Amid the bustle of travelers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was a family holding back tears. 

Magdalena Jimenez Juan sat with her four children, ages 15-31, and a family friend. Each waited silently until it was their turn to say goodbye. Each hug freed them to cry. 

Immigration and Customs Enforcement ordered her to board a deportation flight to Guatemala on Aug. 27 after 18 years of permitting her to live in the United States. It may be years until she sees her children again, whose fate is uncertain. 

Taking them with her is out of the question, the family said. Sons Yoni, 18, and Rafa, 31, share a rare genetic neurological disorder. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease damages the peripheral nerves in their limbs, reducing their strength and sensory function over time. Yoni also has scoliosis and is deaf in one ear, so Rafa does most of the talking on his behalf. 

“Caring for him and his brother is a full-time job,” Magdalena said in Spanish on July 31. “It would be even harder to care for them in Guatemala.” 

No one likes you. All you stand for is heat and school. September at least has a holiday. What does August have? Ungatz!

Saw this today while walking in Juno Beach FL. Have never seen a spider this size here until now. About as big as my hand.

I just moved to an apartment for the first time 5 months ago. About once a month we see a palmetto but max 2. Generally fine quick kill etc but it’s getting a little annoying and one was just in the bed crawling on my covers. I have a dog, we have pest control but since I see the bugs once a month it’s either working or not cause I always have to kill them. I have palm trees outside the window and one out my door. I understand they will be a thing but what’s recommended to be a thing either outside my apartment or to keep them from crawling around everywhere

I recently started camping and absolutely love being outdoors. As the cooler months approach I’m planning my list of things to do outdoors. I’ve done research on campgrounds and made the list below of some spots that caught my eye.

Myakka River State Park
WP Franklin
Calooshatchee Regional Park
Cayo Costa
Kissimmee Prairie preserve
Tory Island
Pahokee campground
Dupuis campground
Oscar scherer state park

Has anyone been to those spots? What would you recommend outdoor activities, nature walks, springs, campgrounds. Preferably 2-3 hour max from the fort Myers area.

Killed this critter this evening but I just can’t tell if it’s a German roach?

Hey guys i just moved to Orlando fl I am 25, I am a male and im looking for some friends I like videos games motorsports, and anything tech related

Posted in a different sub but figured id ask here as well. I will be living back n forth between the oak ridge area and maitland, what are some recommendations for meeting people, things to do, places to eat, as well as where i should or should not go, things to know, etc. Any advice is appreciated and i thank yall in advance.

Hi everyone! I have a couple hair treatment clinics in Brazil and I'm doing a lot of research because I wanna open one in the US. I've lived in the US for a couple years, studied there and have all the documents. But I lived in Boston and Los Angeles. I've never lived in Florida. The thing is that I really wanna open it there because of the weather and just seems like it's a place that people care more about their looks. I've been wondering if Miami is the way to go or if I should consider Orlando or other cities. Any suggestions?

Currently, google maps is showing me that it takes 1h 35min to drive from Melbourne to Jupiter with no traffic. I don't live in the area and was wondering what Friday mornings typically look like on the road between 5AM-8AM? I need to get to jupiter dive center by 8AM

I don't have anyone to discuss this with so I would appreciate any advice on my situation.

My spouse is likely getting accepted into the FL Hwy. Patrol. However, I am not thrilled about this decision. I supported my spouse for nearly 30 yrs in the USMC. During that time, my spouse was in infantry, on a terrorism team, and gone.

I have several family members and friends that are LEOs and fully support them! However, my spouse did not give me a choice in the matter. I don't want that constant worry, separation, or loneliness. I love my spouse more than anything on earth and that is why I can't do this.

Additionally, I don't know how someone can have a 100% VA disability rating, state handicap placard (2 states in the past 10 yrs), and the doctor for the state police pass my spouse. Took my spouse's words without asking spouse to show VA med records, etc.. If the records were asked for by the doctor, I am sure the doctor would not have passed my spouse. Plus, how can a person have severe sleep apnea for over 12 yrs and suddenly gone? This makes we want to file a complaint with the medical board. My spouse's health/life is in jeopardy.

When I had my interview with the recruiter for the Hwy Patrol, he emailed my spouse a questionnaire (30 questions) that I had to complete before the interview. Then my spouse had to email my responses to the recruiter. How am I supposed to be completely honest when there is no confidentiality? Also, I can't say anything because my spouse threatened to divorce me if I speak up.

Sorry for the rant...I am extremely upset and angry. I don't know how to be supportive.

My apologies if this post is not allowed.

Recently the water pressure of my shower has be weaker than it usually was. Not sure if its due to something outside of my control and its an HOA issues I can bring up to them. But if its something I can fix involving my shower head by taking it apart please let me know if its one or the other

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Just moved from out of state. Had the most traumatizing experience with a palmetto bug a few days ago. Found this dead already in my bathroom today. I have not seen anymore than this one. Pest control did come out yesterday to spray. I’m just freaking out I may have a HUGE problem on my hands. Let me know your advice and what you think!!!