MIAMI — The sizzle also has substance. Not only is it now eight wins in the last 10 games for the Heat, but with ample quality wins to add substance to the surge. Sunday night it was a rousing 121-110 decision over the East-leading Detroit Pistons to follow up Friday night’s victory in Charlotte over the streaking Hornets and last weekend’s home victory over the West-contending Houston Rockets. Shorthanded yet again, the Heat still remained in a comfort zone as they extended their... Read More
Counterprotester throws improvised explosive at anti-Islam event in NYC, police say
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A device thrown by a counterprotester at an anti-Islam demonstration in New York City on Saturday was confirmed to be an improvised explosive, according to a preliminary police analysis. Two people were in custody for their alleged role in the confrontation, which unfolded during a “Stop the Islamic Takeover of New York City” event led by the far right activist Jake Lang outside the Manhattan residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The sparsely attended... Read More
Pedestrian fatally struck by Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale north of downtown station
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Brightline train early Sunday in Fort Lauderdale despite efforts by fire rescue departments to save him. “We responded to a train accident where a pedestrian was struck by a moving train. When we arrived, he was still alive, pinned under the train,” said Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue spokesman Frank Guzman in an email. “Despite a valiant effort utilizing resources from throughout our department, Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, the Florida East Coast... Read More
Cardinal Gibbons’ Mocco brothers and Somerset’s Sainz close out undefeated wrestling seasons
Cardinal Gibbons senior Michael Mocco capped off a dominant high school career with his fourth straight individual state title, and he was joined by brother and teammate Peter Mocco and Somerset Academy teammates Tristan Sainz and Mateo Martinez as individual champions from Broward County at the FHSAA boys wrestling state championship at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee on Saturday. Michael Mocco, a University of Iowa signee, captured the 1A state title with a 54-0 record in the 285-pound... Read More
Broward children lack hospital choices. Parents want state to force Florida Blue to negotiate
Broward County parents are reaching out to insurance regulators and Florida legislators, trying to force the state to intervene in the contract dispute between the public hospital systems and insurer Florida Blue. Kim Vasser, the Fort Lauderdale mother of an 8-year-old daughter with autism and a rare genetic syndrome, says her daughter has a team of specialists at Memorial Healthcare System. She believes Florida Blue plans now have an inadequate pediatric care network in Broward County —... Read More
Confused and conflicted on Iran | Letters to the editor
Days after the unprovoked bombings of Iran, I’m confused and conflicted about why 145 innocent school girls and six U.S. soldiers died. We were told that Operation Epstein Fury — sorry, Epic Fury — was needed to bring democracy to Iran and prevent an attack on us. I wonder if it was to distract us from the fact that the rule of law and democracy in this country appears to be fading. When the secretary of defense uses phrases like “death and destruction from the sky” and... Read More
No. 5 Florida beats Kentucky 84-77 to finish regular season with 11-game win streak
By KEITH TAYLOR LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Thomas Haugh had 20 points and nine rebounds as No. 5 Florida beat Kentucky 84-77 on Saturday to end the regular season with an 11-game winning streak. Boogie Fland added 16 points and six assists for the Gators (25-6, 16-2 Southeastern Conference), the No. 1 seed in next week’s SEC Tournament at Nashville, Tennessee. The defending national champions completed a regular-season sweep of the Wildcats (19-12, 10-8). Alex Condon scored 14 points for... Read More
Daily Horoscope for March 08, 2026
General Daily Insight for March 08, 2026 Clarity arrives as choices meet real limits. Early on, the Moon trines chatty Mercury, and conversations flow easily, so we can make our intentions clear by stating what we need. The star of today is idealistic Venus conjoining karmic Saturn at 9:39 am EDT, which asks us to make promises we can keep (especially regarding shared time or responsibilities). As the day unfolds, we balance emotions with duty. Regular agreements become supportive... Read More
Kel’el as closer latest twist in Heat’s recent revival; Powell out, Wiggins questionable
MIAMI — It has been nine games since Kel’el Ware last started, a span when the Miami Heat otherwise have started the likes of Simone Fontencchio and Myron Gardner, with Ware with only three starts since Jan 6. But that lately has stood as far less of a talking point, with Ware instead receiving opportunities to play as a closer. Friday night’s 128-120 road victory over the Charlotte Hornets was a perfect example of the late-game confidence shown by coach Erik Spoelstra, with Ware... Read More
Winter rains turn Death Valley National Park into fields of golden blooms
Death Valley National Park is exactly what the name implies. It is one of the driest, hottest and most desolate areas in the world, with summer temperatures in the desert region reaching well into triple digits for days and sometimes weeks. The national park, which straddles the California-Nevada border, is one of the lowest in elevation, of all the parks, according to the National Park Service website, and is a “land of extremes.” The steady drought and record summer heat lead to... Read More