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U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz is demanding an apology from one of her Republican colleagues for using “derogatory, anti-Semitic sterotypes” on Twitter. Wasserman Schultz, a Broward/Miami-Dade County Democrat, is calling out U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, who is one of President Donald Trump’s most prominent supporters. On Sunday, Jordan tweeted a response to a news account that U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., chairman of the Judiciary Committee planned to issue extensive document... 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

TALLAHASSEE — What started out as an effort to prevent local governments from regulating the distribution of plastic straws morphed Monday into a push for a study on the issue, lumped in with an attempt to prohibit cities and counties from banning certain sunscreens. Sen. Travis Hutson, the bill’s sponsor, told the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee he wanted a pause on straws. “I realized that I was putting my own thoughts into this and going a little over too far,” Hutson,... Read More

A bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Sawgrass Expressway could connect west Broward residents with the Everglades. The expressway is a man-made barrier separating the county’s sprawling suburbia to the east from the River of Grass to the west, making it difficult for residents to fully appreciate nature that is virtually at their doorsteps. Broward County commissioners authorized county officials Tuesday to negotiate for the purchase of property needed to build a bridge that would... Read More

The gunman walked into a Wendy’s restaurant waving a weapon and demanding money but he failed to get any when employees darted into a back office and locked the door, Hollywood police said. Now, detectives are hoping someone will recognize and report the failed armed robber seen in a surveillance video. The attempted holdup happened about 1 a.m., Feb. 19, in the Wendy’s at 3535 Hollywood Blvd., police said. Security cameras were rolling when the robber entered the restaurant and... Read More

Goldfinger Gentlemen’s Club is suing adult star Stormy Daniels for allegedly breaching a contract after she backed out of two performances last December at the Sunrise club. “We felt that Ms. Clifford breached her contract with Goldfinger by failing to perform and we are availing ourselves of all remedies under the contract,” Goldfinger attorney Louis J. Terminello told WTVJ-Ch. 6. Terminello is with the Miami law firm Greenspoon Marder. The NBC station reported that the contract... Read More

Since the downtown homeless camp was dismantled three months ago, groups of homeless have pitched tents or begun congregating in other parts of the city, officials said. A tent city outside the Broward Main Library was dismantled at the end of November, and about 85 people living there were moved into hotels, and then apartments. But the encampment, a social and feeding hub, attracted more people than those living in tents, and its disappearance dispersed scores of homeless people to... Read More

A bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the Sawgrass Expressway could connect west Broward residents with the Everglades. The expressway is a man-made barrier separating the county’s sprawling suburbia to the east from the River of Grass to the west, making it difficult for residents to fully appreciate nature that is virtually at their doorsteps. Broward County commissioners will discuss Tuesday the idea of building a bridge that would connect the county’s BB&T Center property in... Read More

Superintendent Robert Runcie would be fired “for willful neglect of duty” and would receive no severance pay if the Broward County School Board approves a request Tuesday from its newest member. The crucial vote, initiated by School Board member Lori Alhadeff, is scheduled to be discussed at 11:15 a.m. and should attract a packed crowd of supporters and opponents. Some business leaders and members of the black community are lining up in favor of the embattled superintendent. An... Read More

Prosecutors on Monday rested their manslaughter and attempted murder case against ex-cop Nouman Raja in the fatal shooting of stranded motorist Corey Jones. The fifth day of the former Palm Beach Gardens officer’s trial included an FBI-produced audio compilation of key recordings in the case, graphic photos from Jones’ autopsy on Oct. 18, 2015, and two defense witnesses. Still unclear is whether Raja will testify in his own defense on Tuesday, before closing arguments scheduled for... Read More