By JILL COLVIN NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has spent months laying the groundwork to challenge the results of the 2024 election if he loses — just as he did four years ago. At rally after rally, he urges his supporters to deliver a victory “too big to rig,” telling them the only way he can lose is if Democrats cheat. He has refused to say, repeatedly, whether he will accept the results regardless of the outcome. And he’s claimed cheating is already underway, citing debunked claims... Read More
‘Something doesn’t smell right:’ Fort Lauderdale goof means commission gets no say in tower project
A 28-story luxury condo tower expected to break ground early next year will rise nearly 300 feet into the sky, making it the tallest building in a quiet Fort Lauderdale neighborhood just east of the Galleria mall.Critics say the 44-unit tower, which will stand 292 feet 9 inches and replace a two-story co-op at 900 ... Read More
Computer programs monitor students’ every word in the name of safety
Critics worry about the lack of transparency from companies that have the power to monitor students and choose when to alert school personnel. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 2, 2024 at 8:20 AM EDT ... Read More
How a Broward schools charter settlement ballooned to $120 million
Transcripts of closed-door meetings reveal a board grappling with severe budget challenges, concerns about how the public perceives the legal battle and frustration with what board members saw as interference from the state Department of Education. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. ... Read More
At FLIFF, actor Ray Romano’s sons go in search of themselves in winning documentary ‘Romano Twins’
Identical twins Matt and Greg Romano talk about their new documentary “Romano Twins,” which will have its world premiere at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. ... Read More
Political polls are everywhere. How do they work? Can they tell us who will win?
One poll has former President Donald Trump ahead by 3 percentage points. The next has Vice President Kamala Harris leading by 4. Then, three in a row show they’re tied. The next has Harris up by 1 point and the one after that has Trump ahead by 2. The collective insight from the flood of national polls leading up to the final day of voting on Tuesday: The presidential race is too close to call. “The polls are razor thin. Very tight. The outcome will likewise be very thin, very tight. It... Read More
Nausea, nightmares, insomnia: Election angst hitting hard in South Florida
Nearly five months pregnant, Vanessa is just beginning to show. But a time of excitement and celebration has instead become one of rage, sadness and anxiety for the 39-year-old from Miami, who fears her healthcare could be affected by the outcome of Florida’s abortion amendment and the presidential election. “My life is literally in their hands, and that makes me so angry,” she said. “Because never has any other person’s life been in their hands like that, not at this level, when... Read More
Today in History: November 2, Truman defeats Dewey
Today is Saturday, Nov. 2, the 307th day of 2024. There are 59 days left in the year. Today in history: On Nov. 2, 1948, in one of the most unexpected results in U.S. election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman won the presidential election against the heavily favored Republican governor of New York, Thomas E. Dewey. Also on this date: In 1783, Gen. George Washington issued his Farewell Address to the Army. In 1861, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln relieved Maj.... Read More
Daily Horoscope for November 02, 2024
General Daily Insight for November 02, 2024 Finding meaning in suffering is an option at this moment. When optimistic Jupiter sextiles intense Chiron, we’ll potentially recognize and be grateful for the lessons we learned from difficult experiences. Brilliant Mercury in probing Scorpio then engages with motivated Mars and profound Pluto, strengthening us to dig deep into the details of troubling events. Once Mercury passes into trailblazing Sagittarius at 3:18 pm EDT, however, it will be... Read More
South Florida radio personality, Hollywood commission candidate Jill Tracey dies
Jill Tracey Folmar, a well-known South Florida radio personality and current candidate for Hollywood city commission, has died at age 60. Originally from Detroit, Jill Tracey, as she was known professionally, was a long-time personality on Miami’s WHQT Hot 105 and had been in the radio industry for three decades, including on WEDR 99Jamz. She was in a three-way race with Peter Hernandez and Richard Walker for Hollywood’s District 2 commission seat in next week’s election. Throughout... Read More