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The developer plans to build a 30-story condo on the southern end of Hollywood beach. Critics see the “no” vote as somewhat of a victory, even though it’s not enough to stop the $352 million project.

A reader says the governor's short-term School Board members should not be firing a superintendent.

Under current Florida law, only state legislators can ban smoking in public places. A new statewide bill, embraced by Fort Lauderdale and other coastal towns, would let cities make that call.

Under current Florida law, only state legislators can ban smoking in public places. A new statewide bill, embraced by Fort Lauderdale and other coastal towns, would let cities make that call.