Sandro Batista of the Kansas City Outlaws rides Barbarosa during the Professional Bull Riders tour at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Both the rider and the bull are scored during a ride, with the rider needing to stay on for eight seconds. (Jim Rassol/Contributor) John Crimber of Florida Freedom rides Project X during the Professional Bull Riders tour at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Both the rider and the bull are... Read More
The truth about home insurance prices: Most homeowners still seeing hikes. Are you?
About those home insurance rate decreases that Florida lawmakers and insurance executives have been crowing about for nearly a year: Data released by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation shows a majority of policyholders in the state are continuing to see costs rise for all-perils coverage of their single-family homes. In fact, among customers of the 90 residential property insurers regulated by the state, two-thirds were insured by companies that posted average premium increases... Read More
Dolphins vs. The Shark: Winners and losers in WQAM takeover of indie-music station 104.3-FM
South Florida traffic just got even more frustrating for fans of indie rock as 104.3 The Shark has transitioned into the new FM home of 560 WQAM sports-talk radio. Station owner Audacy said the abrupt change — which came Thursday afternoon as The Shark was playing Alice In Chains’ “Man in the Box” — was in response to listener demands. The Shark, based in Miramar, was the least popular of Audacy’s five music stations, ranking No. 20 among all metro-Miami radio stations in Nielsen... Read More
Texas Legislature to take another swing at redistricting vote as Democrats extend their walkout
By JESSE BEDAYN, Associated Press Texas Republicans will again try to convene the state Legislature Monday for a vote on redrawing congressional maps in their party’s favor, an effort that already sparked a national political brawl and prompted Democratic lawmakers to leave the state to deny Republicans the quorum they need. The Republican majority is seeking to redraw five U.S. House districts at President Donald Trump’s urging as he tries to avoid a replay of the 2018 midterms. Those... Read More
Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale still a homeless hot spot despite new anti-camping law, critics say
FORT LAUDERDALE — Riverwalk has lush greenery, luxury yachts and landscaped gardens. To the chagrin of critics, the charming promenade on the New River also has plenty of homeless people who come and go all hours of the day and night. On occasion, some of them doze on the benches and winding path along the Riverwalk, in violation of a statewide ban on camping and sleeping in public places. The new law went into effect Oct. 1. Frustrated neighborhood leaders shipped off a blistering letter... Read More
Messi-less Inter Miami trip up in return to MLS play as Orlando City dominate
ORLANDO — Luis Muriel scored a goal in each half and Martín Ojeda had a goal and an assist to lead Orlando City to a 4-1 victory over Inter Miami on Sunday night. Muriel scored in the 2nd minute to give Orlando City (9-6-8) a lead that lasted just three minutes after Yannick Bright scored unassisted for his first career goal in his 40th appearance to pull Inter Miami (12-5-6) even. Ojeda collected his 13th assist on Muriel’s goal, extending his club-record streak with a goal... Read More
Dolphins’ Jordyn Brooks, Tyrel Dodson settle sideline fight at practice
CHICAGO — After Miami Dolphins linebackers Jordyn Brooks and Tyrel Dodson had a physical altercation on a sideline at the team’s joint practice with the Chicago Bears on Friday, they squashed it publicly following Sunday’s preseason opener at Soldier Field. “Wasn’t no disagreement,” Brooks said in the locker room. “That’s my dog right here, man. Brothers fight all the time. That’s all that was, man — brotherly love, man.” Dodson chimed in next to Brooks in the locker... Read More
Braves hit three homers, pound Marlins to win series 4-1
By CHARLES ODUM ATLANTA (AP) — Matt Olson, Marcell Ozuna and Michael Harris II hit home runs to support a strong start from Joey Wentz and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 7-1 on Sunday. Jen Pawol, who made history in Saturday’s doubleheader as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the majors, was behind the plate. Pawol earned compliments for her work on the bases in Saturday’s games. She received more support from fans on Sunday. Some held up “Way to go... Read More
In a digital age, old-fashioned watchmaking schools, including a new one from Rolex, are in demand
By Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times Ever since watches began bringing order to the ephemeral passage of time, they also started doing something else: breaking. Own one long enough and something will probably go wrong. It’ll run slow. Or fast. Or stop altogether. Decades ago, watch repair shops across the country were staffed with technicians who could service almost any mechanical timepiece when its intricate innards — tiny gears, wheels and springs — failed. But when the U.S.... Read More
Faith is not incompatible with science | Opinion
Over the next few weeks, the fall 2025 semester will commence at universities throughout the U.S. Many new and returning students will pursue a course of study in various scientific fields. I teach chemistry to two separate groups of students. One is made up of those preparing for careers in medicine, forensics, marine biology and further research in graduate school. The second and much larger cohort is enrolled in our university’s school of nursing. But teaching chemistry is only half of... Read More