Hurricanes move into AP poll top 10 after beating FAMU

For the first time since 2020, the Miami Hurricanes are a top-10 team in the nation. After beating Florida A&M on Saturday, Miami moved from No. 12 to No. 10 in the Associated Press Poll. The last time UM was in the top 10 was on Dec. 6, 2020 when the Hurricanes were ranked ninth. Miami got some help in this week’s rankings from some top teams getting beaten. Northern Illinois upset previous No. 5 Notre Dame, which knocked the Fighting Irish down to No. 18. No. 10 Michigan lost to... Read More

Arrest made after online post threatening violence at multiple Broward schools

The Broward County School District said on Sunday that the “social media threat posted this weekend against specific Broward County Public Schools has been neutralized … There is no safety concern to any of our campuses regarding this post.” Originally Published: September 8, 2024 at 11:25 a.m. ... Read More

South Florida faces an evolving economic catastrophe in housing | Opinion

There is a catastrophic economic storm approaching. Homeowners, renters, businesses, investors, employers, employees and lenders are feeling the impacts already. To avert the worst of the impending economic disaster, we need immediate and meaningful legislative action. With no state income tax and a welcoming environment, Florida has been, to this point, attracting new residents and economic development. However, Broward County, according to experts, is among the least affordable markets in... Read More

Republicans at the Hard Rock: Raising money, rallying party faithful, bashing the Democrats

Florida Republicans are supremely confident about victory in November — and wary of the perils of overconfidence. Party activists, candidates and elected officials who gathered Saturday in Hollywood for a major Republican Party of Florida fundraiser predicted widespread wins. “If anybody thinks we’re going to lose, if anybody thinks in any way that Donald Trump is going to lose Florida, they’re crazy,” said U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla. “The turnout in Florida all across the state... Read More

Gators stomp Samford behind UF freshman QB DJ Lagway’s record-setting night

GAINESVILLE — Billy Napier could breathe a little easier following a rough week that culminated with a much-needed and morale-boosting 45-7 win against Samford on Saturday night in the Swamp. Napier’s prospects still appear bleak at UF, which led just 14-0 at halftime against a 38.5-point underdog on the Gators’ home field. But Florida’s future is bright with true freshman quarterback DJ Lagway The nation’s top quarterback recruit in 2024 replaced injured veteran Graham Mertz... Read More

Dave Hyde: Bring it on! Miami Dolphins start season with new hopes, same goal — and an irrepressibly happy face

The Dolphins have had two years of marginal winning under Mike McDaniel, but an offseason of change makes them think they’re pointed to a big season. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: September 7, 2024 at 12:28 p.m. ... Read More

Asking Eric: My husband died 11 years ago. I need help finding joy again

Dear Eric: My husband died 11 years ago. He was the greatest love of my life (so far?). Things became really bad two years before he passed due to his alcoholism. When we met, both of us were clean and sober. About four or five years later, during a romantic weekend, we both lost our sobriety. However, nothing changed between us or our relationship. We only drank on weekends after our son was in bed, and we never frequented bars. We drank at home. Then his drinking escalated quickly,... Read More

Tech review: Three vacuums to keep your floors clean

Jim Rossman | Tribune News Service We all have floors, and they all get dirty. How you clean them will depend on what’s on those floors — are they hard surfaces or carpeted? I’ve used plenty of vacuums, both traditional and robot vacuums, and they all have their advantages and disadvantages. Today we’re looking at three vacuums. Two require work from you and one will take care of things by itself. Yeedi M12 PRO+ Robot Vacuum Yeedi M12 PRO+ Robot Vacuum. (Yeedi/TNS) This is the most... Read More