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Q: Ira, at least with the Heat’s long playoff run last year we didn’t have to hear about Damian Lillard until July. Now can the Heat do something so we don’t have to hear about Donovan Mitchell for three months? – Gerard. A: Such is the news cycle, when you’re either playing games or getting churned through the rumor mill.

Here are the top stories for Friday, May 17, 2024. Get the weather forecast for today here. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Get our free Morning Update email. Sign up here. Florida city populations swelled along with the rest of the South, Census Bureau says Closing some Broward schools? Here’s why they could get new life as charter schools Weekend things to do: Kenny Chesney, Open Studios, Queen tribute band and a sweet new brunch in Delray Beach Experts say coral reef bleaching near record level globally because of ‘crazy’ ocean heat New healthcare center fills a gap in underserved Broward County areas Supporters of Broward judge up for reelection blast opponent’s apparent revenge motive Ask a real estate pro: How can we facilitate home renovations? Florida announces record tourism for first quarter of the year Ask Amy: Parents house violent and irrational son DeSantis signs bills to add new judges, revise housing law

I write in response to the op-ed by Dale Calhoun, director of the Florida Natural Gas Association, who wrote in praise of Florida House Bill 1645 (“Smart energy policies mean freedom for all Floridians,” May 16). According to the state summary, the bill “prohibits construction, operation, or expansion of certain wind energy facilities and wind turbines.” It also “repeals the Florida Energy and Climate Protection Act (which includes the Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program), Florida Green Government Grants Act, Energy Economic Zone Pilot Program, and Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds provisions.” It eliminates planning for renewable energy and expansion of energy conservation.

General Daily Insight for May 17, 2024 Focused thought could currently be necessary. When mental Mercury squares disruptive Pluto at 3:44 am EDT, it might become apparent that some of our cherished ideas don’t perform well under the pressure of reality. While the nervous Virgo Moon opposes restrained Saturn, reacting emotionally won’t make our problems go away.

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