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South Florida has flirted with cold fronts a few times this fall, but never really got one. This weekend we should get (a little) lucky, as forces are aligning for the first cold front of the year to actually reach the region. A front will be descending across the South and into Florida, but it will get a little extra push in the coming week from a low off the coast of the Carolinas. That low’s counter-clockwise spin will push cooler dry air in behind the front. That cool dry air will... Read More

From the South Beach Seafood Festival on the southeast coast of Florida to the Florida Seafood Festival on the coast of Apalachicola. From the Cayman Cookout in the Caribbean islands to Jacksonville’s PorchFest on the tip of the northeast coast. Courtesy Featured stories in the October 2025 issue of ‘Explore Florida & the Caribbean.’ “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well,” Virginia Woolf once said. We’re going to crawl out on a limb... Read More

MIAMI – It’s a bit early to determine if this will be a developmental season for the Miami Heat. Unless, of course, you listened to coach Erik Spoelstra immediately prior to Wednesday night’s 112-107 preseason loss to the San Antonio Spurs at Kaseya Center. “Just to be clear,” Spoelstra said, “everybody on our roster, it’s a developmental year. We would hope to improve everybody.” With more next-gen talent to develop than in recent seasons, the Heat offered a taste of the... Read More

MIAMI GARDENS — When Miami Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones was called for the pass interference that sealed the team’s fate late in last Sunday’s loss to the Carolina Panthers, Fox broadcast cameras captured him arguing vehemently with officials. Upon reflection and watching the play, in coverage against Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow, Jones acknowledges it had the appearance of pass interference, but he didn’t view himself as ultimately culpable. “With all honesty, that last... Read More

ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — Youth-led protests in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar are continuing for a third week in the most significant unrest in the country in years. The protests led by a group calling itself “Gen Z Madagascar” began Sept. 25 over electricity and water outages but have snowballed into larger dissatisfaction with the government and the leadership of President Andry Rajoelina. Civic groups and trade unions have joined the protests, which have resulted in... Read More

Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill denied physically abusing his wife on eight occasions, which she detailed in a divorce filing, according to court records reviewed by the Miami Herald on Wednesday. Attorneys for Hill on Monday filed a brief response to Lakeeta Vaccaro’s amended divorce petition, in which Vaccaro accused Hill of shoving her on the floor, ripping her hair out and trying to punch her stomach while she was pregnant with their daughter. Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge... Read More

Beyond grades or the next school dance, Asher Belfer, 17, had a different concern. After years of helping out at The Dorit & Ben J. Genet Cupboard, a Goodman JFS program that helps the food insecure in Broward County, Belfer noticed that volunteers faced common problems, such as scheduling and delivery issues. So the Cooper City teen set out to fix them. He created VolunHelp, a software program that streamlines volunteer processes and helps make the Cupboard more efficient, allowing them... Read More

Stepping into UCF men’s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins’ office feels like embarking on a nostalgic journey, reflecting on more than 40 years of his legacy as both a player and a coach. On a table is a photo of Dawkins alongside the legendary Kobe Bryant, a five-time NBA champion. The image captures a moment of joy and camaraderie, surrounded by an array of basketballs that commemorate various milestones from Dawkins’ illustrious career. Behind his desk is a collection of framed jerseys... Read More

Fort Lauderdale has terminated the Arts Park deal that would have turned over a prime piece of taxpayer-owned land to a developer for anywhere from 50 to 100 years. Tuesday’s unanimous commission vote frees up the 3.3-acre parcel in Flagler Village that has been fenced off by the developer for the past few years. Nightlife entrepreneur Jeff John got approval for his $140 million project in late 2022 but never broke ground. His plans for the land at 301 N. Andrews Ave. called for a concert... Read More

It doesn’t feel like fall until you’ve visited a pumpkin patch, right? There’s just something cozy about seeing a sea of orange orbs with their twisty stems set out in rows on a church lawn or in a city park. It’s the perfect spot for a photo op and a place to make lasting holiday memories with the family. And this year, there’s an extra-special twist: In true South Florida style, you can also enjoy floating pumpkin patches — a splashy spin on this autumn activity — with kids... Read More