Category: Broward News

FORT LAUDERDALE — Clarence Westbrook Jr. turned in an MVP performance as defending Class 6A state champion St. Thomas Aquinas jumped out to a 20-point halftime lead and held off a late charge to defeat Miramar 68-60 for its second straight BCAA Big 8 boys championship at Fort Lauderdale High School on Saturday night. Westbrook finished with a game-high 22 points to lead four Raiders (21-4) in double figures. He was named the Butch Ingram MVP for his effort. “We have been here before, and... Read More

CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — John Camden scored a season-high 26 points and little-used Dhiaukuei Manyiel Dut had a critical block and followed that with his only basket of the game to send California to an 86-85 win over Miami on Saturday. Justin Pippen added 17 points and eight assists. Chris Bell had 16 and Dai Dai Ames 14 for the Golden Bears (16-6, 4-5 ACC). Malik Reneau scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half, Shelton Henderson added 16, Tre Donaldson 14 and Ernest Udeh Jr. and... Read More

The Boca Raton Museum of Art hosted its 39th annual Museum Art Festival, filling Mizner Park with approximately 170 artists from across the country. The juried outdoor festival featured a wide range of media, including ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and painting. The photo gallery captures the community atmosphere and fine art displays on showcase throughout the park in downtown Boca Raton. People enjoy the art at the 39th annual Museum Art Festival on Saturday, January 31, 2026.hosted... Read More

MIAMI — There is a reason the NBA stopped scheduling sets of four games in five nights. It is the reason the postponed Heat-Bulls game from Jan. 8 was rescheduled as part of such a set only as a last resort. Faced with the scheduling, the Bulls opted for rest and recovery for Saturday night’s game against the Heat at Kaseya Center, expected to field a more typical lineup in Sunday’s rematch back on the Heat’s court. For the Bulls, it led to Chicago listing guard Josh Giddey... Read More

MOBILE, Ala. — The word from Senior Bowl players is clear: the transfer portal remains a positive thing for college football, and NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) money seems less problematic than a couple of years ago, or possibly even last year. The latter hints at a changing attitude. There’s not nearly as many players claiming NIL is bad for college football as two years ago. My thought? As players grow up in the NIL system, it becomes more normal, more accepted, and so do its... Read More

Luther Campbell, the rap artist, coach, civic activist and champion of the First Amendment, is preparing to announce a run for Congress in South Florida. The biggest uncertainty is whether the district Campbell is eyeing will exist for the 2026 election. His candidacy isn’t certain, but on social media and on podcasts, Campbell has talked repeatedly in recent days about a congressional run. “I’m strongly considering running,” Campbell said. “I’m thinking about it... Read More

The Miami Dolphins agreed to terms with two more assistant coaches to join Jeff Hafley’s staff Friday night, and one of them is coming back to Miami after a short stint with the Dolphins four years ago. The team is bringing back former offensive line coach Matt Applebaum as assistant offensive line coach and bringing in Chuka Ndulue as assistant defensive line coach, according to a league source. Applebaum, 42, was with the Dolphins’ staff in 2022, former coach Mike McDaniel’s first... Read More

By LEANNE ITALIE and MARK THIESSEN The death of Catherine O’Hara at 71 prompted an outpouring from the actor’s co-stars and friends over the decades. O’Hara, whose legendary comic skills were on display in “Home Alone,” “Schitt’s Creek,” “Beetlejuice” and much more, died Friday in Los Angeles after a brief illness. Macaulay Culkin “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more. I wanted to sit in a chair next to you. I heard you. But I had so much more to say. I love you.... Read More

By JESSICA HILL LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Nevada jury on Friday convicted “Dances With Wolves” actor Nathan Chasing Horse of sexually assaulting a minor. The jurors in Las Vegas found Chasing Horse guilty of multiple charges of sexual assault. He was acquitted on other sexual assault charges. He had pleaded not guilty to all 21 charges and his defense attorneys said he was falsely accused. Prosecutors said Chasing Horse used his reputation as a Lakota medicine man to prey on Indigenous women... Read More

Adios, multilingual driver’s license tests. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will no longer offer exams in any language other than English starting on Feb. 6, officials announced Friday. The state will no longer provide translation services or printed exams in any language other than English, according to the state’s announcement. The new policy applies to all driver license classifications, including oral exams. “Previously, knowledge exams for most... Read More