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October 29, 2025
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Rodent droppings, dead roaches & flies landing on sandwich bread: 4 South Florida…: Three bakeries were among the four Broward County restaurants ordered temporarily shut last week during state inspections. Among the violations: flies landing on sandwich bread, roaches crawling in an oven door latch, and an employee who removed butter off the floor and continued cooking without washing their hands and changing gloves. No Palm Beach County restaurants faced emergency closure orders during this time period. The Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation in Broward and Palm Beach counties. We cull through inspections that happen weekly and spotlight places ordered shut for “high-priority violations,” such as improper food temperatures or dead cockroaches. Related Articles 150 insects crawling on dried pasta, ‘chewed-through’ bag of biscuits: 9 South Florida restaurants shut Any restaurant that fails a state inspection must stay closed until it passes a follow-up. If you spot a possible violation and wish to file a complaint, contact Florida DBPR. (But please don’t contact us: The Sun Sentinel doesn’t inspect restaurants.) BROWARD COUNTY Las Americas Bakery of Dania Beach 419 E. Sheridan St., Dania Beach Ordered shut: Sept. 17 Why: 13 violations (three high-priority), including: Four roaches “seen crawling behind stove at cook line,” “behind trash can next to Delfield freezer” and “on the side of three-door True freezer in kitchen.” Nine dead roaches “on floor next to prep table in kitchen,” “under steam table at cook line,” “behind dry storage rack in kitchen preparation area,” “under three-compartment sink in ware-washing area” and “under hand wash sink next to walk-in cooler.” “Employee removed butter from floor with gloves, [threw it] in the trash and continued cooking without washing hands and changing gloves.” “Raw fish stored over cooked mushrooms” and “raw pork stored over cooked beef.” “Sugar and apple sauce stored uncovered” at dry storage rack. Status: Reopened Sept. 18 after a follow-up inspection found one basic violation. La Belle Monique Restaurant and Bakery 937 S. State Road 7, Plantation Ordered shut: Sept. 17 Why: 21 violations (eight high-priority), including: About four live roaches “in oven door latch on cook line in kitchen.” About 17 live flies “at cook line prep area landing on a box of gloves and a bag of sliced bread,” “in dry storage area landing on shelving and boxes,” “in dishwashing area landing on shelving and three-compartment sink” and “landing on equipment on cook line in kitchen.” “Raw fish stored above cooked beef in walk-in cooler.” Stop sale ordered “due to temperature abuse” for cooked items including chicken wings, macaroni and cheese, rice and beans, rice, legumes, spinach, turkey, oxtail, goat, chicken, curry beef, griot and plantains, as well as raw fish and shredded cheese. Time/temperature issues involved cabbage and eggplant mix. “Observed employee handling cell phone then proceed to prepare food without washing hands.” Status: Closed Sept. 18 after a second visit found nine violations (four high-priority). Reopened later that day after a reinspection found four intermediate and basic violations; a follow-up visit was required. Don Pan 11045 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines Ordered shut: Sept. 17 Why: 12 violations (four high-priority), including: About 24 flies “at front food preparation area landing on clean food containers, clean counter and sandwich bread” and “landing on napkin dispenser and single-package condiments at self-serving station.” Stop sale ordered for sandwich bread. “Observed operator washing and rinsing utensils and food containers without sanitizing.” “Observed no date marked on marinara sauce stored in refrigeration.” “Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling.” Status: Reopened Sept. 18 after a follow-up visit found two basic violations. The Oak Cafe & Farmers Market Restaurants 2121 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Oakland Park Ordered shut: Sept. 19 Why: 13 violations (five high-priority), including: More than 16 rodent droppings “by back door,” “in rear kitchen by microwave counter,” “under cook line cooler” and “on floor next to hot box.” 11 dead roaches “on floor next to water heater,” “under counter in front counter area” and “under microwave table in back kitchen.” Three dead flies “on floor under windowsill in dining room” and “on the floor next to water heater.” Stop sale ordered for yams “due to temperature abuse.” “Raw pork stored over ackee with ready-to-eat food in a freezer — not all products commercially packaged.” “Observed ackee in store takeout bags.” Status: Reopened Sept. 20 after a follow-up inspection found no violations. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 24)
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114,650 voters in Palm Beach County may go without representation in 2026…: President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and the other 114,648 registered voters in a state House district in Palm Beach County may go unrepresented during the 2026 Florida legislative session. That possibility was raised this week by former state Rep. Mike Caruso. He resigned from the District 87 seat on Aug. 18 when Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed him clerk of the circuit court and comptroller of Palm Beach County. Legislative vacancies are filled through a special election, which is why the nearby House District 90 had a Republican primary Tuesday to choose a candidate to run to fill a different vacancy. It’s up to DeSantis to set special election dates, and the governor hasn’t done so. “I’m not sure if there’s going to be a special election,” Caruso said Tuesday, adding that he doesn’t want to see his former district go unrepresented. “It is important that the seat does get filled because we’ve got so many issues in the county. We want District 87 represented