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By BOB THOMAS, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95. Duvall died “peacefully” at his home Sunday in Middleburg, Virginia, according to an announcement from his publicist and from a statement posted on his Facebook page by his wife,... Read More

Traffic this winter seems bumper to bumper for most of the day. Time to get out of the car and take a mind-clearing walk. If you want to get away from our clogged roads and their frustrated drivers, there’s an abundance of natural areas in Palm Beach and Broward counties where you may be lucky enough not to see a soul. They are home to native trees and colorful plants and provide a respite from the nearby mayhem. These environmental preserves are small and off the beaten path, most... Read More

Dry air should move into South Florida this week, along with warm sunshine. Overnight Tuesday, a drier and more stable air mass will descend upon the state, creating a near-zero chance of rain throughout the week and into the weekend. Chances of rain are very low, with the exception of a brief coastal shower toward the end of the week. Sunny skies will prevail as well, pushing afternoon highs to the mid-upper 80s toward the weekend. Overnight lows should be in the mid-60s all week, with... Read More

By MICHAEL CASEY BOSTON (AP) — More than a decade before he became the country’s first president, George Washington was leading a critical campaign in the early days of the American Revolution. The Siege of Boston was his first campaign as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and, in many ways, set the stage for his military and political successes — celebrated on Presidents Day. Following the Battles of Lexington and Concord, militias had pinned down the British in Boston in... Read More

In 2022, after veteran railroader David Dech took his new job as executive director of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, he and his wife elected to take a Tri-Rail train from the commuter line’s headquarters in Pompano Beach to the airport. “It was July,” he recalled. “It was very warm in the car. There was a pungent odor in the car. You couldn’t see out the windows. The windows were all fogged up. There was a fellow in a hospital gown sitting on the end of the... Read More

Dear Eric: I have spent a year helping my elderly parents sell their house and pay off tremendous debt, mostly due to my mother’s spending and hoarding. My father is unable to handle anything due to health issues. I have had help from my family so I’m not alone in this. I am still very involved with helping them with finances and doctors. They are in a small rental now with no maintenance or yard duties. My issue is the bad feelings I have toward my mother after all we went through... Read More

Norman Powell’s first appearance at the NBA All-Star Game afforded the Miami Heat forward the opportunity to play in two All-Star Games, under the World vs. USA format adopted for Sunday’s round-robin event at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif. Ultimately, it left the Miami Heat forward at a double loss, with his Team World falling in a pair of games against domestic talent. Although born in San Diego, Powell played for the World team because of his time with the Jamaican national team,... Read More

General Daily Insight for February 16, 2026 Keeping an open mind could be crucial today. When the energetic Sun clashes with unpredictable Uranus, plans are likely to wobble, pushing us to adapt expectations and stretch comfort zones. Perhaps we’re being given space for better ideas to come in. At 4:31 pm EST, messenger Mercury harmonizes with auspicious Jupiter, turning conversations into gateways. Acknowledging rattled feelings might be necessary at first, but our moods will probably... Read More

An armed man who approached police while they were investigating a disturbance in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday was shot and killed by officers, the city’s police chief said. Police responded to a disturbance in the 900 Block of Chateau Park Drive, the police department said in a statement. “While on scene, officers were approached by an armed adult male who was not involved in the initial disturbance,” Chief Bill Schultz told reporters later Saturday afternoon at the site of the... Read More

Luther Campbell, the rap music icon, free-speech advocate and civic activist, launched a primary challenge Sunday against U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who is under federal indictment and now faces a widening field of political rivals. Campbell said in an interview on the WPLG-Ch. 10 “This Week In South Florida” program that he’s been meeting with residents of the sprawling Broward-Palm Beach county 20th Congressional District. He said they have great, unmet needs, and the... Read More