To help storm victims, Florida unveils free service that will review signed contracts for fraud

Jimmy Patronis, Florida’s chief financial officer, invited hurricane victims to submit contracts they might have signed under duress. Attorneys for the state will look at them for free and advise as to whether any provisions are illegal and whether homeowners can get them rescinded. Originally Published: October 23, 2024 at 6:04 p.m. ... Read More

Man accused of threatening Broward judge, sending photo to his lawyer to verify ID

It was bad enough when Emmanuel Francois sent his lawyer a text message threatening to shoot the judge on his misdemeanor case. A short time later, when he sent his lawyer a photo asking “Is this the judge,” the lawyer knew he had to get authorities involved. Originally Published: October 23, 2024 at 2:23 p.m. ... Read More

Where will Broward’s homeless be housed? A look at 6 sites offered for consideration

Six locations in Broward County have been proposed as sites to consider for easy-to-build temporary homes for the homeless. Here’s a closer look at the locations. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: October 23, 2024 at 1:51 p.m. ... Read More

Lionel Messi debuts first-ever superhero toy — here’s how to get your hands on Captain Messi

Lionel Messi is a superhero to many — now it’s official. The global soccer icon and Inter Miami star is re-created in a new Captain Messi toy and retail collection now available at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and other Hard Rock properties worldwide. Messi introduced the instantly collectible figure, his first involvement in a toy in his likeness, on Tuesday night in an unveiling event at Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood. The figure depicts Messi encased in a robotic,... Read More

Staff at restaurants caught handling food after cellphone use, skipping handwashing: 4 South Florida eateries shut

The state was forced to temporarily close four restaurants last week — three in Palm Beach County and one in Broward County — because of issues such as 30 live flies buzzing around a bagel shop, dust buildup on kitchen ceiling tiles, and multiple cases of employees using a cellphone then handling food without washing hands. Originally Published: October 23, 2024 at 11:20 a.m. ... Read More

Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss ahead of vote by union workers who have crippled production

By DAVID KOENIG and MANUEL VALDES EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Boeing reported a loss of more than $6 billion in the third quarter and immediately turned its attention to union workers who will vote Wednesday whether to accept a company contract offer or continue their crippling strike, which has dragged on for nearly six weeks. New CEO Kelly Ortberg laid out his plan to turn Boeing around after years of heavy losses and damage to its reputation. In remarks he planned to deliver later Wednesday... Read More

BCPS Updates 2024/25 School Year Calendar Following Recent Hurricane-Related School Closures

Wednesday, October 23, 2024In response to the instructional days missed due to Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the Broward County School Board approved revisions to the 2024/25 school year calendar at a Special School Board meeting on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. ... Read More

Florida Everglades restoration is progressing, but scientists say it needs improvement

The long-running effort to restore the Florida Everglades has seen progress at a “remarkable pace” in the past two years, according to a new report. But more could be done to bolster those efforts, said the report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, which reviews Everglades restoration progress every two years at the request of the federal government’s builders, the Army Corps of Engineers. Their recommendations include incorporating the varied... Read More