The theme for this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as set by the The King Center in Atlanta, is “Mission Possible 2: Building Community, Uniting a Nation The Nonviolent Way.” In South Florida, you can honor that call and the legacy of the civil rights leader through service projects, marches and other events leading up to and on the federal holiday, which is celebrated every third Monday of January (King’s birthday month). Below, find activities planned through Monday, Jan. 19, in... Read More
‘Totally blindsided:’ Fort Lauderdale may put sewage facility in new downtown park
There are consequences to a fast-growing downtown: Tens of thousands of flushing toilets. That could mean that a long-awaited city park being planned in the heart of Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village will end up being the home of a high-capacity sewage lift station needed to accommodate the city’s rapid growth. Mayor Dean Trantalis said he was “totally blindsided” by the news delivered by City Manager Rickelle Williams during an annual goal-setting meeting on Tuesday. “I think we... Read More
DeSantis agency’s order to election supervisors could damage Florida marijuana referendum effort
A state agency under control of Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued 11th-hour instructions for verifying petition signatures that could hamper efforts to get a referendum to legalize recreational marijuana on the 2026 Florida ballot. DeSantis does not want recreational marijuana legalized in Florida. He was the most prominent opponent of a similar 2024 referendum, which failed. Last week, the Secretary of State’s Office — which is run by a DeSantis appointee — issued a directive to the... Read More
2026 cruise news: Ships debuting in Florida, destination updates
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