Новости за 18.04.2024

South Floridia homes still using septic tanks are slowly being phased into sewer connections as water experts say the inevitable change is needed to protect the environment.

Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80.

A South Florida herb supplier is likely behind a Salmonella outbreak stemming from contaminated organic basil at Trader Joe's, health officials said.

A poll shows 45% of U.S. adults say they've become more concerned about climate change over the past year.

Bob Graham was the last governor who owed his election to a runoff primary, which the Legislature imprudently abolished in 2002. We're much less likely to ever again see a solid, hard-working consensus-builder like Graham, and Florida is poorer for it.

Dario Camara, a debate teacher at Western High in Davie who was arrested on suspicion of fraud and grand theft and is under investigation by the Broward Sheriff's Office was a talented debate coach who has faced years of allegations of theft and shirking bills, according to records and interviews.

The Miami Heat appreciate the stakes and significance of this all-or-nothing moment because of a single moment in time a year ago.

The DeSantis brand, battered by constant attacks and political miscalculations, is looking a bit better. A Florida Atlantic University poll found voter approval is up and disapproval is down. Lots of Republicans say they'd vote for Casey DeSantis for governor in 2026.

Taylor Swift will release 'The Tortured Poets Department' at midnight Friday morning. Excitement is palpable — especially in Florida!!!

A Florida Atlantic University poll found that the proposed state constitutional amendments on abortion rights and recreational marijuana on the 2024 Florida ballot are running short of what they need to pass. Each has less than 50% support for each; passage requires 60% of the vote.

The best events, concerts and festivals this weekend in South Florida, from West Palm Beach and Delray Beach to Fort Lauderdale, Pompano Beach and Miami.

As for the Dolphins, defensive tackle is a definite need, and some might say it’s a necessity in the first two rounds of next week's NFL draft.

Developers are proposing a 60-acre mixed-use development with hundreds of homes, retail and a hotel in West Delray, but opponents fear clogged traffic and a too much compromise in protecting open space.

Are the Miami Heat now paying the price of their regular-season malaise?

A reader asks real estate lawyer Gary Singer: How can I get my HOA to allow car covers in the community?

Here are South Florida's top stories for Thursday, April 18, 2024.

South Broward’s Brandon Rabasco, who received a preferred walk-on scholarship to the University of Florida, was selected as the Cerra Enterprises Special Teams Player of the Year.

Unforeseen events can shock us when we're content. The sensitive Moon trines the confident Sun, filling life's potholes and improving everyone's sense of internal balance. The Moon then enters organized Virgo at 10:10 am EDT, encouraging us to sort through our feelings while we have this cosmic clarity. This will come in handy when Luna struggles with chaotic Pluto, as emotional crises can make you feel out of control and lead to outbursts if you're not grounded. Build stability before the storm hits.

Heat star hobbled early in loss to Philadelphia. Can he play effectively in Friday's play-in game?

Ira Winderman's perspectives and other items of note from the Miami Heat's Wednesday night NBA play-in game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

PHILADELPHIA – And so for the second consecutive season for the Miami Heat, the NBA play-in round comes down to a single all-or-nothing game at Kaseya Center. Last year, the Heat turned the opportunity into the launchpad for a run to the 2023 NBA Finals. This time, there will be a mere two-day turnaround from […]

Meanwhile, Will Richard will explore his NBA options while leaving open the possibility to return to UF for his senior season. The 6-foot-4, 206-pound Richard averaged 11.4 points and 3.9 while starting 35 games for the 24-12 Gators.

By DORANY PINEDA (Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) — California regulators voted Wednesday to establish a drinking water limit on hexavalent chromium, a toxic chemical compound made infamous by the movie “Erin Brockovich.” The rule is the first in the nation to specifically target the heavy metal, known as chromium-6, and is expected to reduce […]

By ED WHITE (Associated Press) The U.S. Justice Department has agreed to pay approximately $100 million to settle claims with about 100 people who say they were sexually assaulted by sports doctor Larry Nassar, a source with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The deal has not been finalized and […]