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TALLAHASSEE — A federal appeals court Wednesday revived a securities-fraud lawsuit that alleges Florida Power & Light and its parent company made misleading statements about issues such as funding “ghost” candidates to influence elections. A three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a decision by U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon that dismissed the potential class-action lawsuit filed by investors. The stock price of NextEra Energy, FPL’s parent,... Read More

After a long run, home insurance price increases in Florida slowed to a near halt between August and September, raising the question: Now will prices go down? Statewide average costs for all-perils coverage of owner-occupied homes increased by $1 between August and September, from $3,747 to $3,748, according to the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s analysis of the most recently released insurance cost data from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. That comes out to an increase of 0.03%... Read More

TALLAHASSEE — As Florida lawmakers dig into issues involving artificial intelligence, state Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky wants to make sure regulators can properly oversee AI use by insurance companies. “Responsible AI governance is crucial,” Yaworsky told the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee last week. “I’m not an opponent of AI, but I do think it needs to be responsibly deployed. There are some companies that I think are doing it in a much more responsible manner... Read More

If the world has gone crazy, maybe a little shopping therapy is the balm. This is the season of giving and good vibes, putting money into the local economy and encouraging local makers to keep doing that creative thing they do. What would life be without them? Here are 12 places in South Florida that will be open between Black Friday and late December, where you’ll find distinctive, local gifts that imply extra thoughtfulness when you give them. Plus, many of these venues will be serving... Read More

MIAMI — Typically, the NBA is about uprooting, limiting the ability to plant roots. That’s why Thanksgiving week particularly hit home with Heat center Bam Adebayo as he again hosted a food-distribution event ahead of the holiday. “Being able to be a part of the community for nine years is not something that NBA players get to do often,” Adebayo said at the grocery pop-up he hosted Tuesday along with Heat teammate Tyler Herro at Miami’s Charles Hadley Park. “So being one of how... Read More

Known for contemporary musical stage productions, Slow Burn Theatre Co. will present the Great White Way version of Disney’s “Frozen.” From Dec. 13-Jan. 4, catch the production at the Amaturo Theater within the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale. It is based on the Oscar-winning original Disney film with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez as well as a book by Jennifer Lee, plus new music. “’Frozen’ is a breathtaking... Read More

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 26, the 330th day of 2025. There are 35 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 26, 1973, President Richard Nixon’s personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, told a federal court she’d accidentally caused part of the 18 1/2-minute erasure of a key Watergate tape. The gap was in a 1972 recording of a conversation between Nixon and his chief of staff. Also on this date: In 1791, President George Washington held his first full cabinet meeting; in attendance were... Read More

UCF basketball has faced its fair share of hurdles on the court this season, yet the Knights have remained resilient, posting an impressive start to the season. On Tuesday, the Knights faced another challenge against a seemingly unpretentious Quinnipiac team that had just pulled off an impressive 83-75 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday. The Bobcats remained on fire from beyond the arc, sinking 10 3-pointers to build a double-digit lead before UCF went on a 22-6 run in the second half to pull... Read More

The Miami Hurricanes have one week left to prove they deserve a spot in the College Football Playoff, and hope is still alive. Miami is No. 12 in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings released Tuesday night, which likely puts them on the outside of the playoff field. But UM could still make its way in. The Hurricanes are currently in the projected bracket, but that is because they are the top-ranked ACC team. The winner of the ACC title game will likely take that spot, and UM is... Read More

By GARY FIELDS, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Muriel Bowser, the mayor of Washington D.C., announced on Tuesday that she will not be seeking re-election next year, a decision that came as she has had to confront a federal law enforcement intervention into her city launched by President Donald Trump. Bowser announced her decision in a video posted to social media, where she did not mention Trump or directly address his steps against the city. She applauded the cooperation with... Read More