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The sixth in an occasional position-by-position preview of the UCF football team heading into the offseason: TODAY: DEFENSIVE LINE What to expect No unit provides as much experience as the defensive front, which is anchored by a pair of veteran edge rushers, Malachi Lawrence and Nyjalik Kelly. Together, this duo accounted for nearly half of the team’s total quarterback sacks last season, contributing 10.5 out of the 22 sacks. The addition of Pittsburgh transfer Sincere Edwards, who recorded... Read More

If the fiercest critics of Fort Lauderdale’s evolving skyline had their way, they might just shut the door on new development, lock the deadbolt and throw away the key. That’s not happening. They know it and so do the developers. In today’s economic climate, construction has hit a slowdown — a fact of life celebrated by the critics. But there’s still a slew of projects in the pipeline for Broward County’s most populous city, many of them high-rise towers that will be teeming with... Read More

Retail discount behemoth Walmart is moving to solidify its position as a preferred shopping oasis for price-conscious Floridians, recently unveiling a new round of statewide store makeovers at 34 locations, including more than a dozen in South Florida. The national chain, based in Bentonville, Ark., says it is “re-imagining the in-store shopping experience” with bigger signs, better showcasing of merchandise, expanded departments, expanded online pickup and delivery services, and... Read More

Using dramatic, and occasionally coarse, language to emphasize the gravity of their challenge, local, state and national Democratic Party leaders sought to fire up Broward Democrats, without whom their party has no hope of climbing out of the political abyss in Florida. All sought to energize the party faithful with reminders of the high stakes and tantalize them with the prospect of election wins in 2026. At the same time, speakers at the Broward Democratic Party’s big annual fundraising... Read More

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Joey Urban drove in five runs with two homers, Southern Mississippi exploded for nine runs in the first inning and the Golden Eagles went on to defeat Miami 17-6 on Sunday night, forcing a winner-take-all game in the Hattiesburg Regional. The deciding game will take place on Monday. The Golden Eagles (47-15) are looking to reach the super regionals for the third time in the last four seasons. Miami (33-25) is looking for its fifth appearance in the 26 years of the... Read More

General Daily Insight for June 02, 2025 We can remove the bandage gently today, rather than ripping it off with one painful yank. The Moon in meticulous Virgo will begin things with a quincunx to masterful Saturn, carefully guiding us along the ideal path for progress. Loving Venus will conjoin wounded Chiron at 5:05 pm EDT, making it important that we lead with love and kindness in order to feel better about our situation. The Moon closes the day out with a square to the Sun in Gemini,... Read More

A man was shot by a Broward sheriff’s deputy in West Park Sunday afternoon after punching a deputy in the face, according to the sheriff’s office. The man, who was not identified, was taken to the hospital. An update on his condition was not immediately available. The incident began shortly before 12:30 p.m. when a 911 caller reported a “suspicious incident involving a weapon,” on the 4000 block of S.W. 26 Street, said Carey Codd, spokesman for the sheriff’s office. “On scene an... Read More

FORT LAUDERDALE — Most of the Florida Panthers‘ roster was with the team last year when they lifted the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history. But an infusion of “new blood” has helped keep things fresh and drive Florida to its third consecutive Stanley Cup Final and a chance at a title repeat. “We wouldn’t be here without them,” Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk said. “It’s nothing against what we had last year, years prior, but I just feel like if you’re... Read More

A motorcyclist died in an early morning crash Saturday in Lauderhill. Daniel David Parra, 21, was killed in a collision between his Kawasaki motorcycle and a gray Toyota RAV4 SUV in the 3100 block of West Sunrise Boulevard, Lauderhill police said Sunday. The investigation remains open. Anyone with information on the crash is asked to call Lauderhill police at 954-497-4700. Originally Published: June 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM EDT ... Read More

Former Congressman David Jolly, who’s been traveling the state laying the groundwork for a 2026 run for governor, plans to announce his decision in the coming days. “I expect a decision this week,” he said in a brief interview Saturday night at the Broward Democratic Party’s annual fundraising dinner. “I’ll make a final decision and make it public this week.” A Jolly candidacy for the Democratic nomination seems all but certain. He’s been holding town halls throughout Florida... Read More