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Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

Think South Beach is hard to navigate now? Wait till spring break. Here are new rules

South Beach and Fort Lauderdale are changing their spring break reputations.
Parking rules and rates are changing in South Beach during peak spring break weekends. [ more ]
Miami Herald
1 month ago
Miami

What did spring break look like in South Beach and Fort Lauderdale? See for yourself

Spring break tradition in South Florida dates back to the 1960s.
Cities in South Florida are seeing college students coming for beach days and bar nights during spring break. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
1 month ago
Miami

'Bad Boys 4' filming to shut down Fort Lauderdale beach traffic on Monday

Filming of 'Bad Boys 4' will impact traffic in Fort Lauderdale.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite for the 'Bad Boys 4' sequel. [ more ]
Sun Sentinel
10 months ago
Miami

Tri-Rail to start test runs for downtown Miami service

For long-suffering, car-bound commuters who reside in western Broward and Palm Beach counties, the specter of direct Tri-Rail service to downtown Miami may no longer be a mirage.The rail line's operating agency announced Friday that the three-county commuter rail service will start test runs along the line that will enable its trains to operate in and out of the MiamiCentral station now exclusively used by Brightline.
Sun Sentinel
10 months ago
Miami

Father's Day Weekend things to do: Ryan Adams, Taylor Swift dance party, all-biscuit brunch in West Palm Beach

One of the purest and enduring expressions of paternal love in popular culture in this century came with Pulitzer Prize winner Cormac McCarthy's 2006 novel "The Road."Set in an unspecified but not-too-distant future, this bleak story follows a man and his preteen son on a desolate walk through the violent wreckage of an America at the end of its devolution, destroyed and devoid of environmental, social and spiritual landmarks.
Sun Sentinel
10 months ago
Miami

Army recruit says special protections prevent tow company from holding and selling his vehicle

John Culbertson is in Fort Moore, near Columbus, Georgia, enduring basic training for the U.S. Army.According to a lawsuit filed last week in federal court, his vehicle - a 2008 silver Honda Fit - is impounded in All-Ways Towing & Storage's lot in Hallandale Beach, along with all of the 23-year-old's possessions.
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Sun Sentinel
2 months ago
Miami

Spring Breakers beware: Florida won't tolerate chaos of recent years, DeSantis says

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is determined to prevent chaos and violence during Spring Break in Florida
Local authorities in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale are working with state and federal partners to ensure a safe and controlled environment during the busy Spring Break period [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Hotels in Florida Keys, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale named most romantic spots in U.S.

Four luxury hotels in South Florida were named the best romantic getaways in the country by Condé Nast Traveler.
The hotels named were 1 Hotel South Beach and the W South Beach in Miami Beach, a resort in the Florida Keys, and another in Fort Lauderdale. [ more ]
Miami Food Pug
11 months ago
Miami food

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2023 - Miami Food Pug

If you need ideas for celebrating Cinco de Mayo this Friday, you've come to the right place.We've rounded up some of the best Cinco de Mayo events and promotions in Miami all in one spot.Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Loews Coral Gables Hotels' signature restaurant and bar, Americana Kitchen.Get festive at happy hour with specialty cocktails in partnership with Cincoro Tequila, live mariachis and delicious bites by Executive Chef Ricardo Jarquin.
Miami Herald
1 year ago
Miami

Weather alert: Dense fog advisory issued for South Florida. When will it lift?

Dense fog is stretching across parts of South Florida early Monday and forecasters are asking drivers to be extra careful out on the road.National Weather Service
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory Monday morning for much of South Florida.Fog has even rolled into coastal areas, including downtown Miami.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

Where to Find the Flavors of Fall at Restaurants in Florida

The simple yet nutrient-dense menu alters its diverse offerings each changing of the seasons, and this fall, the health food hub is serving up a brand new selection from wholesome dishes to refreshing cocktails.
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This fall season Chef Patel is curating dishes based on harvested ingredients from his two acre farm, Rancho Patel, for new flavorful seasonal selections that foodies can rave about.
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Good Morning America
2 months ago
Cooking

