Author: Sun-Sentinel - via RSS feed

“Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” receiving a highly entertaining production by Slow Burn Theatre Co., is more than a story about how a teenager evolved into one of the first successful female rock singer-songwriters. For many of us, “Beautiful” is the soundtrack of our youth, a touchstone of the culture of the 1960s and ’70s, and a chronicle of the shift of American rock music from light, teeny-bopper tunes to deeper lyrics. Slow Burn’s “Beautiful,” running through March... Read More

An effort in the Florida Legislature sounds simple and straightforward: ensure that only U.S. citizens vote in state elections. Republicans who control the state Senate and House of Representatives are advancing legislation they say would do just that, brushing aside warnings that they are about to create a logistical and bureaucratic morass — that could result in thousands of citizens losing their ability to vote. They envision a far-reaching effort, with two central components. Registered... Read More

Q: Were the first nine Heat players to see action against the Hawks, the best nine players on the roster? – Chad, Coral Springs. A: Interesting, because as the game against the Hawks played out, it came off as Erik Spoelstra attempting to balance veterans and youth. But save for Kasparas Jakucionis playing ahead of Dru Smith, you might be correct in citing the nine best as playing as the primary rotation. You certainly wouldn’t have had Nikola Jovic ahead of any of the nine in the... Read More

ATLANTA — Observations and other notes of interest from Friday night’s 128-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks: – For now, it appears it will start with the stagger, with so many options back in play for Erik Spoelstra with an injury-free roster. – Which not only makes it appear it will be either/or with Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware, but also plenty of a similar either/or approach with Tyler Herro and Norman Powell. – Neither Herro nor Ware started in this one, making the stagger... Read More

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — A lawyer picked by judges to serve as the top federal prosecutor for a Virginia office that pursued cases against foes of President Donald Trump was swiftly fired Friday by the Justice Department in the latest clash over the appointments of powerful U.S. attorneys. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the firing of James Hundley on social media shortly after he was unanimously chosen by judges to replace former Trump... Read More

Prominent South Florida chef Louie Bossi, the namesake of restaurants in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, has entered a pre-trial intervention agreement for first-time offenders following his arrest on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge last month, court records show. If Bossi successfully meets the requirements of the program, the State Attorney’s Office will not pursue the charge presented against him, according to the agreement signed Feb. 2. On Jan. 12, Bossi’s wife called police... Read More

TALLAHASSEE — People who abuse animals would be put on a public registry under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida Senate on Friday. The bill (SB 1004) will require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to include information about people who violate animal cruelty laws on its website. That includes aliases, date of birth, race, counties of conviction, charges, case numbers, dispositions, descriptions of any identifying marks and tattoos and a photograph of a person. The list will... Read More

As the Spring Break tourism boom approaches, Fort Lauderdale officials want travelers to balance fun with safety —  both on the beach and across the city. Mayor Dean Tantralis joined fire department and police officials on Friday to discuss safety measures and city initiatives for the break. The city attracts crowds of revelers each year. “It’s really important that the college kids know that Fort Lauderdale is putting out the welcome mat for you to come here and enjoy,”... Read More

MIAMI GARDENS — How long should it take the Dolphins, under general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley, to reach a Super Bowl?  What would it take for you to declare this rebuild a success? What blueprint should this rebuild follow? I’ve wondered about those questions and more. Here are five thoughts on the rebuilding Miami Dolphins: Reaching a Super Bowl Regarding reaching a Super Bowl, I think it’s fair to set a goal for that to happen no later than the 2030... Read More

A pedestrian was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a crash with an SUV flattened a bus stop in Hollywood early Friday morning. The crash occurred shortly before 6 a.m. in the 900 block of North Federal Highway, according to Chai Kauffman, a spokesperson for the Hollywood Fire Rescue department. First responders took the pedestrian to the hospital as a Level 1 trauma alert, which is reserved for the most critical injuries. The driver was hospitalized as a Level 2 trauma alert,... Read More