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Kathy Laskowski

@SunSentinelKath

Long-time South Florida journalist. Interested in the world, from a local point of view. I want to know your story. Mine? Beach bum. Avid reader.

 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Joined August 2009
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'A bomb just landed:' 911 callers describe fiery jet crash as ground-shaking explosion | Listen sun-sentinel.com/2026/11/06/…
‘A bomb just landed:’ 911 callers describe fiery jet crash as ground-shaking explosion | Listen

‘A bomb just landed:’ 911 callers describe fiery jet crash as ground-shaking explosion | Listen

The explosion that shook homes in Greenacres after a Learjet 60 crashed into South Military Trail on Sunday was initially speculated to be from a bomb or the stormy weather, 911 calls show.

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U.S. attorney for South Florida who oversaw centerpiece of Trump’s revenge campaign resigns sun-sentinel.com/2026/11/06/…
U.S. attorney for South Florida who oversaw centerpiece of Trump’s revenge campaign resigns

U.S. attorney for South Florida who oversaw centerpiece of Trump’s revenge campaign resigns

Jason Reding Quiñones resigned abruptly as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida amid internal turmoil and scrutiny over Trump-era inquiries.

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Susan Saint James, ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘McMillan & Wife’ Star, Dies at 80

Susan Saint James, ‘Kate & Allie’ and ‘McMillan & Wife’ Star, Dies at 80

Susan Saint James has died at the age of 80. The actress and Emmy winner was known for her roles on ‘McMillan & Wife’ and ‘Kate & Allie’.

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Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin just gave *another $5 million* to Byron Donalds. Griffin – the recent Miami transplant who is in the midst of building the most expensive home in Florida – has now put $15 million into Donalds' campaign for governor...
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Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93 sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/22/…
Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93

Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93

He was once described as a character actor in a leading man’s body.

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Former congressional candidate Elijah Manley in jail on felony charges related to social media post sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/16/…
Former congressional candidate Elijah Manley jailed on felony charges related to social media post

Former congressional candidate Elijah Manley jailed on felony charges related to social media post

Elijah Manley, an unsuccessful Democrat candidate for U.S. House District 20 in the August primary, was booked into the Broward County jail Friday on two counts of written or electronic threats to...

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WaPo has published a searchable list of the top donors to the ballroom and how much they have given: washingtonpost.com/investiga…
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Florida is losing more Medicare Advantage plans in 2027 than any other state sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/15/…
Florida is losing more Medicare Advantage plans in 2027 than any other state

Florida is losing more Medicare Advantage plans in 2027 than any other state

Medicare Advantage Plans are shrinking their footprint across the Sunshine State, forcing returning enrollees to re-examine their coverage before the December 7 deadline.

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Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2027; big changes coming across all plans sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/13/…
Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2027; big changes coming across all plans

Seniors will pay more for Medicare in 2027; big changes coming across all plans

Florida seniors with Medicare and Medicare Advantage face higher healthcare costs in 2027. And sweeping changes are expected in the prescription drug plans too.

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No family history? Under 40? Why common breast cancer myths put you at risk sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/12/…
No family history? Under 40? Why common breast cancer myths put you at risk

No family history? Under 40? Why common breast cancer myths put you at risk

While widespread awareness of breast cancer has helped save lives, persistent myths about the disease continue to cause dangerous delays in screening, treatment, and follow-up.

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Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning coach, dies at 86 sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/09/…
Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning coach, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning coach, dies at 86

He was both a Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and a Super Bowl-winning coach.

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Tropical Storm Isaias quickly strengthening, forecast to hit US as Category 1 or 2 hurricane sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/07/…
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Boy killed after video display board falls at Brevard County elementary school

Boy killed after video display board falls at Brevard County elementary school

A 5-year-old boy died Wednesday after a video monitor fell on him at a Brevard County elementary school, according to the school district.

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Eva Marie Saint, star of ‘North by Northwest’ and ‘On the Waterfront,’ dies at 102 sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/06/…
Eva Marie Saint, star of ‘North by Northwest’ and ‘On the Waterfront,’ dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, star of ‘North by Northwest’ and ‘On the Waterfront,’ dies at 102

Eva Marie Saint, who won an Academy Award for her first movie, “On the Waterfront,” and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller “North by Northwest,” died at age 102.

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Broward mayor demands sheriff 'stop bullying us' and open his books sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/06/…
Broward mayor demands sheriff ‘stop bullying us’ and open his books

Broward mayor demands sheriff ‘stop bullying us’ and open his books

Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen ripped into Sheriff Gregory Tony, accusing the top law enforcement official of grandstanding, bullying and hiding behind “ridiculous, disparaging videos.”

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NSU addresses student safety after claims that man accused in Cornell sex assault lawsuit is current student sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/05/…
NSU addresses student safety after claims that man accused in Cornell sex assault lawsuit is...

NSU addresses student safety after claims that man accused in Cornell sex assault lawsuit is...

Nova Southeastern University issued a statement reassuring students of their safety days after social media posts said a man accused in the Cornell University sexual assault lawsuit attends the...

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Broward sheriff shuts door on budget talks with county government sun-sentinel.com/2026/10/05/…
Broward sheriff shuts door on budget talks with county government

Broward sheriff shuts door on budget talks with county government

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony slammed the door Monday on budget negotiations with county leaders, stating that an investigation by statewide prosecutors makes any such discussion not “prudent.”

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Retired Pembroke Pines Police sergeant, wife found dead after apparent murder-suicide sun-sentinel.com/2026/09/22/…
Retired Pembroke Pines Police sergeant, wife found dead after apparent murder-suicide

Retired Pembroke Pines Police sergeant, wife found dead after apparent murder-suicide

Retired Pembroke Pines Police Sgt. John Baker, 62, and his wife, Joanne Baker, were found dead Monday after an apparent murder-suicide where she shot him and then herself, authorities said.

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How Florida fights to hide insurers’ finances

How Florida fights to hide insurers’ finances

A secret report shows which Florida insurers claimed losses as affiliates made billions. The state Senate demanded the Orlando Sentinel and Sun Sentinel destroy the report or face legal action.

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New docs in AI copyright suit reveal startling admission by Microsoft exec over ‘astonishing theft’ sun-sentinel.com/2026/09/17/…
New docs in AI copyright suit reveal startling admission by Microsoft exec over ‘astonishing theft’

New docs in AI copyright suit reveal startling admission by Microsoft exec over ‘astonishing theft’

It appeared in a newly unredacted filing in the landmark copyright infringement legal battle.

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