New York Times: Kathryn Davis, humanitarian and philanthropist, has died at...
Kathryn Wasserman Davis, who contributed tens of millions of dollars to cleaning the Hudson River and promoting peace through an organization she founded when she was 100, has died at her home in Hobe...
View ArticleNew York Times: Interview with Tiger’s girlfriend, skier Lindsey Vonn
In the last 18 months, Vonn divorced her husband, Thomas Vonn, won a fourth World Cup overall title, sustained the first major knee injury of her career and started dating perhaps the world’s most...
View ArticleNew York Times: Where sand is gold, the reserves are running dry and Martin...
According to The New York Times, Miami-Dade County is officially out of offshore sand. The situation is so dire that two counties to the north — St. Lucie and Martin — are being asked to donate their...
View ArticleNew York Times: In South Florida, a polluted bubble ready to burst
"The rush of fresh water, both from the lake and its own river basin, has had an immediate impact on the St. Lucie River estuary to the east. Life in and around it has come to a standstill this summer...
View ArticleNYTimes: Front lines of a high-pitched, bite-size war against Martin’s...
From The New York Times: “They are sneaky devils,” said Gene Lemire, director of mosquito control in Martin County, referring to the insect enemy. “They hide in people’s houses, in the dark crevices...
View ArticleHealth care expansion is rejected in Florida
From The New York Times: "In another rebuke of the Obama administration’s efforts to expand health care to the uninsured, Florida’s Republican-led House of Representatives soundly rejected a plan on...
View ArticleNYTimes: Judge picks voting map in Florida
"Florida’s long battle over congressional districts approached its finale on Friday when a state judge rejected maps drafted by the Republican Legislature and approved one drawn by the challengers in...
View ArticleNYTimes: Disney and other theme parks add metal detectors for holidays
"The theme park industry has an impressive track record of guest safety. Even so, some recent incidents have illustrated the challenges facing them. Last week, a Florida man was arrested on suspicion...
View ArticleNew York Times: Combat veteran from the Treasure Coast runs for Congress
"Brian Mast, an Army veteran who lost both legs while serving in Afghanistan, is campaigning for the United States House of Representatives. Mr. Mast is one of 11 candidates over all for the seat now...
View ArticleNew York Times: Panama Papers show how rich United States clients hid...
"Over the years, William R. Ponsoldt had earned tens of millions of dollars building a string of successful companies. Now, as he neared retirement, Mr. Ponsoldt, of Jensen Beach, had a special request...
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