In a highly anticipated showdown between defending state champions, St. Thomas Aquinas (9-1) rallied in the second half to defeat Chaminade-Madonna 27-21 on Friday night. The Raiders clinched the victory when senior defensive back Justice Fitzpatrick intercepted a pass on the final play. View photos of the intense rivalry matchup, which saw St. Thomas Aquinas overcome a deficit fueled by key plays from quarterback Mason Mallory. ... Read More
Broward judges clash on teenage gun possession rulings
Seven months before a Broward judge boldly declared Florida’s age restriction on gun possession unconstitutional, a different Broward judge faced the same question in a similar case, argued by the same lawyer. But unlike Broward Circuit Judge Frank Ledee, Judge Lorena Mastrarrigo found that the state law blocking adults ages 18-20 from carrying concealed weapons is legally sound, a reasonable application of the state’s ability to place reasonable restrictions to gun ownership and... Read More
Miss Manners: I want all my friends on the guest list, but only some of their spouses
DEAR MISS MANNERS: My family is planning a big holiday party, to take place at my club. My son, my daughter and I are each going to invite our friends. I belong to a women’s club, and I have a lot of friends there, but I do not know many of their husbands. I intend to invite all of the husbands whom I know, just not the ones I have never met. The per-person cost for this party will be high, and if I invite all spouses, I could end up spending a lot of money on these strangers (to me). On... Read More
Winderman’s view: Where’s Ware? The question endures for Heat in loss to Lakers
LOS ANGELES – Observations and other notes of interest from Sunday night’s 130-120 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers: – By his words, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has expressed confidence in the possibilities of Kel’el Ware. – By his actions, it has been a somewhat different story, both this season, and again on Sunday night. – This time, Ware’s initial stint was his only stint in the first half. – And then benched in favor of Jaime Jaquez Jr. at the start of the second half. –... Read More
Daily Horoscope for November 03, 2025
General Daily Insight for November 03, 2025 Small missteps don’t have to be the end of the world. Early on, needy Venus misaligns with disciplined Saturn. We’re being prepared to adjust our expectations — ouch! Slow down before saying yes. An emotional Moon misreads the willful Sun, and tiny gripes feel bigger until we check the stories we’re telling ourselves. Thankfully, at 10:59 PM EST, passionate Mars trines dreamy Neptune. They’ll help us move with grace and turn private... Read More
Three residents displaced after smoke engulfs Deerfield Beach home
Three people were displaced from their Deerfield Beach home after it was damaged by smoke from a fire on Sunday morning. Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue crews responded at about 6 a.m. to a 911 call about a house fire at 181 SW 2nd Court, according to a news release from the agency. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames visible from the front of the home, the release said. “Crews initiated an aggressive fire attack, stretching hose lines and making entry to quickly locate... Read More
Who is Champ Kelly? Dolphins’ interim GM, in for Chris Grier, to handle trade deadline
Eight months ago, Champ Kelly wasn’t even part of the Miami Dolphins’ front office. Now, named interim general manager after the Friday firing of ex-GM Chris Grier, he’s the primary executive handling the team’s transactions ahead of the NFL trade deadline at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Kelly, 45, is tasked with making Dolphins moves in the coming days that could establish the preliminary foundation for what is likely another rebuild brewing over the coming months and years. As he manages... Read More
Five takeaways from the Hurricanes’ disappointing loss to SMU
DALLAS — Miami’s season is on the precipice after the Hurricanes lost to SMU on the road on Saturday. The loss was UM’s second of the year, and they did it by failing in numerous ways. Here are five takeaways from the loss: 1. The Hurricanes could not get out of their own way Miami and its fans surely have some complaints about the officials on Saturday, some of which are likely valid and hurt UM’s chances. But the Hurricanes did not do themselves any favors. UM has been one of the... Read More
Fort Lauderdale Day of the Dead celebration returns | PHOTOS
The Downtown Fort Lauderdale Day of the Dead celebration returned Saturday, drawing large crowds for a unique showcase of culture and spooky fashion. Festivities began at Esplanade Park, culminating in the iconic Skeleton Processional costume parade. View photos of the colorful Catrinas, flower-flinging Frida Kahlos, and other participants as they marched through the Himmarshee District before the final street party. ... Read More
Progressive reveals how it plans to distribute $1 billion in refunds to auto policyholders
Progressive’s auto insurance division recently announced that it will begin paying back about $950,000 in excess profits taken in over the past three years from its policyholders in Florida. The average credit would be about $300, Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a news conference on Oct. 22. “It might be a check. It might be a credit on your bill,” DeSantis said. But the company left customers confused over how that payback would take place. In a written statement later that day, a... Read More