Learn to make an iconic NYC restaurant's spaghetti alla carbonara

Chef Anthony Vitolo has opened a new restaurant called Vitolo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, bringing his beloved Italian recipes to the Sunshine State.
Vitolo recently shared his iconic spaghetti alla carbonara recipe on 'GMA3', revealing the steps and ingredients needed to make the dish. [ more ]
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Sun Sentinel
10 months ago
Miami

Ready to pay? Fort Lauderdale plans to build long-promised park, send bill to Beckham United

FORT LAUDERDALE - A deal is a deal, right?Not always.In the case of Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beckham United, a snazzy pink and gray stadium now sits on taxpayer-owned land, but residents are still waiting on a long-promised public park.The park, a carrot in the deal the soccer club owners negotiated with the city, was supposed to open a year ago.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

Here Are Miami's 2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Today the James Beard Foundation released its list of semifinalists for the 2023 Restaurant and Chef Awards.Overall, nine Miami-based restaurants, bars, and chefs made the cut.The annual award ceremony - which many call the Oscars of the culinary world - was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

A Former 'Big Brother' TV Star Is Making His Restaurant Dreams a Reality

A reality TV star is bringing a new bar and restaurant specializing in Southern coastal cuisine and cocktails to River North.Lady May should open in February at 405 N. Wabash Avenue from Memphis Garrett, runner-up on Season 10 of CBS mega-hit Big Brother and CEO of Garrett Hospitality Group.The River North resturant is expected to be the first of a series of restaurants around the country from Garrett.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

Friends of Eater Miami Share Their Top Restaurant Standbys of 2022

As we put a cap on 2022, Eater surveyed a group of friends, writers, and all-around experts for their take on the past year.We asked them six questions: from top standbys to top newcomers, from best meals to restaurants they've broken up with.All will be answered by the time we turn off the lights at the end of 2022.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

11 Hidden Gem Private Dining Rooms in South Florida

Where to dine with a group  




There's never a bad excuse to bring people together for a feast, but who wants to think up a menu or perfect space for a group celebration?Fortunately, Miami restaurants are full of good surprises, including private dining rooms designed to host memorable occasions over special food and drinks.
Eater Miami
1 year ago
Miami food

Here Are 2022's Eater Awards Winners for Miami

Today we announce the winners of the 2022 Eater Awards, celebrating the newest restaurants and bars that have impacted the South Florida dining scene over the past 12 months.It hasn't been easy for restaurants this year.After recovering from ongoing closures and capacity limits due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the city was open again for dining in a big way.
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Sun Sentinel
10 months ago
Miami

Father's Day is coming up: Here's a list of restaurant (and drink!) specials

Father's Day is Sunday, June 18, and a papi-lar (see what we did there?)gift would be a little daddy dining.So, in no particular order, here's an insider's guide to restaurant specials in Palm Beach and Broward counties.Remember, the prices do not include taxes and gratuities.Also, keep checking back in with this post as we might add more to the list later on.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
US news

Trump Appointee Was Randomly Assigned to Documents Case, Clerk Says

The criminal case against President Donald J. Trump over his hoarding of classified documents was randomly assigned to Judge Aileen M. Cannon, a court official for the Southern District of Florida said on Saturday.The chief clerk of the federal court system there, Angela E. Noble, also confirmed that Judge Cannon would continue to oversee the case unless she recused herself.
Sun Sentinel
10 months ago
Miami

Trump's first federal court appearance is in Miami, but trial could be held elsewhere in South Florida

Miami is getting all the attention, at least for now in the Donald Trump case because it's where the former president is set to be arraigned next week.But that doesn't definitively answer where Trump would stand trial over his alleged mishandling of classified documents after leaving office.There are several options - even Fort Pierce, along Florida's Treasure Coast.
Sun Sentinel
10 months ago
Miami

'Excited to see him': The sky-high prices to watch Lionel Messi play with Inter Miami

Lionel Messi hasn't officially signed with Inter Miami, and no announcement has been made when he'll join the team.The Messi Effect is in full force, anyhow.You want a ticket to see him play for Inter Miami?Get ready to pay a price as sky-high as the hopes for Messi.Ticketmaster's lowest price on the resale market for the July 25 game against United Atlanta at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale is listed at $3,000.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain

