Jurors weigh fate of Broward exec in $50 million ‘Ponzi scheme’ targeting Haitians

When Sanjay Singh, a former pilot and flight instructor, launched a moving business in South Florida just before the pandemic hit in early 2000, his timing was not only bad — he had lousy credit. No bank would lend him any money. So Singh and his associates tapped into a private network of mostly working-class investors, borrowing hundreds of millions of dollars with the promise of paying them double-digit returns and ownership of the trucks in his company, Royal Bengal Logistics Inc. In... Read More

Inspiring Students to Pursue Technology Careers in South Florida! TechGateway Day is This Friday, November 8

Wednesday, November 6, 2024Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) middle and high school students in Career, Technical, Adult and Community Education (CTACE) classes learn about the many high-tech careers available here in South Florida, thanks to TechGateway Day. ... Read More

Trump’s victory casts a shadow over the Federal Reserve

Amara Omeokwe | (TNS) Bloomberg News Donald Trump’s victory in Tuesday’s presidential contest injects deep uncertainties into the U.S. economic outlook that could alter the Federal Reserve’s policy calculus in the months ahead, while renewing questions about how fiercely he might pressure the central bank during his second term in the White House. In his campaign, Trump promised to wield tariffs more aggressively against U.S. trading partners, deport millions... Read More

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony wins reelection, will serve second full term

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony easily won his reelection bid Tuesday with over two-thirds of the vote. He defeated challenger Charles Whatley, a retired BSO deputy who ran as an independent. Tony ran as a Democrat. “I’m extremely grateful for the peoples’ continued trust and confidence in my administration,” Tony said in a statement on social media after his victory. “The enhancements we’ve made in training, equipment, community policing, accountability, and organizational culture... Read More

Tech review: Bring a few extra screens on your next roadtrip

By Jim Rossman, Tribune News Service I’ve been working with a laptop as my main computer for more than a decade. I used to travel quite a bit for work, and being able to take my main computer with me on the road was very helpful. At my desk, I’d connect that laptop to a full-size keyboard and mouse and one or more monitors so I’d be more comfortable and productive. When I traveled, I’d have to live and work with only the laptop’s single screen, but it was not a huge hardship. Fast... Read More

Perfect restaurant inspections: See which 113 South Florida eateries earned flawless scores in October

In October, 63 Broward County restaurants and food trucks earned perfect scores. In Palm Beach County, 50 passed their inspections without a single incident. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 6, 2024 at 5:40 AM EST ... Read More

ASK IRA: Did the Heat just experience a rare off night for Erik Spoelstra?

Q: Ira, Erik Spoelstra tells us he has enough and that all his depth will come into play. So . . . Why wasn’t a veteran inbounding instead of Pelle Larsson at the end against Sacramento?; Why wasn’t Duncan Robinson on the floor for that final shot?; Why wasn’t Haywood Highsmith on the court to defend the Kings’ last possession (Spoelstra talks about how Highsmith has a knack for rebounds)? The margin is slim for this team. Those things matter. – Franklin. A: Yes, they do. And, yes,... Read More

BSO lieutenant under investigation after ‘It’s Florida, Man’ episode on Wreck Bar mermaid drama

A veteran Broward Sheriff’s lieutenant is under investigation just days after a TV show aired detailing a controversy between him, his wife and a pod of mermaids. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 6, 2024 at 5:20 AM EST ... Read More

Daily Horoscope for November 06, 2024

General Daily Insight for November 06, 2024 A productive vibe should keep us moving today. The grounded Capricorn Moon sextiles stable Saturn at 10:17 am EST, drawing our focus toward what’s likely to work in the real world. Luna also harmonizes with the hearty Sun, so we’ll potentially find our efforts personally fulfilling. When the Moon goes on to contradict party animal Jupiter, though, we might need to allow ourselves a little break to have fun. We’re probably in a good place... Read More

Palm Beach County school tax heading toward passage

Palm Beach voters appeared to favor a half-cent sales tax to support schools. The tax would replace a one-cent tax that was agreed to eight years ago. The measure had the support of about 60% of voters at about 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, with all early voting in and 759 of 798 Election Day precincts in. The new tax would lower the total sales tax from 7% to 6 1/2%. If it fails, the tax would go down to 6%. Palm Beach County school officials were optimistic prior to the vote. “The 1/2 Penny for... Read More