WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he had commuted the sentence of former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who is serving more than seven years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and identity theft charges. The New York Republican was sentenced in April after admitting last year to deceiving donors and stealing the identities of 11 people — including his own family members — to make donations to his campaign. He reported to Federal... Read More
Spirit plans to furlough more pilots, as well as cut non-union staff at South Florida HQ
The impact of Spirit Airlines’ campaign to streamline itself to profitability is extending more deeply into the ranks of the troubled carrier as management has informed employees that up to 365 more pilots may be furloughed in early 2026 along with non-union support workers at corporate headquarters in Dania Beach and elsewhere. The news was delivered to employees Wednesday in a note from John Bendoraitis, the chief operating officer. The company affirmed the moves in a statement issued... Read More
An Arkansas father accused of murder says he’s running for sheriff while awaiting trial
By SEAN MURPHY, Associated Press An Arkansas father accused of killing his daughter’s alleged abuser is running for sheriff while awaiting his murder trial, saying he has seen the failures of law enforcement in his rural county. Aaron Spencer, an Army veteran and farmer, announced his candidacy this month in Lonoke County a year after authorities say he shot and killed a man who had been out on bond after being charged with numerous sexual offenses against his underage daughter. Spencer... Read More
New 801-room Omni hotel faces opening delay in Fort Lauderdale. What to expect next.
A new 801-room hotel at the Broward County Convention Center will not open next month as originally planned, project officials confirmed this week. The Omni hotel, at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd., was originally expected to open its doors to travelers this fall, but unspecified delays have put the long-awaited opening on hold. “The Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel opening is delayed as certain areas will not be fully completed in time to meet Omni’s high standards for quality and guest experience,”... Read More
‘Chickening out’: New owner of dog abandoned in hurricane angry prosecutors dropped case
GAINESVILLE — A Florida prosecutor has dropped the felony criminal case against the man who drew national attention after being accused of tying his bull terrier dog to a fence along Interstate 75 and abandoning it in the face of an approaching major hurricane. The dog’s new owner is furious. Giovanny Aldama Garcia, 24, of Ruskin, was facing a felony charge of aggravated animal cruelty. The Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office, led by Susan Lopez, suddenly dropped the case this... Read More
Dolphins-Browns predictions: Who will win battle of 1-5 teams?
Dolphins (1-5) at Browns (1-5), Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS Latest line: Browns are favored by 2 1/2 points Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist (Season record: 2-4): Dolphins 18, Browns 15 Two struggling 1-5 teams. One team averaging 13.7 points. The other averaging 22.3. One with a rookie quarterback. One with a six-year veteran. The only question here is does a bottom-third Cleveland rushing game dominate the Dolphins defense. Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist (Season record: 3-3): Browns 24, Dolphins... Read More
For first time, Honeymoon Israel taking young South Florida couples on a once-in-a-lifetime trip
For the first time in South Florida, young couples hoping to explore their connection to Judaism have the chance of a lifetime. Honeymoon Israel (HMI), a North American organization, is offering nine-day trips so couples can connect with their partner and with the Jewish homeland. The program, for people ages 25 to 45, is specifically designed for those early in marriage or in a committed relationship. The trip is scheduled for June 14-23, 2026, bringing together 20 couples from Broward and... Read More
Frights for adults: Find haunted houses, shows & more in South Florida (plus, where to go on Halloween night!)
Spooky season has rolled into South Florida like fog in a graveyard. Listen closely, you can hear faint screams in the air as haunted attractions do their best to scare the living daylights out of anyone who dares enter. Frighteningly fun festivals prepare to take over main streets where revelers will strut in their trendy, traditional and sometimes downright outrageous costumes. Horror flicks take over a cinema screen, a murderous musical comes to the stage, and concerts by candlelight... Read More
ASK IRA: Is Heat’s Tyler Herro being too optimistic when it comes to his timetable?
Q: Tyler Herro again said he will be back soon. Is there a reason not to believe? – Cletus. A: Because players, by nature, work with a certain confidence about overcoming obstacles, they often are the last to know when it again will be go-time. So Tyler Herro, since media day, has been offered the most optimistic of projections. Then you have the Hawks’ broadcast of the Heat’s Monday exhibition in Atlanta saying that Tyler could be available as soon as opening night. The reality is it... Read More
Meier, Hischier score in third period, Devils send Panthers to third straight loss, .500
By ALLAN KREDA NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Timo Meier and Nico Hischier scored in the third period and Jake Allen made 21 saves as the New Jersey Devils won their home opener 3-1 over the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Meier beat Florida netminder Daniil Tarasov with his team-best third goal of the season at 6:23, snapping a 1-all tie before Hischier added his second of the season at 11:47. Jack Hughes also scored for New Jersey, which won its third straight game after a season-opening loss... Read More