A record level of parochial pork-barrel spending in Florida's new $117.5 billion state budget shows that the annual practice of paying for thousands of "member projects" is out of hand.
U.S. officials say the number of reported sexual assaults across the military decreased last year. A confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number of service members who said they had experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact. Both are dramatic reversals of what has been a growing problem in recent years. Officials told The Associated Press that more than 29,000 active-duty service members said in the survey that they had unwanted sexual contact during the previous year, compared with nearly 36,000 in 2021. Читать дальше...
A woman survived a desperate leap out of a moving vehicle that erupted in flames on Interstate 95 in West Palm Beach.
In the dead of South Florida's humid summer nights, there are often crowds of people on the beach to witness an unmatched thrill: Watching an enormous sea turtle, who has traveled thousands of miles to return to the beach of her birth, lay her eggs on our sands.
Bryan De La Cruz homered, Trevor Rogers pitched five scoreless innings as the Marlins won their series with the Tigers. Miami (13-32) has won two straight and three of four after a four-game losing streak.
The man who owns the home where investigators found a boat that they suspect struck and killed a 15-year-old Ransom Everglades student was behind the wheel at the time of the crash, according to a report released Wednesday by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Odell Beckham Jr. comes to Miami knowing where he stands at this stage in his career and with high hopes for what he can accomplish in the Dolphins offense.
A 13-12 overtime road win Feb. 24 against Maryland began the Gators' school-record 19-game winning streak, but also marked a career low point for goalkeeper Elyse Finnelle. With family and friends on hand, Finnelle ended the game on the bench.
Panthers standout Sam Reinhart scored Florida's only goal in Game 5, and did "freakishly good things" despite the loss.
A new report from Zillow shows that wage growth isn’t keeping up with rent hikes.
This is “Small Bites,” a South Florida Sun Sentinel feature with tiny tidbits on the food and beverage scene — because we know that sometimes you just don’t have room for a long article. You want a little news brief instead, an amuse bouche of information, if you will. Enjoy! WHAT: Missing the West Palm […]
Cornerback Cormani McClain recorded 9 interceptions to burst onto the scene as a sophomore in 2021 at Lakeland's Lake Gibson High. He added 6 picks in 2022, but only 2 as a senior when opposing offenses avoided his ballhawking skills.
I think the Dolphins have the biggest hammer when it comes to this deal with their quarterback. And, in a respectful fashion, they need to use it.
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged a judge to dismiss a lawsuit in which Florida has challenged federal guidelines for a program that provides subsidized health insurance to tens of thousands of children.
UF coach Billy Napier enters Year 3 with an 11-14 record after consecutive losing seasons. Along the way, he has retooled his staff, remade his roster and recalibrated his approach.
South Florida enters aren't likely to face any significant jumps in rental unit prices, rather a gradual, more stable rise.
Wells Fargo bank has been accused of "aiding and abetting" an alleged $300 million Ponzi scheme that reportedly bilked more than 1,000 victims, many who were elderly and lost their life savings.
Broward School Board members decided at the end of a five-hour meeting Tuesday night to direct Superintendent Howard Hepburn to bring back options on May 29.
A reader tells Amy that her family pitched in to help throw her sister a small wedding. They also gave gifts of cash. So the email from the bride berating them for not giving more came as a shock.
Margate's new downtown could rise after years of delay, lawsuits and debate. The city is starting anew with plans to create a destination that draws people to converge on the city — to eat, shop and play there.
Citing threats of famine and death, a reader suggests that Israel house vulnerable Gazans in refugee camps.
The president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce writes that artificial intelligence is changing how Florida does business, from agriculture and health care to education and entrepreneurship. Leading the economy of the future means focusing on where AI goes next.
The regional road to Clermont began on Wednesday.
A calming change of pace is presently likely. Mercury, the planet of thinking and communication, plods into patient Taurus at 1:05 pm EDT. Although it might start taking longer to reach answers, our efforts will probably come to incorporate important practical details as we nurture our ideas sensually. Luna strengthens the earthy vibe as it steps into detail-oriented Virgo and trines Mercury. This can inspire us to clarify our concerns. Just feeling heard should bring some relief, but finding concrete solutions may be even better!
Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman held the Panthers to one goal, helping Boston stay alive with a 2-1 Game 5 win.