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Robert Runcie, the embattled superintendent who’s come under increasing criticism since the Parkland shooting, survived an attempt to topple him from his post Tuesday. The vote came shortly before 6 p.m. after nearly seven hours of debate. Six of his nine School Board bosses voted to keep Runcie in the job he’s had since 2011. Lori Alhadeff, the Parkland parent whose daughter was killed last year in the Feb. 14 massacre, voted to fire the superintendent along with board members Nora... Read More

Florida state legislators are searching for ways to avert another recount that makes Sunshine State election drama a national punchline. One bill aims to prevent ballot design flaws, such as the 2018 midterm Broward County ballots that could have cost Democrat Bill Nelson his seat in the U.S. Senate. A state Senate committee unanimously approved the bill Tuesday. Broward’s ballot tucked the U.S. Senate race below the instructions in the left column. Thousands of voters skipped over the... Read More

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ request for $625 million next year for environmental projects, including Everglades restoration, may be “pushing” the limits of a budget expected to be taxed because of the response to Hurricane Michael. Senate President Bill Galvano said Tuesday he supports environmental efforts that include fighting a potential return of red tide and helping communities shift from septic tanks to sewers. But the Bradenton Republican said the governor’s “big numbers” proposed... Read More

Frost Science Museum is having its first adult-only sleepover on Friday, March 8, and sex is involved. It’s not an orgy, exactly. The museum is hosting an Overnight Adventure, which is its first adults-only sleepover that explores the the taboo “Science of Sex.”  Better hire a babysitter. Bring your pillow and other sleeping necessities.   The event features lectures and chats with certified sex therapist Paola Andrea Rodriguez about surprising myths and a look at... Read More

Attorneys representing former Broward Sheriff’s deputy Scot Peterson put state officials on notice Tuesday that proposed legislation to strip him of his state pension is unconstitutional and will be challenged in court if passed. Bills filed by state Rep. Spencer Roach, R-North Fort Myers, and state Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, would deny Peterson a pension, only allowing him to receive back any personal contributions he made into the Florida Retirement System. Peterson, the former school... Read More

Tinder is looking to match up daters even before they head to popular spring break hot spots in South Florida. The dating app, which allows people to swipe left or right depending on whether they’re interested in someone, has added a “spring break mode” so that people can see who else is traveling to their spring getaway city. Miami and Fort Lauderdale are included in the top destinations where the service is being rolled out. Other cities include Daytona Beach, Destin Beach, Las... Read More

10 Ways You’ve Been Cooking Backyard Burgers All Wrong istockphoto.com It’s that time of year — the sun is out (most of the time), the weather is warming up, and you finally have a reason to roll the grill that has been gathering dust since last year out into your backyard or onto your fire escape (tsk tsk). Perhaps you are a natural, making your own marinades and twirling your tongs like a pro. Maybe you can get your grill fired up on the first try, sans any lighting aids,... Read More

Gov. Ron DeSantis used his State of the State address to try to tip the scales against former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel. Any senator who would vote to reinstate Israel would “thumb his nose” at the families who lost loved ones in the Parkland school shooting, he told state legislators Tuesday. DeSantis suspended Israel in January and replaced him with Greg Tony, a former Coral Springs police officer who has a background in active-shooter training. The Florida Senate is... Read More

Robert Runcie, the embattled superintendent who’s faced increasing criticism since the Parkland shooting, could be fired today if at least five of his nine School Board bosses give the word. Both supporters and foes packed the meeting at district headquarters in downtown Fort Lauderdale, with TV news crews and photographers lined up along the back wall. Outside, dozens of Runcie allies filled the hallway. “I don’t think he should be fired,” said Norman Freeman, pastor of the Greater... Read More

A 47-year-old Pompano Beach man sounded “in distress” when he called 911 for help after being stabbed, Broward Sheriff’s officials said, and now detectives are seeking the public’s help to catch his killer or killers. John Altidor was attacked about 9:53 a.m. Sunday, in the 300 block of Southeast Ninth Avenue, detectives said. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue took Altidor to Broward Health North Medical Center where he died a short time later, officials said. Detectives are continuing their... Read More