By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday told reporters that U.S. officials have determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week, disputing Kremlin claims that Trump had initially greeted with deep concern. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov last week said Ukraine launched a wave of drones at Putin’s state residence in the... Read More
Today in History: January 5, ‘Rapper’s Delight’ hits Billboard Top 40
Today is Monday, Jan. 5, the fifth day of 2026. There are 360 days left in the year. Today in history: On Jan. 5, 1980, “Rapper’s Delight,” by The Sugarhill Gang, became the first hip-hop song to reach the Billboard Top 40, helping to popularize the emerging musical genre. Also on this date: In 1896, an Austrian newspaper reported the discovery by German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen (RENT’-gun) of a new type of radiation that came to be called “X-ray.” In 1925, Democrat Nellie... Read More
Chris Perkins: This offseason is sink or swim for Dolphins
FOXBORO, Mass. — The Miami Dolphins are bordering on being an absolute mess, and they’re bordering on being a playoff team. Considering this organization’s recent history, you’re inclined to think they’ll land on the former. The difference in those two outcomes will be found in how the Dolphins, who were blasted by the New England Patriots, 38-10, in Sunday’s season finale at Gillette Stadium, handle their uncertainty this offseason. And there’s major uncertainty. There’s... Read More
Things we learned in Miami Dolphins’ 38-10 loss at New England Patriots
FOXBORO, Mass. — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel might have coached his last Dolphins game in Sunday’s 38-10 loss at the New England Patriots. Or, McDaniel might have only put a wrap on the part of his Dolphins head coaching era that included former general manager Chris Grier, who was fired on Halloween, and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who was demoted three games ago. Perhaps we’ll find out this soon whether McDaniel will remain the Miami Dolphins coach for 2026. Or perhaps we’ll... Read More
UCF signs former James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III
UCF made its first big splash of the 2026 transfer window with the signing of former James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III. ESPN’s Pete Thamel was the first to report the news, which the Sentinel later confirmed from a team source. The 6-foot, 217-pound Barnett recently completed his fourth season with the Dukes, finishing with 5,433 total passing yards and 49 total touchdowns with 13 interceptions while adding 1,075 total rushing yards and 23 touchdowns. He was named the 2025 Sun... Read More
Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle, De’Von Achane unlikely to play at Patriots
Miami Dolphins standout wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and running back De’Von Achane are both unlikely to play in the team’s finale against the New England Patriots, according to an ESPN report Sunday morning. That much was expected for Achane, who entered doubtful after he didn’t practice through a shoulder injury all week. Waddle was questionable with ailing ribs suffered last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Dolphins inactives will be officially announced 90 minutes prior to the... Read More
Twenty-six reasons to be glad we’re living in South Florida in 2026
We’ve been counting the ways in City & Shore magazine for 25 years – why stop now? 1. Dog beaches South Florida proves the best off-leash park is an ocean. It happens in Jupiter, in Hollywood and on Fort Lauderdale beach certain times a week: arrive early, find someplace in the swimsuit for biodegradable bags, try desperately to keep sand out of the water bowl, decide it’s time to retire the towel used to cover the back seat. Strangers become co-conspirators in the art of fetch;... Read More
Up for debate: Fort Lauderdale might swap fireworks for drone light shows
Will Fort Lauderdale just say no to fireworks? Many cities across the U.S. have already replaced fireworks shows with drone light shows. And Fort Lauderdale could be next. City commissioners plan to debate the topic on Tuesday during a meeting that begins at 1:30 p.m. Drones light shows are considered safer than traditional pyrotechnics, with their fire risk and falling debris. They’re also quieter. And cheaper. Fort Lauderdale spent $145,000 on its Fourth of July fireworks show in... Read More
UCF adds 4-star Booker High receiver Tyren Hornes to 2026 class
With so much uncertainty swirling around the transfer market, UCF football landed its most significant piece of the offseason when 4-star receiver Tyren Hornes signed with the Knights and their 2026 recruiting class on Saturday. Hornes, a 6-foot, 175-pound standout at Booker High School in Sarasota, announced his decision at the Under Armour All-American Game, where he earned MVP honors. He finished with a game-high 68 yards receiving on three catches with a touchdown. The South Florida... Read More
Former Gator DJ Lagway to visit FSU in Seminoles’ quarterback search
GAINESVILLE — DJ Lagway could go from Florida’s quarterback the past two seasons to the signal-caller for archrival Florida State. Lagway’s search for a new school will reportedly land him in Tallahassee Sunday for a visit, and potentially set the stage for a showdown Nov. 28, 2026, in Doak Campbell Stadium. Lagway announced Dec. 15 he planned to enter the transfer portal when it opened Friday after a disappointing sophomore season with the 4-8 Gators, culminating with a 40-21 rout of... Read More