Three teenage boys died in a car crash in Pompano Beach on Monday night. Deputies were called to the 1600 block of North Federal Highway about 7 p.m., the Broward Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. A 15-year-old, 16-year-old and 18-year-old were inside of a white car when it crashed into a light pole and a bus stop, WSVN-Ch.7 and WTVJ-Ch. 6 reported. Two cars were involved. The driver of the second car involved was not injured, according to Ch. 6. The Sheriff’s Office had not... Read More
Man bit officer, choked another during fight in Hallandale, police say
A Broward County man is facing six felonies, including attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, stemming from what police said was an unprompted attack on two officers after crashing his car into a house in Hallandale Beach. Antonio Philmore, 36, of West Park, crashed in the 400 block of Northwest Seventh Court on Sunday and attacked the first officer at the scene, identified only as Officer Valchev, immediately after he got out of his patrol car, the police department said in a news... Read More
National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year’s a year after deadly attack
By SARA CLINE and JACK BROOK NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — A National Guard deployment in New Orleans authorized by President Donald Trump will begin Tuesday as part of a heavy security presence for New Year’s celebrations a year after an attack on revelers on Bourbon Street killed 14 people, officials said Monday. The deployment in New Orleans follows high-profile National Guard missions the Trump administration launched in other cities this year, including in Washington and Memphis,... Read More
Book review: Meltzer’s characters take the lead in ‘The Viper’
‘The Viper: A Zig & Nola Novel’ by Brad Meltzer. Morrow, 400 pages, $32 Brad Meltzer’s adult novels are known for fast and furious plots that stay on a breathless course to the end, as does his first thriller in four years, “The Viper: A Zig & Nola Novel.” Meltzer specializes in meticulous research and attention to obscure historical and government details, carefully woven together organically without missing a beat. While “The Viper” adheres to Meltzer’s... Read More
Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick maintains innocence in FEMA theft case as arraignment postponed
Embattled South Florida congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick reiterated her innocence on Monday after a federal magistrate postponed her arraignment until she can settle on a permanent attorney to defend herself in the criminal case accusing her and three co-defendants of stealing $5 million in federal disaster relief funds. The 46-year-old congresswoman made a brief appearance before magistrate Lisette M. Reid, who agreed to postpone the arraignment until Jan. 20, 2026. After she left... Read More
Chilly temps to reach the 40s for New Year’s Eve in South Florida. ‘Be prepared to bundle up.’
South Floridians will kick in the new year with some nighttime chilly weather, down in the 40s. A strong cold front is forecast to drop temperatures into the 40s on Tuesday night and Wednesday night. The cold front is “originating from up in the Arctic, and it’s just very powerful and working its way down south,” said Will Redman, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Miami. Daytime temperatures aren’t likely to go past the 70s. “Maximum temperatures during the... Read More
Two pilots killed after helicopters collided in New Jersey are identified
By DAVE COLLINS Authorities on Monday identified two pilots who died after their helicopters collided midair in southern New Jersey. Kenneth Kirsch, 65, and Michael Greenberg, 71, were friends who both lived in New Jersey and would often have breakfast together at a cafe near the crash site in Hammonton, about 35 miles southeast of Philadelphia. Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel said in a statement that Kirsch, of Carney’s Point, was pronounced dead at an area hospital after... Read More
2025 in pictures: Stanley Cup repeat and life in South Florida | PHOTOS
The year 2025 was defined as much by its major milestones as by the quiet moments in between. This collection features the Sun Sentinel staff’s most visual work of the year, from the high-energy celebrations of a Florida Panthers championship to local scenes of everyday life. View the people, places, and community events that made 2025 memorable across Broward and Palm Beach counties. ... Read More
US pledges $2B for UN humanitarian aid as Trump slashes funding and warns agencies to ‘adapt or die’
By JAMEY KEATEN and MATTHEW LEE, Associated Press GENEVA (AP) — The United States on Monday announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance and warns United Nations agencies to “adapt, shrink or die” in a time of new financial realities. The money is a small fraction of what the U.S. has contributed in the past but reflects what the administration believes is a generous amount that will... Read More
Brightline seeks to raise $100 million from lenders; Fort Lauderdale garage placed up for sale
Financially troubled Brightline, the higher speed railroad between South Florida and Orlando, is pursuing ways to raise $100 million for operations and has put up for sale the seven-story parking garage it owns next to the downtown Fort Lauderdale station. The moves come as revenues and ridership showed improvement, according to Brightline monthly financial report for November. But the results are still not good enough to keep pace with the company’s burdensome cash needs to cover debts and... Read More