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More than 18,000 ‘gotaways’ have illegally entered US in the last 16 days, CBP chief warns
More than 18,000 people have evaded border patrol agents and slipped into the United States illegally since October 1, Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens announced Tuesday. Read More.
Jeffrey Epstein survivor who testified against Ghislaine Maxwell dies in Florida
One of Jeffrey Epstein's victims who testified against Ghislaine Maxwell in her trial for sex-trafficking minors has died of an accidental overdose, authorities said. Read More.
"Showcase of Schools" kicks off in Palm Beach County
The "Showcase of Schools" kicked off Tuesday at the South Florida fairgrounds. Read More.
The staggering numbers behind Perry paper mill closing: 2,000 jobs, $10 million in taxes lost
The November closing of the Foley Cellulose Mill in Perry will wreak economic havoc across the Big Bend and will cost Florida nearly 2,000 jobs and $9.9 million in state and local taxes, according to University of Florida economists. Read More.
Condoms in the curriculum? Sex ed a hot topic at Broward school board meeting
School board votes to keep sex-ed curriculum as is Read More.
Police: Man steals car with toddler inside at South Florida gas station
Boynton Beach police are searching for a man who they said stole a car Tuesday morning that had a 2-year-old child inside. Read More.
NBC to air third GOP presidential debate from Miami next month; Trump will likely not participate
The Republican National Committee (RNC) announced on Monday that NBC News will be broadcasting the next Republican presidential debate, scheduled to take place on Nov. 8 in Miami. Read More.
More than half of Florida’s GOP Congressional delegation favors Jim Jordan for U.S. House speaker
The others are either strongly opposed, or laying low on who they support Read More.
Most Americans Think President Biden Did Something Wrong in Hunter Biden Affairs
A majority of Americans believe President Joe Biden did something illegal or unethical in the way he handled the business dealings of his son, Hunter Biden. Read More.
BORDER TOWN USA: Twice Deported Honduran Migrant Charged in Two Tennessee Murders
A Honduran migrant illegally present in the United States has been arrested by the Nashville Metro Police Department for the second time in one week in connection with two separate Nashville murders. Read More.
Panel provides update on state of human trafficking in Tampa Bay
Thursday, a panel of experts at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum delivered a dose of reality to the St. Petersburg community on the current state of human trafficking. Read More.
Public School Funding Increases Not Leading to Improved Academic Outcomes
'Very few allocations directly go to student achievement. A lot of funds are being directed to support buildings and improved renovations.' Read More.
New study projects sea level rise to drain Florida’s financial future
One million Florida properties are projected to become chronically flooded: properties that today fund nearly 30% of local revenues for more than half of the state’s municipalities, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Cornell and Florida State Universities. Read More.
Palm Beach County district student body primarily comprised of Hispanic students in 2022-23 school year
The most represented ethnicity among Palm Beach County districts' students was Hispanic, accounting for 37.5% of the student population, according to the Florida Department of Education. Read More.
Man arrested for opening fire on home during child exchange in West Palm Beach
A 25-year-old man from West Palm Beach is behind bars for shooting into a home with five people inside, including two toddlers. Read More.