in the Florida House.” Caruso made his comments at a meeting of his former colleagues, the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation, in response to a question from state Sen. Tina Polsky. Caruso said he had “tried to reach out to the governor’s office to see what he’s planning and have not gotten any feedback on that.” The governor’s communications office did not respond to a request for comment about whether he’d call a special election in District 87. DeSantis sometimes acts quickly to call special elections, and sometimes waits months. On July 21, Blaise Ingoglia resigned from the Florida Senate because DeSantis named him as the state’s new chief financial officer. On July 22, DeSantis set the dates for special primary and general elections to fill he vacancy. Usually he waits longer to call special elections in Democratic districts than in Republican areas. House District 87, in the central part of the county along the Atlantic coast, includes Mar-a-Lago, the Trumps’ home in Palm Beach. About 40% of its active registered voters are Republican, 28% Democratic, 27% no party affiliation/independent and 4% in minor parties. It is home to 114,650 active registered voters, more than any other state House district in the county, Supervisor of Elections Office records show. Practically speaking, Caruso said, even though he’d like to see the seat filled, it might not make sense at this point to spend the money for a special election. He said he’s spoken with Supervisor of Elections Wendy Sartory Link, and the legal requirements for an election timetable mean a special general election probably couldn’t be held until after the 2026 legislative session. The session is scheduled to run from Jan. 13 through March 13. The 60-day session sometimes runs longer than scheduled; in 2025 it ran over by 45 days. And Republicans have a commanding majority over Democrats in the Florida House of Representatives, so the vacancy is unlikely to affect the outcome on major issues. Not having a representative means there wouldn’t be someone in the House advocating for funding projects in the district. Related Articles Republicans divided after Maria Zack wins state representative primary in Palm Beach County DeSantis appoints state Rep. Mike Caruso as Palm Beach County court clerk and comptroller They cut the tax rate but my property tax bill is going up. What gives? Push is on to cut Florida property taxes. Who’s helped and who’s hurt? Dozens of Broward Democratic leaders endorse David Jolly for governor Caruso, a Republican, wasn’t eligible to run for reelection next year because of term limits. He has said he’ll be a candidate for clerk and comptroller. The previous clerk and comptroller, Democrat Joe Abruzzo, resigned to become county administrator. At one point, Caruso had a different, very personal interest in his successor. His wife, Tracy, had filed paperwork to run to succeed him. In mid-September, she said she was dropping her bid. “When Mike was first elected, I chose to live in Tallahassee with him — a choice many spouses don’t make,” she said in a written statement. “People often asked why I stayed there. The simple answer is that we are married, and I want to live where my husband lives. Seven years later, that feeling hasn’t changed. Mike has always encouraged me to pursue my own goals and would make anything work, but with Mike’s new role here in Palm Beach County, I know that being home is best for both of us.” Two other Republicans, Jon Maples and Gretchen Miller Feng, have filed as 2026 candidates for the seat. Democrats Emily Watson Gregory and Laura Ann Levites have also filed paperwork as 2026 candidates. Political writer Anthony Man can be reached at aman@sunsentinel.com and can be found @browardpolitics on Bluesky, Threads, Facebook and Mastodon. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 2)
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South Florida’s drought is on the way out: It’s been a dry year — most of the region has been in either severe or extreme drought conditions since early spring. But as of Monday, there’s only a small sliver of northeastern Palm Beach County that remained in moderate drought for the year to date. South Florida has benefited from a shift in the prevailing winds that allows thunderstorms to soak the east coast instead of the west coast of the state. “It is much less (of a dry area) than it was a couple weeks ago and even a few months ago,” said Sammy Hadi, a meteorologist at the Miami office of the National Weather Service. The slow tropics have not been a factor in the drought, Hadi said. The patterns of the prevailing wind direction have been the source of both the drought and the new surge of rain, he said. Earlier in the year, there was a very strong ridge of high pressure (the Bermuda High) across the area. It created strong easterly winds, pushing thunderstorms to the west coast of Florida. “However, within the last month we’ve seen a lot of rainfall on the east coast as well … so we’ve seen an improvement,” Hadi said. Things changed when a trough settled over the eastern U.S., weakening the easterly Bermuda High winds, and allowing storms to soak the east coast. This map shows the percentage of normal rainfall for the past 14 days compared to normal. The darker the blue, the higher the recent rainfall above average. (Courtesy South Florida Water Management District) “That’s really the main driver as to whether we’re going to have a drought on the east coast or the west coast (of Florida),” Hadi said. Related Articles No hurricane landfalls so far this year. Here’s why, and what to expect next. Here’s why the peak of hurricane season has been so mellow, and why that may change In fact, the west coast has had below-average rainfall for the past 14 days, according to the South Florida Water Management District, while the east coast has had above average rainfall for this time of year. A fringe benefit of the trough dominating over the east and the Bermuda High weakening has been less risk from hurricanes. As the Bermuda High pulled away from the east coast, it allowed Tropical Storm Gabrielle and Hurricanes Humberto and Imelda to curve north, away from land. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 6)
