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MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – A judge’s ruling that a new congressional map drawn by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ staff is unconstitutional has been appealed by the state. Thursday’s notice of appeal came hours after Circuit Judge Layne Smith issued an injunction to prevent the DeSantis map from being used in the November election. READ MORE: Rabbi: Jewish Law Provides Room For Debate To Protect Life In The Womb And The Mother's Health “Because this Court has found a violation of the Florida Constitution and that there is time to remedy the violation, this Court must consider what remedy is appropriate,” Smith said in his order. “This Court finds that a narrow remedy — one that addresses only the diminishment discussed in this order — is the most appropriate.” Smith ordered that a map drawn by a Harvard professor who testified for the plaintiffs should be used, but the state’s appeal keeps the DeSantis map in place. The case goes to the 1st District Court of Appeals. … [Read more...] about Judge Blocks Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Redistricting Plan

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – State Rep. Cord Byrd, a Neptune Beach Republican who has been at the forefront of controversial legislation supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis, will oversee the 2022 elections in Florida. DeSantis announced Friday that Byrd will succeed Secretary of State Laurel Lee, who is stepping down as head of the Department of State effective Monday. “Cord Byrd has been an ally of freedom and democracy in the Florida Legislature, and I am confident he will carry that mission forward as secretary of state,” DeSantis said in a prepared statement. “I look forward to his successes ensuring Florida’s elections remain safe, secure, and well-administered.” A news release from DeSantis’ office said Byrd, during his six years in office, has been “a staunch advocate for election security, public integrity, the fight against big tech censorship and the de-platforming of political candidates.” In the news release, Byrd, a lawyer, said he will ensure that “Florida … [Read more...] about Florida Gov. DeSantis Taps Lawmaker Cord Byrd As Secretary Of State

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – As a married mom of two kids under 12 months, Rashauna Hamilton is on the hunt for baby formula. “Looking has been crazy, disappointing and scary,” she said. READ MORE: Rabbi: Jewish Law Provides Room For Debate To Protect Life In The Womb And The Mother's Health South Florida is feeling the effects of the nationwide formula shortage that’s causing concern among parents all around the country. Hamilton is down to her last two cans of Enfamil and has been scouring drug stores, grocery and warehouse chains looking for formula. “I have called my mom in Maryland asking her to look. I called my cousin in Texas and they say the same thing that there is none. We are trying to figure out what to do in the meantime.” Doctors are hearing the anxiety from parents as well. Pediatrician Dr. Kristin Biggie says she sees three dozen patients a day and they are all concerned about the shortage. “They want to know where are we going to get formula,” she said. READ … [Read more...] about South Florida Parents Feeling Effect Of Nationwide Baby Formula Shortage

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The life of a 17-year-old boy was remembered on Friday night. Cairi McNear was shot and killed earlier this month by a 15-year-old boy. Now, the victim’s family is calling for an end to gun violence. READ MORE: Rabbi: Jewish Law Provides Room For Debate To Protect Life In The Womb And The Mother's Health Dozens of family and friends gathered together at Hadley Park in Northwest Miami-Dade, sharing memories of Cairi. Those who knew him best say he was a bright light in this world and a life taken way too soon. “People’s lives are so important you can’t get them back,” said Sharon Addison, Cairi’s aunt. Blue and white balloons floated into the sky as family members honored Cairi. “Cairi was the life of the party. He was full of life, full of energy and now, I understand why he was full of life it was because God knew his life would be taken so shortly,” said his mother, Aurianna McNear. The 17-year-old was shot and killed by a 15-year-old boy just 9 … [Read more...] about Family Of Slain NW Teen Cairi McNear Calls For End To Gun Violence

MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) –Jace Peterson walked against Anthony Bender with the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 Friday night. After starters Corbin Burnes and Pablo López dueled for seven innings, ex-Marlins star Christian Yelich reached on a leadoff single against Tanner Scott (0-1) in the ninth. READ MORE: Rabbi: Jewish Law Provides Room For Debate To Protect Life In The Womb And The Mother's Health Scott hit Luis Urías and surrendered pinch-hitter Tyrone Taylor’s single to right that loaded the bases. Bender relieved and struck out Hunter Renfroe before walking Peterson on four pitches. Devin Williams (2-0) pitched a perfect eighth and Josh Hader closed with a perfect ninth for his 13th save. López struck out a career-high 11 and limited Milwaukee to one run and three hits in his seven-inning outing. López retired 15 straight until Renfroe’s two-out single in the seventh. Burnes was just as dominant for the Brewers. … [Read more...] about Jace Peterson’s Bases-Loaded Walk Lifts Brewers Over Marlins 2-1

MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) – On the wrong side of a comeback effort this time, the Florida Panthers rebounded in overtime and made sure they wouldn’t need to go home to finish their first-round series. Carter Verhaeghe scored the OT winner to send the Panthers to the second round by beating the Washington Capitals 4-3 in Game 6 Friday night. It’s the franchise’s first playoff series victory since 1996 when Florida reached the Stanley Cup Final. READ MORE: Rabbi: Jewish Law Provides Room For Debate To Protect Life In The Womb And The Mother's Health The Panthers are still eight wins from getting back to the final, but they will have home-ice advantage for their next series against either the cross-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning or the Toronto Maple Leafs. Florida looked to be on the verge of a regulation victory when Gustav Forsling tripped Nicklas Backstrom with 1:09 left in the third period. T.J. Oshie scored 6 seconds into the Washington power play to send the sellout crowd of … [Read more...] about Panthers Beat Caps In OT, Win 1st Playoff Series Since 1996

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Jewish discussion on abortion does not center around pro-life or pro-choice. Instead, Judaism focuses on the mother’s right to protect herself from harm. Within the faith, there’s disagreement on what constitutes a threat to the mother’s life during pregnancy. READ MORE: Panthers Beat Caps In OT, Win 1st Playoff Series Since 1996 “Until the 40th day after conception, they define the fetus as mere water,” said Rabbi Rachel Greengrass of Temple Beth Am. She references the Talmud, a primary text for Jewish Law. “The mitzvah of be fruitful and multiple only falls on the man,” said Greengrass. “Because you can’t be required to do something that puts your life in danger.” In my conversation with Rabbi Lyle Rothman at the University of Miami Hillel, he explained how Jewish faith leaders approach religious law text. “The wonderful thing about the debate in the Talmud, is that there is debate in the Talmud,” said Rothman. “It’s very easy to say this is … [Read more...] about Rabbi: Jewish Law Provides Room For Debate To Protect Life In The Womb And The Mother’s Health

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A second person has been charged after dozens of balloons were popped onboard a large yacht docked within the Bayshore Landing marina. Martina Gaspoz, 26, has been charged with willful disregard for the environment, a felony. READ MORE: Small Plane Hit SUV When It Crashed On Haulover Inlet Bridge, One Person Killed, Six Injured The man accused of dumping balloons , David Torres-Bocanegra, is also facing a felony charge. (Courtesy of @mmgoutboarddivision) The man who rented the boat for a wedding proposal says he had no idea about the balloon incident. Gaspoz was spotted popping/deflating 50 balloons on the yacht which were then illegally dumped in the bay, according to her arrest report. READ MORE: Train Like Beckham: Workout Models Soccer Icon's Routine During questioning, Gaspoz reportedly told police she assisted Torres-Bocanegra in removing the balloons. She said when the charter ended, she left the boat and then saw a news crew … [Read more...] about Second Person Charged After Dozens Of Balloons Were Popped, Dumped In Biscayne Bay

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – A fourth prison guard has been extradited to South Florida to face charges in connection with the deadly beating of an inmate. Jeremy Godbolt is facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of 60-year-old Ronald Ingram. READ MORE: Small Plane Hit SUV When It Crashed On Haulover Inlet Bridge, One Person Killed, Six Injured The three other corrections officers charged in Ingram’s death are 24-year-old Ronald Connor, 29-year-old Christopher Rolon, and 34-year-old Kirk Walton. Ronald Connor, Christopher Rolon and Kirk Walton are facing charges in the death of an inmate (Miami-Dade Corrections) Legal documents indicate it happened during the early morning of February 14 of 2022, as an inmate was scheduled to be transferred. READ MORE: Train Like Beckham: Workout Models Soccer Icon's Routine Here is what officials said: “Prior to being removed from his cell in the mental health unit, the inmate reportedly threw urine on … [Read more...] about Fourth Corrections Officer Faces Murder Charge In Death Of Inmate In Miami-Dade

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – 2022 is close to turning into another record year for manatee deaths in Florida. In the first two months of the year, there have been 400 manatee deaths, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility. READ MORE: Small Plane Hit SUV When It Crashed On Haulover Inlet Bridge, One Person Killed, Six Injured Now several conservation organizations have sued the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to protect them. Emilio Lopez with the Biscayne Bay Marine Health Coalition said pollution and runoff are a leading cause of death for manatees and other wildlife in the bay. “These organics decompose in the water, they release a lot of nutrients contained in them, things like nitrogen and phosphorus,” he said. Lopez said those nutrients distort Biscayne Bay and harm its wildlife “As you may remember there was a massive fish die-off a couple of years ago in Biscayne Bay and part of it had to do with the low oxygen levels, the water … [Read more...] about Environment Groups Want EPA Do More To Protect Manatees, Wildlife