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To text this article to a friend,[SMS]Tap Summer in Coral Springs is no joke. When your air conditioner stops working in mid-August, most people start researching repair companies, hoping to find one that won’t overcharge or do sloppy work. The list is long. It seems almost impossible to choose the right one without some guidance. Word of mouth is still widespread here. Air Nifty is one of the names that comes up a lot when people talk about their neighborhood. Air Nifty provides air conditioner repair in Coral Springs and has a reputation for honest pricing. That kind of trust…

To text this article to a friend,[SMS]Tap After waiting nearly two years, Floridians finally had the opportunity to vote on a formal property tax proposal from Gov. Ron DeSantis. This is certainly ambitious and has two major benefits. Inflation reduces the current homestead exemption amount and increases it to $150,000 in 2027, completely offsetting the loss in dollar value. Commercial property owners will also benefit as the cap on assessed value increases will be reduced from 10% to 5%. These are major changes and will be central to consideration of the proposal. Unfortunately, this amendment still leaves a lot to…

To text this article to a friend,[SMS]Tap Florida State will have one of the most interesting schedules at the 2026 World Cup. Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will host seven games, including four group games, 32 round games, the quarterfinals and the third-place game. Group stages include Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay, Uruguay vs. Cape Verde, Brazil vs. Scotland and Colombia vs. Portugal. This combination allows soccer betting fans to enjoy several different types of matches. There will be a match against the favorites against an outsider, a test in South America, a showdown with an underdog in Africa and…

Tap SMS to send this article to a friend Expensive homeowners insurance in Florida remains a top issue for voters heading into the 2026 election. Republican gubernatorial candidate and former Florida House speaker Paul Renner says his plan would not only lower interest rates, but by double digits. Renner’s suggestion: With a state budget of more than $114 billion, we can afford to eliminate the homeowner’s insurance premium tax and mandate that these savings be passed on to consumers. Florida Hurricane Disaster Fund Change Requirements This requires three major steps. a: Provide coverage for minor hurricanes – Providing Florida Hurricane…

Tap SMS to send this article to a friend The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is stepping up its pursuit of immigration lawyers who intentionally misrepresent facts on behalf of their clients on asylum applications, according to a new report by the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) (www.fairus.org). DHS says it is developing a “fraud prevention policy” to combat document fraud. According to FAIR, DHS has issued a notice warning that immigration lawyers who represent illegal aliens routinely misrepresent their clients’ risk of persecution in their home countries in order to improve their chances of being granted asylum. “Immigration…

Tucked away behind the Boardwalk Bowl on Colonial Drive, the space is outfitted with a video game corner, rug, sofa, lamps and chandelier to make you feel like you’ve stepped into someone’s living room. It’s actually an intimate DIY music venue called My Sister’s House, a nonprofit that fosters a community around local and touring punk, alternative, and indie bands. With Orlando’s smaller venues disappearing, this 70-person room aims to bridge the gap between spaces like Austin’s Coffee and Stardust and slightly larger venues like Will’s Pub. “Our goal is to give bands that are playing in small rooms the…

Tap SMS to send this article to a friend The following news has been rewritten in the Florida Daily style. Anthony Bona receives endorsement from Rep. Toby Oberdorf in Florida House District 85 PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Port St. Lucie City Councilman Anthony Bona is campaigning to succeed the term-limited member of the Florida House of Representatives in District 85 and has secured the support of state Rep. Toby Oberdorf. Overdorf, who currently represents parts of Martin and St. Lucie counties in the Florida House of Representatives, announced his support for Bona this week, citing Councilman Bona’s history of…

Tap SMS to send this article to a friend Port of Miami Director Heidi Webb will step down after more than 30 years with Miami-Dade County, ending a long career in the public sector in which she oversaw the growth of one of the world’s busiest cruise and cargo ports. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniela Levin Cava announced Webb’s retirement on June 4 as part of a broader reorganization of the county leadership team, according to the South Florida Business Journal. The shake-up also includes the immediate retirement of Chief Operating Officer Jimmy Morales and the promotion of Roy Coley to Deputy…

As the Orlando Sentinel celebrates its 150th anniversary today, a new museum exhibit explores the paper’s long history and its place in the lives of Central Floridians. The pocket exhibit created by the Orange County Regional History Center, “Extra! Extra! Orlando Sentinel 150th Anniversary,” is now open to the public. Photographs and artifacts from the History Center’s archives are on display. “We really wanted to prioritize things that showed history and were interesting, things that people don’t always see, but also highlighted the role that newspapers played in the community,” said exhibition curator Katie Kelly. “This isn’t just news. It’s…

To date, Orlando’s own chef Henry Moso is the only James Beard Award finalist who’s had an answer at the ready when I ask my regular tongue-in-cheek question, an homage to Joan Rivers on the red carpet more than anything else. “Who are you going to wear to the ceremony?” Louis Vuitton was Moso’s answer. Bryce Bonsack, executive chef of Tampa’s Rocca, Michelin-starred since 2023, is caught flat-footed, and I am not surprised. Reserve your dry-aged Rohan duck ahead of time if it’s something you want to try. Pro tip: It’s something you want to try. (Amy Drew Thompson/Orlando Sentinel)…