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It became a safe haven for dazed and distressed snowbirds after the Sept. 11 attacks and a sanctuary for dazed and distressed regulars in the COVID-19 era. But now, the future of Lucille’s American Cafe, a Weston comfort-food institution serving up mouthfuls of nostalgia since 1999, is unclear. Longtime owners Paul and Beth Nunez last week announced via the restaurant’s Facebook account that Lucille’s would close “at the end of August.” In the post, Paul Nunez pointed... Read More

“The Price Is Right” wants you to “come on down” to Hollywood to audition for the country’s longest-running TV game show. For the second consecutive year, CBS Miami (WFOR-TV) is teaming up with Toyota of Hollywood for a casting call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, in the dealership’s showroom. “The Price Is Right” originally ran from 1956 to 1965 before being revamped and revived in 1972. That’s when Bob Barker became the show’s host until his retirement in 2007... Read More

By ELAINE KURTENBACH and MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writers Wall Street held near its records in premarket trading Tuesday as traders digested the latest corporate earnings reports while waiting for fresh cues about interest rates from the Federal Reserve. Futures for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq were each off about 0.1% before the bell, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 0.1%. This week will bring updates from the head of the Federal Reserve and from some... Read More

DEAR MISS MANNERS: At my partner’s son’s wedding, the first row had names taped on the chairs for assigned seating. On the groom’s side, the order was: groom’s mother, groom’s father (my partner), their daughter, the groom’s mom’s partner, then me. I’d never met the gent next to me (the mom’s partner), so it felt awkward. But I made the best of it and chatted him up — asking about his own children, as folks usually enjoy talking about that. My partner and his ex are... Read More

General Daily Insight for August 19, 2025 A moody and touchy vibe could leave us unsure where to tread. When the emotional Cancer Moon clashes with impatient Mars, claiming that we’ve followed the rules might not be enough to prevent hurt feelings. Still, as the warm Sun trines wise Chiron at 1:29 pm EDT, resolution may ultimately come from whatever conflicts burst onto the scene — which are likely about much more than their initial provocations. The Moon goes on to conjoin abundant... Read More

By MARK BANCHEREAU DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — On a recent evening in Senegal ‘s capital of Dakar, an imam named Ibrahima Diane explained to a group of men why they should be more involved in household chores. “The Prophet himself says a man who does not help support his wife and children is not a good Muslim,” the 53-year-old said, as he described bathing his baby and helping his wife with other duties. Some of the 14 men chuckled, not quite sold. Others applauded. Diane was taking part... Read More

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday appointed state Rep. Mike Caruso as Palm Beach County clerk of the circuit court and comptroller. “Very excited. Very honored that the governor has the confidence in me to take on this role,” Caruso said in a phone interview. “Here’s a great opportunity. I think my background lines up perfectly with it.” Caruso said he will be sworn in early Tuesday morning, then swear in the deputy clerks in time for the county’s daily court business to proceed... Read More

One of the seven criminal cases against the West Palm Beach police officers involved in a fatal Boynton Beach pursuit will proceed, a judge ruled Monday, denying a defense argument that the officer’s conduct was not criminal. Former West Palm Beach Officer William Loayza is charged with official misconduct, a third-degree-felony. Palm Beach County prosecutors say he and six other officers failed to report the July 2024 high-speed chase that ended when the man they were pursuing crashed into... Read More

U.S. and Florida flags at the state Capitol and at government buildings and other facilities in Palm Beach County will be flown at half staff on Wednesday in honor of the late state Rep. Joe Casello. Casello died July 18 at age 73. He had earlier experienced a heart attack. “Representative Casello spent his career committed to public service, and he will be remembered for his dedication to improving his community,” Gov Ron DeSantis wrote Monday in a memorandum ordering the flags be... Read More

A Broward Sheriff’s deputy fatally shot an 18-year-old man who shot himself during a fight with his mother in Cooper City, the Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Boston Cassano, of Cooper City, was in a physical fight with his mother near the 10200 block of Griffin Road about noon and “made suicidal remarks,” then shot himself. Cooper City deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue were called after Cassano shot himself, the Sheriff’s Office said. The area is near a shopping plaza with... Read More