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A second man has been arrested in connection with a shooting outside of a Pembroke Pines sports bar in October that killed one man and injured another, the police department said Tuesday. Two men had been shot multiple times just before 4 a.m. Oct. 19 in the parking lot of Rickey’s Sports Bar and Grill at 8389 Pines Blvd. One of the men was pronounced dead that morning at the hospital while the second man survived, Pembroke Pines Police previously said. Richaun Erick McKnight, 21, and... Read More

He killed a cop. In the Emerald Hills neighborhood of Hollywood on Oct. 18, 2021, Jason Banegas was confronted by Hollywood Police officer Yandy Chirino, who was responding to a call about someone breaking into cars. Banegas had a gun. He and Chirino struggled over it, according to statements Banegas has made since that night. The gun went off. Chirino did not live. Neither should Banegas, prosecutors told a Broward jury Tuesday. Hollywood police officer Henry Martinez reads his victim’s... Read More

The holiday season officially took flight at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) as United Airlines hosted its annual Fantasy Flight on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Children from South Florida hospitals and cancer centers boarded a plane for a special journey to a “North Pole” set up at the Sheltair Aviation Hangar. View photos of the event, which featured Santa, games, and appearances by Miami Dolphins players and cheerleaders. ... Read More

A few days remain before the deadline to submit applications for the South Florida Top Workplace recognition. For the 12th year, the Sun Sentinel will honor outstanding workplace culture in the three-county region. Any organization with 35 or more employees is eligible to compete for a Top Workplaces award. Standout companies will be honored in May 2026. The nomination deadline is Dec. 5. Nominees can be for organizations that are public, private, nonprofit, a school, or even a government... Read More

The Jimmy Evert Tennis Center at Holiday Park is reopening in Fort Lauderdale after a nearly yearlong renovation. The $9.5 million upgrade at the center, at 701 NE 12th Ave., is the result of a collaboration between Fort Lauderdale, the sports nonprofit Orange Bowl and the United States Tennis Association. The facility is having its grand opening event on Monday, and tennis legend Chris Evert is expected to attend. The renovation aims to elevate the site to international standards,... Read More

LONDON (AP) — A rare crystal and diamond Fabergé egg crafted for Russia’s ruling family before it was toppled by revolution shattered records Tuesday as it sold at auction for 22.9 million pounds ($30.2 million). The Winter Egg, which was compared to the iconic Mona Lisa, was just one of seven of the opulent ovoids remaining in private hands, Christie’s London auction house said. The 4-inch (10-centimeter) tall egg is made from finely carved rock crystal, covered in a delicate... Read More

It’s the most wonderful time of year again! You know, when we gather around the table to open up those cute, little red-and-white Chinese takeout boxes brimming with fried rice, General Tso’s chicken and beef lo mein. It’s like a culinary present for those who — no matter what holiday they celebrate — opt out of a customary meal, and all of the grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning that come with it. For some within Jewish and other non-Christian communities, ordering... Read More

With the high season well underway, fan-favorite eateries (Lily’s Handmade Ice Cream, Bagels With Deli, Bulegreen Cafe Yard), established chains (Kaluz, Vicky Bakery) and food trucks (Kaminari Ramen) showed up last month by acing their inspections. In November, 72 “gold-star” restaurants and food trucks made the list of perfect inspections because not one violation — minor, intermediate or high-priority — was red-flagged at the time of the surprise visit from Florida safety and... Read More

The Florida House could be ready after the 2026 legislative session starts in January to take up a bill that would lower the minimum age from 21 to 18 to buy rifles and other long guns. The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday voted 13-7 to approve the bill, which would undo a 2018 law that increased the minimum age to 21. The law passed after the February 2018 mass shooting at Parkland Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that killed 17 people. The Judiciary Committee was the final panel... Read More

After a game, it’s not uncommon for football players to kneel in a prayer circle at midfield. But Zevi Eckhaus, the Washington State Cougars’ Jewish starting quarterback, tends to do so in a particular spot on the gridiron. “Every game, I go to the 18-yard line, get down on a knee, and pray,” Eckhaus said, referring to the number that has a special place in Jewish tradition. “Every time I put on my pads and go outside and throw a football, I know that’s with God’s help,” the... Read More