Florida’s stone-crab season kicks off Tuesday. Did Hurricane Helene, Milton pinch supplies of seafood delicacy?

South Florida’s stone-crab season kicks off this Tuesday, Oct. 15, and despite back-to-back hurricanes barreling through the Gulf of Mexico, early signs point to abundant claws and prices even with last season. Fresh claws will hit fish markets, wholesalers and restaurant menus as soon as Wednesday, the morning after crabbing vessels are allowed to pull traps by state law. Yet the big question remains: Just how much will stone crabs cost fans of the sweet crustacean treat? Carline... Read More

Alpert JFS delivers Rosh Hashanah meals to Holocaust survivors

Ahead of the High Holy Days, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) delivered hot Rosh Hashanah meals  filled with gefilte fish, matzah ball soup, honey, honey cake, cans of carrots, green beans and sweet potatoes to 100 Holocaust survivors in our local community. The survivors live in cities from Boynton Beach north to Stuart. The meals were prepared by The Kind Kitchen, a nonprofit that provides warm, nourishing meals to those in need. Alpert JFS provides holiday... Read More

Lawyer who threatened Florida TV stations over abortion ad leaves Health Department job

The top attorney for the Florida Department of Health left his post within days of sending a letter to television stations on behalf of the state agency that threatened to criminally prosecute them if they did not take down a political advertisement in support of an abortion ballot initiative. John Wilson, general counsel for the state agency since 2022, sent a letter to TV stations on Oct. 4 telling them to take down political advertisements run by a political committee that supports the... Read More

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