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West Palm Beach removing LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalk under orders from Trump, DeSantis administrations
Under pressure from President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis' administrations, West Palm Beach will remove its rainbow crosswalk. It plans to support the LGBTQ+ community with a rainbow installation at a park.
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Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Friday, July 18, 2025
Here are South Florida's top stories for Friday, July 18, 2025.
Sports
Heat end summer league with two-way vacancies; did they let one get away?
A year ago, the Miami Heat moved swiftly when it came to filling their allotment of two-way contracts after winning the championship at the Las Vegas NBA Summer League. This year, limited success, so no haste?
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Time to vote for best subs in South Florida: Here are the Top 5 finalists!
A sub is just a sandwich on a long roll, cut lengthwise and filled with meats, cheeses, vegetables and condiments, right? Oh, if only it were that simple ...
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![The Vegan Block Party at Fort Lauderdale’s Esplanade Park on Saturday, July 5, 2025, featuring more than 70 local vendors offering plant-based foods, drinks, and specialty items. The event included live music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, contests, and wellness workshops throughout the day. (Scott Luxor/Contributor)]( "tfl-l-vegan-block-party-clo")
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The Vegan Block Party at Fort Lauderdale’s Esplanade Park on Saturday, July 5, 2025, featuring more than 70 local vendors offering plant-based foods, drinks, and specialty items. The event included live music, entertainment, family-friendly activities, contests, and wellness workshops throughout... -
![The Las Olas Oceanside Park fireworks event on July 4 drew large crowds to Fort Lauderdale Beach for a daylong Independence Day celebration. Families and visitors enjoyed live music, beach games, contests, and family-friendly activities throughout the afternoon. The free public event featured entertainment by popular artists, including Vanilla Ice. (Scott Luxor/Contributor)]( "tfl-l-ftl-fourth-of-july-late-11")
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![Lauderdale-by-the-Sea celebrated Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2025, with its annual Fourth of July Parade and Family Fun Day. The parade featured festive floats, classic cars, and community groups, while residents and visitors dressed in red, white, and blue to show their patriotism. (Scott Luxor/Contributor)]( "tfl-l-ftl-Lauderdale-By-The-Sea-Fourth-8.jpg")
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![Spectators braved rainy weather to enjoy the City of Lauderhill’s Pre-Independence Day Drone Light Show at Lauderhill Sports Park on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. The event featured a dazzling drone display, live music, food trucks, and family-friendly activities. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)]( "4th of July Celebration")
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![Emily Estevez, right, playing the part of the defendant, reacts with her defense team as the verdict exonerating her is read during a mock trial as part of the Summer Justice Internship Program for high school students through the Broward County Public Defender’s Office in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, June. 27, 2025.]( "High school law interns show off their skills at mock trial")
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![Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk lifts the Stanley Cup while heading west on Las Olas Boulevard in a golf cart after the team brought the trophy to the Elbo Room on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel)]( "Champs")
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![Scenes from the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup win in Game 6 of the final against the Edmonton Oilers.]( "TFL-L-panthers-win")
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Real Estate
Average long-term US mortgage rate falls to 6.67%, the lowest level since early April
Recent data suggests sales could pick up in the coming months.
Politics
Federal disaster aid is uncertain for states even as Texas floods underscore need
Administration officials have backed off Trump’s claims that he would eliminate FEMA altogether.
Opinion
Perspectives on Florida’s center for cruelty | Editorial
The Sun Sentinel looks far and wide to see the consensus on what other news...
National News
Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist who helped write ‘The Way We Were,’ dies at 99
Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett performed his material.
Travel
Run away with the new issue of ‘Explore Florida & the Caribbean’
The award-winning travel magazine of the South Florida Sun Sentinel and the Orlando Sentinel is...
Florida News
Emails show DeSantis administration blindsided county officials with plans for Alligator Alcatraz
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration left many local officials in the dark about Alligator Alcatraz,...
Education
Civil rights work is slowing as Trump dismantles the Education Department, agency data shows
Data from the Education Department shows the pace at which it resolves civil rights complaints...
Health
Research finding opens the door to a viral link to Parkinson’s disease
The usually harmless Human Pegivirus has been found in brain samples from Parkinson’s patients. Researchers...
Business
President Donald Trump will sign a new cryptocurrency bill into law on Friday
President Trump will sign into law a new set of regulations for a type of...
City & Shore Magazine
Sparkling and still wines to sip on sizzling summer days
Some suggestions here from The Summer Issue for sparkling and still wines that can hold...
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Miss Manners: Strangers want to take our photo, and they’re bugged when I say no
Plus: Was I wrong to be annoyed by the chatty shopper behind me?
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Best cocktail dresses for any special occasion
Sometimes referred to as the “party dress,” cocktail dresses are short to mid-length and are...