Messi's Miami move sends ticket prices up 1000%

Lionel Messi's announcement that he plans to take his talents to South Beach sent prices for Inter Miami tickets on the secondary market into the stratosphere on Wednesday as fans clamored for a chance to see the Argentine great play on U.S. soil.Ticket prices surged following reports early on Wednesday that he planned to join the Major League Soccer side, which he later confirmed.
Eater LA
10 months ago
Food & drink

Animal Closes Permanently After 15 Carnivorous Years on Fairfax

Eater LA has learned that chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo will close their seminal restaurant Animal on Saturday, June 17 after 15 years of operation.The Fairfax Avenue stalwart debuted in June 2008 and soon received local and national attention for its bold cooking and even bolder chef personalities.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

What's new at Miami restaurants this season

Miami's first taqueria/speakeasy serving authentic Mexican fare with local and organic ingredients welcomed its fifth South Florida outpost in Fort Lauderdale and will feature inventive tacos for season like the new Campechano taco (made with pork cracklings!)
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

VALE FOOD CO EXPANDS WITH A NEW LOCATION BRINGING A HIGH QUALITY, HEALTHY AND QUICK FOOD EXPERIENCE TO MIAMI

After five years looking for a home in Miami and by popular demand, Vale Food Co is set to debut the seventh location of its Florida-grown restaurant brand in Miami's financial district, Brickell.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

RUN TO RUNWAY! ICONIC DINING INSTITUTION CLOSES ITS DOORS THURSDAY, MAY 12, 2022

For 40 years, Anthony's RUNWAY 84 (Runway), has maintained a well-earned reputation as an iconic South Florida restaurant and one of Fort Lauderdale's most celebrated spots for dining and imbibing.
Food & Beverage Magazine
2 years ago
Food & drink

HILLSBORO BEACH RESORT LAUNCHES NEW OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT, ROI

Hillsboro Beach Resort is proud to announce the opening of its highly anticipated signature restaurant, Roí.
Sun Sentinel
10 months ago
Miami

Norse Atlantic leaving Fort Lauderdale for Miami International

For Norse Atlantic Airways, the greener runways are at Miami International Airport.The discount airline abruptly announced Wednesday that it is ending its groundbreaking TransAtlantic service from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Europe and will start flying out of Miami on Sept. 18.
www.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Canada news

WestJetcancels 92 flights and counting ahead of Friday pilot strike deadline | CBC News

WestJet has cancelled close to 100 flights as negotiations with its pilots' union go down the the wire.Some 1,800 pilots at the carrier and its Swoop subsidiary are poised to walk off the job as of 3 a.m.MT after the Air Line Pilots Association issued a strike notice Monday.On Thursday morning, Calgary-based WestJet said in a statement it had begun to cancel flights along its network "to minimize the potential for being stranded."
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

6 Ways To Manage Emotionally Manipulative Parents

When we're young, our parents can do no wrong.They are our whole world and we live only to please them.As we get older, that relationship naturally changes and the role our parents occupy in our lives changes as well.In most cases, that is a healthy thing.However, in some cases, the relationship not only doesn't change, but it also becomes progressively more unhealthy.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Tech industry

Hackers accessed data on some American Airlines customers

Two American Airlines Boeing 737s are shown at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in 2022.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Sports

Hobie Billingsley, Coach of a Diving Dynasty, Dies at 95

A national champion diver himself, he led Indiana University to glory over 31 years and in the Olympics guided gold medal winners.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

BODEGA TAQUERIA Y TEQUILA SPICES UP COCONUT GROVE THIS SUMMER 2022

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, South Florida's iconic brand - known for its casual taco joint by day and exciting lounge by night - will officially open the doors to its highly anticipated Coconut Grove outpost in Summer 2022.
Sun Sentinel
11 months ago
Miami

Brightline kicks off ticket sales for high-speed train rides from South Florida to Orlando

Brightline's rollout to Orlando took another step forward early Wednesday as the South Florida-based higher-speed rail line started to sell tickets for travel as early as September along a 170-mile extension between West Palm Beach and Central Florida.Customers, however, will not immediately know when the trains will start operating on the new route that runs north along the Florida East Coast Railway to Cocoa, then hooks west on a newly constructed rail bed to a station at Orlando International Airport.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

A gun in a raw chicken and cattle prods in a guitar case make TSA's top finds in 2022

