Greg Allen

Greg Allen appears in the following:

Protected Status Extension Applies To More Than 300,000 Venezuelans

Tuesday, March 09, 2021

The Biden administration's decision to grant temporary protected status to Venezuelans in the U.S. was applauded in South Florida. That region is home to thousands who fled their home country.

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The Florida Democratic Party Has A Problem: It's Broke And Disorganized

Tuesday, March 02, 2021

After losing two seats in Congress and several in the legislature in November's election, Florida's Democratic Party is soul searching with a new party chairman at the helm.

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Florida Democrats Try To Regroup After Big November Losses

Monday, March 01, 2021

Although Joe Biden won, Democrats in Florida lost big in November, giving up seats in Congress and the state legislature. They face tough races in next year's election and the state party is broke.

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Hurricane Forecasts Will Start Earlier In 2021

Friday, February 26, 2021

Named storms have formed in the Atlantic before the official June 1 start of hurricane season in each of the last six years. The National Hurricane Center is discussing starting the season in May.

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Pandemic Approaches: The Differences Between Florida, California

Thursday, February 18, 2021

California imposed tough restrictions to try to control the spread of COVID-19, but Florida did not. California struggled with huge case numbers and hospitalizations while Florida did better. Why?

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Florida Governor Accused Of 'Playing Politics' With COVID-19 Vaccine

Wednesday, February 17, 2021

At a COVID-19 vaccination event near an upscale community, Gov. Ron DeSantis had to answer questions about whether he's favoring some communities over others.

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Florida Officials Say They'd Fight Any Potential Domestic Travel Restrictions

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Media reports suggest the White House is considering domestic travel restrictions to control spread of a new COVID-19 variant. Gov. Ron DeSantis say this would be unconstitutional.

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Palm Beach Town Council To Decide If Trump Can Legally Live At Mar-a-Lago

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

The Palm Beach town council is meeting to decide if former President Donald Trump can legally live at Mar-a-Lago. An agreement he signed decades ago prevents club members from living there full-time.

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Florida Lawmakers Debate To Repeal Infamous Stand Your Ground Law

Thursday, February 04, 2021

In Florida, lawmakers in the state legislature will debate a bill that repeals the Stand Your Ground law. When Trayvon Martin was killed in 2012, the man who shot him used that law in his defense.

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Palm Beach Town Attorney Says Trump Can Live At Mar-A-Lago Full Time

Wednesday, February 03, 2021

In a memo to local officials, John Randolph says he agrees with Trump's lawyer that the former president can legally reside at his private club. "It appears the Zoning Code permits him to," he says.

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South Florida Raid Leaves 2 FBI Agents Dead, Others Wounded

Tuesday, February 02, 2021

Two FBI agents were killed and at least three others were wounded in south Florida while serving an arrest warrant for a man suspected of child pornography possession.

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Scientists Identify New Whale Species In Gulf Of Mexico

Thursday, January 28, 2021

The Rice's whale can grow to 42 feet and is critically endangered, with fewer than 100 left.

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Florida's Vaccine Rollout Rife With Snags And Inequities

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting the success of his policy providing COVID-19 vaccines to everyone 65 years and older in the state. But critics say the vaccine distribution favors some groups over others.

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Cuban American Legal Pioneer Osvaldo Soto Dies At 91

Friday, January 15, 2021

Miami is mourning the death of a legal pioneer. Osvaldo Soto successfully fought for the repeal of an "English-only" law in Miami-Dade County. He has died at age 91.

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State Capitals Tighten Security Amid Threat Of Armed Protests Ahead Of Inauguration

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

The FBI is warning of protests and potential violence in all 50 capitals ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. On Wednesday, President Trump urged that there be no violence of any kind.

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Big Money Firms Abandon States For Ones With More Favorable Terms

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

In an exodus spurred by the pandemic, some high profile hedge funds, venture capital firms and tech companies are leaving New York and California for low-tax states, Florida and Texas.

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FBI Warns Of Inauguration Day Unrest In All 50 States

Tuesday, January 12, 2021

The FBI is warning of protests and potential violence in all 50 state capitals ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. NPR looks at how state officials are preparing for possible unrest.

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Law Enforcement And Social Media Identifying U.S. Capitol Mob Members

Thursday, January 07, 2021

The FBI is asking the public to help identify people involved in the attack. D.C. Metro police is offering a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information leading to an arrest.

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Can Trump Live At Mar-A-Lago?

Friday, December 25, 2020

President Trump changed his legal address to Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach. But neighbors say under an agreement he signed decades ago, he can't live there after leaving the White House.

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Residents In Florida Retirement Community Among 1st To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Residents at John Knox Village in Pompano Beach, Fla., were among the first older adults to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Resident Peggy Golden tells NPR's Mary Louise Kelly she's "just thrilled."

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