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Thousands gather across South Florida for second wave of national anti-Trump ‘No…: Thousands of protesters lined the sidewalks from Miami to West Palm Beach Saturday, chanting “dump Trump,” wearing inflatable animal costumes and singing the national anthem as part of the second wave of anti-Trump, “No Kings” demonstrations across the country. Like the previous round of “No Kings” protests in June, the theme of the demonstrations was democracy. Participants echoed concerns raised over the summer, including the administration’s widespread immigration crackdown, economic inequality and infringements on due process. But many said their unease had deepened in the last few months, with several pointing to the deployment of the military to Democrat-led cities, ramped up deportations, and what they saw as a weaponization of Christian ideology. “I just think it’s building momentum, his cruelty, his bad decisions, his anti-democracy ideology,” said Stephen Dubin, 73, who attended a Boca Raton protest with his 12-year-old granddaughter and her friend. “It’s just getting worse and worse.” Saturday’s demonstrations unfolded across multiple parts of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Miami while Trump was spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach. They were largely peaceful and heavily policed, though some clashes with counterprotesters occurred. In Boca Raton, a crowd of approximately 3,000 lined the blocks surrounding City Hall as a stream of cars drove by, many covered in anti-Trump messaging, honking in support. Occasionally, a car would pass bearing Trump flags; one driver had placed a human-sized skeleton giving the middle finger in his passenger seat. Another driver yelled, “get a job!” Many protesters were middle-aged or older. Some wore shirts identifying themselves as Vietnam veterans, while others recounted protesting the Vietnam War during the 1960s and 1970s. Some said that what they had witnessed in decades past does not compare to what is happening now. “We never thought in our lifetime, after the sixties and seventies, that this would happen,” said Susan Ivers, 74. Her husband, Joel Ivers, added, “I do think democracy is on the line and we’re losing it if we don’t do something.” A few protesters along A1A in Fort Lauderdale carried signs invoking the sacrifices made by parents and grandparents in fighting fascism in World War II. “Makin’ My World War II Vet Grampa Proud,” read a sign carried by Denise Gallo, 52, of Fort Lauderdale, which also displayed a Purple Heart symbol in honor of her grandfather’s service against the Japanese army on Okinawa. “I’m scared for my country right now,” she said. “I see the direction Trump is going in. He’s trying to be a dictator.” Multiple participants, including those who were younger, said they had personal experience with Trump’s widespread deportations. They included Boca rally attendees Morgan Dailey and Hilina Thomas, both 18-year-old freshman at Palm Beach State College who said they knew other young people who had encounters with ICE; one former classmate of theirs may have to leave the country without graduating because of his immigration status. One 11-year-old girl told the Sun Sentinel that she worries for her mother, who is undocumented. “My mom doesn’t deserve to get deported on stolen land,” she said. At Oakland Park Boulevard and Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, a crowd estimated by organizers at more than 2,500 wrapped around the Coral Ridge Mall, with demonstrators holding signs and receiving an almost constant barrage of supportive car honks. Some signs appeared aimed at getting under the skin of a touchy chief executive: “Release the Epstein Files” and “Our we great yet? ‘Cause I just feel embarrassed.” One sign offered a flabby and unflattering image of Trump and read “No kings – No idiots either.” Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along US1 and Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along US1 and Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along US1 and Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along US1 and Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Supporters gather along A1A and Sunrise Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration. Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 (Jim Rassol/Contributor).Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Tim Langion was among a group of protesters that expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Monica Tracy was among a group of protesters that expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Mariam Zambrana, Isabel and Sebastian were among a group of protesters that expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Protesters expressed their opinions at the Miami-Torch of Friendship in downtown, Miami, during the 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests taking place nationwide and all across South Florida, on Saturday Oct. 18, 2025. (Pedro Portal/Miami Herald)Show Caption1 of 53Supporters gather along NW 2nd Ave. and Palmetto Park Rd. in Boca Raton for a ”No Kings” rally protesting the Trump administration, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. (Jim Rassol/Contributor)Expand In a demonstration made up primarily of people who were middle aged and older, several people said they feared the America they loved appeared to be slipping away, as Trump and his followers embraced hatred, greed and strong-man rule. “I’m here to fight to get back to the America I grew up with,” said Dalia Alemán, 59, an actor from Davie. “I came from a family of immigrants. I have two adult sons that I’m fighting for, for their future. This is not America. What we’re living in today is a nightmare.” Vicky Taormina, 61, of Oakland Park, held an American flag and a sign that read “Defend the Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic.” “For the first time in my life, I’m scared for our country,” she said “I’m scared for our freedom, for the journalists that walked out of the Pentagon, for the people thrown out of the country without due process. They never should use the military against the American people.” This is a developing story, so check back for updates. Click here to have breaking news alerts sent directly to your inbox. (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 18)
