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Deerfield Beach voters may get a say on the issue of development along the city’s beach, more than 20 years after setting rules in place. Beachside development currently is enforced by two amendments in the city’s charter, both of which are the result of residents’ efforts for a referendum that appeared during the Nov. 5, 2002, election. A group called the Original Save Our Beach banded together and gathered signatures needed to get the issue on the ballot, and 75% of voters approved... Read More

South Florida tops the list of the nation’s hottest markets for homebuyers making all-cash purchases, according to a new study. In a report released by the real estate brokerage firm Redfin, the West Palm Beach metropolitan area had the highest share of cash-only home purchases in December 2025, making up about 47.2% of total sales. The Miami metropolitan area tied with Jacksonville for second place with 39.3% of purchases paid in cash, and the Fort Lauderdale metropolitan area ranked in... Read More

The Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLIFF) kicked off its 40th anniversary season Saturday with the world premiere of the thriller “Miami Nights.” Stars Jeremy Sumpter, Danay Garcia, and Sydelle Noel walked the red carpet at Savor Cinema before joining director Justin Steele for an on-stage Q&A. The photo gallery captures the opening night festivities. ... Read More

By MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) — A State Department official says the U.S. has ordered nonessential diplomats and family members to leave Lebanon as tensions over Iran rise with the threat of a potentially imminent military strike. The official said a continuous assessment of the regional security environment determined it was “prudent” to draw down the U.S. Embassy’s footprint so that only essential personnel remained at their posts. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity... Read More

Good news for senior citizens in search of affordable housing: A new project is going up in Broward County with rents ranging from $713 to $1,555 a month. Villa Jordana is scheduled to rise in Hollywood next year, serving low-income seniors earning between 33% and 60% of the city’s median monthly income of $2,179 as calculated by the national firm RentCafe. It’s a joint venture of the Miami-based Housing Trust Group and the nonprofit AM Affordable Homes led by NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo... Read More

Come March 10, voters in Pembroke Pines will decide two commission races as the county’s second most populous city grapples with skyrocketing housing costs, traffic gridlock and a cramped police headquarters in need of replacing. Incumbent Tom Good, a former public works director in Cooper City, has drawn two challengers for the District 1 seat: James Henry, a retired Pembroke Pines police sergeant making his first run for office, and Dennis Hinds, an insurance agent who has run for office... Read More

Today is Monday, Feb. 23, the 54th day of 2026. There are 311 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 23, 1980, American Eric Heiden completed his sweep of the five men’s speed skating events at the Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid, New York, by winning the men’s 10,000-meter race in world record time; Heiden was the first athlete to win five gold medals in a single Winter Olympics. Also on this date: In 1836, the siege of the Alamo by Mexican troops began in San Antonio,... Read More

General Daily Insight for February 23, 2026 We can step up to handle uncertain schedules. As the Moon conjoins unanticipated Uranus in unshakable Taurus, we’re braced to renegotiate matters involving money and comfort. Bending may be necessary to avoid breaking. When others prove unreliable, it won’t knock us down for long. We’ll take breaks as needed, then make adjustments to increase collaboration and decrease conflict. Thankfully, at 9:28 pm EST, the emotional Moon enters curious... Read More

For Pat Riley, it was Showtime again on Sunday in Los Angeles. This time his own showtime, with his statue unveiled in front of the Lakers’ Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles. On an afternoon of celebrity that included actor Michael Douglas and singer Michael McDonald among those in attendance, Riley not only had those who were part of his Lakers’ 1980s championship coaching tenure in attendance, but also several from his Heat era, including Heat championship guard Dwyane Wade and... Read More