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What you need to know about Florida today
› Carnival violated environmental laws during second year on probation, monitor found
During Carnival Corporation’s second year on probation, the Miami-based cruise company improved its environmental practices and initiated procedures designed to limit pollution. Still, it continued to violate environmental laws.
› USSSA and USA Softball to co-host US Games
USSSA is proud to announce a new event held in partnership with USA Softball as two of the nation’s largest sports organizations join forces for grassroots development. USA Softball, the National Governing Body of Softball in the United States, and USSSA, the world’s largest multi-sport organization, will partner to host The U.S. Games, a prestigious girls’ fast pitch tournament that will take place at USSSA Space Coast Complex in Viera.
› Port Everglades employees face federal charges in fraud investigation
One current and three former Port Everglades employees — and the operator of a company that did business there — turned a profit for themselves by fraudulently using purchasing cards issued by Broward County to charge the port for goods and services that were never provided, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
› And Sarasota’s public art winners are ...
A shimmering stainless steel outcropping of sea grass and a multifaceted metal cylinder resembling a blue crystal vase, both more than 20 feet high, are the top choices of Sarasota’s Public Art Committee for the artwork to anchor the next two roundabouts under construction on the Tamiami Trail north of downtown.
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