

1 month ago

Elderly Florida Manatee Paddy Doyle Killed in Boat Collision -- By Naomi Feinstein -- The "fighting Irishman" is remembered as a social and playful fellow who was first spotted at Blue Spring in 1971.

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How to Prepare for Active Hurricane Season in Florida: 2025 Guide -- By Naomi Feinstein -- How to prepare for and survive an active hurricane season, where forecasters expect anywhere from 13 to 19 named storms.

1 month ago

New Miami Summer Forecast Released: Here's What to Expect -- By Naomi Feinstein -- Get ready for a sweaty hot girl summer.

1 month ago

New Florida Hurricane Season Forecast Released: What to Expect -- By Naomi Feinstein -- NOAA predicts three to five major Category 3 or higher hurricanes during the 2025 season.

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Fort Lauderdale Activists Protest Black Bear Trophy Hunt -- By B. Scott McLendon -- People across Florida are protesting an upcoming black bear trophy hunt, where advocates fear hundreds of bears may be slain.

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Lawsuit: Ft. Lauderdale Man Alleges Roundup Caused His Cancer -- By B. Scott McLendon -- A longtime South Florida landscaper is suing Bayer and Monsanto, alleging that they undersell the hazards of Roundup.

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When to Watch the SpaceX Rocket Launch in Miami May 2025 -- By B. Scott McLendon -- The launch of a SpaceX Starling satellite will be visible late Tuesday night in parts of South Florida.

1 month ago

Watch: Great White Heron Soars Free in Miami After Recovering from Rock Attack -- By Alex DeLuca -- In January, a woman witnessed a fisherman throw a large rock at a Great White Heron that attempted to steal his fish.

1 month ago

National Weather Service Reinstates Translated Forecast Alerts After Pause -- By Naomi Feinstein -- NWS had suspended the service earlier this month after its contract with the AI-translation platform lapsed.

2 months ago

Storm-Struck Floridians are Prime Prey for Scammers -- By B. Scott McLendon -- A survey by Instant Roofer found scammers targeted 50 percent of Floridians displaced by natural disasters in 2024.

2 months ago

New Biscayne Bay License Plate to Raise Funds For Local Wildlife -- By B. Scott McLendon -- Proceeds from a new license plate will help more than 600 species of fish, tropical birds, and other wildlife in the bay.

2 months ago

He's Back! Toucan Spotted at Fairchild After a Week Without Sightings -- By Celia Almeida -- The bird was seen by at least two people Tuesday morning.

2 months ago

"Extremely Rare" Toucan Sighting at Fairchild: How Did It Get There? -- By Celia Almeida -- A keel-billed toucan was first spotted in Miami about two weeks ago and has been seen as recently as this past weekend.

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