Fort Lauderdale election: Voters keep Trantalis as mayor, pick Glassman, Herbst and Sorensen for commission

Dean Trantalis, longtime mayor of Fort Lauderdale, won a third and final term Tuesday despite a fierce challenge from three rivals who blamed him for what they referred to as overdevelopment that has gridlocked traffic downtown and along the coastline. The four-way race for mayor included candidates Kenneth Cooper, an attorney who lost to Trantalis in 2020; Jim Lewis, an attorney making his 10th run for political office; and Barbra Stern, an attorney making her first run for mayor. A fifth... Read More

Broward voters say yes to watchdog for Broward schools

After years of complaints about waste, corruption and mismanagement, the Broward School District will receive more oversight, after voters approved the addition of an inspector general Tuesday night. At 8:30 pm., with full early results and most Election Day in, about 60% of voters said yes to give the county’s Office of Inspector General the same level of oversight over the school district as it has over Broward County government and local cities. A simple majority was needed for... Read More

Thief swipes gun magazine, handcuff key from Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony’s car

A Fort Lauderdale man is facing burglary charges and stands accused of breaking into Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony’s parked vehicle and swiping firearm magazines, a handcuff key and several personal items, a sheriff’s spokesman said Tuesday. Originally Published: November 5, 2024 at 6:01 PM EST ... Read More

At home in Palm Beach County, Donald Trump waits to learn if he’ll win presidency

Donald Trump returned to Palm Beach County on Tuesday, where he voted, told his staff the campaign was on the verge of victory, and returned to Mar-a-Lago to wait for results that may show if he’ll win another term as president. “I feel very confident,” he said after voting in Palm Beach. The former president, who used increasingly violent language about his political opponents during recent weeks, said he couldn’t think of anything he regretted about this third attempt at the... Read More

Florida Sen. Rick Scott seeks reelection with an eye toward top GOP leadership post

WEST PALM BEACH — Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is hoping being reelected to a second term will put him in a position to earn a Senate leadership role, while former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell seeks an upset victory that could help her party maintain its razor-thin control of the chamber. Scott hopes to succeed U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who is stepping down as the GOP leader. A win for him would also reaffirm the strength of the Republican Party in the state... Read More

Election night watch parties in South Florida as polls close | PHOTOS

(Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Incumbent Hollywood Mayor Josh Levy walks into his Election Night watch party with his son Jake, 12, his wife Jackie, and his daughter Maddie, 15, at Villa Romana restaurant in Hollywood on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) ... Read More

Everybody loves FLIFF: 10-day film festival returns with Ray Romano, Bob Mackie and a Barbie party

The 39th annual edition of FLIFF takes place Nov. 8-17 — here’s how to see the films and meet the stars. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 5, 2024 at 2:05 PM EST ... Read More

A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory

By SHEIKH SAALIQ, Associated Press THULASENDRAPURAM, India (AP) — The temple reverberated with rhythmic Sanskrit and Tamil hymns, as a Hindu priest held a flame before the god. As this tiny South Indian village gathered to pray for Kamala Harris, a gaggle of reporters jostled for space and camera angles. There’s little to distinguish the village of Thulasendrapuram from any other rural community in Tamil Nadu, except its connection to a woman who could become America’s first leader... Read More