School shooting in northeastern British Columbia leaves 8 dead and dozens injured

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 11, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, News, World News.

TUMBLER RIDGE, British Columbia (AP) — A school shooting in British Columbia left eight people dead, including a shooter, and dozens injured, Canadian police said Tuesday. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said a suspect has been found dead with what is believed to be a self-inflicted injury. Police earlier said officers are working to determine whether a second suspect is involved. They are asking residents of the town of Tumbler Ridge, which has a population of about 2,400 people, to stay inside as additional police resources are being deployed to the area from neighboring areas. The...

China critic and former media tycoon Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in a Hong Kong security case

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 10, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Network, News, World News.

By KANIS LEUNG HONG KONG (AP) — Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media tycoon and a fierce critic of Beijing, was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison in the longest punishment given so far under a China-imposed national security law that has virtually silenced the city’s dissent. Related Articles Hong Kong fire victims long for home as Lunar New Year stirs painful memories Cuba says airlines can no longer refuel on the island as US blockade deepens energy crisis Venezuela’s top prosecutor orders the...

When conflict meets competition: Trump’s immigration agenda roils opening days of Winter Olympics

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 10, 2026. Posted in 2026 Winter Olympics, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Olympics, Politics, Sports.

By STEVEN SLOAN and EDDIE PELLS LIVIGNO, Italy (AP) — As the Winter Olympics opened in Milan, Vice President JD Vance hailed the competition as “one of the few things that unites the entire country.” That unity didn’t last long. The early days of the Milan Cortina Games have been roiled by the tumultuous political debate in the U.S. American athletes have faced persistent questions about President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration enforcement agenda and their comfort in representing a country whose policies are increasingly controversial on the world stage. FILE – Hunter Hess, of the...

Gun-control advocates blast Florida Attorney General for refusing to defend concealed carry law

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 10, 2026. Posted in Crime and Public Safety, Florida News, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Local News, News, Politics, Social.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier asked an appeals court to uphold a teenager’s right to carry a concealed weapon even after a Broward judge last year declared the ban constitutional, all but handing another victory to gun-rights supporters who have tried to make it easier to buy and carry firearms in the Sunshine State. Uthmeier’s office is legally responsible for representing the state in appeals, but in this case he is siding against state prosecutors who say the law is still on the books and should be enforced. The Broward State Attorney’s Office asked Uthmeier’s office for...

Why Townhomes Are Popular with Today’s First-Time Buyers

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 10, 2026. Posted in Affordability, First-Time Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, New Construction.

Buying your first home can feel frustrating when the numbers don’t line up the way you expected. You may know you’re ready but finding something that fits your life and your budget is the hard part.That’s where townhomes come in.Townhomes are becoming a bigger part of today’s housing supply, and that shift is opening doors for first-time buyers in a way we haven’t seen in years. That’s because they offer a more realistic path to step into homeownership without stretching yourself too thin, especially in a market where affordability can still feel tight.There Are More Townhomes To Choose...

Buy a condo in Florida?

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 10, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

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Daily Horoscope for February 09, 2026

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 9, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Horoscopes, Things To Do.

General Daily Insight for February 09, 2026 The ripple effect is real right now! This morning, the Scorpio Moon squares the Aquarius Sun, stirring friction between intense connections and personal freedom to make our own plans. While schedules may shift unpredictably, we can combat that by focusing on less complex plans and being patient with scatter-brained peers. Our small triumphs add up to big wins, especially once the adaptable Moon opposes Uranus at 9:15 pm EST. Common ground can be found! We’d be wise to prioritize flexibility and balance. Aries March 21 – April 19 To figure out...

Gators strength coach Rusty Whitt brings Green Beret mentality to Florida

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 9, 2026. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

GAINESVILLE — Rusty Whitt is a strength coach, soldier and story teller, a trifecta of talents he’ll use to help head coach Jon Sumrall rebuild the Florida Gators. As if executing an Olympic lift, Whitt blends complex components into a concentrated, explosive message aimed to inspire discipline and accountability while pushing a talented group of players to strain every fiber of their being. Whitt and Sumrall face a heavy lift in Gainesville, where the Gators have managed just one winning season in five years. “Our job is to hone them and get them stronger and understand the professional...

Winderman’s view: Heat’s Spoelstra not concerned about standings shenanigans, just wins like Sunday

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 9, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, Miami Heat Blog, NBA, Sports.

WASHINGTON — Observations and other notes of interest from Sunday’s 132-101 victory over the Washington Wizards: – For Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, the moment at hand is one positioned between indifference and desperation. – Sunday, he found his team facing a Washington team prioritizing lottery seeding to the degree that no one is quite sure when recent trade additions Trae Young and Anthony Davis will make their Wizards debut. – That included the Wizards coming off a Saturday loss in Brooklyn, when just about anybody and everybody of note was held out in a loss to the Nets. – Then,...

Daily Horoscope for February 08, 2026

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 8, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Horoscopes, Things To Do.

General Daily Insight for February 08, 2026 Surprises could rock the boat, but they shouldn’t capsize it. With romantic Venus squaring unpredictable Uranus at 4:48 am EST, our connections and money choices hit friction as new needs clash with old comfort zones. Slow down! Rushing will probably cause more problems, especially if group commitments are involved. By evening, as the emotional Moon trines expansive Jupiter, we can take a wider perspective that allows for extra generosity. Any awkwardness can be banished with honest kindness. Choose steady changes to protect real progress. ...

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