October 22, 2025
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Fort Lauderdale Boat Show to Feature Upgraded Venues and Expanded Exhibits: The 66th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show will take place from October 29 to November 2, showcasing over 1,300 vessels and drawing more than 100,000 attendees. The event will utilize newly renovated locations, including the Las Olas Marina and the luxury Pier Sixty-Six Resort, offering new ex (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 22)
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Debate Continues Over Florida Law Granting Charter Schools Free Use of Public School : A new Florida law now permits certain charter schools, known as 'schools of hope,' to request free access to unused space within public school buildings. Governor Ron DeSantis and Republican legislators argue that the measure aims to offer more educational options in areas where traditional public (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 22)
October 19, 2025
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Florida enacts law permitting charter schools to operate within public school spaces: A new state law in Florida now allows certain charter school operators to establish their programs inside existing public school buildings without paying rent. The legislation, passed unexpectedly at the end of the legislative session, is expected to significantly affect traditional public schools, (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 19)
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Miccosukee Tribe Combines Tradition and Science in Annual Everglades Study: The Miccosukee Tribe recently conducted its yearly Everglades Study, bringing together tribal elders, scientists, and families to monitor environmental conditions and pass on cultural knowledge. The week-long event involves airboat trips across the Miccosukee reservation, collecting water samples, a (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 19)
October 17, 2025
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Honeymoon Israel Offers First Group Trip for Young Couples in Broward and Palm Beach: Honeymoon Israel, in partnership with local Jewish federations, is organizing a nine-day trip to Israel for 20 couples from Broward and Palm Beach counties in June 2026. The program, aimed at couples aged 25 to 45, includes travel, accommodations, and cultural experiences at a subsidized cost, with (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 17)
October 14, 2025
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Anti-Trump 'No Kings' Protests Scheduled Across South Florida This Weekend: Several South Florida cities, including areas from Miami to West Palm Beach, will see 'No Kings' protests this Saturday. The demonstrations, organized in response to national political tensions and a government shutdown, are expected to remain peaceful and primarily take place along sidewalks and at (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 14)
October 13, 2025
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Hollywood launches Dine Out event with fixed-price menus at local restaurants: Hollywood, Florida is hosting Dine Out Hollywood from October 15 to November 15, offering three-course fixed-price menus at participating restaurants. The event, part of the city's Centennial Celebration, aims to highlight the diversity of Hollywood's dining scene and support local businesses. Both, (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 13)
October 8, 2025
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Fall Events and Halloween Activities Planned Across West Broward: Families in West Broward can look forward to a range of autumn activities, including pumpkin patches, trick-or-treating, hayrides, and local festivals. Some events feature unique options like floating pumpkin patches in community pools. The guide covers public events in Broward and Palm Beach, with (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Oct 8)
September 30, 2025
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State Official Addresses Broward County Spending and Accountability: Florida's Chief Financial Officer is holding a news conference in Broward County to discuss the state's review of local government spending. The event is part of a broader initiative focused on government accountability and concerns about excessive expenditures. Specific details on spending issues,, (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 30)
September 19, 2025
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Candidate Questioning 2020 Election Results Runs in Palm Beach County House Primary: Maria Zack, known for promoting theories about the 2020 presidential election, is seeking the Republican nomination for a Florida House seat in Palm Beach County. The special primary, which includes Delray Beach and Boynton Beach, features Zack and Bill Reicherter as candidates. Election integrity, (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 19)
September 17, 2025
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Rabies Alert Issued in Davie Area After Infected Raccoon Found: The Florida Department of Health in Broward County has issued a 60-day rabies alert for parts of Davie after a raccoon tested positive for the virus near Interstate 595. The alert covers an area bounded by I-595, Southwest 26th Street, Southwest 112th Avenue, and Southwest 148th Avenue. Residents in (Source: Broward Sun-Sentinel on Sep 17)