WLRN WEEKEND: A collection of some of our feature stories for your weekend reading
FEATURED NEWS
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An affordable housing complex opened Friday in Overtown, the historically Black neighborhood north of downtown Miami. It will target residents earning 30% to 70% below the area median income. The project was spearheaded by a nonprofit founded by Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis says state weathered storm well compared to past hurricanes.
FLORIDA NEWS
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On gubernatorial campaign trail, Jolly promises immigration protections to Miami's Haitian communityFlorida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly and running mate Gwen Graham addressed deportation fears, affordable housing and economic opportunities during a North Miami campaign stop. ‘I call it Operation Save Florida,’ she said.
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Numerous damaging tornadoes are possible even after the hurricane moves inland and weakens; the heavy rains will continue throughout Saturday morning across the Florida Panhandle. (Version in Spanish here, too)
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Miami-Dade County and City of Miami officials have called for an investigation into the safety of playgrounds following the death of a teenager two weeks ago at a City of Miami park in what appears to be a freak accident.
COUNTIES
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