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SUNRISE — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 17 shots for his 50th career shutout, Cole Schwindt scored against his former team and the Florida Panthers became the first team to beat the Vegas Golden Knights in regulation this season, winning 3-0 on Saturday night. Bobrovsky became the 33rd goalie in NHL history with that many regular-season shutouts, with 17 of them coming since he joined the Panthers. Sam Reinhart and A.J. Greer also scored for Florida, who evened their record at 5-5-0 and... Read More

The Hurricanes will have to play without one of their top defenders against Stanford on Saturday. Defensive end Akheem Mesidor was listed as a game-time decision on Miami’s gameday availability report, and he was not dressed in uniform during the team’s pregame warmups. He was the only player listed as a game-time decision, and he was the only one on the injury report who has received significant playing time. Mesidor suffered a foot injury in UM’s loss to Louisville but returned later... Read More

During this season of the supernatural, with Halloween and Day of the Dead looming, we’re putting a spotlight on the super-famous (and infamous). More specifically, on the gravesites at South Florida cemeteries that hold the secrets of some of our most notorious names. Among the public figures buried here, we discovered creators of music we love, and stars of movies and TV shows that made us laugh. Some were sports stars in the ring and on the field, others coaches behind championship... Read More

GAINESVILLE — Isaiah and AJ Brown waged war on the driveway of their home in Orlando. The sun had set, and the streetlight flicked as the two brothers, now competing for the Florida Gators, went toe-to-toe, dribbling up the side of the imaginary basketball court. First, the two played to 11 points, and then, to 15. AJ, Isaiah swore, played the hardest defense of his life, pushing him back. But Isaiah had an ace up his sleeve. He had perfected a trick shot in middle school to better his... Read More

Faced with a looming cash shortfall, the governing authority of Tri-Rail, South Florida’s subsidized commuter line, voted Friday to end a ride-partner program with Uber, Lyft and other taxi services, and directed the railroad to explore replacing its complex ticket scheme with flat fares. Both moves would take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. But the change in Tri-Rail’s long-standing zoned fare system is contingent on a study to be conducted by staff between now and the South Florida Regional... Read More

Streetlights are coming to the pitch-dark corridors of Melrose Park, ending a long-running debate that started decades ago in the predominantly Black neighborhood in western Fort Lauderdale. Commissioners approved the plan Thursday night before a packed audience. The vote was set to take place two weeks ago, but was delayed after dozens of residents presented the picture of a divided neighborhood during the Oct. 7 meeting. Half the speakers wanted streetlights. The other half said they liked... Read More

There is no plan to bring or implement sharia law in Florida but state Rep. Hillary Cassel of Broward has introduced legislation to prevent it anyway. The objective of her proposed “No Sharia Act,” Cassel said, is “to make one thing crystal clear: Florida will never submit to foreign law, including sharia law, in any form, at any time, under any circumstance.” The measure, which is being co-sponsored by half a dozen other Florida lawmakers, was described as unnecessary and denounced... Read More

Q: Ira, like the move with Kel’el Ware back into the starting lineup, but Erik Spoelstra is still one move away. Start Nikola Jovic, too. It might not work, but how will we know? Andrew Wiggins doesn’t deliver enough. – Avi. A: The issue with the current roster construct is that such a starting lineup basically would mean exposing your entire available power rotation to foul trouble from the outset. Plus, it’s not as if Erik Spoelstra and the coaching staff don’t explore anything... Read More

FORT LAUDERDALE — In his four seasons at Archbishop McCarthy, senior quarterback Robert Kerns has battled through adversity. From a 2-7 freshman year to an ankle injury midway through his junior season that required two surgeries and forced him to sit out the rest of the year, Kerns has bounced back and helped the Mavericks (7-2) to a No. 10 ranking in the state in Class 4A. Kerns threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another in the first half as Archbishop McCarthy grabbed a... Read More

MEMPHIS – Observations and other notes of interest from Friday night’s 146-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies: – This wasn’t as much about a really big thing as it appeared at the outset. – Yes, Kel’el Ware was in the starting lineup alongside Bam Adebayo. – And, yes, that had Nikola Jovic playing off the bench. – But what it did was balance the rotation. – Davion Mitchell has proven a capable playmaker with the first unit. – But Dru Smith isn’t that with the second... Read More