By ALEXA ST. JOHN and CALEIGH WELLS Winter has its fans, but even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up after a big storm that dumps several inches or even feet of snow and ice. It’s easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow. Here’s what to know. What kinds of salt are out there? Rock salt, also known as sodium... Read More
Pursuit, crash shut down I95 in Pompano Beach
Southbound Interstate 95 at Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach is shut down while the Broward Sheriff’s Office investigates after a theft, chase and crash. According to a BSO news release, a theft occurred about 11 a.m. Friday at a business on West Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach. While at the scene, investigators say, the suspect attacked a deputy and fled. Deputies pursued the suspect, and the chase ended on southbound I95 just north of Atlantic Boulevard, where the suspect... Read More
Trump steals the show in Davos with a mixed bag of rhetoric and results at elite gathering
By JAMEY KEATEN, Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump took center stage in his whirlwind visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, overshadowing the yearly gabfest among national leaders, executives and other elites in the Swiss Alpine snows. While some experts highlighted business leaders’ ambitions to leverage AI for productivity, efficiency and profits or a boom in renewable energy investment led by China, Trump largely stole the show... Read More
Yelp picks ‘Top 100 Places to Eat’ in US 2026 — and 4 South Florida restaurants made the list
Asserting once again that they know better about noodle soup, cocktail lounges and Italian food than you do, Yelp reviewers have decreed that four South Florida restaurants belong on the annual “Top 100 Places to Eat” list in 2026. In an announcement this week, the review website gave props to: Broward County Miami-Dade County No Palm Beach County restaurant made the “Top 100” list. In this edition, we’ll spare you our now-annual refrain about Yelp’s ranking system (like why a... Read More
The plight of independent voters | Letters to the editor
Voters in America increasingly identify as “independents.” Voting early in Lauderhill in 2024. But the reality is, most of those who decline to identify as Democrats or Republicans ultimately vote for candidates who are supported, financed and under the control of one of two political parties. Voters in national elections don’t really influence policy; they select from one of two political points of view. Candidates for local and state offices, such as legislators or city commissioner,... Read More
Winderman’s view: Don’t blame Bam this time, with costly lack of support in loss to Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. – Observations and other notes of interest from Thursday night’s 127-110 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers: – There was a point Thursday when there was very real question of who was going to score for the Heat. – Tyler Herro remained back in Miami with his rib issue. – Then, at midday, Norman Powell surfaced on the injury report with recurring back pain. – That effectively would have left the Heat without their two primary wing scorers. – Powell managed to... Read More
Heat’s Ware sent home for hamstring treatment; Mitchell out vs. Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Miami Heat’s five-game western swing has turned into a no-game western swing for center Kel’el Ware. After missing the first two games of the trip – Monday night’s loss to the Golden State Warriors and Tuesday night’s victory over the Sacramento Kings – Ware again was out for Thursday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center due to his hamstring strain. The Heat then announced two hours prior to Thursday night’s tip-off that... Read More
Hurricanes star offensive lineman Francis Mauigoa declares for NFL draft
Standout Miami offensive tackle Francis Mauigoa is leaving UM early to enter the NFL draft, he announced Thursday. “(To) the University of Miami, thank you for giving me the best (three) years of my life,” Mauigoa wrote in an Instagram post. “Coach (Mario) Cristobal and coach (Alex) Mirabal, thank you for giving me a once in a lifetime opportunity. The hard work and the culture y’all have instilled in me are something I will carry on for the rest of my life. ‘How you do anything is... Read More
Manager of Broward medical equipment company convicted in $11 million Medicare fraud
A Broward County man was convicted at trial this week of charges that could lead to a maximum federal prison sentence of 125 years for his role in an $11 million Medicare fraud conspiracy. Christian Cruz, 45, of Pompano Beach, was a nursing assistant and the manager and registered agent of a Fort Lauderdale-based company called Brace Yourself MD that supplied durable medical equipment, according to an indictment. His co-defendant Jorge Luis Almansa, who federal prosecutors said remains at... Read More
Spirit Airlines reported to be in acquisition talks with investment firm
Spirit Airlines on Thursday declined to discuss a CNBC report that the South Florida-based carrier is in talks with an investment firm to acquire the company, which is operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The financial news outlet reported that Castlelake of Minneapolis, an alternative investment firm that last year formed an aviation lending arm, is the suitor. Founded in 2005, the firm has $33 billion in assets under management, and maintains three U.S. offices and six... Read More