By JESSICA DAMIANO It’s either time — or nearly time — to start seeds indoors for the upcoming growing season, depending on where you live. But what about starting them outdoors, despite the frozen ground, whipping winds and, perhaps, snow cover? I’m gearing up to sow tomatoes, beets, herbs and zinnias, among others, in a couple of weeks. But instead of allowing all of them to take over my kitchen counter and spare bedroom for the following six to eight weeks, I’ll be starting some... Read More
Month: February 2025
Fans booed him but whatcha gonna do, brother? Wrestler Hulk Hogan to promote his beer at 8 South Florida venues
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan will be “shaking hands, signing cases and cracking cans” with fans at eight South Florida venues, just over a month after thousands of pro-wrestling fans booed him off WWE’s debut on Netflix. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. ... Read More
New tower, reaching 54 stories, would be Fort Lauderdale’s tallest
The 54-story tower would perch in all its glory in Flagler Village, sandwiched between a 12-story condo and a 30-story apartment tower. The New York-based developer plans to build 607 units. Originally Published: February 15, 2025 at 7:00 AM EST ... Read More
Today in History: February 15, former priest sentenced on child rape charges
Today is Saturday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2025. There are 319 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 15, 2005, defrocked priest Paul Shanley was sentenced in Boston to 12 to 15 years in prison on child rape charges. Also on this date: In 1879, President Rutherford B. Hayes signed a law allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. In 1898, the battleship USS Maine mysteriously exploded in Havana Harbor, killing more than 260 crew members and bringing... Read More
Crowd of 42,000 in Tampa show Messi love on Valentine’s Day as Inter Miami tie Orlando
“Messi! Messi!” the crowd chanted every time the Argentine captain’s feet touched the ball, but he failed to score before exiting in the 75th minute to a loud ovation. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: February 14, 2025 at 10:27 PM EST ... Read More
‘We feel the love from the community’: A day of remembrance 7 years after Parkland shooting
The community came together at events Friday to warmly remember the 17 people who died in the Feb. 14, 2018, shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: February 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM EST ... Read More
‘Forever in our Hearts’ honoring the lives lost in Parkland seven years ago | PHOTOS
(Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Chris Hixon’s son Corey Hixon gets a hug from Scott Beigel’s mother Linda Schulman during a ceremony at Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. The gathering is in honor of the 17 students and staff who died seven years ago in the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Valentine’s Day in Parkland. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Lori Alhadeff smiles after lighting a candle and telling a story... Read More
Federal agents are rounding up migrants in Florida, but specifics are spotty. Here’s what we know.
In Florida, and across the nation, most of the operations are shrouded in mystery, providing no clear account of how many migrants have been detained and whether the focus is on those with criminal records or more broadly on anyone in the country without permission. Originally Published: February 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM EST ... Read More
The coup and you: Sure signs you’re living in a changing America | Pat Beall
Friends, are you waking up to the subtle but noticeable taste of impending doom? Is the color orange triggering a thrumming between your ears? Are your gutters going uncleaned because you stay up late rereading the complete works of the French existentialists? Have you and your Sharpie been banned from Barnes & Noble because you were caught crossing out “Gulf of America” on maps? You might be in a coup. Courtesy Pat Beall is an editorial writer and columnist for the Sun... Read More
Healing through stitches: Parkland artist’s quilt honors Israeli hostages — and it’s about to go on display
When AJ Grossman feels sad, she sews. In 2014, worried about the rise in antisemitism, she began a quilt to honor the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust. In 2016, she worked with fellow quilters to create blankets that comforted after the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. And in 2018, the quilters reassembled to mark the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School attack near Grossman’s home in Parkland. When Israelis were kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, Grossman took to her workroom... Read More