When it comes to food, South Florida is a great place to be. So many new restaurants open nearly every day. Here’s what’s coming soon to a city near you. Please note: Opening dates are subject to change. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream870 North Railroad Ave, West Palm Beach (in September)11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., Palm Beach Gardens (September)25 SW 1st Ave Delray Beach (October)901 S. Miami Ave, Miami (October)vanleeuwenicecream.com This dessert destination — known for its... Read More
Rodent droppings & saltine wrappers form ‘nest,’ gnaw marks on buns: 4 South Florida restaurants shut
Slime on a soda gun nozzle. About 19 dead roaches in a kitchen. And more than 76 rodent droppings and 15 empty saltine wrappers forming “what looks like a nest” under a grill at a fast-food burger joint. These were among the violations that last week temporarily shut four South Florida restaurants — two each in Broward and Palm Beach counties. The Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in... Read More
Have you tried to get a vaccine recently? We want to hear from you
We’ve been hearing about vaccines this week from public health officials, and your personal experiences with vaccines matter to us. Have you tried to get your COVID booster? Your flu shot? What happened when you went to your doctor or pharmacy? We are seeking information from our readers on their concerns and experiences related to access to vaccines, whether it be flu, COVID, or childhood immunizations. Please send your comments to Sun Sentinel health reporter Cindy Krischer Goodman at... Read More
Will a hurricane form in Caribbean next week? What the models show
With the statistical peak of hurricane season on Sept. 10, forecasters are closely monitoring a tropical system that could become Tropical Storm Gabrielle — or possibly even a hurricane — near the Caribbean islands next week that could pose a threat to Florida or the coastal U.S. As of Friday, dry air and wind shear are slowing the system’s tropical development. But it has a 90% chance of tropical development in the next seven days as it moves closer to the Caribbean, according to the... Read More
Today in History: September 5, Ford survives assassination attempt by Manson follower
Today is Friday, Sept. 5, the 248th day of 2025. There are 117 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 5, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford survived an assassination attempt by Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme, a disciple of Charles Manson, in Sacramento, California. Also on this date: In 1774, the first Continental Congress assembled in Philadelphia. In 1836, Sam Houston won the first presidential election in the newly established Republic of Texas. In 1905, the Treaty of... Read More
Daily Horoscope for September 05, 2025
General Daily Insight for September 05, 2025 Our feelings are on full display today. The Moon is in freedom-loving Aquarius, but it will oppose adoring Venus in expressive Leo at 5:49 am EDT, making it impossible for us to hold just about anything back. The Moon moves into an unusual quincunx with the Sun in methodical Virgo, encouraging us to seek out order, before locking into an energizing trine with Mars in elegant Libra, giving us the drive to chase after whatever we desire. Run with... Read More
Inter Miami’s Luis Suárez apologizes for on-field antics after Leagues Cup final loss to Seattle
By TIM REYNOLDS FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez apologized Thursday for his behavior following his team’s defeat by the Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final earlier this week, antics that became the latest entry on a long list of on-field transgressions over his lengthy career. Suárez — a longtime teammate of Inter Miami star Lionel Messi — appeared to spit toward a member of the Sounders’ staff, plus grabbed at least one Seattle player by the... Read More
Man arrested in street takeover, marking Broward’s first bust under new stunt driving law
A 22-year-old man is facing a third-degree felony charge in what police say is the first arrest in Broward County under a 2024 state law that increases penalties for stunt driving and street racing. Jeremiah Hernandez, of Hallandale Beach, was arrested by Hollywood Police last week on a charge of felony driving in coordination street takeover stemming from a gathering of drivers and spectators at two separate intersections in Hollywood on Aug. 18, 2024, court records show. Between about 1... Read More
Spirit cuts routes from a dozen US cities as it starts bankruptcy overhaul
Spirit Airlines is quickly following through with a pledge to streamline its route system as management Thursday confirmed the elimination of service to a dozen U.S. cities early next month. The cutbacks come less than a week after Spirit filed a fresh petition for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The Dania Beach-based carrier emerged from bankruptcy last spring, but after wracking up sizable losses in the second quarter, returned to court in a bid to resolve various financial, fleet size... Read More
Bring a big appetite and dig into City & Shore’s Food, Wine & Spirit Issue
The September issue of City & Shore Magazine is going to start a lot of conversations around tables throughout South Florida. Courtesy Featured articles in the September Food, Wine & Spirit Issue of City & Shore magazine. Starting with Michael Mayo’s list of Broward and Palm Beach county restaurants that somehow didn’t get a mention among top Florida establishments this year from the Michelin Guide. Some of the best restaurants in the two counties are not on “foodie... Read More