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Now that a federal grand jury has handed up an indictment charging an alleged gunman with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, a question remains about whether the state of Florida is being sidelined in its own investigation by a dispute with U.S. authorities over access to evidence. In a Sept. 23 letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray and U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe of the Southern District of Florida, state Attorney General Ashley Moody requested that both... Read More

General Daily Insight for October 07, 2024 Self-care is a must. With today’s only aspect as the sensitive Moon squaring critical Saturn at 10:50 pm EDT, trying to make things happen could be frustrating. We might worry that we’re running in place while attempting to get somewhere, and connections with others may feel fruitless. It would be dangerously easy to let criticism, loneliness, or silence create hurt feelings, making it extra important to be kind when everyone’s feeling the... Read More

The Panthers’ Champions Ring Ceremony at Amerant Bank Arena that was set for Monday will not continue as planned due to the expected poor weather conditions Hurricane Milton will bring to South Florida.  Originally Published: October 6, 2024 at 10:13 p.m. ... Read More

The Sun Sentinel’s Dave Hyde and David Furones discuss Miami ending its three-game losing streak on Sunday, and what the Dolphins need to focus on to improve during their bye week. Originally Published: October 6, 2024 at 5:55... Read More

Calm but determined, Eric Beck was ready to ride out any blow from Hurricane Milton. The hurricane was on a track to slam into Florida’s Gulf Coast, potentially near Tampa, Wednesday, though Florida’s governor warned Sunday all Floridians needed to be ready. On Saturday, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for 35 counties across the state. That grew to 51 counties on Sunday, including Broward and Palm Beach. Lisa J. Huriash/Sun Sentinel Eric Beck, of Coral Springs, fills gas... Read More

University of Florida head coach Billy Napier, right, and UCF coach Gus Malzahn, left, greet before the UCF at Florida college football game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Saturday, October 5, 2024. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel) ... Read More

The good outweighs the bad in Amendment 3, the proposed recreational marijuana constitutional amendment. People shouldn’t be arrested for possessing small amounts of marijuana, and there are good reasons, in terms of both economics and public safety, for marijuana to be carefully regulated. ... Read More

BERKELEY, Calif. — The Hurricanes were left for dead. Trailing by three scores in the fourth quarter and by as much as 35-10 earlier in the game, it looked like their undefeated season was due to end. Tell that to Cam Ward. The Miami transfer orchestrated three touchdown drives, putting the No. 8 Hurricanes (6-0, 2-0 ACC) a hair ahead of Cal (3-2, 0-2 ACC) with a 39-38 win at California Memorial Stadium. Ward tossed an 18-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Horton to cut the deficit to two... Read More

UCF was without starting kicker Colton Boomer for its road showdown against Florida on Saturday night. According to the school’s sports information department, the junior was injured and didn’t make the trip to Gainesville. Freshman Grant Reddick is filling in for Boomer, getting his first start of the season. Boomer was 3 of 6 on field-goal attempts but missed his last three, two blocked in the 35-34 win against TCU on Sept. 15. He missed a 55-yard attempt last week in the 48-21 loss to... Read More

UCF defensive ends Kaven Call, offensive tackle Wes Dorsey, and safety William Wells are among a handful of players redshirting and entering the transfer portal. The school announced the moves before the Knights’ road contest at Florida. Under the NCAA’s redshirt rule, players can play up to four regular-season games without counting toward their four years of eligibility. Call, a sophomore from Apopka, registered 2 tackles in three games this season, primarily as a backup to Nyjalik... Read More