The Jewish National Fund-USA’s Global Conference for Israel takes place in different cities each year — it was Dallas in 2024 and Denver the year prior. But this past October, it was South Florida’s turn. The event unfolded at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood from Oct. 23-26, drawing almost 3,000 supporters of Israel from all over the world to discuss the future and how they can get involved through philanthropy, advocacy and engagement. Of those, several hundred people... Read More
Dolphins Q and A: Dolphins can’t go halfway on rebuild; Quinn Ewers over Zach Wilson
MIAMI GARDENS — South Florida Sun Sentinel writers David Furones and Chris Perkins answer Dolphins questions from readers. Q: I fear the dysfunction of this team is bigger than the GM. We simply cannot afford to miss the rebuild by doing it halfway. Ross has a lot of responsibility to get this right. — salcontrino on Dolphins Deep Dive w/Perk You’re right. Owner Stephen Ross can’t paint ex-general manager Chris Grier as the singular scapegoat or fall guy. After all, Grier... Read More
6-month investigation leads to 5 arrests in South Florida drug-trafficking ring
Law enforcement officials on Tuesday announced the arrests of five people, with felony warrants issued against two more, in a drug trafficking ring operating from Mami-Dade County to Port St. Lucie, with seizures of 2,262 grams of cocaine, fentanyl and other illegal drugs. “We’re going to keep blowing up these networks right here in the state,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier, comparing Tuesday’s news with the Trump Administration’s ongoing military strikes against suspected... Read More
Broward, Palm Beach County legislative delegations pick new leaders
State Rep. Robin Bartleman, a Democrat from Weston serving her third term, is the new chair of the Broward Legislative Delegation. And state Rep. John Snyder, a Republican from Stuart serving his third term, is the new chair of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation. Before she was elected as a state representative, Bartleman was a member of the Broward School Board for 16 years, and previously served a term as a Weston city commissioner. Snyder’s district takes in most of Martin... Read More
Dolphins-Bills predictions: Does Miami have any shot of beating Buffalo?
Dolphins (2-7) vs. Bills (6-2), Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS Latest line: Bills are favored by 9 1/2 points Dave Hyde, Sports Columnist (Season record: 2-7): Bills 34, Dolphins 20 Buffalo still has Josh Allen, right? And the Bills just beat high-flying Kansas City and Patrick Mahomes, right? Dolphins owner Steve Ross should clean house right now. That means Mike McDaniel should go, and an interim coach named to go with the interim GM. Chris Perkins, Dolphins Columnist (Season record: 5-4): Bills 28,... Read More
Quarter of Florida residents ‘seriously’ contemplate leaving state because of high cost of living, survey says
A quarter of Floridians surveyed are “seriously considering” moving elsewhere because of the high cost of living in the state. And when those who are thinking about it somewhat are added, half are contemplating leaving because of the cost of living. The findings are from a survey released Monday by the Business and Economic Polling Initiative at Florida Atlantic University. “The moving consideration rate is striking as it suggests that while Florida attracts new residents, many current... Read More
ASK IRA: Is there another level Heat’s Jovic can reach (it wasn’t there vs. Clippers)?
Q: Ira, it’s starting to look like once again Pat Riley has made a mistake signing one of his players (this time Nikola Jovic) to a large extension that will impact the ability to re-sign more contributing players or free agents. — Joel, Fort Lauderdale A: It’s seven games into the season, so perhaps bring the temperature down a bit? Plus, payroll perspective also is required. Nikola Jovic’s extension that kicks in next season is four years, $62.4 million. That basically is mid-level... Read More
Winderman’s view: Heat regain defensive footing when needed in needed victory over Clippers
LOS ANGELES – Observations and other notes of interest from Monday night’s 120-119 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers: – The fascination with the Heat offense is fine. – Offense is fun. – But if there isn’t a corresponding component, what does it all mean? – A night after surrendering 77 first-half points in a loss to the Lakers, the Heat this time yielded 71 to the Clippers in the first half. – As a matter of perspective, the Clippers scored 79 in a loss last week to the... Read More
Hurricanes beat Jacksonville for Jai Lucas’ first win as UM’s coach
CORAL GABLES — The Jai Lucas era of Hurricanes basketball is off to a good start. Miami began the season with a 86-69 win over overmatched Jacksonville at the Watsco Center, earning the first career win for UM’s new coach. Jacksonville took a brief lead early in the first half after the Dolphins sank a series of three-pointers. But Miami seized the lead again less than halfway through the first period and never looked back. The Hurricanes took a six-point lead into halftime and extended... Read More
Florida Blue may go out of network for Cleveland Clinic in Broward
Florida Blue members may soon have few choices for healthcare providers in Broward County. On Monday, Cleveland Clinic informed its patients that it is in contract negotiations with Florida Blue. Hospitals renegotiate their contracts with insurers regularly as they expire. “If we are not able to reach an agreement, Cleveland Clinic may no longer be in-network for Florida Blue members as early as March 1, 2026,” Cleveland Clinic said in a letter sent to its patients and published on its... Read More