‘We need our kids to breathe’: DeSantis opposes federal mask mandate in...
Gov. Ron DeSantis is redoubling his opposition to masks at a time when COVID-19 cases are increasing across Florida and schools are preparing to bring students back to campus.
View Article‘Have him die somewhere else!’ Florida homeowners scream as lawn worker tries...
When a lawn-care worker saw a neighbor having a seizure in his car and begged for help as the victim convulsed, Florida homeowners screamed at them to “Get off our lawn.”
View Article‘Trump man’ guilty for pooping on Biden-supporting neighbor’s lawn
The dump stops here.
View ArticleSuspect found guilty of killing prominent Florida storm chaser
A man who has repeatedly denied playing a role in the death of a beloved Florida storm chaser was found guilty of all counts raised against him in connection with the deadly 2017 robbery and murder.
View ArticleCongressional candidate chronically late with required reports. He says ADHD,...
South Florida congressional candidate Omari Hardy has been repeatedly cited by for missing filing deadlines for the campaign committees connected to his current state representative job. He said ADHD,...
View ArticleJewish Federation calls on supermarkets to discontinue carrying Ben & Jerry’s...
The Jewish Federation of Broward County has called on all supermarket chains doing business in South Florida to discontinue carrying Ben & Jerry’s products in reaction to the ice cream company's...
View ArticleThe internet’s ‘existential threat’: From hospitals to schools, ransomware...
Hackers have extorted money from Florida's governments, stolen nearly 26,000 files from Broward schools and tried to poison a water supply.
View ArticleSmall flotilla leaves Miami to show support for Cuban people
A small group of Cuban Americans launched motorboats from Miami and headed for the international waters near Cuba in a show of support for people on the island.
View ArticleFirefighters officially end search at collapsed Surfside condo
Firefighters officially ended their search for bodies in the debris of the collapsed Surfside condo building on Friday, even as police and forensic specialists continue working to identify human remains.
View ArticleWoman says consultant paid her to put name on PAC promoting Central Florida...
New details have emerged in the criminal case against Frank Artiles, who's accused of paying a friend to run as a spoiler candidate.
View ArticleFlorida reports more than 73,000 new COVID cases, a 60% increase over...
Florida reported 73,199 new COVID cases this and a test positivity rate at 15.1% — a 60% increase over the week before.
View ArticleCourt reverses course on COVID-19 cruise-ship regulations, lifting CDC’s...
The federal appeals court has changed course and said the CDC cannot require cruises to follow its COVID-19 protocols.
View ArticleCOVID cases are increasing across Florida. What can you do to stay healthy?
What seemed like easy choices about coronavirus protections only weeks ago now seem unclear. South Florida doctors say it’s too early to tell how widespread and deadly this new virus spike will become,...
View ArticleCostly new campus planned for Rickards Middle after roof collapse
The $80 million price tag is steep for a school district already a half-billion dollars over budget in its school construction program. But the need is great, School Board members say.
View ArticleReport: Flotilla returns to South Florida after shooting fireworks off Cuba...
The participants had lit up the Friday night sky off the coast of Cuba with fireworks and flares in a show of support as residents continue their fight for freedom on the island nation.
View ArticleNews quiz for week of July 18
Think you are all caught up with the news? Test your knowledge of current events with the South Florida Sun Sentinel's news quiz, from the week of July 18, 2021.
View ArticleShaken baby’s family longed for justice. Now, after 37 years, babysitter is...
Benjamin Dowling died of injuries that left him helpless after he was shaken as a baby 37 years ago. His former babysitter, Terry McKirchy, now 59, has been arrested on a first-degree murder charge.
View ArticleCourt slaps down lawyer who called tobacco company ‘enterprise of death’
Tobacco companies were handed back-to-back wins this month when a South Florida appeals court overturned a $10 million verdict, and the lawyers who take them on were warned to watch their language...
View ArticleRodney Alcala, serial murderer known as the ‘Dating Game Killer,’ dies at 77
Rodney Alcala, the serial murderer who became known as the “Dating Game Killer” because of his 1978 appearance on the game show, died July 24 at the age of 77.
View ArticleTropical depression could form off Florida coast; rain expected locally
Forecasters said conditions are “marginally conducive” for the storm system to develop further, with odds at 50% on Sunday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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