Spike in COVID-19 cases causes closures, cancellations, and long lines throughout South Florida

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COVID-19 Testing — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: zstock As several South Florida counties reach a “high” risk level for COVID-19 transmission, residents are experiencing extremely long testing lines, store closures, and event cancellations. With the holidays & Christmas approaching quickly, testing sites are experiencing exceptionally long lines. Tropical Park, a 24/7 PCR testing and

Miami legend Duke Johnson has a phenomenal breakout performance with Dolphins

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Duke Johnson — Courtesy: Image by: USA TODAY Sports There was a familiar sound at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. The crowd of 66,035 repeatedly yelled “DUUUUUUUUUKE” throughout the game. Duke Johnson, playing in just his second game as a Miami Dolphin, got the start, first carry, and ran for 3 yards. And then, the

South Florida sends help to victims of devastating tornado aftermath

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Tornado Damage — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Dustie South Floridians are making an effort to help out the victims of the biggest tornado to hit the U.S. in decades. Parts of Kentucky and four other states were flattened over the weekend by a destructive string of tornadoes where dozens of people were killed. “The

New area code coming to South Florida in 2022

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Aerial View of Palm Beach County (561 area code) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: pisaphotography WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Palm Beach County will soon get a new area code. The county, which has used the 561 area code for nearly 25 years, will begin using a new code next summer, officials said. The

South Florida’s most festive food and drink for the 2021 holiday season

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Veza Sur Brewing Co. brings back its seasonal holiday drink, Coquito Loquito — Courtesy: Veza Sur Brewing Co. The holidays are officially here and you know what that means… let the festivities begin! Despite being known for its tropical vibes year-round, South Florida sure knows how to deck the halls.  If you’re looking for a

Miami Beach celebrates the start of Hanukkah in true South Florida style

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World’s Largest Electronic Menorah — Hanukkah Celebration — Courtesy: Paramount Miami The world’s largest electronic menorah will shine across South Florida’s skyline during the eight nights of the Jewish “Festival of Lights.” In a video provided by the Paramount Miami Worldcenter, the 60-story skyscraper’s LED-lit menorah went on display Sunday evening, the first night of

Miami Dolphins Win: New Dolphins RB Phillip Lindsay has immediate impact against Carolina Panthers

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Miami Dolphins — Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images Numerous players in the National Football League have had to go through the exciting struggle of moving to a brand-new city and team, and now it was Phillip Lindsay’s turn. The 27-year-old player was waived by the Houston Texans on Tuesday and the Miami Dolphins claimed him

Giant invasive Burmese pythons are slithering their way up Florida

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Burmese Pythons — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Heiko Kiera Following several years of close speculation, invasive Burmese pythons have been spotted making their way up north in Florida. “We have finally, unhappily, sighted a Burmese python in the interior of the refuge,” University of Florida wildlife professor Frank Mazzotti, who heads Fort Lauderdale’s Croc Docs research team,

Miami Mayor says he will take next paycheck in Bitcoin

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Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Speaks at Bitcoin Convention — Courtesy: Getty Images — Joe Raedle Miami mayor Francis Suarez took to Twitter on Tuesday to announce that he would take his next paycheck in “100% Bitcoin.” Bitcoin is a “decentralized digital currency that you can buy, sell and exchange directly, without an intermediary like a

South Florida adopting paid parental leave. ‘We have to evolve as a workforce’

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Paid Parental Leave — Courtesy: Shutterstock — New Africa HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. — Paid parental leave supporters have a new source of hope to point to as more and more cities and counties across South Florida are embracing the leave policy for their employees. The latest employer to join the movement is Hallandale Beach, which