Month: February 2025

Messi assists on Segovia’s late goal, Inter Miami tie New York City FC in opener

By ALANIS THAMES FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Telasco Segovia scored the tying goal on an assist by Lionel Messi in the 10th minute of stoppage time, and Inter Miami played New York City FC to a 2-2 draw in their MLS opener Saturday night. On his second assist of the night, Messi hit a through ball to Segovia, who in his MLS debut finished with a nice shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Inter Miami had played much of the second half down a goal. New York’s... Read More

Former Panthers instrumental as Kraken benefit from controversial call, edge Tkachuk-less Florida

SUNRISE — Former Florida Panther Jared McCann scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the Seattle Kraken held on to beat the defending Stanley Cup champions 2-1 on Saturday night. The Kraken was propelled by a questionable goaltender interference call against Evan Rodrigues on a late-second-period goal by  Mackie Samoskevich, which had seemingly given the Panthers a 2-1 lead. Rodrigues was clearly pushed into the goalie crease and kept there by Josh Mahura, who played... Read More

They escaped from MSD mass shooting, but teacher never left students of Room 1214

It was 45 seconds too late, but the teacher had a plan. A gunman had just barraged her classroom with an AR-15, killing two students and injuring four others before turning to a classroom across the hall. The bullet-riddled walls were crumbling. Ceiling tiles were falling. If the shooter came back to kill more of her students, the teacher decided, she would stand up and shout, “We love you.” The teacher was Ivy Schamis, whose husband would be waiting at home with a Valentine’s Day... Read More

Dolphins tackle Patrick Paul wants to start in second season; special teamer Siran Neal talks free agency

Patrick Paul is eager to start in his second NFL season, but he could be at the mercy of Terron Armstead’s decision on whether to retire or return to the Dolphins. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: February 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM EST ... Read More

The Sistrunk Parade and Festival shines bright in Fort Lauderdale | PHOTOS

Dillard Elementary students wave to the crowd during the annual Sistrunk Parade and Festival on Saturday Feb. 22, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) People line up on the street to watch the annual Sistrunk Parade and Festival on Saturday Feb. 22, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) People line up on the street to watch the annual Sistrunk Parade and Festival on Saturday Feb. 22, 2025. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Fort Lauderdale... Read More

Andrew Wiggins providing Heat the comfort of another contributing No. 22; Adebayo numerically thriving

With the game in the balance on Friday night, No. 22 was doing all the right things, making all the winning plays for the Heat in their overtime victory over the Raptors. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: February 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM EST ... Read More

Range Rover plows into library in Hollywood, goes up in flames; driver missing

A Range Rover “drove directly” into the library in downtown Hollywood early Saturday morning before going up in flames, officials say, causing extensive damage to the building. Police are now searching for the driver. Originally Published: February 22, 2025 at 9:56 AM EST ... Read More

Spring break prices hit record high – these affordable destinations are trending

By Ashley Wali, Food Drink Life Spring break 2025 is set to be the most expensive on record, with trip budgets up an average of 26%, according to Yahoo Finance. The beach still tops the list for most spring breakers, but sky-high prices push smart travelers to skip the sand and choose lesser-known destinations that won’t break the bank. Over 32 million visitors will descend on Florida this spring, and yet a recent HomeToGo analysis finds eight of the top 10 trending states are landlocked.... Read More