Another round of anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests will unfold across several South Florida cities this Saturday, among thousands across the country during heightened political unrest and a government shutdown. The protests, scheduled from Miami to West Palm Beach, will coincide with Trump’s return to his Mar-a-Lago residence this weekend for a fundraiser. Previous peaceful protests have drawn thousands to cities across South Florida. Residents can expect some traffic, though organizers... Read More
Theater review: Slow Burn’s ‘Catch Me If You Can’ at Broward Center is one show you don’t want to miss
Slow Burn Theatre Co. soars high into its 16th season with a lively production of the musical “Catch Me If You Can,” running now through Oct. 26 at Fort Lauderdale’s Broward Center for the Performing Arts. Under the assured direction of Patrick Fitzwater, Slow Burn delivers a highly entertaining production that benefits from its young cast, enhanced by South Florida veteran actors and by the choreography of Cat Pagano. “Catch Me If You Can” follows the exploits of Frank Abagnale... Read More
D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) — D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51. The singer, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died Tuesday, according to a statement from the family. The singer’s family confirmed in a statement Tuesday that he died after battle with cancer. His family called him a “shining star of our family... Read More
Anti-bullying parade and education event in Fort Lauderdale | PHOTOS
More than a hundred local students participated in the Anti-Bullying Parade and Education Event hosted by Broward County Parks on Monday, Oct. 13, at Roosevelt Gardens Park in Fort Lauderdale. The Dillard High School Marching Band led the students around the neighborhood as they held banners to raise awareness of the negative effects of bullying. View photos of the parade and the subsequent educational activities held at the park. ... Read More
ICE’s use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment
By JASON DEAREN, JIM MUSTIAN and DORANY PINEDA, Associated Press The Nigerian man described being roused with other detainees in September in the middle of the night. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers clasped shackles on their hands and feet, he said, and told them they were being sent to Ghana, even though none of them was from there. When they asked to speak to their attorney, he said, the officers refused and straitjacketed the already-shackled men in full-body restraint... Read More
Today in History: October 14, Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2025. There are 78 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 14, 1947, U.S. Air Force Capt. Chuck Yeager became the first person to break the sound barrier as he flew a Bell X-1 rocket plane over Muroc Dry Lake in California. In 2012, Yeager, at the age of 89, marked the 65th anniversary of that flight by smashing through the sound barrier again, this time in the backseat of an F-15. Also on this date: In 1066, Normans under William the... Read More
Couturier scores twice as Flyers hand Panthers their first loss of season
By DAN GELSTON PHILADELPHIA — Sean Couturier’s second goal of the game with 4:10 remaining snapped a tie and sent the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Monday night in Rick Tocchet’s home coaching debut. Bobby Brink and Christian Dvorak added late empty-netters for the Flyers. The Flyers captain, Couturier became the longest-tenured athlete in Philadelphia sports once Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham retired at the end of last season. The Flyers lost their... Read More
Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears
By PATRICK WHITTLE BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Maine (AP) — Republican lawmakers are targeting one of the U.S.’s longest standing pieces of environmental legislation, credited with helping save rare whales from extinction. Conservative leaders feel they now have the political will to remove key pieces of the Marine Mammal Protection Act, enacted in 1972 to protect whales, seals, polar bears and other sea animals. The law also places restrictions on commercial fishermen, shippers and other marine... Read More
Motorcyclist shoots himself in head after fleeing from FHP trooper in Boca Raton
A man died on Sunday after he fled from a trooper on his motorcycle, then pulled over and shot himself in the head, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The trooper tried to pull the motorcyclist over in the area of Yamato Road and Technology Way in Boca Raton for allegedly driving recklessly, spokesperson Lt. Indiana Miranda said. The motorcyclist fled as FHP aircraft and “ground units” tried to track the driver, Miranda’s statement said. “The subject eventually stopped near a... Read More
Small plane makes emergency landing on Broward biking trail
A small plane was forced to make an emergency landing on a biking and walking trail in North Lauderdale late Monday afternoon, but both people aboard were uninjured, a city official said. The Cessna Skyhawk departed from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport shortly after 4 p.m. and made the landing near a canal in the area of Southgate Boulevard and Southwest 71st Avenue about 30 minutes later, according to FlightAware. The pilot experienced an issue with the plane’s engine or its fuel while... Read More