Veteran South Florida Sun Sentinel health reporter Cindy Krischer Goodman and photojournalist Carline Jean have won one of Florida journalism’s most prestigious awards — among honors awarded to several members of the newspaper’s staff in the 2025 Florida Society of News Editors competition. Goodman and Jean share the Paul Hansell Award for Distinguished Achievement in Florida Journalism, which recognizes overall excellence in reporting and the “sum of a writer’s work, its range and... Read More
Sánchez hits two-run HR, Quantrill, three Marlins relievers shut out Cardinals
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jesús Sánchez hit a two-run homer in the third inning, Cal Quantrill pitched five innings and the Miami Marlins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Wednesday night. The Marlins have won 10 of 13 overall and 17 of their last 22 on the road. Quantrill (4-8) gave up three hits and two walks and struck out three. After Tyler Phillips threw 2 1/3 innings of relief, Ronny Henriquez came on with runners at first and second with one out in the eighth and struck out Willson... Read More
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, 5 others charged with running illegal poker games at his LA mansion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was arrested Wednesday along with five other people, including a suspected member of an Israeli organized crime group, on suspicion of hosting illegal high-stakes poker games at a Los Angeles mansion owned by Arenas, federal prosecutors said. All six defendants are charged with one count of conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business and one count of operating an illegal gambling business, according to a statement from the U.S.... Read More
Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by Trump braces to defend them against deportation
By OBED LAMY and JULIE CARR SMYTH SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by President Donald Trump last year as he pitched voters on his plans for an immigration crackdown is now bracing to defend the community against possible deportation. A group of about 100 community members, clergy and Haitian leaders in Springfield, Ohio, gathered this week for several days of training sessions as they prepare to defend potential deportees and provide them... Read More
Tri-Rail chief sees a ‘path forward’ despite $30M shortfall that could end services in 2027
Tri-Rail has “a path forward” despite a $30 million shortfall in state funding that counties appear unable to bridge, the chief of the agency overseeing the service told WLRN. The future of the train operation, which had 4.5 million riders last year, has been in jeopardy ever since the state slashed funding to the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA), which manages the service, in June. SFRTA expected $42.1 million from the state this year, but ended up receiving just... Read More
Texas Republicans propose new US House map with more winnable GOP seats
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a new congressional map that creates five additional GOP-leaning districts, bolstering their chances of maintaining control as they brace for a challenging midterm election. The redrawn map comes during a special legislative session called by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, as President Donald Trump urges Texas Republicans to reshape districts in the party’s favor. Republicans hope the new Texas map will strengthen their chances of... Read More
Prosecutors set up bed in courtroom to reenact death of woman impaled by spear
Prosecutors in a Florida courtroom, realizing it would be more convincing to show jurors how a murder may have taken place rather than just tell them, reassembled the queen-size bed on which they say Adam Crespo murdered his live-in girlfriend, Silvia Galva, in Hallandale Beach in 2019. Crespo, now 49, initially told police that he and Galva had gotten into an argument after a night out and he was trying to drag her off his bed when she grabbed onto a spear with a 12-inch blade. As he... Read More
These South Florida teachers unions claimed victory. Now, they’re ready for the next round.
It was just recently that some South Florida teachers unions prevailed with votes to ensure that they can keep operating under state law. And yet, they’re now instantly readying for the next elections to arrive. The Palm Beach Classroom Teachers Association submitted to the state earlier this week cards from teachers that show interest for an election, said Gordan Longhofer, the group’s president. The Broward Teachers Union also has gathered interest cards from teachers and the union’s... Read More
Cause of death released for detainee at Broward ICE facility
A 44-year-old Haitian woman who died while detained at a federal immigration facility in Deerfield Beach earlier this year died from cardiovascular disease, according to a newly released autopsy report. Marie Ange Blaise’s death at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Broward Transitional Center on April 25 prompted a visit to the facility by U.S. Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Frederica Wilson in order to learn more about what happened to her. “Marie Blaise should be... Read More
Weekend things to do: Shania Twain, Dine Out Lauderdale, Mo Amer, Monster Jam, Las Olas Hot Girls
As sort of a reward to you for sticking around during the stickiest summer months, hundreds of South Florida restaurants will begin offering deep discounts on Friday: opening day for Dine Out Lauderdale and Miami Spice. Running through Sept. 30, these promotions will showcase restaurants — likely many of your favorite spots — offering multicourse lunches and dinners for prices beginning at $35 (plus tax/tip). If you’ve been looking for a reason to enjoy a night on the town, or want to... Read More