The plan to hide a gun inside of a raw chicken was half baked.The efforts to stuff soiled money inside a pair of crutches stunk and it was a hair-brained idea to try to smuggle drugs inside a hair scrunchy.2022 was a year of odd finds and catches at airport security points, where agents of the Transportation Security Administration screen hundreds of thousands of passengers daily.
Nytimes
1 year ago
NYC music

Kodak Black Is Arrested on Drug Charges in Florida

The authorities said they found dozens of oxycodone tablets and $75,000 in cash while searching the rapper's car after he was pulled over in Fort Lauderdale on Friday.
SFGATE
2 years ago
SF real estate

8 Things Interior Designers Notice the Instant They Walk Through Your Door

If an interior designer were to walk through your front door, like, right now, what would this professional think of the place you call home?
We'll tell you right now: plenty.
Sun Sentinel
11 months ago
Miami

South Florida's rainy season is off to a dry start. Here's what to expect.

South Florida's rainy season arrived Monday with a dry start, but you can soon expect storm chances each day.Monday's chances of rain were only 20% to 30%, and the highest chance of rain is Friday, at only 40%.The rainy period, during which the region receives about 70% of its annual rainfall, will run through Oct. 15 - marked by thunderstorms and scattered showers nearly every day.
Sun Sentinel
11 months ago
Miami

Despite lawsuit restrictions, insurance experts say storm risks propelling rising rates

Even after lawmakers pulled the plug on litigation incentives that Florida property insurers have long blamed for rising homeowner rates, there's more insurance sticker shock ahead, experts say.We can thank the increased frequency of catastrophic hurricanes and other costly weather events over the past few years, along with concerns that climate change will continue to send disasters our way, according to a recently released report.
The Mercury News
11 months ago
Silicon Valley food

McDonald's found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that burned 4-year-old girl

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - McDonald's and a franchise holder are at fault after a hot Chicken McNugget from a Happy Meal fell on a little girl's leg and caused second-degree burns, a jury in South Florida found in a case reminiscent of the famous hot coffee lawsuit of the 1990s.A second jury will determine how much McDonald's USA and its franchise owner, Upchurch Foods, will pay the child and her mother, the South Florida SunSentinel reported.
The Mercury News
1 year ago
Silicon Valley food

'Worst Cooks in America' takes on TikTok in Season 25

When producers were casting Season 25 of "Worst Cooks in America," they weren't just looking for culinary failures.They were looking for social media success."They didn't know anything about my cooking skills," said Tina Kim of Koreantown in Los Angeles."They just contacted me and, lo and behold, they were lucky.
HousingWire
11 months ago
Real estate

NewRez now offers Freddie Mac's revamped downpayment assistance program

Mortgage lender and servicer NewRez on Monday launched a special purpose credit program through Freddie Mac that will provide $3,000 or more in closing cost assistance to qualifying first-time homebuyers.Freddie Mac's BorrowSmart Access program will be available to NewRez borrowers through Caliber Home Loans ' national network of branches.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

United States vs. Germany - Football Match Report - November 13, 2022 - ESPN

Mallory Pugh scored the go-ahead goal in the 56th minute and the U.S. women's national team avoided a fourth straight loss with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Germany on Sunday.Sophia Smith also scored for the top-ranked United States, which went into the match at Red Bull Stadium with its first three-game losing streak since 1993.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Chelsea

USWNT to face NZ in Jan. friendlies before WWC

The United States will hold its traditional January training camp in New Zealand and play a pair of exhibition games against the island country's national team.Both teams are preparing for next summer's Women's World Cup, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, with the U.S. bidding to win a third consecutive world title.
Nytimes
1 year ago
NYC music

Watches and Music: The Collector's Approach

David Hurley, an executive with the Watches of Switzerland Group, talks about life with 10,000 vinyl records.
When it comes to analog goods, David Hurley's enthusiasm borders on mania.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Pets

Dog Owners Want More Space. Here's Where They're Finding It.

