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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of the Parkland Tragedy, families and friends take part in a dove release ceremony on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The Forever in Our Hearts Commemoration recognizing the 17 victims of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) During the Eagles’ Haven 8th Commemoration of Parkland Tragedy,Martin Duque’s Mom, Daisy Anguiano, and his brother Santiago Duque, 9... Read More

Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting Saturday afternoon that left one suspect with life-threatening injuries, the police department said in a news release. The shooting took place near Chateau Park Drive and Northwest 9th Avenue, the police department said shortly before 3 p.m. The suspect has been taken to the hospital with “life-threatening injuries.” No one else was injured, Fort Lauderdale Police said. A large police presence remains in the area, and... Read More

Name: Andy Thomson Office sought: Mayor, City of Boca Raton Campaign website: www.AndyThomson.com Date, place of birth: August 18, 1982 in Fort Lauderdale Generally speaking, is Boca Raton on the right track or the wrong track, and why?Boca Raton is generally on the right track, but we are at an important crossroads. Our city benefits from strong finances, great neighborhoods and schools, and an engaged community. At the same time, residents are increasingly concerned about affordability,... Read More