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Brush Fire Burning In South Miami-Dade County

1 week ago | big1059.iheart.com | Erica Rodriguez

Firefighters are hoping to make some progress today in their fight against mother nature in South Miami-Dade County. Florida Forest Service's Kevin MacEwen says along with his firefighters, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol and F-DOT crews are also battling the marshy conditions. "It is very dry... extremely dry...
Governor Signing Bill Banning Water Fluoridation

1 week ago | wiod.iheart.com | Erica Rodriguez

Florida is becoming the second state in the country, behind Utah, to ban fluoride from drinking water. Governor Ron DeSantis was in Miami this afternoon for a signing ceremony. He and the State Surgeon General believe fluoride is neurotoxic, can reduce IQ and have other adverse health impacts. Water fluoridation supporters feel it supports oral health.
Miami-Dade Commissioner Replaced

1 week ago | wiod.iheart.com | Erica Rodriguez

Instead of having an election to fill the Miami-Dade County Commission seat left vacant by Kevin Marino Cabrera, who is now the U.S. Ambassador to Panama, commissioners agree to appoint West Miami Vice Mayor Natalie Milian Orbis.
Heavy Rain Could Help South Florida's Drought

1 week ago | wiod.iheart.com | Erica Rodriguez

South Florida is set for a second soaking. National Weather Service Meteorologist Robert Molleda says, "These showers and storms in addition to potentially producing strong winds and hail, they're relatively slow moving, so they sit over an area for an extended period of time that could lead to localized flooding."Molleda adds, the main difference from yesterday's storms are today's will likely develop more inland and then potentially build back toward the east coast.
Extreme Heat Season Is Here

2 weeks ago | wiod.iheart.com | Erica Rodriguez

Miami-Dade County's Extreme Heat Season gets underway today. "Those are the days when the heat index gets over a 100 when, really, a general risk of heat illness for the population, if precautions are not taken," says National Weather Service Miami Meteorologist In Charge Robert Molleda. Molleda adds, again this year they'll issue Heat Advisories when heat indexes are expected to be at least 105 degrees. Extreme heat warnings will be issued if the "feels like" temps hit 110 or higher.
Dillard High Student Diagnosed With Active Tuberculosis | NewsRadio WIOD | Florida News

2 weeks ago | wiod.iheart.com | Erica Rodriguez

A student at a Fort Lauderdale high school has been diagnosed with an active case of tuberculosis.
Governor Appoints New Broward School Board Member

3 weeks ago | wiod.iheart.com | Erica Rodriguez

Governor Ron DeSantis selecting a new member of the Broward School Board. Adam Cervera will replace Brenda Fam when her resignation goes into effect at the end of the month. Cervera is Shareholder at Becker & Poliakoff, P. A. and previously served as Chair of the Florida Bar’s Eleventh Circuit Grievance Committee. Fam announced her resignation earlier this week citing "hostility and personal attacks." DeSantis previously appointed Daniel Foganholi and Torey Alston to the school board.
One Florida Congress Man Returns From El Salvador, Another Heading There

3 weeks ago | wflanews.iheart.com | Erica Rodriguez

One Florida Congressman is back from El Salvador, while another will soon be on her way. Congressman Maxwell Frost returned to Orlando this morning after meeting with the Ambassador and human rights groups but was denied a visit with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who the Trump administration initially admitted was mistakenly deported. "The answer we got on why we weren't allowed to see him was that we went unofficially.
LINK: Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale Begins Today

3 weeks ago | wiod.iheart.com | Erica Rodriguez

After a year in Miami, Fleet Week is back in Fort Lauderdale. Three Navy ships - amphibious landing ship USS New York, submarine USS New Hampshire and guided missile destroyer USS Cole - and the Coast Guard Cutter Tampa pulling into Port Everglades this morning for the start of Fleet Week Fort Lauderdale.
WATCH: Two Dead, Five Transported To Hospital After FSU Shooting

1 month ago | 1055thebeat.iheart.com | Erica Rodriguez

The chief of the FSU police confirms two people are dead and five have been hospitalized after a shooting on the campus of Florida State University. FSU announces the threat has been "neutralized" and in an updated alert: "The following buildings are currently CLOSED as they are still an active crime scene: Student Union, Bellamy, HCB Classroom Building, Rovetta A&B, Moore Auditorium, Shaw, Pepper, Hecht House and Carraway.