Pet ownership has soared in the pandemic, and those new pets are affecting housing decisions for owners looking to relocate, a recent analysis shows.
kvue.com
1 year ago
Public health

Presumptive case of monkeypox probed in South Florida

Monkeypox is a virus that originates in wild animals like rodents and primates, and occasionally jumps to people.
FanSided
11 months ago
National Football League

Lamar Jackson handpicked the Ravens first pick in the NFL Draft

Baltimore Ravens GM Eric DeCosta revealed that Lamar Jackson gave his evaluations specifically on wide receivers from South Florida in the 2023 NFL Draft.Apr. 27, 2023 was quite the day for the Baltimore Ravens.After weeks of contentious contract negotiations, the Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson reached an agreement on a five-year, $260 million extension, making him the highest paid player in NFL history.
FanSided
1 year ago
National Football League

Clay Matthews dishes on Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay and more

Clay Matthews III never thought about a long NFL career like his father enjoyed.He was only hoping to make enough to purchase a beat-up old car.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
NYC real estate

The Hottest U.S. Rental Markets

Renters are flooding the housing market in every corner of the country this spring.But which corners are seeing the most activity?The ones where living is more affordable and jobs are abundant.A new study by RentCafe ranked the popularity of the 150 largest U.S. markets by tracking four metrics in each: the availability of apartments, listing views, listings saved as favorites, and saved personalized searches.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
NYC real estate

The Typical American Renter Is Now Rent-Burdened, a Report Says

The typical American renter is now rent-burdened meaning that 30 percent of the median U.S. income is required to pay the average rent, according to a new report from Moody's Analytics.This 30 percent is a symbolic threshold, a milestone, said Thomas LaSalvia, the director of economic research at Moody's.
Pats Pulpit
11 months ago
New England Patriots

Patriots draft targets: Zay Flowers is a dynamic playmaker at wide receiver

Coming off a rather disappointing 8-9 season, the New England Patriots have plenty of potential for improvement.They already addressed some areas of need so far this offseason, but will now look to add long-term stability and additional playmaking ability through the NFL Draft.With 11 selections in hand, Bill Belichick and company are in a good position to do just that.
www.fastcompany.com
1 year ago
Education

Everyone wants to see Michelangelo's David now

Visitors flocked to see Michelangelo's David sculpture in Florence on Tuesday, following an uproar over a Florida school's decision to force the resignation of the principal over complaints about a lesson featuring the Renaissance masterpiece.Tourists, many of them Americans on spring break or studying abroad, posed for selfies in front of the giant marble statue, which features the Biblical David, naked with a sling over his shoulder and a rock in his hand, ready for battle with Goliath.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Education

Visitors flock to see David sculpture after Florida uproar

Visitors stand in front of Michelangelo's "David statue" in the Accademia Gallery in Florence, Italy, Tuesday, March 28, 2023.The Florence museum and the city's mayor are inviting parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit and see Michelangelo's sculpture of David.The invitation comes after the school principal was forced to resign following parental complaints that an image of the nude Renaissance masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade art class.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Education

Florida school uproar leads Italy to invite viewing 'David'

ROME - A Florence museum on Sunday invited parents and students from a Florida charter school to view Michelangelo's "David" in person after the school principal was forced to resign following parental complaints that an image of the nude Renaissance masterpiece was shown to a sixth-grade art class.
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Education

These teachers making a lasting impact received a special surprise on TODAY

In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day, TODAY is celebrating a group of Florida teachers who have had a positive impact on their students.
Blueshirt Banter
1 year ago
New York Rangers

Recap: Fox Ends Drought, Rangers Win 2-1

The Rangers took on the Canes for the second time in a row, this time without Ryan Lindgren, who tweaked the upper-body injury for which he missed four weeks.Even so, the Rangers managed to eke out a victory against the Metro's best team.First Period:
It took the Rangers more than ten minutes to register their first shot on goal, and even then came on a five-on-three.
Miami Food Pug
1 year ago
Miami food

Superbowl LVII Specials and Events - Miami Food Pug

The Big Game is this weekend - where are you watching it?Whether you're hosting your own watch party or want someone else to do the hosting, we've got you covered.Check out the roundup below for a list of Super Bowl specials and events in the 305.Watch the Big Game at Fontainebleau's iconic Arkadia Grill.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Is rookie Miguel Vargas' dynamic bat worth making risky infield move? Dodgers think so

A new rule banning infield shifts will require big league second basemen to cover far more ground than they have for the past decade or so, when teams regularly positioned three infielders on the right side against left-handed hitters.That could make it risky for a team with World Series aspirations to entrust the position to a rookie who made only 27 starts at second base in five minor league seasons and is not considered an elite defender at his primary spot - third base.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

