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Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels President Trump said Saturday in Doral that the U.S. and Latin American countries are banding together to combat violent cartels.

Trump encourages Latin American leaders to use military action to help US fight cartels www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/07/t...

The White House is transforming the Iran strikes into a meme war The White House is using memes that make light of violent combat in Iran, mixing footage of real missile strikes with clips from action films and video games.

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A pedophile catcher is driving dozens of arrests in South Florida. Are his tactics a problem? Proclaimed “predator catchers” are behind approximately 40 arrests in Palm Beach County, most of them in Delray Beach. Some legal experts say their tactics violate people’s rights…

A pedophile catcher is driving dozens of arrests in South Florida. Are his tactics a problem? www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/05/a...

Med spas unmasked: Do you really know what’s in that needle or IV drip? Inside Florida med spas, customers may be injected with substances that are unapproved, carry risks and can even be toxic.

The final installment in the Sun Sentinel's 3-part investigation. Med spas unmasked: Do you really know what's in that needle or IV drip? www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/05/m...

Lou Holtz, ubiquitous college football coaching voice and Notre Dame’s last champion, dies at 89 (Gift Article) For all Holtz accomplished in 34 seasons as a head coach, he will be remembered as the man who returned the Irish to college football glory.

RIP Go Irish. www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

Neil Sedaka, singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86 Neil Sedaka, whose hits included “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain,” died Friday at age 86.

Neil Sedaka, singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and ’70s, dies at age 86 www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/27/o...

Birds Aren’t Just Declining. They’re Declining Faster, a New Study Finds.

The proverbial canary in the coal mine? www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/c...

Florida House approves citizenship verification, new ID rules for voting A day after President Donald Trump demanded Congress impose new rules governing elections, Republicans in the Florida House passed a state-level measure that mirrors much of what Trump wants on the…

Look what has happened in Florida: House approves citizenship verification, new ID rules for voting www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/25/f...

Med spas unmasked: Can patients trust certifications and credentials? Med spa practitioners often tout certifications earned after only a brief training. Patients often don’t understand the risk of treatments or the qualifications of the people doing them.

The second part of the Sun Sentinel's investigation into Florida's med spas launched today. My gift from my amazing team: www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/26/m...

Cuban Coast Guard says it killed four people in shootout with Florida speedboat The Cuban government said it exchanged gunfire with a Florida-based speedboat that had entered its territorial waters Wednesday, killing at least four people and wounding six others.

Cuban Coast Guard says it killed four people in shootout with Florida speedboat www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/25/c...

Spirit cuts deal with lenders, expects to exit bankruptcy in late spring or early summer Spirit Airlines now expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings this spring or in the early summer after reaching a tentative financing deal with its leading lenders.

South Florida-based Spirit preparing to exit bankruptcy a second time

Handsome at Any Cost

Gifted article. I read it top to bottom, and then wondered ... why would people do this? www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/s...

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda It’s the first major piece of Trump’s broad agenda to come squarely before the nation’s highest court.

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/20/s...

Med spas unmasked: Lack of oversight puts customers at risk When you enter a Florida med spa, how do you know it’s safe? A Sun Sentinel investigation reveals the risks and the lack of government or physician supervision at Florida’s med spas.

Med spas unmasked: Lack of oversight puts customers at risk www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/19/m...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84 Jackson died Tuesday surrounded by family, according to a statement.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after King, has died at 84 www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/17/o...

Robert Duvall, star of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘The Great Santini,’ dies at 95 Robert Duvall, who won an Oscar for “Tender Mercies” and was nominated for his roles in films including “The Godfather,” “Apocalypse Now,” and “The Great S…

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Why changes in a Florida ocean current could wreak havoc worldwide It’s part of the scenario in “The Day After Tomorrow,” but scientists differ over whether or how fast it may occur. A team studying the current toils to bring clarity.

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CEO who sold ‘panic button’ to South Florida schools, police charged with bribery in New York The S. Florida CEO of a panic button company that has contracts with local schools and police is charged with bribing a former high-ranking official in the N.Y. Police Department.

CEO who sold ‘panic button’ to South Florida schools, police charged with bribery in New York www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/13/f...

Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash Amazon says no customer video from Ring ever went to Flock.

Amazon scraps partnership with surveillance company after Super Bowl ad backlash www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/13/a...

‘He snapped’: Jail calls, photographs connect fraught custody battle to Tamarac triple murder Thousands records released by the Broward State Attorney’s Office this week offer insights into how a custody battle culminated in the triple homicide in Tamarac almost exactly a year ago.

More details in a very tragic case out of Broward County www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/13/h...

Congress Quietly Used Funding Law to Try to Rein In Trump on Spending

Congress Quietly Used Funding Law to Try to Rein In Trump on Spending www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...

Florida relied on immigration for almost all of its population growth last year While the proportion of international migrants jumped, the total number plunged, as did the number of people moving from other states. The slowdown — particularly from people in their 20s — comes as t...

Florida relied on immigration for almost all of its population growth last year www.wlrn.org/business/202...

Is Florida’s Halo Law preventing oversight of immigration enforcement? Originally proposed as a measure to protect law enforcement from harassment, Florida’s Halo Law has taken on a new meaning in the context of a sweeping immigration crackdown, advocates say.

Is Florida’s Halo Law preventing oversight of immigration enforcement? www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/06/i...

Florida residents file petition asking court to stop DeSantis’ redistricting effort The governor’s actions violate Florida’s “strict separation of powers doctrine,” according to the petition, which was filed by a national firm based in Washington, D.C. that specializes in vo…

Florida residents file petition asking court to stop DeSantis’ redistricting effort www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/05/f...

Passenger traffic falls at Fort Lauderdale airport as airlines fight for business Annual passenger traffic fell by 8.5% at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in 2025 as airlines struggled financially and some travelers chose other locations for vacations.

Passenger traffic falls at Fort Lauderdale airport as airlines fight for business www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/02/03/p...

Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies at 71 Her career spanned decades, and she was celebrated for her comedic brilliance.

Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comedian of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘SCTV’ fame, dies at 71 www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/01/30/c...

Coldest in 15 years: One-two polar punch could break South Florida records this weekend If you think it’s cold now, just wait until Sunday morning. A polar air blast could produce the coldest temperatures in South Florida in 15 years.

Coldest in 15 years: One-two polar punch could break South Florida records this weekend www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/01/28/c...

Alexander Vindman, key figure in first Trump impeachment, runs for Senate in Florida Alexander Vindman — who provided critical evidence in the first impeachment of President Donald Trump — is seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida.

Alexander Vindman, key figure in first Trump impeachment, runs for Senate in Florida www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/01/27/a...

Cold whiplash: Temps to plunge by 40 degrees overnight Monday Strong winds will usher in a blast of cold air over South Florida starting Monday night, ending unusually warm weather. Temperatures should drop by 30 to 40 degrees by daybreak Tuesday.

Cold whiplash: Temps to plunge by 40 degrees overnight Monday www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/01/26/c...

To their shock, Cubans in Florida are being deported in record numbers President Donald Trump has repatriated more than 1,600 Cubans in 2025, according to the Cuban government. That is about double the number of Cubans who were repatriated in 2024.

To their shock, Cubans in Florida are being deported in record numbers www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/01/20/t...