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The Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and sergeants’ union filed a grievance against BSO leadership Wednesday over the recent suspensions of five Tamarac deputies, arguing that the discipline is an “egregious” violation of their collective bargaining agreement. The deputies were suspended without pay Friday as part of the ongoing fallout of the triple shooting in Tamarac that killed Mary Gingles, her father, and a neighbor in February. After the shooting, which Sheriff Gregory Tony... Read More

By CHRIS MEGERIAN and WILL WEISSERT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump intensified his assertions — without evidence — that officials using an autopen undermined the actions of his predecessor, Joe Biden, even suggesting Thursday that “essentially whoever used the autopen was president.” “I happen to think I know” who was using a tool that allows for auto signatures, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, while saying it was the “biggest scandal” in years. The... Read More

For Scott Bennett, philanthropy is more than just an act of giving — it’s been his mission for decades. As board chairman of the nonprofit Wilton Manors-based The Our Fund Foundation, Bennett works to raise money and create a future for younger generations in South Florida’s LGBTQ+ community. He also supports seniors in the space as a board member of SAGE, a national advocacy and services organization. Originally from New York City, Bennett found a home in Wilton Manors — a place... Read More

By HOLLY RAMER, Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A political consultant who sent voters artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking former President Joe Biden last year goes on trial Thursday in New Hampshire, where jurors may be asked to consider not just his guilt or innocence but whether the state actually held its first-in-the-nation presidential primary. Steven Kramer, who faces decades in prison if convicted of voter suppression and impersonating a candidate, has... Read More

The number of squeaky-clean eateries across South Florida took a dip last month, with the state posting its lowest count of flawless inspections since June 2023. In May, 61 “gold-star” restaurants and food trucks made the list of perfect inspections because not one violation — minor, intermediate or high-priority — was red-flagged at the time of the surprise visit from Florida safety and sanitation inspectors. Inspections typically take place at random every six months to a year. In... Read More

This was always going to be an interesting weekend in local entertainment, with long-awaited concerts by Shakira (two shows), Post Malone and Dierks Bentley, the Hukilau’s comeback at the Mai-Kai and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Broward Center. Things got more complicated, of course, with the Florida Panthers’ return to the Stanley Cup Final, again capturing the hearts of fans old and new with their physical and entertaining brand of hockey. Hips don’t lie. THURSDAY Wet... Read More

David Jolly is running for governor of Florida, promising a campaign that will reach all corners of the state and seek votes from people who don’t traditionally support Democrats. The central theme of the campaign, which he is launching Thursday, is relieving the strain from the high cost of living in the state. “Affordability, affordability, affordability. That is the No. 1 issue,” he said. “We are in the midst of a generational affordability crisis that’s impacting every voter... Read More

Today is Thursday, June 5, the 156th day of 2025. There are 209 days left in the year. Today in history: On June 5, 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot and mortally wounded after claiming victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles; assassin Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was arrested at the scene. Also on this date: In 1794, Congress passed the Neutrality Act, which prohibited Americans from taking part in any military action against a country... Read More

General Daily Insight for June 05, 2025 We can get carried away in the best sense today. The Moon in pleasing Libra is trotting into a trine with the Sun in chatty Gemini, encouraging us all to get along and easing our paths to entertaining conversations. Meanwhile, messenger Mercury in Gemini will lock into an energetic sextile with fiery Mars in garrulous Leo at 6:14 pm EDT. Their alignment emboldens us to say whatever’s on our minds while also developing terrifically creative ideas.... Read More

Two minors were hospitalized after a shooting in Lauderhill Wednesday afternoon, police say. Just after 4 p.m., Lauderhill Police responded to a call about a shooting in the 2000 block of Northwest 43rd Terrace, according to a news release. There, they found two minors with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment complex. Both were taken to Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale. Police did not say how old the victims were or how badly they were injured. “The motive is... Read More