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Miami Hurricanes making strides toward returning to an elite defense

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They are not Ray Lewis, Warren Sapp and the boys again. Not yet. But the University of Miami’s defense has gotten closer. The Hurricanes took huge strides defensively a year ago. This year, under head coach Al Golden, more steps are needed. “There were dramatic improvements,” said defensive coordinator Mark D’Onfrio to the Miami Herald. “Now we have to take the next step.” A year ago, UM went from 90th to 14th in total defensee and from 76th to fifth…

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Today on Context Florida: Dog whistles, GOP diversity, sea level rise and scholarships

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Today on Context Florida: Voters respond to politicians’ racist “dog whistles,” says Martin Dyckman. No president of our era has evoked such venomous disrespect and hatred as Barack Obama. The Tea Party would not exist but for him, but I doubt there is one member in a hundred to realize let alone admit that race is the reason. Republican politicians who persist in trying to mock and minimize the Obama presidency are riding a whirlwind, whether they know or pretend not…

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Kristin Jacobs joins NICHI to oversee leadership training on water issues

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State Rep. Kristin Jacobs has joined the National Institute for Coastal & Harbor Infrastructure (NICHI) as national director of leadership development. The Coconut Creek Democrat is a former Broward County mayor and currently represents House District 96, which covers the cities of Coconut Creek and Margate. Jacobs’ water management experience includes a key role in the 2011 Broward Leaders Water Academy, a panel that addressed several water-related issues in South Florida and specifically Broward County. In 2013, President Barack Obama…

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