Bicyclist struck, killed by Brightline train was attempting to cross the track: authorities

A bicyclist was killed by a Brightline train Saturday in Pompano Beach after veering around the crossing arms and attempting to cross the track, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 3, 2024 at 3:56 PM EST ... Read More

In melding faith and politics, churches follow do’s and don’ts this election season

Don’t be surprised as Election Day fast approaches to see many signs outside Florida churches telling you to vote a certain way. Mixing faith and politics, churches have long weighed in on matters affecting communities in the state and across the U.S., and their efforts are underway this year with the issue of abortion on Florida’s ballot. One example is at Fort Lauderdale’s Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, a landmark at 5555 N. Federal Highway that’s easily recognized by its spire... Read More

Spirit Airlines still positioned to fly you home for the holidays despite financial turbulence, observers say

In spite of its financial turbulence, Spirit Airlines has the wherewithal to fly through the holidays and into 2025 as it raises fresh cash and reduces operations while renegotiating the terms of $3.3 billion in debt, observers say. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. ... Read More

Winderman’s view: Heat’s Adebayo offers emphatic delayed opening statement against Wizards

Observations and other notes of interest from Saturday night’s  118-98 victory over the Washington Wizards in Mexico City: – The irony of this one is that it seemingly took the thin air for Bam Adebayo to finally exhale. – After failing to score more than 12 points in any of the previous fours games this season, Adebayo surpassed that total early in the second period and was up to 20 points at halftime. – He took the Heat’s first shot, scoring the Heat’s first basket. –... Read More

Day of the Dead celebration in Fort Lauderdale | PHOTOS

The 15th Annual Florida Day of the Dead Celebration and processional took place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, in Fort Lauderdale. The free event included a festival at Esplanade Park, a Skeleton Processional along the Riverwalk, and a block party near Revolution Live. Highlights featured many performers, Mexican crafts, food trucks, and children’s activities. Sponsored by the city and other groups, the celebration is recognized as one of America’s top Day of the Dead... Read More

Kamala Harris will appear on SNL in last episode before presidential election: sources

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris has made an unannounced trip to New York to appear on an episode of “Saturday Night Live,” briefly stepping away from the battleground states she’s been campaigning in with just three days to go before the election. Harris departed on Air Force Two after a campaign stop on Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was scheduled to head to Detroit. But once the aircraft was in the air, aides said it was... Read More

‘Just out to have a night of fun’: 19-year-old UCF student from Weston killed in Orlando mass shooting

The night before Tim Schmidt Jr. died, he sent his dad a picture of himself dressed in a red devil costume. A 19-year-old freshman at the University of Central Florida, it was his first Halloween as a college student away from home. But a night of fun ended in tragedy. Schmidt was one of two killed died early Friday in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando. Originally Published: November 2, 2024 at 5:55 PM EDT ... Read More