High school football: Week 1 schedule

Thursday, August 25th SOUTHERN SECTION NONLEAGUE Beaumont at Riverside North, 7:30 p.m. California Military at Bermuda Dunes Desert Christian, 7 p.m. Capistrano Valley vs. Sunny Hills at Buena Park, 7 p.m. Capistrano Valley Christian vs. Santa Ana Calvary Chapel at Segerstrom, 7:30 p.m. Cathedral at Millikan, 7 p.m. Charter Oak vs. Northview at Covina District Field (Covina), 7 p.m. Eastvale Roosevelt at Corona, 7 p.m. Esperanza at Walnut, 7 p.m. Estancia vs. Loara at Glover Stadium, 6:30 p.m. Glendale vs. Alhambra at Moor Field (Alhambra), 7 p.m. Fountain Valley vs. El Dorado at Placentia Valencia, 7 p.m. Hillcrest at Orange Vista, 7:30 p.m. Keppel at Temple City, 7 p.m. La Canada at Norwalk, 7 p.m. La Quinta at Carter, 7:30 p.m. La Salle vs. Village Christian at Glendale College, 7 p.m. Newport Harbor vs. Marina at Westminster, 7 p.m. Pacific at Fontana, 7:30 p.m. San Dimas at Lakewood, 7 p.m. San Jacinto at Heritage, 7 p.m. San Juan Hills vs. Cypress at Western, 7 p.m. Santa Ana at El Modena, 7 p.m. Santa Fe vs. Burbank at Burbank Burroughs, 7 p.m. Serrano at Adelanto, 7 p.m. Sierra Vista at Ontario, 7 p.m. Sonora at Rowland, 7 p.m. South Torrance at Schurr, 7 p.m. Sultana at Barstow, 7:30 p.m. Summit at Huntington Beach, 7 p.m.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

Your Home Tax Deduction Checklist: Did You Get Them All?

iStock Welcome to your home tax deduction checklist!For homeowners, this kind of guidance is essential in the wake of all the changes ushered in by the new tax plan, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.The biggest change for 2022?The standard deduction jumped a couple of hundred dollars for taxpayers-to $12,950 for individuals, $19,400 for heads of household, and $25,900 for married couples filing jointly.
SFGATE
1 year ago
SF real estate

NASCAR's Greg Biffle Is Speeding Away From His Fort Lauderdale Home

NASCAR champion Greg Biffle is racing away from his Fort Lauderdale, FL, home.You can park there for $3.1 million.
The race car driver picked up the waterfront residence in 2020 for $1,339,700.
www.cnn.com
12 years ago
Health

Nearly 500 on 2 Princess cruise ships stricken by Norovirus

The 499 illnesses occurred on the Ruby Princess and Crown Princess Princess Cruises is working with investigators to find the cause Norovirus can cause diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain Nearly 500 cases of Norovirus have been reported on two Florida-based Princess Cruises ships, the cruise line said Sunday.
www.cnn.com
1 year ago
Health

Giving up on a goal may be beneficial. Here's when to call it quits

(CNN)When Rajagopal Raghunathan told family and friends he would be running his first marathon, he didn't anticipate the twinge he felt in his foot while training a couple months later.
Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers Rookie Miguel Vargas Talks About Working on Defense with Veteran Miguel Rojas

Miguel Rojas was the starting shortstop for the Marlins the last five years or so, but now that he's come back to the Dodgers, he finds himself in more of a utility infielder role.You might expect the 34-year-old veteran to be upset about that change, but instead, Rojas has taken the team approach of trying to help the guys starting in front of him get better.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Delta crew on Boston flight help passenger during medical emergency

The crew of Delta flight 2290 from Fort Lauderdale to Boston Sunday night assisted a passenger with a medical emergency, The Boston Globe reports.The medical issue happened prior to landing.Crew members stepped in to help the passenger in distress, and the plane landed on time before midnight at Boston Logan International Airport.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Mass. 12-year-old reels in 400-pound great white shark off Florida

Local "I was so happy.Once [we] knew it was a great white shark, we all screamed."Campbell Keenan was expecting to catch a tuna, or maybe a grouper, during his Florida fishing trip Tuesday afternoon.Instead, the 12-year-old from Southampton, Massachusetts, spent an hour reeling in and de-hooking an 11-foot-long and 400-pound great white shark on a fishing charter a mile off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

