Five things we learned in Miami Hurricanes’ needed win over Syracuse

The Miami Hurricanes bounced back from their disappointing loss to SMU with a four-touchdown win over a struggling Syracuse team, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Miami needed the win, and ultimately got the victory. Here are five things we learned from Saturday evening’s win: The offense started poorly . . . Hurricanes fans were getting restless in the first half of the game, as Miami’s first four drives ended in punts. UM did not get on the board through the first 27 minutes of the... Read More

Cold snap ahead: South Florida temperatures to plunge

Put on a sweater and look out for falling iguanas this week — a major jolt of cold is forecast to greet South Floridians. A strong cold front will come through the region on Monday with a “pretty strong” northwesterly wind flow shifting more to a northerly wind flow on Tuesday, Chuck Caracozza, senior meteorologist at the Weather Service in Miami, said Sunday. “It’s a short blast, but a pretty strong one,” Caracozza said, adding that temperatures will be more like what is normally... Read More

Florida can lead the country in childhood digital safety | Opinion

As an entrepreneur and father of a 10-year-old daughter, I understand how central technology and social media have become for our nation’s youth. Whether they’re staying connected with family and friends or testing out their first business idea, access to the digital world has become fundamental to their upbringing. And yet, our nation still faces mounting dangers from the digital world that children can become exposed to — from privacy risks to inappropriate content to financial harm.... Read More

Today in History: November 9, Holocaust begins with looting of Jewish stores, homes

Today is Sunday, Nov. 9, the 313th day of 2025. There are 52 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 9, 1938, Nazis looted and burned synagogues as well as thousands of Jewish-owned stores and houses in Germany and Austria in a pogrom or deliberate persecution that became known as “Kristallnacht.” Also on this date: In 1906, Theodore Roosevelt made the first trip abroad of any sitting U.S. president in order to observe construction of the Panama Canal. In 1935, United Mine... Read More

North Broward Prep girls volleyball gets big rally, takes home first state title

The North Broward Prep girls volleyball team captured its first state title in school history as the Eagles rallied to win in five sets (25-17, 22-25, 18-25, 25-10,15-10) against Merritt Island in the Class 4A state championship at Polk State College in Winter Haven on Saturday. North Broward Prep (26-2) led 20-16 in the first set and scored three straight points to pull away. The Eagles trailed 10-7 in the second set, and they responded with an 8-0 run. Merritt Island (29-3) trailed 16-13... Read More

McGhee’s fumble return for 95-yard TD highlights FAU’s big 1st half in 40-21 win over Tulsa

BOCA RATON — Caden Veltkamp threw three touchdown passes, Damarius McGhee returned a fumble 95 yards for a touchdown and Florida Atlantic beat Tulsa 40-21 on Saturday night. Veltkamp threw a 47-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter to Jayshon Platt and a pair of TD passes to Easton Messer in the second. McGhee’s scoop-and-score just before halftime gave FAU (4-5, 3-3 American Conference) a 31-6 halftime lead. Veltkamp completed 21 of 29 passes for 272 yards for FAU (4-5, 3-3 American... Read More

Dolphins’ Chop Robinson ruled out vs. Bills; Miami shakes up roster’s tight ends

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Chop Robinson will not clear concussion protocol in time for Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Robinson was ruled out Saturday after he was deemed doubtful Friday. Robinson exited the Oct. 30 loss to the Baltimore Ravens with the concussion, walking off the field with a towel draped over his head. He returned to a limited practice Friday. Robinson will miss Sunday’s game after the Dolphins also traded fellow outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips... Read More

Great Ethiopian food, a cool wine bar, 4 breweries, pinball & free parking — it’s ‘the Brooklyn of Broward’

“The neighborhood is very unique, everyone is very friendly. I love that there’s a yoga studio that I can walk to, to take a class and teach with seasoned teachers. The walkability is amazing in itself.” Seated in an intimate wine bar on a random weekday evening, Brittney Coates is talking about the area surrounding the new downtown residential building that she moved into days before. The building, which hasn’t even formally opened, has all the sweet amenities — including a... Read More

Ira Winderman: Culture again allowing Heat to keep the winning within

MIAMI — There was a time when Culture wasn’t a jersey, wasn’t a court design, wasn’t more marketing than meaning. There was a time when Culture held such touchstone value that it practically stood as corporate secret at 601 Biscayne Boulevard. It was about the aura, about sacred regard. It made Culture special. It made the Miami Heat unique. That is why the latest rollout of the final variety of jerseys the Heat wear this season — the black-and-pastel Vice Nights version that... Read More

Broward Sheriff’s sergeant criminally investigated, fired over misuse of union funds gets his job back

A Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant who was criminally investigated and fired for allegedly spending union funds on himself has returned to work following an agreement between the union and the Sheriff’s Office during arbitration. Sgt. Jason Zehler was reinstated in late October after his termination in May, according to the “last chance” settlement agreement, which allows him to remain employed for the next year if he meets strict requirements. He is now stationed in the Deerfield... Read More