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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 2h
Florida’s proposed new academic standards for science downplay evolution, ignore “climate change” and represent a step backwards for public education, according to experts who’ve reviewed them. The state announced the new K-12 science standards on Friday and is now taking public comment on them.
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Florida’s new standards ‘moving backwards’ on evolution, climate change, experts say
The state announced new K-12 science standards on Friday and is now taking public comment on them.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 3h
South Florida schools are having an enrollment crisis. Our database lets you see which schools are gaining or losing students — and by how much.
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Has your school seen enrollment drops? Search our interactive database
How is your local school impacted by South Florida’s enrollment decline? Search 3-year enrollment data across Broward & Palm Beach public schools.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 21h
Democratic candidates for chief financial officer and state attorney general vowed Tuesday to scrutinize the profits of Florida property insurers and provide more transparency to policyholders, calling for a crackdown on business models they say are driving up costs for Florida homeowners.
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Democrats running for Florida CFO, AG vow to scrutinize insurer profits
Democratic candidates are vowing to scrutinize insurer profits following the South Florida Sun Sentinel and Orlando Sentinel's publication of a 2022 state-commissioned study.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 29/09/2026
Hope Florida says it empowers disabled people by linking them with essential resources. But people in the disability community believe politics have been prioritized over their critical needs.
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Hope Florida led disabled people to dead ends as state misused $10M
Hope Florida says it empowers disabled people by linking them with essential resources. But people in the disability community believe politics have been prioritized over their critical needs.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 29/09/2026
LIVE TODAY at NOON: Join in for our Dolphins Deep Dive live stream as Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss Miami’s latest loss and Achane’s season-ending injury.
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Dolphins Deep Dive: Perkins, Furones talk Chiefs loss and answer viewers’ questions Tuesday at noon
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 28/09/2026
David Jolly, the Democratic nominee for Florida governor, announced plans Monday to crack down on property insurance companies that use complex corporate structures to ship money to related firms whose profits are kept secret.
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Jolly slams ‘corrupt homeowners insurance system’ after news organizations’ report
The Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel on Friday published a secret state report showing how property insurers ship money to related firms whose profits are kept secret.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 28/09/2026
LIVE TUESDAY at NOON: Join in for our Dolphins Deep Dive live stream as Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss Miami’s loss to Kansas City and Achane’s season-ending injury.
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Dolphins Deep Dive: Perkins, Furones talk Chiefs loss and answer viewers’ questions Tuesday at noon
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 28/09/2026
On Monday, the Florida average for a gallon of gas was $4.34, according to AAA – The Auto Club Group. That’s 6 cents more than a week ago, 40 cents more than last month and $1.40 per gallon more than last year.
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Gas prices still climbing in Florida. How much will you pay this week?
Gas has risen to $4.34 in Florida, with the average price for a gallon on Monday at $4.50 in Palm Beach County, $4.38 in Broward County, $4.31 in Miami-Dade County and $4.62 in Monroe County.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 28/09/2026
A low-pressure system in the Atlantic could become a tropical storm or depression in the next couple of days, forecasters said Monday.
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Tropical storm may develop this week; Fay a depression
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 28/09/2026
The Dolphins lost to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, but the game was more competitive than many thought it would be and there were signs of encouragement.
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Perkins: Dolphins don’t get win vs. Chiefs, but they see progress
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 27/09/2026
Perkins and Furones discuss how standout running back De’Von Achane’s injury impacts Miami, and the team’s better-than-expected showing against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Dolphins Deep Dive: Perkins and Furones on Achane injury, loss to Chiefs | VIDEO
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 27/09/2026
Dolphins running back De’Von Achane suffered a knee injury in the team’s home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Dolphins RB De’Von Achane exits home opener vs. Chiefs with knee injury
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 27/09/2026
Miami was expected to get beaten convincingly by Kansas City. That didn’t happen. Although the Dolphins won’t be happy about the loss, they can take solace in the way they played.
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Things we learned in Miami Dolphins’ 24-10 loss to Kansas City Chiefs
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 27/09/2026
Quick thoughts from Sun Sentinel staffers on the Dolphins’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Hard Rock Stadium as Miami falls to 0-3.
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Instant Analysis: Kansas City Chiefs 24, Miami Dolphins 10
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 27/09/2026
Although the Miami Dolphins dropped their home opener to the Kansas City Chiefs, the started showing signs of building blocks toward the future, hanging tight until late.
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Dolphins hang tight with Chiefs, but ultimately drop home opener
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 27/09/2026
Dolphins running back De’Von Achane suffered a knee injury in the team’s home opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Dolphins RB De’Von Achane exits home opener vs. Chiefs with knee injury
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 27/09/2026
The Weekend Top 10: Asian Food Festival, Negronis, Miamibloco, plus Halloween thrills start early!
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The Weekend Top 10: Asian Food Festival, Negronis, Miamibloco, plus Halloween thrills start early!
