“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
Broward local leaders sound alarm about potential property tax cuts
Momentum for drastically reducing property taxes in Florida is seemingly unstoppable. So city, town, village and county officials have stepped up warnings about the jeopardy such cuts present to the local government services people rely on for their safety and quality of life. Even if every last dollar of what critics deem wasteful or frivolous is squeezed out of local government budgets, they argue the savings would fall far short of the money needed to make up for the kind of cuts being... Read More
Fort Lauderdale’s Swimming Hall of Fame project gets new look; city aims to get better deal
The rising cost of a redesigned International Swimming Hall of Fame on city-owned land — now approaching $219 million — has commissioners calling for the developer to shoulder more risk in the face of future economic uncertainty. Fort Lauderdale will be required to contribute up to $11 million a year in lease payments over the course of a 30 years toward the public-private project, a total of $330 million. Now, the developer wants the lease amount increased to $13.6 million a year,... Read More
UCF runs out of gas late as Houston snaps space game streak
UCF couldn’t capitalize on a fast start or three interceptions by Phillip Dunnam as Houston rallied in the fourth quarter on Friday night, handing the Knights their first loss in the annual space game, 30-27. It was a missed opportunity for UCF (4-5, 1-5 Big 12), which needs two wins over the remaining three games to be bowl eligible. That includes road contests at No. 8 Texas Tech (Nov. 14) and No. 7 BYU (Nov. 29) as well as a home game against Oklahoma State (Nov. 22). Houston sealed the... Read More
Rare footage shows sucker fish as they whale-surf in the ocean’s wildest joyride
By CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — There are easier ways to cross an ocean, but few are as slick or stylish as the remora’s whale-surfing joyride. Scientists tracking humpbacks off the coast of Australia have captured rare footage that shows clutches of the freeloading fish peeling away from their host in what looks like a high-speed game of chicken, just moments before the whale breaches. As the humpback plunges back below the surface the remoras, also known as... Read More
Veterans Day 2025 in South Florida: Ceremonies, patriotic music & a parade to honor military service
Communities across South Florida are preparing their annual salutes to all who helped defend and protect the United States through their military service. They will mark Veterans Day — officially observed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, to honor the end of World War I — at events that provide the opportunity to pause, reflect and say thanks to veterans while celebrating their courage and commitment. Throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties, plans include ceremonies, music, guest speakers, honor... Read More
Fox Sports lets go of Mark Sanchez and hires Drew Brees as NFL analyst
By JOE REEDY, Associated Press Fox Sports has let go of NFL analyst Mark Sanchez and hired Drew Brees in his place. “We can confirm that Mark Sanchez is no longer with the network. There will be no further comment at this time,” a Fox Sports spokesman told The Associated Press on Friday. Sanchez has been off the air since police said he was stabbed during a fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel on Oct. 4. He was in Indianapolis for Fox’s coverage of the Oct. 5 game... Read More
Partner of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis arrested, accused of assaulting him
The live-in partner of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis was arrested Tuesday and accused of physically assaulting the mayor and dragging him across the road last week, according to a probable cause affidavit. Daniel Curran, 34, was arrested on charges of battery on a person 65 years or older, a felony, and violating an injunction for protection against domestic violence. Curran had been living with the 72-year-old mayor at his Fort Lauderdale home since March 2025, according to the... Read More