The cruise industry continues to ramp up its offerings for the anticipated 21.7 million Americans expected to embark on ocean cruises in 2026. Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line have one new ship each coming online this year, plus newsworthy developments for both companies’ private resorts. The headliners of the brand-new ships coming to Florida in 2026 are the Prima Plus-class Norwegian Luna and Royal Caribbean’s third Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas. In destination news,... Read More
Dolphins’ Darren Waller reveals details on Mike McDaniel’s final moments as coach
We may have a player account of Mike McDaniel’s final moments as coach of the Miami Dolphins. Tight end Darren Waller revealed he was in the middle of his exit interview with McDaniel to wrap up their 2025 season together before owner Steve Ross entered the ex-Dolphins coach’s office to break him the bad news. “I think I was the last person that saw him before he got fired,” Waller told former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Johnny Manziel on the Glory Daze podcast. “My exit... Read More
Federal immigration agents filmed dragging a woman from her car in Minneapolis
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE, SARAH BRUMFELD and HALLIE GOLDEN A U.S. citizen on her way to a medical appointment in Minneapolis was dragged out of her car and detained by immigration officers, according to a statement released by the woman on Thursday, after a video of her arrest drew millions of views on social media. Aliya Rahman said she was brought to a detention center where she was denied medical care and lost consciousness. The Department of Homeland Security said she was an agitator who was... Read More
Escaped Georgia inmates found in Broward after kidnapping of Lyft driver indicted
Three men who escaped from a Georgia jail last month have been indicted on federal charges in South Florida related to the kidnapping of a Lyft driver before they were caught in Broward County. A federal grand jury in Miami returned indictments on Wednesday against Stevenson Charles, 24, Yusuf Minor, 31, and Naod Yohannes, 25, in connection with the Dec. 22 kidnapping that began near Atlanta. They are charged with conspiracy to kidnap, kidnapping, Hobbs Act robbery, and possession of a... Read More
Disney Adventure stops in Port Canaveral on its way to Singapore
The forthcoming Disney Adventure, which is Disney Cruise Line‘s newest and largest ship, appeared at Port Canaveral Thursday morning before its long journey to Asia. The 208,000-gross-ton vessel, the first in Disney’s Global class, is bound for its year-round home in Singapore, where it will begin sailing sail three- and four-night itineraries in the South China Sea on March 10. “The ship will continue to sail through the Panama Canal, making a stop in Los Angeles before voyaging across... Read More
National park staff are asking about citizenship status. Here’s why
By Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES — If you’re planning to visit one of the 11 most popular national parks in the U.S., staff might ask a question that could be disquieting: Are you an American citizen? A spokesperson for the Department of the Interior said that the question is being posed only to confirm whether the visitor will have to pay a nonresident fee — which is hefty. The updates to visitor verification and fees was announced in November by the Trump... Read More
The Arcadian mixed-use development opens in Sistrunk District | PHOTOS
Fort Lauderdale officials celebrated the grand opening of The Arcadian on Thursday, marking a significant addition to the historic Sistrunk District. The 502-unit mixed-use project, located at the corner of Sistrunk Boulevard and Northwest Seventh Avenue, includes 151 units designated for attainable housing. The photo gallery captures the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the installation of a 25-year time capsule, and a first look at the development. ... Read More
‘Brownish water with food debris backing up through floor drain’: 2 S. Florida restaurants & 1 food truck shut
Food debris and water posed problems last week, causing the state to temporarily shut two South Florida restaurants and one food truck. Violations included “no potable running water,” a soiled microwave and “brownish water with food debris backing up through floor drain.” Employees also were seen touching nose, trash bag and cellphone but not washing their hands afterward. The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department... Read More
Just 198,000 Americans filed jobless claims last week, fewer than expected as layoffs remain low
By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as U.S. layoffs remain low despite growing concern about a weakening job market. U.S. filings for jobless aid for the week ending Jan. 10 fell by 9,000 to 198,000, down from 207,000 the previous week, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The figure was significantly less than the 215,000 that analysts polled by the data firm FactSet were expecting. Applications... Read More
Officials warn of scam targeting families of recently arrested Broward jail inmates
Heather Robinson of Deerfield Beach took the call Monday morning because she recognized the lawyer’s name and knew her jailed son needed help. “The person made like he talked to my son,” she said. Her son had been arrested on a robbery charge and had spent the last four months in jail. Bond is $5,000, but money is tight and she couldn’t scrape it together. The lawyer’s phone call could have been a godsend. Until. “He told me, ‘For me to represent your son, you need to Zelle me... Read More