As the first anniversary of the 2015 church massacre neared, public shows of support masked private tensions. But cracks were appearing in the city’s segregated silos. Editor’s note: Four years ago today, 21-year-old white supremacist Dylann Roof opened fire during a Wednesday evening gathering at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, a historically black congregation in Charleston, South Carolina. Nine members of the church, including its senior pastor, were killed.... Read More
Where to place the last monster tower in Broward’s emergency radio network | Editorial
Originally, the county suggested building the tower off Taft Street, next to a 165-foot commercial tower at the Hollywood Wastewater Plant, which is buffered by a pretty nine-hole public golf course. The city pushed back, saying three deep-injection wastewater wells are planned there, plus it needs room to expand as more homes come off septic tanks. Instead, the city settled on a site by the water tower in nearby West Lake Park. ... Read More
Sharks Athletics Finishes 26th in Learfield IMG College Directors’ Cup Standings
Story Links CLEVELAND, Ohio – Riding a huge winter tide that saw a national top-four women’s swimming finish and NCAA Division II Elite Eight appearances in both men’s and women’s basketball, the Nova Southeastern University athletic department posted its highest finish in the NCAA Division II Learfield IMG College Directors’ Cup standings since the 2015-16 season. Accumulating 475 points throughout the 2018-19 season, the Sharks finish 26th out of 300 Division II... Read More
Koepka just short of U.S. Open 3-peat as fellow Palm Beach County resident Woodland hangs on
His biggest moment of the year wasn’t any shot he hit. He starred in a viral video with Amy Bockerstette, a 20-year-old with Down Syndrome, during the Phoenix Open. Woodland invited her to play the par-3 16th, and Amy hit into a bunker, blasted onto the green and made the par putt, all the while saying, “You got this.” That was the message she sent Woodland on Saturday night. ... Read More
Advocates protest outside Homestead detention center for kids
Lucy Duncan, an official with the American Friends Service Committee, asked protesters for a moment of silence to remember children who have died in federal custody, though not at the Homestead facility. She poured water into a potted plant as each of the seven names was read. ... Read More
Starving dog’s owner charged with animal cruelty
Amy Roman, the rescue group’s president and founder, said the dog is about 4 years old, and Charles had adopted him from the county about a year ago. She said the dog was 30 pounds underweight, bleeding from its tail and face, covered in feces and urine, and left in a cage with no food or water. ... Read More
Massive blackout in South America leaves millions without power
“I was just on my way to eat with a friend, but we had to cancel everything. There’s no subway, nothing is working,” said Lucas Acosta, a 24-year-old Buenos Aires resident. “What’s worse, today is Father’s Day. I’ve just talked to a neighbor and he told me his sons won’t be able to meet him.” ... Read More
Chicago-based Boeing CEO concedes ‘mistake’ with planes in 2 fatal crashes
The chief executive of Boeing said the company made a “mistake” in handling a problematic cockpit warning system in its 737 Max jets before two crashes of the top-selling plane killed 346 people, and he promised transparency as the U.S. aircraft maker tries to get the grounded model back in flight. ... Read More
Franchise fatigue continues with ‘Men in Black’ and ‘Shaft’
“Men in Black: International” is the No. 1 movie in North America this weekend but the Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth-led reboot isn’t exactly a franchise-revitalizing hit. Hampered by poor reviews, Sony Pictures on Sunday estimates that the film earned only $28.5 million in ticket sales nationwide over the weekend. “The Secret Life of Pets 2” got the No. 2 spot in its second weekend with $23.8 million. Disney’s “Aladdin,” now in weekend four, took third with $16.7... Read More
A ‘stormy Sunday’ in the cards for Father’s Day, forecasters say
“Numerous to widespread thunderstorms are expected each day through the weekend and into at least early next week. Lightning, along with localized flooding of roadways in low-lying and poor-drainage areas, will be the primary hazards,” the weather service said in its forecast. ... Read More