Harry Harrell and Gary Torrence’s mighty Southern pit-stop Tom Jenkins’ Bar-B-Q survived for 36 years on Federal Highway in the shadow of Fort Lauderdale’s ever-rising skyline. But on Dec. 21, the longtime friends and pitmasters will permanently close their barbecue house at 1236 S. Federal Highway, known for heaping portions of St. Louis-style ribs, juicy chopped pork and smoky chicken, collard greens and mac and cheese, Harrell told the South Florida Sun Sentinel on Thursday. Calling... Read More
Temple Beth El of West Palm Beach marks 100 years with Matisyahu, The Maccabeats
Temple Beth El of West Palm Beach has a lot to celebrate in 2026. The oldest conservative synagogue in Palm Beach County officially was established in 1926, marking 100 years since its inception. To commemorate this centennial milestone, Beth El is pulling out all the stops — and they aren’t waiting until the new year to get started. Events will begin during Hanukkah this year and conclude during Hanukkah 2026. The Maccabeats are performing at Temple Beth El of West Palm Beach on Flagler... Read More
Stop searching: Here are South Florida’s holiday parades, tree lightings & photo opps all in one place
Season’s greetings, South Florida! We’ve been celebrating with shows, parades, tree lightings and pop-up bars since well before Thanksgiving, but now’s the time to really kick things into holiday overdrive. Our vibe is more tropical paradise than winter wonderland, of course, but that just means we get to experience festivities with a Sunshine State twist — palm trees wrapped in twinkling lights, faux snow, lit-up boat tours and underwater photos with Santa. Below is our city-by-city... Read More
Fort Lauderdale: Galleria megaproject to get expedited approval under Live Local Act
It’s full steam ahead for a controversial redesign of the Galleria mall that calls for nine 30-story towers in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood just blocks from the beach. City officials say it won’t be long before the city issues a development permit under the Live Local Act, a new state law designed to increase affordable housing throughout Florida. Staff will spend about one month reviewing the project for issues related to urban design and planning, transportation, public works,... Read More
La Niña will likely lead to dry and warm winter, forecasters say
A La Niña through the winter months will likely produce a relatively warm and dry winter this season in South Florida, forecasters say. The National Weather Service on Wednesday issued its annual dry season outlook. Though the La Niña is considered a relatively weak one, it will still exert an influence on South Florida weather. A general warming trend over the last decade should be enhanced by La Niña, which usually results in warmer winters. The drought conditions that persisted... Read More
ASK IRA: Can Heat be in on Antetokounmpo without clarity on Rozier?
Q: Ira, does Terry Rozier’s expiring contract after this season help in trade talks with Milwaukee in regards to getting Giannis Antetokounmpo? Send hometown Tyler Herro to Wisconsin, an expiring Rozier contract, a few first-rounders and maybe the kicker of Kel’el Ware. Is it possible? – A.C. A: As previously chronicled in this space and elsewhere, the Heat at the moment have received no guidance from the NBA whether Terry Rozier’s salary can be utilized in a trade or whether... Read More
Winderman’s view: In Powell’s absence, Heat show it can’t be Herro alone
DALLAS — Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night’s 118-108 loss to the Dallas Mavericks: – So much for the notion of overstated concern. – Can the Heat make it work with both Tyler Herro and Norman Powell? – As Wednesday night showed, it ultimately might be the only way. – Herro did his part, at least in the first half, against the Mavericks. – Powell was just a spectator, sidelined by an ankle sprain. – Yes, when Herro returned last week from his... Read More
Who has the edge? Dolphins at Jets, to extend win streak to 4 and sweep rival
Here’s a look at how the Miami Dolphins (5-7) and New York Jets (3-9) match up in six key areas ahead of Sunday’s Week 14 game at MetLife Stadium (1 p.m., CBS): When the Dolphins run: Miami goes the way of its run game. In the stretch of four wins in five games, the Dolphins have rushed for at least 141 yards in the games won and at least 164 during the three-game winning streak. Running back De’Von Achane is on a tear of 100-yard performances that have now put him at 1,000 yards... Read More
Oklahoma university instructor on leave after student complains her gender essay failed for citing Bible
By SAFIYAH RIDDLE An instructor at the University of Oklahoma has been placed on leave after a student complained that she received a failing grade on a paper that cited the Bible to assert that the “belief in multiple genders” was “demonic.” Samantha Fulnecky, 20, filed a complaint with the administration, the latest flashpoint in the ongoing debate over academic freedom on college campuses amid President Donald Trump’s push to end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and... Read More
Plane that crashed into Coral Springs lake laden with unweighed supplies, NTSB report says
A plane that crashed minutes after takeoff into a lake in Coral Springs, killing two people last month, was laden with unweighed and unsecured equipment and supplies for Hurricane Melissa relief in Jamaica, investigators said Wednesday. A local church group helped pilot Alexander Wurm, 53, founder of an evangelical Christian ministry that conducts missions across the Caribbean, load the 1976 Beech B100 aircraft with a generator, boxes of tarps, electric tools, screws and flashlights at Fort... Read More