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Associated PressMay 28, 2017

Florida’s busiest container port has received approval to begin the largest expansion in its history. Port Everglades just outside Fort Lauderdale received unanimous approval from Broward County commissioners to begin the $437 million expansion that is scheduled to be completed by early 2022. The expansion will include up to five larger berths to handle the […]

Associated PressMay 28, 2017

As a law enforcement foundation reviews how the Orlando Police Department responded to a 2016 mass shooting at a gay nightclub, the organization’s staffers say in a paper that police training and protocols may need to change. They suggest that regular patrol officers should be trained in how to respond to a terrorist attack or […]

Associated PressMay 27, 2017

Earth is likely to reach more dangerous levels of warming even sooner if the U.S. retreats from its pledge to cut carbon dioxide pollution, scientists said. That’s because America contributes so much to rising temperatures. President Donald Trump, who once proclaimed global warming a Chinese hoax, said in a tweet Saturday that he would make […]

Associated PressMay 27, 2017

The number of speeding tickets issued by the Florida Highway Patrol has dropped for three straight years as the agency deals with a shortage of troopers. Since 2010, the agency has lost 993 troopers – or about half of its workforce of 1,946 troopers, to retirement or resignations, the highway patrol’s director Col. Gene Spaulding […]

Associated PressMay 26, 2017

The body of a federal prosecutor has been found on a Florida beach with possible head trauma. Hollywood police spokeswoman Miranda Grossman said Thursday that the body of 37-year-old Beranton J. Whisenant Jr. was found early Wednesday by a passerby on the city’s beach. She said detectives are trying to determine if the death was […]

Associated PressMay 25, 2017

The Latest on President Donald Trump’s first trip abroad (all times local): 4:48 p.m. President Donald Trump is lecturing members of the NATO alliance to pay their fair share on defense during a ceremony at NATO headquarters. Trump says NATO members must “finally contribute their fair share” and meet their obligations. The president has been […]

Associated PressMay 25, 2017

Two southwest Florida cities were among the nation’s fastest-growing last year. The U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday said Bonita Springs and Fort Myers respectively had the 8th and 15th fastest growth rates in the nation. Both cities are located in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metro areas, and both had growth rates just under 5 percent. […]

Associated PressMay 24, 2017

Zika began spreading in Florida mosquitoes about three months before infections showed up in the Miami area last summer, and the virus likely was carried in by travelers from the Caribbean, new research suggests. Mosquitoes there started picking up the virus from infected travelers as early as March last year, according to scientists who examined […]

Associated PressMay 24, 2017

What do world leaders talk about when they are alone? Not much, it seems. President Donald Trump spent part of his two-day visit to Israel with open microphones nearby, giving the world a small glimpse into his private banter with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu between official appearances. They chatted about paint on the walls, […]

Associated PressMay 24, 2017

British police and intelligence agencies arrested three more suspects Wednesday in connection with the Manchester suicide bombing and moved quickly to secure key sites across the country, including Buckingham Palace and the British Parliament at Westminster. Home Secretary Amber Rudd said the bomber, identified as British-born Libyan Salman Abedi, “likely” did not act alone when […]

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Florida’s busiest container port to get major expansion

Report: After Pulse massacre, police training needs changes

What if U.S. quits climate deal? Doesn’t look good for Earth

Florida Highway Patrol dealing with trooper shortage

Federal prosecutor found dead on Florida beach

Donald Trump lectures NATO members on cost sharing

2 southwest Florida cities among nation’s fastest-growing

Zika hit Florida months before infections found, study says

In Donald Trump’s private moments, it’s small talk and compliments

3 more arrests in Manchester; London tourist sites protected