Biden’s proposal on transgender athletes clashes with DeSantis’ rules for Florida

A Biden administration proposal that would set new regulations for transgender athlete eligibility in school sports is likely to brush up against a Florida law that bars transgender girls and … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Three sentenced to life in prison for murder of XXXTentacion

The three men convicted of ambushing, robbing and murdering rising rap star XXXTentacion in Deerfield Beach nearly five years ago were sentenced Thursday to spend the rest of their lives in prison. Attorneys for Michael Boatwright, Trayvon Newsome and Dedrick Williams say they will appeal the conviction, which came March 20 after more than a week of deliberation. Advertisement The rapper, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, was 20 when he was gunned down outside Riva Motorsports in... Read More

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez skeptical of Trump indictment, calling it ‘slippery slope’

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez questions “the expenditure of judicial resources” on the indictment of former President Donald Trump in New York City criminal court. Suarez, who may run against Trump … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Miami-Dade police officer hospitalized after car crash near Hialeah, authorities say

A Miami-Dade police officer was rushed to the hospital after a morning crash near Hialeah Thursday, authorities said. Around 9 a.m., the on-duty police sergeant collided with a medical transport … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Is Publix open on Easter? Are banks open Friday? What’s open on Good Friday and Easter

When it comes to holiday hours for retailers and public services, you really do need a scorecard for this weekend. Ramadan’s been running, Passover began Wednesday night, Easter weekend starts … Click to Continue » ... Read More

DeSantis threatens Disney, praises Florida GOP’s ‘culture of winning’ in Michigan visit

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ nationwide swing took him to Michigan on Thursday, where he referred to Donald Trump’s indictment by attacking “ideological” prosecutors and compared Florida Democrats to roadkill. He also vowed the state would get even with the Walt Disney Co., saying the company “tried to pull a fast one” by having the outgoing Reedy Creek board granted 30 years of development control to the company just days before a DeSantis-appointed board took... Read More

BCPS Shines: Falcon Cove Middle School Student Wins Grand Prize in Cool Tropics Surfboard Design Contest

Thursday, April 6, 2023On March 31, 2023, Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) staff and Frank Massabni, owner and CEO of Cool Tropics, surprised Falcon Cove Middle School eighth-grade student Helen Sarmiento with the announcement that she created the winning design in the Cool Tropics Surfboard Design Contest. ... Read More

Jesus Christ Is Not a Superstar

Popular portrayals of the God-Man can draw admiring crowds, but they can’t create imitating disciples. In the past couple of weeks, people have been talking once again about Jesus Christ Superstar. Not only did a recent Ted Lasso episode feature a song from the 1970s musical, but the original film is airing on BBC—prompting countless reactions, including many from first-time viewers. It is also celebrating a 50th anniversary tour in both the UK and the US. Taking place during Holy... Read More