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Hundreds protest after being told they have to move out
SUMMARY: Hundreds of South Florida residents are protesting after being ordered to vacate their mobile home park by May 2025 due to redevelopment plans. Approximately 900 families, some of whom have lived there for decades, received eviction notices and are frustrated with the offered relocation incentives. Residents could receive $144,000 if they move out by January, but many feel this is insufficient and are demanding more time and support. Sweetwater’s mayor expressed a willingness to discuss delaying the relocation with the park’s owner. The community remains resolute, claiming it is unjust to be displaced from their homes.
Hundreds of mobile home residents in Sweetwater upset after being told to move out.
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Rays’ new stadium deal paused, Tropicana Field repair initiative fails | Florida
SUMMARY: The Tampa Bay Rays face uncertainty after their deal for a $1.3 billion stadium in St. Petersburg collapsed due to two partners deferring votes on $600 million in taxpayer bonds. A recent City Council vote reversed approval of $23 million for a new roof on Tropicana Field, which was damaged by Hurricane Milton. Without repairs, the Rays may not have a home after 2026, as they currently plan to play at George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. City officials will propose a maintenance plan within 90 days, while Rays leadership remains hopeful for a possible resolution.
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Cars go up in flames after powerline falls near Coral Gables home
SUMMARY: A fire occurred outside a Coral Gables home early this morning due to a snapped power line that fell on two cars. The homeowner witnessed the flames and struggled emotionally to rescue her birds. Coral Gables fire crews responded quickly after receiving the call before 6 a.m., identifying it as an electrical fire. They decided to shut off the electric grid for 1,400 residents to safely extinguish the blaze. Neighbors reported hearing a loud pop and witnessing the flames. Fortunately, the homeowner expressed gratitude that her home and pets were saved from the fire’s potential devastation.
CBS News Miami’s Morgan Rynor has the latest from the scene.
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How Trump’s mass deportation plans could impact Florida
SUMMARY: President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan, which aims to remove undocumented migrants, could significantly impact Florida. While Trump vows to begin deportations on day one, Florida’s state leaders, including House Speaker Daniel Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton, have stated that immigration policy is a federal issue, not within the state’s purview. Florida Democrats, like Rep. Marie Woodson, express concerns about the plan’s potential for racial profiling and economic disruption. With over 1 million undocumented residents in Florida, the deportations could hurt the state’s workforce, particularly in hospitality and construction, affecting local economies.
Donald Trump says his mass deportation plan is coming on his first day as president. It could have huge impacts on Florida’s hospitality, construction, and agriculture sectors.
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