DEAR MISS MANNERS: My husband was invited to go out of town for a “boys weekend” with a couple of his old friends. When he arrived, he was greeted not only by his friends, but also their wives. Our kids called him several hours after he had arrived, and that is when I discovered that the “boys weekend” was actually a couples’ weekend — sans me. My husband said that the host and hostess did not invite me as we have young kids, and they knew that we did not have anybody to watch... Read More
Donaldson’s 21, Reneau’s 18 lead Miami over Wake Forest 81-77
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Tre Donaldson scored 21 points, and Malik Reneau added 18 as Miami survived a late-game surge to beat Wake Forest 81-77 on Wednesday. Donaldson shot 7 of 10 from the field, dished out six assists, and went 6 of 6 at the free-throw line, including two free throws with nine seconds left to seal the win for the Hurricanes (13-2, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference). Reneau added six rebounds and made the tying free throw with 45 seconds remaining after Wake Forest briefly... Read More
Dolphins have four finalists for GM search as team moves quickly through interviews
The Miami Dolphins’ general manager search that started Monday is already down to four finalists as of Wednesday night. The Dolphins will have interim GM Champ Kelly, the Los Angeles Chargers’ Chad Alexander, the Green Bay Packers’ Jon-Eric Sullivan and San Francisco 49ers’ Josh Williams move on to in-person interviews this week. That eliminates four other candidates who were interviewed remotely early this week: the 49ers’ Tariq Ahmad and RJ Gillen, the Philadelphia Eagles Alec... Read More
US will exit dozens of international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
By MATTHEW LEE and FARNOUSH AMIRI, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.’s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations, as the U.S. further retreats from global cooperation. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organizations, agencies and commissions following his instructions for his... Read More
Seeing green: Fort Lauderdale takes on challenge of planting 276,000 trees by 2040
Fort Lauderdale, a town that’s turned heads and lost trees with its ever-growing skyline, is now embracing an ambitious plan to grow its urban forest. Commissioners on Tuesday approved an urban forestry master plan that challenges the city to plant up to 276,000 trees by 2040 to achieve a tree canopy that would cover one-third of the city. Getting the job done would cost up to $103 million, requiring trees to be planted on both public land as well as private property. “I just want folks... Read More
Florida GOP senator proposes bill to allow Broward hospital districts to partner
One of the most powerful Republicans in Florida has proposed a bill that would allow Broward County’s two hospital districts to form public and private deals and businesses together more easily, without running afoul of federal antitrust laws. The bill, proposed by Sen. Joe Gruters of Sarasota, is a second go-round for Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System, which are now both under the leadership of the same CEO. Gruters is the chairman of the Republican National Committee and... Read More
DeSantis orders special legislative session to change Florida congressional districts
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he would order the Florida Legislature to convene for a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts before the 2026 election. His move formally places Florida in line with the national Republican effort, demanded last year by President Donald Trump, to have states change the boundaries of their congressional districts in ways to get more Republicans and fewer Democrats elected. The special session, from April 20 through April 24, comes... Read More
Gators address several needs as they continue to add key players in transfer portal
GAINESVILLE — The Florida Gators picked up the pace in the transfer portal, adding a slew of players after a quiet start to coach Jon Sumrall’s rebuild. Georgia Tech quarterback Aaron Philo’s signing and tailback Jadan Baugh’s return highlighted a busy Tuesday, featuring the additions of Penn State offensive linemen TJ Shanahan and Egan Boyer, Cincinnati tailback Evan Pryor and a pair of Tulane specialists, placekicker Patrick Durkin and punter Alec Clark. As Tuesday came to a close,... Read More
Weekend things to do: Chris Stapleton, Ailey II, ‘UpDating,’ Boca Raton Seafood Festival
The outer bands of baseball season arrive this weekend, and not a moment too soon. In its grace and pace and tradition, baseball has always been a balm in moments of uncertainty. Or, as James Earl Jones’ character put it in “Field of Dreams”: “The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers … but baseball has marked the time. This field, this game — it’s a part of our past, Ray. It reminds us of all that once was... Read More
19-year-old killed, two others injured in shootout outside Miramar gas station
A 19-year-old man was killed and two others were injured after a shootout outside a Miramar gas station Tuesday night, police say. The shooting took place at the Sunoco gas station on Pembroke Road next to North Perry Airport, according to police. One of the people involved walked up to two men standing outside of a Mercedes parked at the gas station and an “altercation” ensued, Miramar Police spokesperson Janice McIntosh said. Then they exchanged gunfire. One of the men, Christian... Read More