A Palm Beach Gardens man is facing charges stemming from allegedly writing online threats against top-ranking members of the West Palm Beach Police Department. Bryan Slater, 46, publicly posted online threats, specifically about Chief Tony Araujo, a deputy chief, an assistant chief, a major and multiple lieutenants, among other members of the department, Deputy Chief Tony Shearer announced at a news conference Wednesday afternoon. Shearer did not provide details about detectives’... Read More
Broward bans DMV appointment scalping to stop people from ‘abusing the system’
It’s now illegal for scalpers to sell driver’s license appointments in Broward — some good news for anyone who’s struggled to book a free meeting. Residents had faced “extraordinary delays” and were unable to find “timely appointments for important services,” because others were taking the appointment slots to sell them. Broward County Tax Collector Abbey Ajayi on Wednesday touted the new county ordinance that bans advertising, marketing or selling appointments for the... Read More
Aid groups weigh how much more they can help if FEMA reduces its disaster response
By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Volunteers with the humanitarian nonprofit Team Rubicon are accustomed to filling in the gaps of disaster recovery — they chainsaw downed trees after wildfires, muck out flooded homes and rebuild roofs blown off by hurricanes. But with concern and confusion over how the federal government will respond to disasters this summer, the group is readying to possibly help in ways it hasn’t before. “The one thing certain this hurricane season is the uncertainty of... Read More
$2 billion Bahia Mar luxury condo project reeling in buyers, developer says
FORT LAUDERDALE — A tanned and toned crowd sipping on mocktails crowded around an oversized miniature replica of The St. Regis Resort & Residences hotel and luxury condo towers coming to Bahia Mar. They snapped photos. They recorded video. They oohed and aahed. The crowd, mostly real estate agents and potential buyers, flocked to the St. Regis sales gallery Tuesday to hear from a panel of experts sharing their insights on how the $2 billion project will impact Fort Lauderdale. Dean... Read More
Book review: ‘Florida Man’ antics add levity to murder mystery in ‘Sex and Death on the Beach’
‘Sex and Death on the Beach: A Florida Beach Mystery’ by Elaine Viets; Severn House; 240 pages; $29.99 Fort Lauderdale author Elaine Viets has a reputation for mysteries with a wide swath of humor but also with serious undertones. Viets continues that same approach with “Sex and Death on the Beach: A Florida Beach Mystery,” which launches a new, entertaining series. On the surface, “Sex and Death on the Beach” should lean more toward comedy given the title and the bright, colorful... Read More
South Florida-based Silver Airways shuts down, stranding travelers
Regional South Florida airline Silver Airways ceased flying early Wednesday after a would-be buyer withdrew its offer to acquire the troubled carrier out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, the company said. Seaborne Airlines, an affiliated carrier that serves the U.S. Virgin Islands, will continue to operate. CEO Steven Rossum notified about 350 of the company’s remaining employees via email late Tuesday “It is with a heavy heart that I share the difficult news that, after... Read More
Today in History: June 11, University of Alabama desegregated
Today is Wednesday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2025. There are 203 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 11, 1963, the University of Alabama was desegregated as Vivian Malone and James Hood became the first two Black students allowed to enroll in classes; Alabama segregationist and Gov. George Wallace initially blocked the doorway to the auditorium where course registration was taking place, delivering a speech before deferring to National Guard orders to move. Also on this... Read More
Sandy Alcantara pitches 6 shutout innings, Marlins edge Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Sandy Alcantara struck out six in six shutout innings, and the Miami Marlins edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Tuesday night. Alcantara (3-7) allowed three hits and walked one in his first win since April 12. The 2022 NL Cy Young Award winner went 0-7 with a 9.07 ERA in his previous nine starts. Calvin Faucher worked around a two-on, no-out jam in the ninth for his fifth save as the Marlins won for just the second time in nine games. Nick Fortes hit his second homer of the... Read More
Daily Horoscope for June 11, 2025
General Daily Insight for June 11, 2025 We are all happy to go the extra mile under today’s stars. It is no time to limit ourselves or play it small as the Full Moon in adventurous Sagittarius illuminates the skies at 3:47 am EDT, energizing us all to stride further than ever before. A lovely sextile between Mercury in Cancer and Venus in Taurus will make it easier for everyone to get along and assist one another in our efforts. In response, our work can prove extra effective when the... Read More
Six months later, deputies search for shooter in targeted murder of released inmate
A man who had recently been released from a state prison was shot and killed in Pompano Beach more than six months ago, and detectives have now released surveillance footage that they say shows the shooter who still has not been identified. Roderick Henry was found near the 400 block of Southwest Second Street and pronounced dead there shortly before midnight on Dec. 1, 2024. He had been shot multiple times nearby, in the 300 block of Avondale Drive, according to the Broward Sheriff’s... Read More