An in-depth look at the Massachusetts rental market: December edition

Renting Including a breakdown by Boston neighborhood.Where are prices climbing?Where are they falling?Apartment websites agree on one thing: Rents are cooling off in Boston.Here were the top 10 priciest metros in November:Zumper has Boston tied with San Francisco for second in its rankings of the most expensive rental markets in the country.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

United flight attendants picket at Logan, push for communication with management

"We're waiting on hold to talk with our company for 4, 5, 6, 7 hours, and it's not a one-off, this is a regular thing all summer."
Creative Bloq
1 year ago
Marketing

This small business has broken TikTok with its hilarious marketing

Social media can be difficult to break into these days, especially for small businesses.There's so much competition for viewers' ever-reduced attention spans, that it can be hard to get any organic reach at all, let alone make a memorable impact.But Clancy's Auto Body, a car body shop in Fort Lauderdale, has found a formula that's won it more views and likes on TikTok in the past week than some of the world's biggest brands.
Consequence
1 year ago
Marketing

New TikTok clip apparently shows Casey Anthony dancing onstage at Steel Panther show

A new TikTok clip posted on Tuesday (November 29th) apparently shows Casey Anthony dancing onstage at a Steel Panther show in March of this year.The video was shared on the same day a new documentary on Anthony premiered on Peacock.Anthony was famously suspected of killing her own two-year-old daughter Caylee after taking 31 days to report that the child was missing.
Puck Prose
1 year ago
National Hockey League

Shop NHL All-Star Game gear today

The 2023 NHL All-Star Game will take place on February 4, the second night of All-Star weekend.Before the puck drops, make sure you gear up.The NHL All-Star Game is nearly upon us.We're just over a week from the festivities, which include a dunk tank, a speed skating competition, a golf-hockey hybrid and more.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 year ago
Washington DC

Florida Man Opens DC Bar That Looks Like a Swimming Pool

DC's new Florida-themed bar, Royal Sands Social Club, is one big pool party.Patrons literally wade into the massive Navy Yard bar, which is covered in blue tiles to look like a swimming pool.Groups can snag umbrella-covered cabana booths for frozen piña coladas and conch fritters.And on weekends, a DJ will spin from a lifeguard tower.
www.kvue.com
1 year ago
Austin

Study: Austin rent for one-bedroom apartments up by 13.5%

AUSTIN, Texas  A new report has found that although the housing market is starting to cool off in Austin, the cost of rent for one-bedroom apartments are still increasing.In Zumper's newly released National Rent Report, they found that the city of Austin is ranked No. 21 out of 100 cities nationwide with the most expensive rent for residents.
Battery Power
1 year ago
Atlanta Braves

2022 Atlanta Braves season in review: Luke Jackson

Atlanta's 2022 season ended in disappointment with the team's early exit from the post-season.For Luke Jackson, his season ended almost six months earlier, when the Braves placed the right-handed reliever on the 60-day Injured List due to a torn right ulnar collateral ligament.Coming into the season, Jackson was expected to be an integral part of the team's high-leverage relief corps.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Carli Lloyd: USWNT winning culture disappearing

Two-time World Cup winner Carli Lloyd said that the current United States women's national team has lost the winning mentality that once defined it after the team fell to its third-straight loss on Thursday.The USWNT went down 2-1 to Germany at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after an 89th-minute winner from Paula Krumbiegel that swiftly followed an 85th-minute equalizer from veteran Megan Rapinoe.
Secret London
1 year ago
London

New London To USA Flight Routes To Launch At Lower Cost

Flying to the US is a dream for many, but it damn sure doesn't come cheap.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Legal Experts Question How Judge Aileen Cannon Landed Trump's Mar-a-Lago Case

Legal experts raised questions about how Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon wound up overseeing his dispute over government documents seized from Mar-a-Lago after an investigation by The Daily Beast.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

This Map Shows The Cities Where Inflation Is Whopping Us The Hardest

Inflation right now is 8.2% over 2021.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

These Are the 10 Cities With the Fastest-Rising Rents Since 2021

There are a lot of factors that are stressing American families out right now.One of the larger ones is widespread price increases.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Law

A juror in the Parkland shooting case says she felt threatened by another juror

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter Nikolas Cruz reacts at his trial in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Thursday.
Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP, Pool FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
SHRM
1 year ago
Remote teams

Remote Workers Value Flexibility but May Feel Isolated

Among Generation X workers, who are now approaching middle age, the ability to work remotely ranks higher than compensation and benefits in terms of what makes them happy about their jobs.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Wellness

Should You Be 'Skin Cycling'?

