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The new shade sails at Tunnel Top Plaza in downtown Fort Lauderdale are getting a mixed response ranging from high praise to snarky criticism. Tunnel Top Plaza opened in December 2023. The $12 million-plus project sits on Las Olas Boulevard right above the U.S. 1 tunnel. Soon enough, the blazing heat made it apparent something was missing: Shade. The beige-colored sails went up two weeks ago, adding an additional $62,000 to the tab. Fans and critics took to social media to share their... Read More

By MATT O’BRIEN, AP Technology Writer A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or risk damaging its business. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei drew a sharp red line 24 hours before the deadline, declaring his company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s final demand to allow unrestricted use of its technology. Anthropic, maker of... Read More

Miami’s Broadway season for 2026-2027 will include two South Florida premieres. “The Great Gatsby” and “Buena Vista Social Club” will get their regional debut at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (with the latter then moving to Fort Lauderdale for a run). And “A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” will play the Magic City for the first time. Other national musical tours announced include “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” “Jersey Boys” and “The... Read More

SUNRISE — The Panthers came out of the Olympic break firing on all cylinders. After scoring three first-period goals, Florida picked up a much-needed 5-1 win over Toronto at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday night. With the victory, the Panthers moved into a tie with the Maple Leafs in the Eastern Conference standings. “I thought we started well, which we really wanted to do,” veteran forward Brad Marchand said. “And at the end of the day, the points are what matters right... Read More

General Daily Insight for February 27, 2026 Surprising events can be handled with skill today. Our moods swell with care, generosity, and affection when Luna initially conjoins expansive Jupiter. Then, at 11:20 am EST, ambitious Mars squares unpredictable Uranus, so our attempts to make bold moves could meet twists that push us to rethink plans and alter our pacing. We should honor our need for progress while leaving room for detours by building flexible timelines, reviewing pre-set... Read More

A major crash involving multiple law enforcement agencies has shut down all southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike near Sunrise Boulevard in Broward County during rush hour Thursday evening, according to officials. Florida Highway Patrol and the Broward Sheriff’s Office have not released details about what led up to the crash or the circumstances of the crash as of about 6 p.m. BSO spokesperson Carey Codd said in an email that “there are several law enforcement agencies... Read More

It wouldn’t come easy and it wouldn’t come cheap. Pompano Beach residents got their first glimpse at a government and budget without the Broward Sheriff’s Office this week, and it’s a world that balances higher property taxes with increased local control over law enforcement. The city hired consultants to weigh the costs and benefits of severing the city’s 27-year partnership with BSO to return to an independent Pompano Beach Police Department. The consultants shared their findings... Read More

Tom Morello is joining Bruce Springsteen’s 2026 tour, which is great news for their fans around the country — in South Florida, not so much. As local fans know, especially if they forked out money for both concerts, their blue-collar heroes each had scheduled shows in South Florida within about two weeks of each other: Springsteen at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on April 23 and Morello at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale on May 9. But in order to perform on Springsteen’s tour,... Read More

A sweeping Senate bill seeking to rid Florida’s cities and counties of spending on “diversity, equity and inclusion” programs could impact local events ranging from Pride parades to St. Patrick’s Day and other festivals celebrating a host of cultures, officials fear. There is even concern it could undermine Orlando’s planned memorial for the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting, although the bill’s sponsor insists the Pulse memorial is specifically protected in the... Read More

By DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even track how friendly employees are to customers. Restaurant Brands International – the Miami-based company that owns Burger King, Popeyes and other brands – said Thursday it’s currently testing the OpenAI-powered headsets in 500 U.S. restaurants. The system collects data on restaurant operations and shares it via “Patty,” a voice... Read More