Today is Monday, Nov. 18, the 323rd day of 2024. There are 43 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 18, 1978, U.S. Rep. Leo J. Ryan of California and four others were killed on an airstrip in Jonestown, Guyana, by members of the Peoples Temple; the killings were followed by a night of mass murder and suicide resulting in the deaths of more than 900 cult members. Also on this date: In 1928, “Steamboat Willie,” the first cartoon with synchronized sound as well as the first... Read More
As South Florida’s seniors grows older, experts warn of the ‘silver tsunami’ financial crisis
Aging experts unveiled a grim outlook for aging seniors who increasingly are impoverished and dependent on government help to get by. And in South Florida, they say the numbers are reaching more of a crisis level as the number of seniors grow, often with no pensions and not enough savings — relying instead on Social Security benefits. “If you aren’t being kept up at night by the impending ‘silver tsunami,’ then you aren’t paying attention,” declared Broward County Commissioner... Read More
Chris Perkins: Dolphins’ 2024 offense has evolved, but it’s still not good enough
MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was jammin’ in the postgame locker room Sunday. He wore a big smile and danced a bit as “By Your Side” by Florida hip-hop artist Rod Wave was playing on his portable speaker. He was happy. I liked seeing that. Accordingly, I liked what I saw in the Dolphins’ locker room Sunday after their 34-19 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Players were happy but subdued. And that’s pretty much the description of how I feel about the... Read More
Winderman’s view: And now down goes Jaquez in loss, another blow for Heat
Observations and other notes of interest from Sunday night’s 119-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers: – When will the Heat be whole? – Or, perhaps more to the point, will they be whole? – On a night there was thought the Heat would be getting Jimmy Butler back, they instead lost Jaime Jaquez for the night — and possibly longer — in the third quarter with a sprained right ankle. – That was with Butler already out for a third consecutive game with a sprained right ankle of his... Read More
Miami Hurricanes move up in polls after bye week
Although the Miami Hurricanes did not play this weekend, they moved up in the polls thanks to other teams ahead of them losing. Miami moved up from No. 12 to No. 11 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll on Sunday. UM also earned the No. 10 spot in the FWAA-NFF Super 16 and in the USA Today Coaches Poll. Two teams ahead of Miami, Tennessee and BYU, both lost Saturday, allowing the Hurricanes to rise in the rankings. The Hurricanes, who dropped their first game of the season last week against... Read More
9-year-old boy shot and killed outside a Miami-Dade apartment complex, cops say
A Saturday night shooting outside a Florida City apartment complex ended with a 9-year-old dead, police say. According to Miami-Dade police, which will handle the homicide investigation, a report of gunfire just after 9:30 p.m. brought Florida City police officers to the area of 865 Lucy St., part of the Southpoint Crossing Apartments. They arrived to find the wounded boy, who had been with a group outside the complex when the shooting began. Police didn’t reveal whether or not they know... Read More
3 things learned during Florida’s win against LSU
GAINESVILLE — Florida’s 27-16 win against LSU ended a five-game losing streak to the Tigers and revived the Gators’ chances to earn a bowl bid. The victory also vindicated Scott Stricklin’s Nov. 7 vote of confidence in coach Billy Napier to return for a fourth season a week after a lopsided loss Nov. 9 at Texas led many to question it. Defense bounces back with vengeance A week after Texas embarrassed them, the Gators suffocated LSU a season after the Tigers’ historic performance at... Read More
Broward Schools remove church signs amid complaints from Satan-related group
Restrictions on school banners have led to complaints from two vastly different groups: the Pentecostals of Cooper City and the “Church of Satanology,” a satirical entity created by Deerfield Beach activist Chaz Stevens. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. ... Read More
Bahia Mar developers say new project will turn Fort Lauderdale property into a mini-Monaco
Bahia Mar will become a destination resort with four luxury condos and a five-star St. Regis hotel. Groundbreaking is expected in mid-2026, says developer Jimmy Tate. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 17, 2024 at 1:25 AM EST ... Read More
Bobrovsky gets shutout, Panthers roll past NHL-leading Jets 5-0 to snap 2-game slide
SUNRISE — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 27 shots for his 45th career shutout, Aleksander Barkov had a short-handed goal and two assists, and the Florida Panthers beat the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 5-0 on Saturday night. Sam Reinhart had three assists for Florida, which snapped a two-game slide and became the first team to take a five-goal lead on the Jets this season. Mackie Samoskevich, Evan Rodrigues, Nate Schmidt and Dmitry Kulikov also scored for the Atlantic Division leaders. Winnipeg... Read More