Today is Tuesday, Nov. 5, the 310th day of 2024. There are 56 days left in the year. Today is Election Day in the United States. Today in history: On Nov. 5, In 1994, George Foreman became the oldest heavyweight boxing champion at age 45, knocking out Michael Moorer in the 10th round of their title bout. Also on this date: In 1605, the “Gunpowder Plot” failed as Guy Fawkes was seized before he could blow up the English Parliament. In 1872, suffragist Susan B. Anthony defied the law by... Read More
The final day of voting in the US is here, after tens of millions have already cast their ballots
By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY and ALI SWENSON, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day 2024 arrived Tuesday — with tens of millions of Americans having already cast their ballots. Those include record numbers in Georgia, North Carolina and other battleground states that could decide the winner. The early turnout in Georgia, which has flipped between the Republican and Democratic nominees in the previous two presidential elections, has been so robust — over 4 million... Read More
FSU gets go-ahead in ACC lawsuit called result of ‘cloak-and-dagger plot’
TALLAHASSEE — An appellate-court panel on Monday unanimously allowed Florida State University to proceed with a lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference, in the latest twist in a two-state legal battle over issues such as sports media rights. Monday’s ruling was rooted in dueling lawsuits filed in December over what is widely believed to be Florida State’s desire to leave the ACC to join a more-lucrative sports conference — and the possibility that the university would face... Read More
YNW Melly files federal lawsuit seeking release from jail ahead of retrial
Rapper Jamelle Demons, known professionally as YNW Melly, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking release from jail ahead of his retrial on charges of murdering two close friends in 2018. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 4, 2024 at 6:06 PM EST ... Read More
FBI unveils ‘command post’ for voter complaints, security during presidential election
The FBI in South Florida is setting up a so-called “election command post” on Tuesday that will enable its agents to monitor voter security in the Southern District of Florida in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Last month, U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe said he had designated a number of federal prosecutors in his office to participate in a national Justice Department program to field election day complaints of “voting rights concerns, threats of violence to election... Read More
Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song
By MARIA SHERMAN, AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Young musicians looking for longevity would be wise to follow the sensible word of Willie Nelson: Do what feels right, and if you’re lucky enough to have a statue built in your honor in your city, remember that it is just something you’ve “got to go down and clean off the pigeon (expletive) every now and then.” On Friday, Nelson, who is 91, released “Last Leaf on the Tree,” his second studio album this year — also his 76th... Read More
NSU Athletics plans tribute to President George L. Hanbury II
By Bella Giaquinto • COURTESY OF NSU ATHLETICS NSU President George L. Hanbury II poses with national championship trophies earned during the 2023-2024 athletic To honor George L. Hanbury II in his final tenure as president and CEO of Nova Southeastern University, the athletic department will host a tribute to President Hanbury during the first men’s basketball home game at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15. The tribute will take place during half-time in the Rick Case Arena, after the homecoming... Read More
Parkland survivor agrees to share rights to gunman’s name with other victims’ families
Parkland mass shooting survivor Anthony Borges has agreed to share the rights to the name of Nikolas Cruz, the man who tried to kill him, ending a legal standoff with other families shattered by the 2018 tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Originally Published: November 4, 2024 at 3:09 PM EST ... Read More
‘Our best event yet’: Get your tickets for Dania Pointe Food & Wine Festival, now in its third year
This is “Small Bites,” a South Florida Sun Sentinel feature with tiny tidbits on the food and beverage scene — because we know that sometimes you don’t want a long article. You want a little news brief instead, an amuse bouche of information, if you will. Enjoy! WHAT: Dania Pointe will be spotlighting some of its drinks-and-dining options on Sunday with the return of its third annual foodie fest. The Dania Pointe Food & Wine Festival will offer a tasting menu from restaurants,... Read More
Wet weather will mark Election Day in South Florida
Heavy downpours and even flooding may mar South Florida on Tuesday — with voters facing soggy conditions as they head to the polls. The chance of rain on Tuesday hovers around 60%, with showers likely to pick up after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service in Miami. Conditions also will be breezy, with wind gusts hitting as high as 25 mph. “It could be kind of a steady stream of on and off showers through most of the day tomorrow,” said NWS Miami meteorologist George... Read More