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The Hurricanes’ hot run on the recruiting trail continued Wednesday evening as they landed a new commit for the fourth night in a row. Defensive tackle Logan Nagle, a three-star 2026 prospect, flipped his pledge from ACC rival Pittsburgh to Miami on Wednesday night, announcing his commitment on social media. Nagle is listed as the No. 60 defensive tackle and No. 506 player in the class, according to 247Sports’ composite rankings. The former Pitt commit had been committed to the Panthers... Read More

‘Wild Instinct’ by T. Jefferson Parker; Minotaur; 336 pages; $29 Edgar Award winner T. Jefferson Parker’s hard-hitting novels combine smart police procedurals with characters who are battling criminals as much as their own demons. While that combination is a well-known trope in mysteries, Parker makes each novel fresh and energetic. And California is a well-known terrain for mysteries, but Parker generally explores the state’s Orange County and its environs, sometimes dipping down to... Read More

Coveting the cachet that they see associated with Miami and Palm Beach, leaders of the business community are a driving force behind a move to change Broward County’s name to Lauderdale County. They believe the Broward name, in place for 110 years, is stunting the economy by impeding efforts to lure major businesses and even more tourists to the county. Rebranding is the solution identified by key members of the Broward Workshop, the influential organization of top executives from... Read More

To Miami Dolphins fans and most NFL followers, the Dolphins should defeat Washington on Sunday in Madrid, Spain (9:30 a.m. eastern time). The Commanders, who are on a five-game losing streak, will be without their starting quarterback (Jayden Daniels/elbow), top wide receiver (Terry McLaurin/quad), and top defensive tackle (Daron Payne/suspension). The Dolphins, on the other hand, are relatively healthy, riding the momentum of last Sunday’s stunning 30-13 upset of the Buffalo Bills, and... Read More

The year may be winding down, but our calendars are filling up. With Hanukkah less than a month away (it starts at sundown Dec. 14), local holiday boutiques are a must for unique gifts. And if you aren’t ready to embrace the holiday spirit yet, the Jewish community is also hosting a variety of different events to get us through the end of the year. From literary-focused gatherings to a fashion show for a cause and a totally kosher food festival, these last few weeks of 2025 are about... Read More

The Broward Sheriff’s Office will have to pay only $1 million to the dozens of plaintiffs who have sued the agency over the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, with the rest left to the agency’s insurance company, a federal appeals court ruled this week. On the surface, the decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals will have little effect on the still-pending negligence lawsuits filed by victims and survivors, but it will save taxpayers millions by... Read More

This is the time of year when Miami (the effects reach us all) is overwhelmed by another horde of pop-culture “stars” (psst: we haven’t heard of most of them either), with their big-city ways (that may be how they do it in London, but …), incomprehensible language (can they just use plain English?), exotic stimulants (what’s even in oolong?) and provocative fashion (the ambivalence is shocking). Of course, we’re used to handling eight-day gaggles of globally gaga-ed DJs, F1... Read More

The numbers of flight delays and cancellations eased at South Florida’s international airports Wednesday as airlines appeared to adjust to federally mandated cutbacks driven by the U.S. Government shutdown. Nationally, federal aviation officials warned that disruptions may well continue to be a fact of life for travelers all the way through the Thanksgiving holiday, even though an end to the government shutdown appears imminent. But the in-terminal passenger congestion and flight... Read More

Six South Florida mothers traveled to Israel on Nov. 5 to volunteer on farms, distribute aid packages, and connect with Israeli families through Mothers Rebuilding Israel, a new joint program with Birthright Israel, Jewish federations, and Momentum, a global movement that helps bring Jewish mothers to Israel. “This mission is about more than service; it is about presence, solidarity, and the extraordinary strength of Jewish women,” said Lori Palatnik, founding director of Momentum. “We... Read More

Q: Ira, how does a team go through what Cleveland did at the end of overtime and then quit on the next game? What has become of the NBA? – Ralph. A: The irony is that hours before the Cavaliers issued an injury report that said Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley would be given Wednesday night off at Kaseya Center for rest, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra spoke of expecting Cleveland’s best shot in the wake of the Heat’s last-second victory on Monday night. Yes, the Cavaliers are in the midst... Read More