City Council Pushes For Divestment From Private Prisons

A gem of land right at downtown Boca Raton’s doorstep could get a much livelier atmosphere — complete with new shops and restaurants, as well as new housing, recreational opportunities and green space. The 30 acres of land is hard to miss when driving toward the downtown: The land, north of Palmetto Park Road, is right by Boca Raton’s Brightline station and footsteps from Mizner Park.

Here are the top stories for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. Get the weather forecast for today here. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Get our free Morning Update email. Sign up here. What’s being built there? Giorgio Armani-branded towers, each 19 stories, to offer luxury condos in Pompano Beach New and returning Broward School Board members call for a less divisive board First dog-friendly cruise scheduled for 2025.

Q: Even if Kel’el Ware isn’t “ready” yet, nothing speeds up that process like game minutes. And to that end, why not more Pelle Larsson? How is Keshad Johnson doing in the G League? He’s a skilled defender who can guard multiple positions. I know we don’t see the practices but we sure do see the games.

The 2024 election results are in, and once again, climate change seems to be on the losing side — but it doesn’t have to be. Ever the optimist, I believe we have a unique opportunity to address the climate crisis. While the progress made over the last four years may seem like a drop in the bucket, significant strides have been made.

Growing up in the 1950s, in a time of Russian aggression, there was a saying: America would not be defeated by a foreign enemy, but will fall from within by its own people. It has taken me some 70 years, but I’m now very sad and concerned that this could happen to us. Bettmann // Getty ImagesWalter Cronkite | Saint Joseph, Mo. The level of divisiveness and fear among us is palpable.

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 20, the 325th day of 2024. There are 41 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 20, 1947, Britain’s future queen, Princess Elizabeth, married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey. Also on this date: In 1910, Francisco Madero led a revolt against Mexican President Porfirio Díaz, marking the beginning of the decade-long Mexican Revolution. Related Articles National News | AI photos showing girl students with nude bodies roil private school in Pennsylvania National News | SpaceX launches giant Starship rocket, but aborts attempt to catch booster with mechanical arms National News | New eagle camera is going live in Minnesota to the delight of global viewers National News | Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons National News | ‘Bomb cyclone’ threatens Northern California and Pacific Northwest In 1945, 22 former Nazi officials went on trial before an international war crimes tribunal in Nuremberg, Germany.