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Even before finding out if a federal judge will revoke his bail and lock him up, Roger Stone has decided to move out of his $9,500-a-month home in a luxury neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale. A “For Rent By Owner” sign has gone up outside Stone’s rental house in the Las Olas Isles, which is in the finger islands between downtown Fort Lauderdale and the beach. The home was the site of the dramatic, pre-dawn raid at which Stone was arrested on Jan. 25. Stone said the 29 agents arrived at... Read More

Romance continued to blossom for South Florida trans teen Jazz Jennings. In the latest episode of her reality show TLC’s “I Am Jazz, the 18-year-old introduced her boyfriend Ahmir Steward to her family. In the show, she has chronicled her gender confirmation surgeries, her family and dating life. Things seemed to go well for Steward and the Jennings who have had concerns about a new man in their daughter’s life. “Jazz has gone on dates before but this is the first time that... Read More

A year ago, state Sen. Lauren Book wanted to allow human-trafficking survivors to sue hotels that turned a blind eye to abuse. But after that idea did not pass, the Plantation Democrat is back with a different proposal: training hotel employees to spot trafficking. “Florida is one of the hotbeds for human trafficking in the United States. We can and must do more,” said Book, chairwoman of the Senate Children, Families and Elder Affairs Committee. Book’s bill (SB 540), filed for the... Read More

Palm Beach County Elections Supervisor Wendy Sartory Link warned Wednesday that mysterious, official-sounding calls going to some voters in advance of the March 12 municipal elections may be an attempt at voter intimidation. Link said she’s referred the matter to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office. A man’s voice on the automated robo-calls went to an unknown number of people Friday through Tuesday who had requested vote by mail... Read More

On March 8, the Florida Panthers will hold their sixth Grateful Dead Night as they take on the Minnesota Wild at BB&T Center. Fans who purchase tickets to Grateful Dead night receive limited T-shirts paying homage to event as part of the ticket package. The Grateful Dead were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and inspired passionately devoted fans for decades, starting in the 1960s. Upper-level goal zone seats are $42, club level goal zone tickets are $64 and Lower... Read More

A woman in Dania Beach who was chasing another woman with a meat cleaver ran toward deputies and they shot her Wednesday, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies arrived to 103 N.E. Third St. after a domestic disturbance was reported to 911 at about 11:05 a.m. The initial call described a woman chasing another woman with the large knife, and that’s what deputies found, Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony said. “They observed the altercation occurring and provided multiple warnings to the... Read More

My world is usually one of dashed hopes and tamped-down expectations, particularly when it comes to restaurants recommended by others. And also with boozy Fort Lauderdale eateries featuring forced themes and mixed-up menus (crab Louie, rigatoni and sushi?). I went into Good Spirits Fifth and Fed expecting disappointment. Instead I got a treat, a place with remarkably composed dishes and polished service in a comfortable setting that works. And then I went back to make sure. And then I went... Read More

Twenty-seven months have passed since Floridians overwhelmingly voted for the right to access medical marijuana. But you wouldn’t know it by the way the previous administration obstructed access, slowed implementation, and denied the will of the people. Nearly 200,000 patients in Florida have used this medicine for relief from terminal and terrible conditions. Yet many are still seeking relief from suffering – and they need access to the flower in its natural form. Florida... Read More

With supporters touting benefits such as dislodging incumbents, the Florida House is moving forward with a proposal that could lead to term limits for school board members across the state. The House Oversight, Transparency & Public Management Subcommittee on Wednesday approved a proposed constitutional amendment (HJR 229) that would ask voters in 2020 whether they want to impose eight-year term limits on school board members, similar to term limits in place for the Legislature. While... Read More

He’s picking on the wrong old gray lady. The ongoing war of words between President Trump and The New York Times reached a fever pitch Wednesday, with both sides slinging insults as they argued over one of the fundamental principles of American democracy: the rights of the free press. The commander-in-chief set off the fiery exchange with one of his most inflammatory anti-media insults — this one prompted by yet another damning news story about his administration in the Times. “The... Read More