A newly popular approach to applying beauty products suggests that skin may benefit from fallow days and rotating chemicals.
Nytimes
1 year ago
US politics

Trump Files a Defamation Suit Against CNN

Over the course of his business and political career, Mr. Trump has frequently threatened to sue media organizations over news coverage that he deems unfair or disrespectful.Although he rarely followed through, his attacks on the media became a staple of his political messaging and have often been cited in fund-raising entreaties in the run-up to this year's midterm elections.In 2019, Mr. Trump threatened CNN with a lawsuit over "unethical and unlawful attacks."The 29-page suit cites numerous times when CNN hosts and guests criticized Mr. Trump over his policies and his questioning of the 2020 presidential election result.
Sun Sentinel
1 year ago
Miami Dolphins

Buffalo on the beach: Bills fans to wrap Elbo Room in blue on Saturday - is this a rivalry, Dolphins fans?

It will be a startling sight on Saturday, as one of Fort Lauderdale's most historic and important shrines, the city's cathedral of the cocktail, its basilica of Bud, the beloved Elbo Room, is overwhelmed by thousands of New York football zealots.
Dezeen
1 year ago
Design

ODA designs cylindrical skyscraper for Fort Lauderdale

New York architecture studio ODA has released designs for the 633 SE 3rd Avenue skyscraper in southern Florida with a series of cylindrical tubes arranged on top of a tree-covered podium.
kvue.com
1 year ago
Science

Neptune and rings shine in photos from new space telescope

It's been three decades since astronomers last saw Neptune's rings with such detail and clarity.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Neptune and its rings haven't looked this good in decades.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Cars

Former Car Dealership Workers Pocketed Customers' Money, Sheriff's Office Says

Two men were arrested and charged for stealing 24 vehicles from a Broward County, Fla., dealership that had employed them, and then selling them to various people and wholesalers.
Brownstoner
1 year ago
Brooklyn real estate

Abstract Expressionist Nicolas Carone's Artistic Retreat in Springs, Yours for $1.745 Million

A circa-1838 home once owned by renowned Abstract Expressionist artist Nicolas Carone is on the market.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | California's Plan to Get Fast Food Workers Fired

Apparently unhappy with the current pace of business migration out of their state, California's legislators have come up with a good way to accelerate it.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | JetBlue's New Takeover Offer Puts Rival Bidder Frontier in Hot Seat

JetBlue Airways Corp. isn't giving up in its pursuit of Spirit Airlines Inc.But a revamped bid raises more questions for Spirit shareholders trying to decide which offer to back.
Washington Post
2 years ago
Business

Report: Rental affordability declines nationwide

Much attention has been focused on double-digit home price increases, rising mortgage rates and higher gas and food prices.But tenants are getting slammed with rent increases, too.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
Coronavirus

High levels of COVID still circulating in Florida; new BA.4.6 is spreading quickly

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - The newest COVID-19 variant, already dominant in four states, has found its way into Florida and is quickly becoming a larger percentage of new cases.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Sports

Dwayne Haskins Reportedly Was Drunk Before Fatal Accident

An autopsy report released Monday said Haskins had consumed twice the legal limit of alcohol in Florida before he was hit by a truck on a highway.
Eater Chicago
1 year ago
Chicago

Taco Bell's Drag Brunch Tour Struts into Wrigleyville

As anti-LGBTQ legislation ramps up across the U.S., fast food giant Taco Bell is dancing - backward, in heels - away from an explosion of bigoted rhetoric, and is instead promoting a message of inclusivity with a new Taco Bell Drag Brunch Tour scheduled to pop up in May in Wrigleyville.
Washington Post
2 years ago
Washington Redskins

At spring game, Ohio State pays tribute to the late Dwayne Haskins

The Ohio State football team paid tribute to late quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Saturday during its annual spring game in Columbus, Ohio.
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