A veteran Broward Sheriff’s sergeant was arrested Wednesday on domestic violence charges, accused of dragging and choking a woman during an argument about infidelity. Sgt. Scott Nida, 54, was booked into the Broward Main Jail on one count of false imprisonment, one count of domestic battery by strangulation and one count of touch or strike battery, the Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release Thursday. Nida has been with BSO for nearly 21 years. Shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday,... Read More
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Europe’s most active volcano is erupting, and tour guides are told to stay away
By GIUSEPPE DISTEFANO and GIADA ZAMPANO MOUNT ETNA, Italy (AP) — Guides who take tourists to enjoy the striking views of Sicily’s Mount Etna are up in arms over tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks. Authorities in the city of Catania have suspended or restricted excursions to see the volcano’s lava flows, prompting guides to go on strike for the first time in decades and leaving disgruntled tourists with fewer... Read More
’30+ live roaches inside oven,’ pesticide powder throughout kitchen floor: 3 South Florida restaurants shut
The state temporarily shut three South Florida restaurants last week, with violations ranging from pesticide tracking powder on a kitchen floor “under all equipment” to dozens of roaches crawling inside ovens. The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We cull through inspections that happen weekly and spotlight places ordered shut for violations... Read More
Starting 2026 by shedding some pounds? Wegovy’s new weight-loss pill is rolling out in Florida
Weight loss is top of mind in 2026, as it is every January. What’s different this year, though, is the new weight loss pill and where in Florida you can get it. U.S. regulators in December gave the green light to a pill version of Wegovy, making it the first daily oral medication to treat obesity. Costco will sell the pill to members at a discounted price, just as it does injectable weight-loss drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide for diabetes) and Wegovy (semaglutide for weight loss). ... Read More
Connect & celebrate: Your guide to early 2026 Jewish events
The new year feels like the perfect time for a new roundup of Jewish events — and South Florida is playing host to a vast lineup. Throughout the next two months, locals can enjoy everything from a grandparents learning fest to a pickleball fundraiser, with comedy shows and concerts mixed in. There are also Jewish film festivals occurring, from Miami to Boca Raton. If your 2026 is all about saying “yes” and getting more involved with the local Jewish community, these events are a great,... Read More
Turn the page: Local Jewish authors have books to add to your reading list
Your neighbors have stories to tell. Some are hoping to teach you something, while others are just aiming for a laugh or offering a way to escape for a few hours. From do-it-yourself memory books to Jewish-themed children’s books, here are reads by South Florida Jewish authors. Many of these are self-published. All are available through Amazon.com, and some can also be found at retailers such as Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million and Target. ‘And Then There Was You‘ by Jay Weiss (Dandy... Read More
Broward schools to investigate administrators related to botched construction oversight effort
Two high-level Broward schools administrators, including one who has already announced her resignation, are facing personnel investigations as a result of an audit that revealed failures in the district’s attempt to hire a company to oversee district construction, Superintendent Howard Hepburn said. The district’s human resources department is investigating Jennifer Andreu, executive director of procurement, and her boss, Chief Operating Officer Wanda Paul, Hepburn told School Board... Read More
Best Chinese takeout food in South Florida? The votes are counted and we have a winner!
Did you partake in Chinese takeout over the holidays? Was passing containers of lo mein, honey garlic chicken and beef and broccoli around the table part of your annual tradition? If so, you’re in good company. It’s a popular choice for many amid the hustle and bustle of the season — whether you just don’t feel like cooking or you’re looking for a meal on Christmas Day when many restaurants close. Plus, it’s a convenient and tasty option for any other day of the year! For our... Read More
Former Plantation officer who narrowly survived 1995 hostage home explosion dies at 69
A long-time South Florida law enforcement officer who was thrust into the limelight three decades ago for his heroism during a hostage standoff in Plantation where he tried to rescue two girls has died. Joseph “Joe” Alu Jr. served as a law enforcement officer for Plantation Police for more than two decades, despite his near-death experience on July 25, 1995, when he was severely burned in a home explosion during the hostage call. He later became a Miccosukee Police Department road... Read More
South Florida woman charged in $11 million dental fraud operation sentenced to probation, time served
A woman accused of illegally operating South Florida dental offices that collected over $11 million was sentenced to probation and time served after reaching a plea agreement with prosecutors, according to court records. Evelyn Cruz, 43, had faced over 50 felony charges following her arrest in January 2025. But prosecutors with Florida’s Office of Statewide Prosecution dropped most of the charges, and on Tuesday, she pleaded no contest to only one count of grand theft and one count of... Read More