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 26/09/2026
President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. meets certain conditions.
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Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and other Mideast news
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 26/09/2026
State Rep. Hillary Cassel stunned her colleagues and outraged her previous supporters when she quit the Democratic Party less than eight weeks after the 2024 election. Now, running for reelection as a Republican, she’s still explaining the party switch.
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Hillary Cassel faces voters after flipping from Democrat to Republican. Even if she loses, ‘no regrets.’
Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel, running as a Republican, defended her decision to leave the Democratic Party as critics questioned her motives.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 26/09/2026
Tim Tebow, in town for UF-Ole Miss game, said he’s pausing his Life Surge relationship while representatives investigate allegations against Christian organization.
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Tim Tebow pauses Life Surge relationship amid allegations ahead of Florida-Ole Miss game
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 25/09/2026
Asian Food Festival, Negronis, Miamibloco, plus Halloween thrills start early! Here's our list of fun things to do this weekend in South Florida.
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The Weekend Top 10: Asian Food Festival, Negronis, Miamibloco, plus Halloween thrills start early!
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 25/09/2026
Uncovered: The Florida Senate demanded the Sun Sentinel and Orlando Sentinel destroy a hidden state report on insurers’ secret sibling company profits. Read it here instead.
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News organizations publish Florida’s secret examination of insurer profits
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 25/09/2026
INVESTIGATION: Despite claims of a stabilized Florida property insurance market, a Sun Sentinel and Orlando Sentinel survey reveals homeowners feel vulnerable and deeply pessimistic. Read our special report, "Uncovered."
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State leaders say they fixed Florida’s insurance crisis. A new survey shows homeowners don’t buy it
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 25/09/2026
Florida’s education commissioner is directing school districts to set stricter rules for reviewing library and classroom books or face “corrective measures.”
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Education chief to school districts: Remove sexually explicit books before anyone complains
Florida’s education commissioner is directing school districts to set stricter rules for reviewing library and classroom books or face “corrective measures.”
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 25/09/2026
Former FBI employees involved in the investigation into President Trump’s retention of classified documents were subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury as the Justice Department pursues an ill-defined theory of a “deep state” conspiracy to deprive Trump of his civil rights and keep him from power.
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FBI employees in Trump Mar-a-Lago case seek clarity on subpoenas in Florida ‘grand conspiracy’ probe
Former FBI employees involved in the criminal investigation into President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents have been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury in a broad Florida-based ...
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 24/09/2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials announced Thursday the arrests and prosecutions of 20 people across Florida accused of voting illegally, adding to the efforts of the state Office of Election Crimes and Security that was established four years ago.
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DeSantis, Florida officials announce arrests of 20 people accused over voter fraud
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state officials announced Thursday the arrests and prosecutions of 20 people across Florida accused of voting illegally, a new crackdown by the Office of Election Crimes and Secu...
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 24/09/2026
The Florida Department of Children and Families has yet to share meaningful evidence that Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida is helping people as intended. But budget and position records show that the initiative has nonetheless come with a steep price.
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How Hope Florida quietly hollowed out the state’s safety net for lower-income families
State records show the controversial initiative Hope Florida shifted priorities away from DCF’s eligibility division that has since failed federal standards and left Florida families cut off
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 24/09/2026
Tropical Storm Fay has redeveloped as this hurricane season breaks a 112-year record, experts said.
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Tropical Storm Fay reemerges as Atlantic season breaks another record
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 24/09/2026
Royal Caribbean is expanding its portfolio of land-based destinations by entering into a partnership with Sandals Resorts in a deal announced Wednesday.
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Royal Caribbean plans to buy stake in Sandals Resorts for $3 billion
The cruise line will acquire a 50% equity stake in Sandals and Beaches Resorts for $3 billion in a transaction that is expected to close in early 2027.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 23/09/2026
Nearly every Florida public university, fell in the U.S. News & World Report rankings among public colleges and among all universities.
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Most Florida colleges fall in new U.S. News rankings. One shows a huge gain.
Nearly every Florida public university, including the University of Central Florida, fell in the rankings among public colleges and among all universities.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 22/09/2026
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds launched an updated campaign website this week stripping away numerous prominent references to his endorsement from Donald Trump as the president’s approval ratings hit new lows.
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Byron Donalds strips Trump references from his campaign website
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds launched an updated campaign website this week stripping away numerous prominent references to his endorsement from Donald Trump.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 22/09/2026
The global economy has been shaken by his decision to launch a war against Iran.
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Trump in address to world leaders at the UN defends his decision to start the war against Iran
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 22/09/2026
Florida is favored against No. 4 Ole Miss, but Jon Sumrall is wary of penalties, defense lapses and Heisman favorite Trinidad Chambliss.
