MIAMI — Twice Saturday, once before the Miami Heat’s sobering loss to the Chicago Bulls and once after, Kel’el Ware spoke by his locker at Kaseya Center about the uncertainty of his role with the Heat going forward. Before the game, it was a conversation of what might happen by Thursday’s 3 p.m. NBA trading deadline, with the 7-footer again caught in transaction speculation. After the game, the words were about being limited to a single 3:11 stint in Saturday’s loss, never summoned... Read More
Black History Month 2026: Mark 100 years of celebrations with parades, festivals & more in South Florida
It’s a centennial celebration for this year’s Black History Month. The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has chosen “A Century of Black History Commemorations” for its 2026 theme, marking “100 years of national Black history celebrations and focusing on how these commemorations have shaped identity, fostered pride and advanced equality, highlighting the importance of preserving Black history within the national narrative.” In February, events... Read More
Fort Lauderdale eyes federal courthouse for charter school or housing
The blocky mass of gray concrete that serves as the federal courthouse has been a landmark in downtown Fort Lauderdale since 1979, but its days as a place where cases of national importance are decided are numbered. With a modern new federal courthouse expected to open early next year, its vintage counterpart at 299 E. Broward Blvd. will soon be powered down by the U.S. government, sold off to whatever government entity wants it. That entity could very well be the city of Fort Lauderdale. For... Read More
ASK IRA: Are Heat willing to further up the ante for Giannis?
Q: Ira, the rumors of the Heat giving up Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis plus two first-round picks for Giannis Antetokounmpo are crazy. Way too much. Giannis is great, but he gets hurt a lot. This season will be the seventh season out of the last eight that he has played in 67 games or less and this would decimate the Heat roster. The Heat need more than a quick fix. OK GM, what are your thoughts on what would be a reasonable offer... Read More
Westbrook pours in 22 points as St. Thomas Aquinas wins second straight boys basketball BCAA Big 8
FORT LAUDERDALE — Clarence Westbrook Jr. turned in an MVP performance as defending Class 6A state champion St. Thomas Aquinas jumped out to a 20-point halftime lead and held off a late charge to defeat Miramar 68-60 for its second straight BCAA Big 8 boys championship at Fort Lauderdale High School on Saturday night. Westbrook finished with a game-high 22 points to lead four Raiders (21-4) in double figures. He was named the Butch Ingram MVP for his effort. “We have been here before, and... Read More
Camden scores 26 points, Manyiel Dut unlikely hero in Cal’s 86-85 win over Miami
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — John Camden scored a season-high 26 points and little-used Dhiaukuei Manyiel Dut had a critical block and followed that with his only basket of the game to send California to an 86-85 win over Miami on Saturday. Justin Pippen added 17 points and eight assists. Chris Bell had 16 and Dai Dai Ames 14 for the Golden Bears (16-6, 4-5 ACC). Malik Reneau scored 20 of his 24 points in the second half, Shelton Henderson added 16, Tre Donaldson 14 and Ernest Udeh Jr. and... Read More
39th annual Museum Art Festival at Mizner Park | PHOTOS
The Boca Raton Museum of Art hosted its 39th annual Museum Art Festival, filling Mizner Park with approximately 170 artists from across the country. The juried outdoor festival featured a wide range of media, including ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and painting. The photo gallery captures the community atmosphere and fine art displays on showcase throughout the park in downtown Boca Raton. People enjoy the art at the 39th annual Museum Art Festival on Saturday, January 31, 2026.hosted... Read More
Heat without Herro, Powell, Mitchell for what Bulls decide is a day of rest
MIAMI — There is a reason the NBA stopped scheduling sets of four games in five nights. It is the reason the postponed Heat-Bulls game from Jan. 8 was rescheduled as part of such a set only as a last resort. Faced with the scheduling, the Bulls opted for rest and recovery for Saturday night’s game against the Heat at Kaseya Center, expected to field a more typical lineup in Sunday’s rematch back on the Heat’s court. For the Bulls, it led to Chicago listing guard Josh Giddey... Read More
Chris Perkins: Senior Bowl hints at change in attitude toward NIL, transfer portal
MOBILE, Ala. — The word from Senior Bowl players is clear: the transfer portal remains a positive thing for college football, and NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) money seems less problematic than a couple of years ago, or possibly even last year. The latter hints at a changing attitude. There’s not nearly as many players claiming NIL is bad for college football as two years ago. My thought? As players grow up in the NIL system, it becomes more normal, more accepted, and so do its... Read More
‘Uncle Luke’ for Congress? Rapper turned civic leader Luther Campbell sounds ready to run
Luther Campbell, the rap artist, coach, civic activist and champion of the First Amendment, is preparing to announce a run for Congress in South Florida. The biggest uncertainty is whether the district Campbell is eyeing will exist for the 2026 election. His candidacy isn’t certain, but on social media and on podcasts, Campbell has talked repeatedly in recent days about a congressional run. “I’m strongly considering running,” Campbell said. “I’m thinking about it... Read More