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Ft. Lauderdale Seeks to Become Ideal Destination for People of Color

When many people think of vacationing in Florida, they target the usual spots like Orlando and Miami. However, there is another Florida city with a bevy of attractions waiting for would-be travelers: Fort Lauderdale. While in many minds Fort Lauderdale may be seen as a place for an older or whiter crowd, thanks to a [...]

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17-Year-Old Could Face Up To 30 Years for Burning of Classmate

Matthew Bent, 17, faces a 30-year prison sentence for a crime his attorney says he didn’t commit. Bent attended Deerfield Beach Middle School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where a 2009 dispute over a video game got out of control. One of Bent’s middle school classmates was doused with rubbing alcohol and set on fire. Bent [...]