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Gators coach shocked No. 21 UF favored against No. 4 Ole Miss, who has ‘best QB in college football’
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 22/09/2026
VOTING ENDS SOON: Have a favorite among our six finalists? Let us know today. It's the last day to vote.
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Top 6 finalists for South Florida’s best coffee: Vote for your favorite now!
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 22/09/2026
WATCH LIVE at NOON: Join in for our Dolphins Deep Dive live stream as Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss Miami’s Week 2 blowout loss at the 49ers and whether the team is worse than we thought.
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Dolphins Deep Dive: Perkins, Furones talk 49ers loss and answer viewers’ questions today at noon
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 21/09/2026
Our Editorial Board writes in Opinion: "No precedent justifies the state Senate’s arrogant demand that the South Florida Sun Sentinel and Orlando Sentinel destroy records exposing gross profiteering by Florida’s property insurance industry."
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Insurers’ excessive profits are secret no more | Editorial
A state report showing Florida property insurers paid more than a billion dollars to out-of-state affiliates while claiming losses shows how Tallahassee does the industry’s bidding.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 21/09/2026
Watch our Dolphins Deep Dive live stream as the Sun Sentinel’s Chris Perkins and David Furones discuss Miami’s Week 2 blowout loss at 49ers and whether the team is worse than we thought.
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Dolphins Deep Dive: Perkins, Furones talk 49ers loss and answer viewers’ questions Tuesday at noon
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 21/09/2026
Volatility in the oil markets because of the Iran War pushed the average price of a gallon of gas in Florida to $4.28 on Monday. That’s up 11 cents over a week ago, 36 cents over a month ago and $1.16 over this time last year, according to AAA.
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Florida gas prices jump 21 cents a gallon in a week
Volatility in the oil markets because of the Iran War pushed the average price of a gallon of gas in Florida to $4.28 on Monday.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 21/09/2026
A secret report shows which Florida insurers claimed losses as affiliates made billions. The state Senate demanded the Orlando Sentinel and Sun Sentinel destroy the report or face legal action.
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How Florida fights to hide insurers’ finances
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 21/09/2026
Tropical Storm Fay approached near hurricane strength early Monday, with top winds at 65 mph, as it swirled over the North Atlantic, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Strengthened Tropical Storm Fay forecast to weaken in North Atlantic
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 21/09/2026
The Dolphins are undergoing a massive rebuild, and experience has taught us these are usually painful.
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Perkins: Brace yourselves, Dolphins fans . . . this is only the beginning of the pain
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 21/09/2026
The Dolphins had a good plan early, but the talent disparity between the teams was evident in the third quarter when the 49ers blew the game wide open.
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Dolphins Deep Dive: Perkins, Furones break down loss to 49ers | VIDEO
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 21/09/2026
The Dolphins hung tough in the first half, but the scoring onslaught came quickly in the third quarter as the 49ers scored 21 unanswered points to take control of the game.
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Things we learned in Miami Dolphins’ 35-13 loss at San Francisco 49ers
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 21/09/2026
Quick thoughts from Sun Sentinel staffers on the Dolphins’ blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium as Miami falls to 0-2.
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Instant Analysis: San Francisco 49ers 35, Miami Dolphins 13
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 21/09/2026
The Dolphins, early in their rebuild, got a taste of what it’s like to go against one of the top contenders in the NFL, falling, 35-13, to the 49ers.
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Dolphins blasted by 49ers, fall to 0-2 before home opener
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 20/09/2026
Tropical Storm Fay could approach hurricane strength by late Sunday as it swirls over the North Atlantic, forecasters said.
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Tropical Storm Fay strengthens in North Atlantic
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 20/09/2026
A secret report shows which Florida insurers claimed losses as affiliates made billions. The state Senate demanded the Orlando Sentinel and Sun Sentinel destroy the report or face legal action.
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How Florida fights to hide insurers’ finances
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 19/09/2026
A secret report shows Florida property insurance companies claimed losses while shuffling billions of dollars into sister companies. After our reporter obtained the report, the state Senate demanded the Sun Sentinel destroy all copies of it or face legal civil or criminal “implications.”
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How Florida fights to hide insurers’ finances
A secret report shows Florida insurers claimed losses as affiliates made billions. The state Senate demanded the Orlando Sentinel and Sun Sentinel destroy the report or face legal action.
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 18/09/2026
This weekend, fan fests abound — whether you’re catching the Panthers back in action, or sharing your love of anime, comics and pop culture icons at a couple of conventions.
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The Weekend Top 10: Nikki Glaser, Taste at the Track (Bourbon & BBQ!), Florida Panthers Fan Fest & more
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South Florida Sun Sentinel @sun-sentinel.com · 18/09/2026
Did your property insurance company deny your claim or offer a payout that barely covers the damage? Whether it was a water leak, roof damage, or a repair where the math just didn't add up, we want to hear from you. Share your experience with reporter David Fleshler at dfleshler@sunsentinel.com.
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