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South Florida voting in national spotlight again
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsUh oh. Here we go again. South Florida's voting woes are again in the national spotlight, and we haven't even gotten to Election Day itself. The controversy this time: Ridiculously long waits on the final day of early voting Saturday,......Tags: Charlie Crist, Democratic Party, Barack Obama, Government, Rick Scott
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Palm Beach County wage theft law faces new hurdle
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsPalm Beach County commissioners may opt for a weakened version of wage theft protections long-sought by local religious leaders for low-income workers, according to a new proposal going before the board Tuesday. For two years a coalition of local...Tags: Employment, Local Government, Theft, Justice System, Employment Opportunities
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Palm Beach County Commission backs down on wage theft law
Palm Beach Politics | Sun Sentinel blogsBusiness pressure on Tuesday squashed a proposed Palm Beach County wage theft law, which religious leaders long sought to help low-income workers recover overdue pay. For nearly three years, a coalition of local religious leaders urged the County...Tags: Religion and Belief, Theft, Justice System, Labor Legislation, Laws
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Hurricane Andrew 20th anniversary: Memories of a monster
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsThere are two kinds of people in South Florida: Those who were here for Hurricane Andrew, and those who weren't. If you're among those who were here at the time, like me, you'll probably find it hard to believe that......Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Natural Disasters, Hurricane Andrew (1992), Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Hurricanes
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Isaac's soggy lesson: Expect the unexpected
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsThe lesson of Tropical Storm Isaac: Every storm is unique and unpredictable, and even if you think you're far from harm's way, weird things can happen. South Florida's most recent storm ride is the latest proof. Isaac was supposed to......Tags: Hurricane Isaac (2012), Natural Disasters, Palm Beach County, Tropical Storms, Sunrise (Broward, Florida)
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Ana Maria Angel murder: Ridiculously long road to justice
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsTen long years. It's been ten long years since the brutal rape and killing of Ana Maria Angel, an 18-year-old high school senior who was abducted with her boyfriend while on a date in South Beach. Talk about a travesty......Tags: Pompano Beach, Trials, Defendants, Judaism, Punishment
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Primary winners and losers
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsI'll be writing more about the primary elections results for Thursday's print editions, but here are some quick hit impressions: Winner: Gov. Scott appointees. It's hard to imagine in Broward, a heavily Democratic county that doesn't like Republican Gov....Tags: Al Lamberti, Public Officials, Barack Obama, Government, Justice System
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Seminoles' annual gambling payment to state rises to $233 million
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsThe Seminole Tribe has increased its monthly gambling payments to Florida by 55 percent, with annual payments for the upcoming fiscal year slated to total $233 million. The tribe's gambling compact with the state is entering its third year, and......Tags: Broward County, Lifestyle and Leisure, Gambling, Tallahassee (Leon, Florida), The Seminole Tribe
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Campaign Targets Child Heatstroke Deaths in Cars
KickingTiresAs summer weather heats up in earnest across the nation, the death of an infant boy in Florida this month serves as a tragic reminder to never leave a child unattended in a vehicle. Hoping to prevent such incidents, the......Tags: Car Safety Tips and Advice, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, CBS Corp., West Miami
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What do you think of FPL's proposed rate hike?
Mayo on the Side: Michael Mayo | Sun Sentinel BlogsFlorida utility regulators are in town for public hearings on FPL's proposed $690 million increase in annual base rates, starting in 2013. For my print column today, I gave my two cents. If the rate hike goes through, monthly bills......Tags: Pembroke Pines, FPL Group, Plantation
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Casa Tua, Lucky Strike Lanes make state???s sparkling dining list
Crime and Safety - Sun-SentinelThe Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation???s weekly??list of??food vendors that have a history of two or more clean inspection reports was released today.?? Choices high, low and in between were recognized??in Florida's four most...Tags: Burger King, American Airlines Arena, Miami Beach, Broward County, Monroe County (Florida)
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Candlelight vigil for Vilet Torrez Tuesday
Crime and Safety - Sun-Sentinel?? A candlelight vigil will be held tonight??in honor of missing Miramar woman Vilet Torrez. The 6:30 p.m. service will be at??the church where??Torrez worshipped,??Casa Can??,??480 East 8th Street, Hialeah. Miramar Police say Torrez, 38, was last seen at...Tags: Hialeah, Miramar
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