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7 takeaways: Democratic socialists win big statewide with Nixon, but fail to unseat South Florida incumbents

Pirate-themed tavern Black Jack’s Rum Bar & Grille abruptly closes both locations; owner hopes to reopen

The Weekend Top 10: Creamsicle donuts, Michael Jackson Night, Monster Jam & football fun in South Florida

What’s in an airport code? In West Palm Beach, it’s the president’s initials

DeSantis criticizes Nixon and Mills, calls Caruso case a ‘gut punch’

Florida Telemundo exec, Miami food entrepreneur among 7 killed in northern Kenya helicopter crash

Angie ascends, and Byron Donalds has a big GOP problem | Editorial

Florida teacher suspended after Charlie Kirk comments should be reinstated, court says

Sloth World sheriff’s probe finds no evidence of crimes in animal deaths

Miss Manners: We ordered takeout with our rich new friends, and things took an unexpected turn