WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Cup draw determines where teams will play at next year’s soccer tournament between 48 nations that will run from June 11 to July 19. Presidents from the three host countries attended the event, with President Donald Trump receiving FIFA’s first peace prize. Trump thanked the leaders of fellow host countries, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors: The tournament mascots... Read More
US government seeks ownership of over 40 pit bulls tied to Broward dogfighting ring
The U.S. government is seeking ownership of over 40 pit bulls following its take-down of a Broward dogfighting ring, using a civil forfeiture process that is typically applied to property like cars, contraband or cash. The pit bulls have been in the care of the U.S. Marshal’s service since January, when FBI agents raided the Deerfield Beach home of prominent Broward dogfighter Alex Benefield. They found 36 pit bulls locked in cages in his backyard, many of them scarred and injured,... Read More
The high cost of high-rise condo living in South Florida
It is more expensive to own a high-rise condo in South Florida than just about anywhere else in the U.S. except for an island between the East and Hudson rivers. And that doesn’t include paying for the condo itself. That’s just the cost of upkeep in the form of monthly fees. An annual review of condo buildings of at least seven stories managed by First Service Residential finds the average association fee of a Miami-Dade high-rise condo is up almost $500 a month compared to last year.... Read More
Spicy Swedish meatballs? Holiday appetizers get a festive upgrade
By Meredith Deeds and Connor Deeds, The Minnesota Star Tribune Thanksgiving may be all about the turkey, stuffing and pie, but at our house the real magic begins long before the bird hits the table. At any holiday get-together, it’s the appetizers that set the tone, welcoming friends and family with comforting aromas and bold flavors. A mix of textures, temperatures and flavors keep guests engaged and the table more interesting, which is why we’ve created some unexpected and... Read More
ASK IRA: Would Bam and Giannis alongside even work if there was an Antetokounmpo trade?
Q: Why not Bam Adebayo for Giannis Antetokounmpo? Though Adebayo is a very good player, isn’t Giannis better? Maybe Bam, Jaime Jacquez Jr. and a couple of picks can get it done. – Luis, Boca Raton. A: Because, as cited: same agent, friends and Bam Adebayo being the reason Giannis Antetokounmpo might be enticed to widen his wish list to the Heat. That said, except for the factors that talent finds a way and that Erik Spoelstra finds a way, it’s not to say that Giannis and Bam would... Read More
Joaquin Garcia shuts out Tate to take home large-school FIT title; Jupiter Christian wins in SSAA
Senior Jayden Moore and Caleb Butler saw to it that Dr. Joaquin Garcia’s debut in a state championship game was a successful one. Butler completed 11 of 20 passes for 167 yards and a 19-yard TD to Moore, while Gavin Floyd added a 24-yard field goal as the Bulldogs downed Tate, 10-0, on Thursday night in the inaugural Florida Invitational Tournament (FIT) 7A-4A South Division Championship game at HG Morse Stadium at The Villages Charter School near Orlando. Bulldogs senior linebacker... Read More
Steven Stamkos wins it in OT, Predators beat reeling Panthers 2-1
By TIM REYNOLDS SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos scored with 57 seconds left in overtime, and the Nashville Predators beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Thursday night. Stamkos’ goal came with the net appearing to be off its moorings, but it held up after a brief review and gave the Predators their fourth win in five games. It was his 53rd goal all-time against Florida, including playoffs, the most by any player against the Panthers. Carter Verhaeghe scored two days after the birth of... Read More
Former head of Boca Raton nursing school found guilty in fake diploma scheme
After a three-day trial this week, a federal jury found a Broward County woman guilty of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud in connection with her role in a scheme that sold thousands of fraudulent nursing diplomas to people across the U.S. Stephanie Dorisca, 57, was the director of nursing at Techni-Pro Institute LLC in Boca Raton, which offered a practical nursing program and an associate of science in nursing, according to a superseding indictment filed in federal court in... Read More
Florida DOGE claims $344M in overspending by Palm Beach County government
Palm Beach County government spending has surpassed inflation and population growth by more than $344 million this year, Florida’s chief financial officer argued Thursday. As part of what CFO Blaise Ingoglia called “the wasteful spending exposing tour,” he held a news conference in West Palm Beach to call attention to his office’s findings, holding up placards with large numbers on them. “Palm Beach County needs to do better. The taxpayers deserve better,” Ingoglia said. “If... Read More
California activist gets jail time for taking chickens from Perdue Farms plant
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — A California animal welfare activist who took four chickens from a major Perdue Farms poultry plant was sentenced to 90 days in jail after being convicted of felony conspiracy, trespassing and other charges. Zoe Rosenberg, 23, did not deny taking the animals from Petaluma Poultry but argued she wasn’t breaking the law because she was rescuing the birds from a cruel situation. A jury found her guilty in October after a seven-week trial in Sonoma County, an... Read More