Dave Hyde: Is there any magic left in the tank for Heat, Panthers?

SUNRISE — For the past two months, they’ve marched two-by-two through this spring of surprise, from squeezing into the playoffs as eighth seeds to beating their game’s top teams in opening postseason series to becoming the story of their sport in advancing to respective championship series. Now our county cousins, the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers, share one final parallel path. And a doozie of a question: Do either have any magic left in the tank? Both have been outclassed and are... Read More

A Miami father was killed in front of his mother and child. Cops are looking for this man

A week after a father died from gunshot wounds taken in front of his mother and 1-year-old child, Miami-Dade police are asking for the public’s help finding their 19-year-old murder … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Citizens’ rate hikes among lowest of Florida’s top 10 insurers

Yes, there are some trade-offs to being insured by state-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corp. But despite them, there’s little an argument that folks who rely on “the insurer of last resort” have been facing insurance rate hikes that rank among the lowest over the past two years. It’s one reason, along with a growing reluctance by private-market insurers to continue insuring Florida homes, why the number of accounts covered by Citizens’ has grown from 420,000 to 1.3 million... Read More

In Florida, the heat can kill. But there are no laws to protect its many outdoor workers

South Florida’s legendary hot summer days are powerful enough to overwhelm even the most rugged Floridians. When the temperature (and humidity) rises, anyone sweating under the sun will usually want … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Matthew Tkachuk’s status unclear ahead of elimination Game 5

SUNRISE — Words can barely describe Matthew Tkachuk’s impact on the Florida Panthers. From a newbie sent in a monstrous trade from Calgary to South Florida, he’s quickly won over a fanbase for his knack of clutch goal-scoring and his zero hesitancy to pushback and scrap in the dirty areas. That’s why everyone’s minds swirled in the third period of the Panthers’ 3-2 loss in Game 4 Saturday night. Tkachuk was on the bench, but inexplicably didn’t play for half of the period. Now,... Read More

Hurricanes add three-star prospect Cameron Pruitt to 2024 class

The Hurricanes are hosting numerous big-time recruits this weekend, and one decided the time was right to commit to Miami. Three-star Cameron Pruitt, who has played safety and linebacker, committed to the Hurricanes on Saturday night, announcing his decision on Twitter. “Thanks to my mama and the people who supported me through my journey,” Pruitt wrote on Twitter, “but I’m committing to the U!” Pruitt is rated a three-star prospect in 247Sports’ composite rankings. He is listed... Read More

Weather alert: Flash flood warning issued for south Broward as thunderstorm looms overhead

A strong thunderstorm has parked itself overhead several south Broward County cities triggering a flash-flood warning. Several inches of rain are forecast to come down and residents are being told … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Heat mascot Burnie exited NBA Finals for medical care after Conor McGregor skit gone bad

DENVER – What was cast as an innocuous courtside skit with former UFC champion Conor McGregor actually proved to pack a punch during Friday night’s NBA Finals game between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets. A source familiar with the incident confirmed Saturday to the Sun Sentinel that the staffer who wears the costume of the Heat mascot (who is not named by the team in its staffing list), had to leave Kaseya for treatment during the game for what was intended to be a playful blow from... Read More