Luther Campbell, the rap music icon, free-speech advocate and civic activist, launched a primary challenge Sunday against U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who is under federal indictment and now faces a widening field of political rivals. Campbell said in an interview on the WPLG-Ch. 10 “This Week In South Florida” program that he’s been meeting with residents of the sprawling Broward-Palm Beach county 20th Congressional District. He said they have great, unmet needs, and the... Read More
Trump’s border czar says ‘small’ security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown
By BEN FINLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — White House border czar Tom Homan said Sunday that more than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota’s Twin Cities area and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead as part of the Trump administration’s drawdown of its immigration enforcement surge. A “small” security force will stay for a short period to protect remaining immigration agents and will respond “when our agents are out and they get surrounded by agitators and things got out... Read More
In first public comments since Trump’s racist video, Obama laments lost decorum
Former President Barack Obama this weekend indirectly addressed a racist video posted this month by President Donald Trump, which depicted Obama and his wife, former first lady Michelle Obama, as apes. In a podcast interview published Saturday, Barack Obama was asked about the “devolution of the discourse” in American politics, with the host mentioning the video shared by Trump as one of several examples of inflammatory comments or statements by officials from the current... Read More
2026 Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon and Half Marathon | PHOTOS
Thousands of runners gathered Sunday morning for the sold-out Publix Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon and Half Marathon. The 26.2-mile Boston Qualifier course took participants from downtown Fort Lauderdale to a scenic finish line along the Atlantic Ocean. The photo gallery captures the race start and runners navigating the fast and flat beachside route. ... Read More
US military boards another oil tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military forces boarded another sanctioned tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking the vessel from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela, the Pentagon said Sunday. Venezuela had faced U.S. sanctions on its oil for several years, relying on a shadow fleet of falsely flagged tankers to smuggle crude into global supply chains. President Donald Trump ordered a quarantine of sanctioned tankers in December to pressure then-President... Read More
Florida Republicans may ban system used in Palm Beach County to speed early voting and improve accuracy
Palm Beach County voters may have longer wait times for early voting in the August primary and November general election because of an obscure legislative provision that could sideline a voting system used by virtually all the county’s early voters in 2024. ExpressVote, a ballot marking system that reduces waiting time and increases accuracy, was overwhelmingly popular in the presidential election: 336,192 of the county’s early voters had it to record their choices on paper cards they... Read More
Don’t replace that roof just yet: You have options | Opinion
In South Florida, homeowners are hearing the same message: “Your roof is too old. You must replace it.” That warning often triggers panic, rushed bids and decisions made under pressure rather than evidence. Florida law does not support blanket roof replacement mandates based solely on age — yet many homeowners are never told that an inspection-based alternative exists. Florida Statute 627.7011 applies to policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2022. It limits how insurers may use... Read More
‘I always had a mission’: How LeBron James, 41, has maintained peak performance
By Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — Slowly, LeBron James put on a pair of ice bath toe booties and dipped his left foot and then his right foot into a bucket that had been prepared for him following a Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena. His longtime personal trainer and athletic performance coach, Mike Mancias, next wrapped both of James’ knees and his back in ice. James closed his eyes for a few seconds and leaned back in his chair as the media gathered around him for his... Read More
UCF stumbles in second-half against West Virginia, drops third straight
A Valentine’s Day showdown at Addition Financial Arena was supposed to help UCF feel the love again after a recent two-game slide. Instead, the Knights had their hearts broken as West Virginia rallied from a 14-point second-half deficit to pull out a 74-67 win on Saturday. The loss was painful not only because it was the third in a row, but it put the Knights’ postseason hopes in peril. The team was projected to earn an NCAA Tournament berth for the first time since the 2018-19 season,... Read More
Questionnaire: Stacy Sipple, candidate for Boca Raton City Council Seat D
Name: Stacy Sipple Office sought: Boca Raton City Council – Seat D Campaign website: www.stacyforboca.com Date, place of birth: 01/27/1972 Boynton Beach, FL (Boca Raton did not have amaternity unit at that time) Generally speaking, is Boca Raton on the right track or the wrong track, and why?I believe Boca Raton is shifting to the wrong track. Residents moved to Boca because it was unique and safe. We were on the smaller side, while still being a full-service city and offering every... Read More