Did Georgia’s Kirby Smart convince Jaden Rashada to sue UF’s Billy Napier? | Commentary

Running off at the typewriter. … There are some of my Gator conspiracy theorist buddies who are actually convinced that Jaden Rashada suing University of Florida football coach Billy Napier and UF’s heavyweight sugar daddy booster Hugh Hathcock for NIL fraud is all being orchestrated by Georgia coach Kirby Smart as a way to get Napier fired. Really, guys? Seriously? Personally, I think it’s just a massive coincidence that Rashada, the much-traveled California quarterback, filed the... Read More

Judge revisits ruling that blocked Florida from criminalizing transport of immigrants

A day after blocking part of a state law aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration, a federal judge Thursday appeared to have second thoughts about the scope of a preliminary injunction he issued. U.S. District Judge Roy Altman initially applied the injunction statewide. But he issued an order Thursday that partially quoted an Arkansas case and said on “further reflection, and given the ‘national conversation taking place in both the legal academy and the judiciary concerning the... Read More

Pride Month 2024: Here’s a South Florida guide to June’s LGBTQ+ celebrations

It’s almost June, so that means it’s also almost Pride Month, when South Florida’s LGBTQ+ communities celebrate with street festivals, parades and pageantry. Our roundup includes insider information on concerts, exhibits, panels and benefits staged to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City, a pivotal moment in gay and lesbian history. Find all the details below, and keep coming back to this roundup listing as we will continue adding events. May 30 — Opening reception... Read More

Sin City scares: A travel guide to Las Vegas’ most haunting attractions

Jason Bracelin | Las Vegas Review-Journal (TNS) LAS VEGAS — Just what are Vegas’ most haunting haunts? Fair question, fright fans, and we’re here with the answers. If you’re down for some clown-inspired scares, a visit to the city’s most macabre shop or just a good ol’ fashioned slice of “Murder Pizza,” here’s your guide to five of Vegas’ creepiest visits. Items found from the home featured in the documentary “Demon House” are displayed in Zak Bagans’ The Haunted... Read More

This Broward park is getting major upgrades — including a Rusty Pelican sister restaurant

Highrise condominiums and hotels pepper the area surrounding downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Huizenga Park, which sits across from the NSU Art Museum along Las Olas Boulevard. Scan the streets and you’ll … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Messi’s Inter Miami fans win out over long-promised park in latest Fort Lauderdale deal

Heads up, Lionel Messi fans: Fort Lauderdale is not closing down Chase Stadium’s overflow parking lot. That means you’ll get to continue parking in that lot through the end of the year. Fort Lauderdale commissioners gave their blessing to the deal on Tuesday, despite appeals from Commissioner John Herbst to let the parking agreement expire on June 30. Doing that would be a bad move, Vice Mayor Steve Glassman argued during Tuesday night’s commission meeting. “I just don’t think... Read More

Iranian Christians Contemplate God’s Justice after President’s Death in Crash

Believers in the diaspora reference Daniel and the “writing on the wall” as many mull if helicopter accident portends more changes to come. Iranian Christians in the diaspora shed few tears over the death of President Ebrahim Raisi, killed in a helicopter crash along with the foreign minister and six others in the northwest mountains of Iran. The leadership vacuum will be filled within 50 days by a new election. But it comes at a tumultuous time for the Islamic Republic, which last... Read More