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South Florida once was home to enough Democrats they could swing statewide elections and tallied multiple wins in Broward and Palm Beach counties. No more. There are still more Democrats than Republicans in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties, but their advantage is decreasing. The region isn’t, overall, Republican red. But it’s no longer bright Democratic blue. “South Florida’s purple,” said Steve Geller, a Broward County commissioner and former Florida Senate Democratic... Read More

The number of lawsuits filed against Florida insurers declined for the fourth straight year over the first nine months of 2024, falling to about 27,900 from a high of 67,800 in 2021. Insurers attribute the declines to reforms enacted in 2022, but plaintiffs attorneys say policyholders paid for them with restrictions of their rights to dispute poor claim handling. Originally Published: November 10, 2024 at 4:00 AM EST ... Read More

General Daily Insight for November 10, 2024 Guarding our sensitivity may be necessary for now. As the delicate Pisces Moon tangles with brash Mars, we’re likely to step on a few toes, even if we don’t mean to. Trying to talk things out might just drive any conflicts deeper while Luna agitates rationalizing Mercury. When the Moon meets restrained Saturn at 8:39 pm EST, sitting with our discomfort could be our best bet. This will give us a chance to separate the feelings that will pass... Read More

Fort Lauderdale senior James Boardman won his third straight state championship by capturing the Class 3A 1-meter diving competition with 576.75 points at the FHSAA swimming and diving competition at the FAST (Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training) facility in Ocala on Friday night. He finished 13 points ahead of runner-up Fletcher senior and FSU-bound Maxwell Shaver (563.70) and Lake Buena Vista senior Nathan Frette (513.75). “The difference between me and my competition is that I have... Read More

GAINESVILLE — Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden released a statement late Saturday afternoon acknowledging an ongoing school inquiry a day after a report of accusations he stalked and sexually harassed multiple women, including students. The Gators’ third-year coach also said he’s considering “defamation claims” as he consults with attorney Ken Turkel of Tampa. “For the last month, I have actively participated in and respected the confidentiality of an ongoing school... Read More

Miami’s star cornerback will relive memories of winning a Super Bowl with the Rams when he faces them in Los Angeles on Monday night. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 9, 2024 at 3:03 PM EST ... Read More

Culinary Director Pino Trafficante of the Sistrunk Marketplace & Brewery. Fort Lauderdale’s 4-year-old food hall has reshuffled its food and drink vendors. New additions, announced this week, include a pair of former Flagler Village brick-and-mortars — Chops & Hops Axe Lodge and Mama Hanks Craft Bar — as well as D’smash Burgers, Myx Up Jamaican Kitchen, Vabbe Pizza, Italian Cuzzy’s Corner, Maca Mochi and Loco Ocho Tacos & Tequila. Meanwhile, its on-site craft... Read More

Fort Lauderdale’s airport is upping its parking rates just ahead of Thanksgiving, citing “rising operational expenses.” Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 9, 2024 at 12:50 PM EST ... Read More

It’s another big game day for the Miami Dolphins and the Shulas, just as it once was always about them on game days, from the grandfather to the sons to the grandsons. Don Shula’s first grandson, Dan, was born on October 9, 1983. A Sunday. A game day. Dave Shula, then the Dolphins receivers coach, rushed wife Leslie to the hospital early that Miami morning, watched the birth of their son and asked something new dads rarely do a few antsy hours later: “Is it OK if I go to the game?” He... Read More

Port Everglades crushed its own cruise line passenger record for its fiscal year 2024, serving as a gateway for 4,010,919 voyagers, many of whom sailed aboard some of the more luxurious ships in the industry. But officials said they don’t expect the record to stand for long. They’ve established a target of 4.4 million for the fiscal year 2025, which ends Sept. 30. “We expected to do well with the addition of Disney Cruise Line to our fleet and a mix of short and weeklong cruises... Read More