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Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024

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Big Lots is closing most of its South Florida stores. Here’s where they are.

Fort Lauderdale beach still a hot spot for homeless: ‘If they get rid of us, where are we supposed to go?’

37 years later after discovering Jupiter shipwreck, company still fights for right to hunt treasure

Dave Hyde: For Billy Bean, the ‘pain and deep regret’ of leaving baseball led to his good life’s work

Who makes the best Cuban sandwich? Nominate your favorite South Florida spot

Which Palm Beach County commission candidates will be on Aug. 20 ballot? A look at District 7 race

SUV crash that killed 9 family members followed matriarch’s 80th birthday celebration

Death penalty appeal cites abuse at Florida’s notorious Dozier reform school

Nosh and give to charity: South Florida delis participate in National Deli Month

Miss Manners: My departing co-worker offered me a gift. Was my response rude?