Standing together as Jewish Floridians: Faith, resilience and action in trying times | Commentary

As a Jewish educator living in Florida, especially in the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on what it means to be a Jew in this country. At the Scheck Hillel Community School and the JCC of Miami, places where we nurture not only the minds but the souls of our students, our commitment to Jewish values has been tested in profound ways. The ongoing threat of antisemitism has crept into our daily lives, reminding us of our enduring responsibility to our... Read More

So not spooky: Check out adoptable dogs and 1 cat in Halloween costumes | PHOTOS

Kids in cute costumes are one of the sweetest things about Halloween, but what’s a close second? Pets in adorable outfits, of course! A group of dapper dogs and one cool cat from Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation in Sunrise recently got in the spooky-season spirit with a Halloween costume photo shoot from Chewy, the online pet food and products retailer. An animal’s photo is the first thing a prospective adopter sees online, so “by photographing the animals in these whimsical... Read More

Asking Eric: I can’t believe they waited a day to check on us after the hurricane

Dear Eric: My husband and I are hurt and disappointed in our two children, both adults in their 40s. We were predicted to be in the direct path of Hurricane Helene in Georgia. The storm changed its path slightly to the east, and we didn’t get the worst of it. However, we were hit with massive rain and extremely high winds. Also, we live in a somewhat remote area surrounded by trees. Our children, who live in different states, did not contact us until the middle of the following afternoon... Read More

Audit finds flaws in Broward school discipline reporting

Broward school administrators say they believe students in most cases are still getting the proper discipline, even if the incidents weren’t always properly recorded. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: October 29, 2024 at 4:25 AM EDT ... Read More

Beef and brewski blowout (and R&B acts) at 5th annual Beer-B-Q bash

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: Meaty meals, malt and music — what more could you want? And it can all be found at Lauderhill’s fifth annual Beer-B-Q on 38th Ave on Saturday, Nov. 2. Expect food trucks, kiosks from city bars, craft beer... Read More

Daily Horoscope for October 29, 2024

General Daily Insight for October 29, 2024 Slow down to maintain your footing. The sensitive Moon enters even-handed Libra at 12:30 am EDT, providing us with our only aspect of the day. Currently, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Chiron are all in retrograde, inviting us to pay attention to any lack of equilibrium. Taking classes that we missed in the past, going back to the drawing board with projects, reevaluating systems to see if they’re still functional, and reviewing our... Read More

Winderman’s view: As Wade reflects on Butler’s role, Butler or bust remains a thing in Heat win

MIAMI – Observations and other notes of interest from Monday night’s 106-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons: – It has been an odd juxtaposition these past few days. – If you didn’t know better, it’s almost as if Dwyane Wade has been sending subtle messages to Jimmy Butler. – Sort of fit in, or fit out. – There was more of the same Monday night, when Wade’s new arena-front sculpture again was celebrated. – On the night he was honored for Sunday’s statue unveiling, Wade... Read More

Mayor, 4 commission district seats up for grabs in Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach voters will choose a new mayor, and four commission districts are up for election on Nov. 5. Like many other cities in Florida, Pompano Beach faces challenges ahead, aiming to address the affordable housing crisis, as well as a new state law that bans the homeless from sleeping in public spaces. Some City Commission candidates also are divided about what belongs and what fits throughout the city. That includes a surge of new residential high-rises, reaching possibly... Read More

Fort Lauderdale mayor draws 3 challengers in fierce battle for seat

A crowded race for mayor of Fort Lauderdale has pitted three political rivals against Dean Trantalis, the man who has been doing the job since 2018. The election comes at a critical time for Fort Lauderdale, a growing coastal city facing a range of challenges that include sea-level rise, damaging floods from record rainstorms and a homeless crackdown mandated by the state. Trantalis, a real estate attorney, says residents should vote for him in the Nov. 5 election because he is the most... Read More