One of three suspects accused of attacking and robbing a man at his Miramar home and then stealing his French bulldog, has been detained, police said. Shortly before 4 a.m. Monday, Miramar officers near the 3000 block of Southwest 128th Terrace heard gunshots and responded to a home in the area, police department spokesperson Janice McIntosh said in a statement Monday afternoon. A man was found at the home with “injuries consistent with being pistol-whipped,” and officers saw bullet... Read More
Rep. Randy Fine’s incendiary comments on Muslims alarm many Jews — without denting his standing on the pro-Israel right
In his brief time in the House, freshman Jewish Congressman Randy Fine has built a reputation for combative outbursts — particularly about Muslims. But the Florida Republican ignited a new round of controversy recently with a series of disparaging remarks about Palestinians and what he called “mainstream Muslims” that his critics —on the left and right — say are not just provocative but amount to “genocidal.” “I don’t know how you make peace with those who seek your... Read More
Man charged in sexual assault of woman found dead on Hollywood beach
A man has been charged with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman whose body was found on the beach in Hollywood last week. But at least so far, Brandon Ward McCray, 28, has not been charged with homicide in the death of Heather Asendorf, 56, whose body was discovered by a passerby on the beach near Cleveland Street about 7 a.m. Dec. 26. McCray was arrested on Tuesday and is facing two counts of sexual assault on a victim over 12 years in age, one count of kidnapping, one count of... Read More
Trump says that Ukraine didn’t target Putin residence in a drone strike as Kremlin claims
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