Broward ethics rules may be relaxed on accepting gifts of food and drinks

Broward County commissioners will consider relaxing the rules surrounding accepting gifts of food and drinks when they are on the job. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: October 13, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. ... Read More

Rick Scott won’t protect Medicare | Letters to the editor

I turned 80 on Oct. 9. I’m happy to report that my wife and I are relatively healthy. We’ve had medical scares like many seniors, but Medicare and Social Security keep us solvent. I worry what might happen to these benefits, as I could not afford health insurance premiums at my age, so I’ve been researching both major U.S. Senate candidates. If Sen. Rick Scott is reelected and becomes majority leader, I worry he would lead an effort to shrink or kill Medicare and Social Security. Scott... Read More

Daily Horoscope for October 13, 2024

General Daily Insight for October 13, 2024 Hold on tight — today’s gonna be a bumpy ride! Mercury squares chaotic Pluto, so we can forget about focusing early on. Later, when Mercury leaps into intense Scorpio at 3:23 pm EDT, it may become easier to mentally ride the choppy waves that Pluto’s sending our way. Plus, once the Sun trines optimistic Jupiter, we can expect to be able to laugh at any earlier difficulties. A dose of luck may even make up for any earlier headaches. Let’s... Read More

Heat’s Butler addresses hopes for increased availability, ‘I want to play as many games as possible’

A year after downplaying a targeted number of appearances, Heat forward Jimmy Butler said Saturday the hope is that availability will be one of his prime abilities this season. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: October 12, 2024 at 1:21 p.m. ... Read More

Ira Winderman: Is the NBA becoming a one-trick phony with its 3-point emphasis?

Yes, the 3-point shot for years has changed the game and assuredly will continue to do so. But now NBA teams such as the Heat and others are taking the commitment to a higher level. Too high? Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: October 12, 2024 at 9:02 a.m. ... Read More

Broward spent $11 million to bring in international cricket. Then terrible weather got in the way.

Broward County’s return on investment didn’t pan out instantly as expected, given the resources poured into cricket-related stadium improvements at the county’s Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill. Originally Published: October 12, 2024 at 7:00 a.m. ... Read More

Today in History: October 12, Bali nightclub bombings kill more than 200

Today is Saturday, Oct. 12, the 286th day of 2024. There are 80 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 12, 2002, bombs blamed on al-Qaida-linked militants destroyed two nightclubs on the Indonesian island of Bali, killing 202 people, many of whom were foreign tourists. Also on this date: In 1492, Christopher Columbus’s first expedition made landfall on what is now San Salvador Island in the Bahamas. In 1870, General Robert E. Lee died in Lexington, Virginia, at age 63. In 1960,... Read More

Daily Horoscope for October 12, 2024

General Daily Insight for October 12, 2024 Positive growth is on the horizon — just not without some detours! Expansive Jupiter blends well with wounded healer Chiron at 3:31 am EDT, allowing space for personal growth, lovely revelations, and positive mindsets. Nervous Mercury then struggles to align with confusing Neptune, potentially creating a comedy of errors full of miscommunication, misinterpretation, and just plain forgetfulness! Luckily, the sensitive Moon soothes the confident... Read More