Karen Curtis

Delray Beach

Podcast Host at Full Rigor: Florida True Crimes

Journalist, Author, Artist, Mom

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Seminole Tribe Settles to End Online Gambling Legal Battle

Oct 28, 2024 | 991wqik.iheart.com | Karen Curtis

Photo: felixmizioznikov / iStock Editorial / Getty ImagesThe legal battle over online sports gambling in Florida is over. The Seminole Tribe has settled with and a group of businesses that operate racetracks and poker rooms. The Tribe agreed to a new partnership with West Flagler Associates and the Bonita-Fort Myers Corp to offer jai-alai waging on the tribe’s Hard Rock Bet app.
Free Sandbag Locations in South Florida

Sep 24, 2024 | xl1067.iheart.com | Karen Curtis

Residents of the following cities may pick up free sandbags at the following locations. Residents must show ID to provide proof of residency. FORT LAUDERDALEStaffed Sandbag Pickup Schedule: Wednesday, Sept. 25 Time: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Shirley Small Park (1230 SW 34th Ave.)Sand is also available for self-service at both locations below every day during the following hours for those who bring their own sandbags and shovels.
Routh's Letter Admitting to Assassination Attempt Admitted in Court

Sep 22, 2024 | big1059.iheart.com | Karen Curtis

Federal prosecutors submitted a pretrial detention pleading that includes a letter they say Ryan Routh wrote admitting to the assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Former state and federal prosecutor, attorney David Weinstein, says the letter filed with today's pleading for pretrial detention is damning and will likely spark additional federal charges against Routh.
Florida Democrats Banking on Swift's Endorsement, Miami Concert

Sep 10, 2024 | 933flz.iheart.com | Karen Curtis

Photo: Kate Green / Getty Images Entertainment / Getty ImagesDemocrats are hoping that Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris for president will energize young Florida voters. In fact, the Florida Democratic Party says it will be organizing in "full force for Swift's Eras Tour in Miami the weekend before early voting begins in October.
FIU Registering Students for New AI Bachelor's Degree Program

Aug 15, 2024 | 965thespear.iheart.com | Karen Curtis

Florida International University is launching a bachelor’s degree in data science and artificial intelligence to help students stay ahead of the AI technology curve. FIU Professor Gregory Reis says his computer science department has been working on the AI Bachelor program for two years. Other schools around the country, such as MIT, are offering AI degrees, but not in the field of computer sciences.
Global IT Outage Hits Airlines, Banks, Media and Hospitals

Jul 18, 2024 | mykiss951.iheart.com | Karen Curtis

Photo: Jack Taylor / Getty Images News / Getty ImagesThere is a major worldwide IT outage today stemming from an overnight software update. The issue appears to be linked to a problem with Microsoft cloud computing services and CrowdStrike’s antivirus software. This has caused disruptions for major airlines, media organizations, banks, and other businesses globally. Flights have been grounded for American, United and Delta, and many services are offline as a result.
FHP Looks to Win 2024 "Best Looking Cruiser" Campaign

Jul 14, 2024 | wjbt.iheart.com | Karen Curtis

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has officially entered the 2024 American Association of State Troopers "Best Looking Cruiser" competition. FHP won last year with the state's black-and-tan vehicles placed first with a record 180,000 votes, beating out second-place California by nearly 39,000 votes. FLHSMV Executive Director Dave Kerner says, "This year, our cruiser pays tribute to the legendary Delta IV Heavy rocket while showcasing our commitment to public safety and service.
Trump Handed Another Legal Win by Florida Judge who Dismisses Docs Case

Jul 14, 2024 | 1045thebeat.iheart.com | Karen Curtis

Photo: Joe Raedle / Getty Images News / Getty ImagesAnother legal win for former President Trump who just survived an assassination attempt yesterday. Harvard emeritus constitutional attorney Alan Dershowitz says Judge Aileen Cannon found that the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith violated the Constitution. Dershowitz called this was the most winnable of the four cases against Trump. An appeal would mean the matter will be eventually being contemplated by the US Supreme Court.
New Florida Law Allows Credit Unions to Accept Public Funds for Deposit

May 1, 2024 | wiod.iheart.com | Karen Curtis

Photo: designer491 / iStock / Getty ImagesFlorida joined half the states in the U.S. with a new law signed by Governor DeSantis today that allows credit unions to become qualified public depositories, meaning that they could receive municipal funds for deposit. DeSantis says the new law, which goes into effect on July 1st, will protect Floridians from the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) movement.
Study: Poorest Floridians Taxed at Higher Rate than Richest Californians

Apr 22, 2024 | literock993.iheart.com | Karen Curtis

Florida Policy Institute (FPI) and the Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) released a study today that found California’s tax system is fairer than Florida’s. Eli Byerly-Duke, a state policy analyst at ITEP and co-author of the study, says, “Some people like to call Florida a ‘low-tax’ state, but the state only has low taxes for the wealthy.