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Winning created a new obligation for Wasserman Schultz: to unite the district she had divided in order to represent it. So far, we are not persuaded that she has done enough to meet that obligation.
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In two important County Commission contests, The County endorses Curtis Calabrese for District 4 and Katherine Waldron for District 6.
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DUAL ENDORSMENT: Linda Cothiere and Katrina Wilson for Miami-Dade County School Board, District 1
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ENDORSEMENT: Christina L. Romelus for Palm Beach County School Board, District 4
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ENDORSEMENT: Roberto Fernandez III for Broward County School Board, District 6
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ENDORSEMENT: David Fry for Broward Circuit Court Judge, Group 52
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Editorial Note: The County Editorial Board will begin releasing endorsements tomorrow, and throughout the week. Stay alert by visiting The County's Election Center for all the information you need to make an informed vote this fall. https://t.co/gZVFPzmM6l

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Garry Smyth has withdrawn from the race for Fort Lauderdale City Commission following a report by The County examining his arrest, financial history and recent court troubles.
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GONE WITH THE WIND? 👀 : Garry Smyth to withdraw from Fort Lauderdale Commission race in District 1, following revelation of criminal past. Reporting soon.

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Two perspectives on the allegations involving Lauderdale Lakes Commissioner Easton Harrison, and what the response says about political accountability, due process, public trust and the cost of silence.
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Police records say surveillance footage and license-plate data placed Commissioner Easton Harrison with the teenager on the morning of the alleged assault. Harrison, through his attorney, has denied the allegations.
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Lauderhill Vice Mayor Richard Campbell arrested on domestic violence charges

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The scaled-back Stiles project will bring 89 condominiums and nearly 52,000 square feet of retail space to one of Wilton Drive’s most prominent properties.
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These Local Jails Were Supposed to Detain Immigrants for Only 72 Hours. One Woman Was Held for a Total of 26 Days.

The Pinellas County Jail in Clearwater, Florida, where ProPublica found immigrants were rebooked at much higher rates than at similar facilities across the country

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Mother and 2-Year-Old Daughter Killed by Lightning Strike in Margate

A 31-year-old mother and her 2-year-old daughter died Sunday after they were struck by lightning in a Margate neighborhood, authorities said.

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