‘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
Dolphins’ date and kickoff time for finale at Patriots revealed
The Miami Dolphins‘ finale at the New England Patriots will be a 4:25 p.m. kickoff airing on Fox next Sunday, as the NFL announced. The league unveiled the dates and times of Week 18’s slate of games after the Sunday night game between Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers. The AFC East matchup between the Dolphins and Patriots, although Miami (7-9) is eliminated from playoff contention and New England (13-3) has clinched the division title, wasn’t a 1 p.m. kickoff because the Patriots... Read More
‘Love the environment:’ Hurricanes arrive in Texas for Cotton Bowl
GRAPEVINE, Texas — The Hurricanes are back in Texas. Eight days after upsetting Texas A&M at Kyle Field, Miami returned to Texas in advance of Wednesday’s College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup with Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. “I’m excited for the opportunity,” safety Jakobe Thomas said. “Love the environment, but (we are) here to be 1-0. (We are) taking everything day by day and just ready to go out.” Said offensive lineman Anez Cooper: “We’re excited. …... Read More
Chris Perkins: Dolphins’ future looks bright(er) because of rookies and youngsters
MIAMI GARDENS — The Miami Dolphins saw good things from their young players in Sunday’s 20-17 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it should give them reason to feel reasonably good about their future. Among Sunday’s 22 starters for the Dolphins, nine, almost half, were rookies, second- and third-year players. Rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers, a seventh-round pick, threw two touchdown passes and no interceptions in his second start. Rookie defensive tackle Zeek Biggers,... Read More