Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Here are the top stories for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. Get the weather forecast for today here.

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Progressive to return nearly $1 billion to Florida auto insurance customers, DeSantis says

DeSantis defends new law allowing charter schools to demand free space in public school buildings

Weekend things to do: Rembrandt at the Norton, Ryan Bingham, ‘Life of Pi,’ Magic Men Australia

Could a Florida death penalty case reshape how U.S. handles child sex abuse?

Traffic tunnels could ease gridlock in Fort Lauderdale, planners say

‘I’m a miracle … because of you:’ Therapy dog awakens woman from coma at Pembroke Pines hospital

Review: No spoilers but … Broadway’s ‘Life of Pi’ at Broward Center may just be the perfect play

New Fort Lauderdale City Hall to open by 2028, mayor says. Next up: Choosing a builder

There’s ‘going to be suffering’: South Florida TSA workers brace for hardship from working without pay

Miss Manners: I’d been growing my hair out, and the barber callously chopped it off

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