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DeSantis, Florida lawmakers agree to new special session on immigration

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 11, 2025. Posted in Florida News, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, News, Politics.

After a special session late last month spiraled into a clash between Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida lawmakers will meet in another special session this week to pass a package of bills targeting illegal immigration — with DeSantis’ support. Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, and House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, on Monday evening issued a proclamation for a special session that will start Tuesday. They also released summaries of bills that include a series of steps aimed at helping carry out President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal...

Winderman’s view: Help needed and one the way for Heat after ugly loss

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 8, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, Miami Heat Blog, NBA, Sports.

NEW YORK – Observations and other notes of interest from Friday night’s 102-86 loss to the Brooklyn Nets: – Eight consecutive nights on the road is testing enough, a trail from San Antonio to Chicago, Philadelphia and then this one in Brooklyn. – Eight consecutive nights on the road with the trading deadline mixed in is even more challenging. – In this one, the Heat had the look of a team needing a taste of home. – Which they will get for just a single game, Monday against the Celtics at Kaseya Center, before heading back out to Oklahoma City and Dallas ahead of the All-Star break. – In...

Heat fizzle at close of four-game trip, stumble to 102-86 loss in Brooklyn

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 8, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

NEW YORK – Perhaps the goal was to give newcomers Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell and Kyle Anderson a representative portrait of what they are getting into. In that case, mission accomplished with Friday night’s 102-86 loss to the Brooklyn Nets at Barclay Center that dropped the Miami Heat to 25-25. Welcome to .500 fellas. Where the Heat largely has established residence this season. Again middling and mediocre, the Heat closed their four-game trip at 2-2. Finding a way to lose to an opponent that entered 17-34, the Heat very much appeared a team in need of something new. Something that is...

As FAU presidential search nears end, here’s why political clout could figure in

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 7, 2025. Posted in Education, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, News, Politics.

Florida colleges and universities appear to have a new preferred qualification in their search for a president: experience as a Republican politician. By Monday, three major educational institutions in South Florida may have welcomed a high-profile Republican as their new president. Florida Atlantic University will decide whether to choose former House Majority Leader Adam Hasner from among the three finalists for its new president. Two other finalists also will be interviewed. Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez is expected be hired on Friday as Florida International University’s interim president,...

A win-win night? Heat follow up Butler trade with 108-101 victory in Philadelphia

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 6, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

PHILADELPHIA – Oh and there was a game Wednesday night, too. In action as disgruntled teammate Jimmy Butler was being dealt to the Golden State Warriors, the Miami Heat maintained enough focus to push through for a 108-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. With the Butler deal going public before halftime, and therefore with complete awareness of the team’s new and next reality coming out of the locker room at the intermission, the Heat went from a 62-57 halftime lead to their second victory on this four-game trip that concludes Friday night against the Brooklyn...

UCF’s losing streak grows to three with home loss to Cincinnati

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 6, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

During halftime of UCF‘s game against Cincinnati, the video board at Addition Financial Arena displayed the latest Bracketology report from ESPN. The latest projection had the Knights as the final team in the 68-team NCAA tournament field. There was no doubt that Wednesday’s showdown carried a little extra juice with both teams desperately needing a win to improve their postseason hopes. Although UCF started strong, the Knights could not maintain momentum as Cincinnati secured a 93-83 victory. “We’ve got to be better and capable of it,” said coach Johnny Dawkins. “It’s a long season and...

UF coach Billy Napier makes two key hires as Gators continue to make offseason moves

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 6, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

GAINESVILLE — Florida coach Billy Napier plans to hire a defensive assistant and a top front-office position as the Gators continue to make offseason moves. Washington linebackers coach Robert Bala will coach UF’s inside linebackers and serve as a co-defensive coordinator, a program source confirmed. The source also confirmed Napier will hire Ben Elsner to serve as director of football strategy, a position second in the command to the program’s general manager — a post yet to be filled. Florida head coach Billy Napier celebrates the Gators 24-17 win against Ole Miss Nov. 23 at Ben Hill...

Ovechkin scores late to move closer to Gretzky’s record in Capitals’ win over Panthers

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 5, 2025. Posted in Florida Panthers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, NHL, Sports.

By STEPHEN WHYNO WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record, and the Washington Capitals defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday night. Ovechkin’s goal puts him 17 away from breaking Gretzky’s mark of 894 that once seemed unapproachable. The Capitals have 29 games left for him to get to 895 or beyond this season, though he does have another year left on his contract. Andrew Mangiapane, Tom Wilson, Lars Eller and Nic Dowd scored on two-time...

Undermanned No. 6 Gators slip by Vanderbilt behind Will Richard, Alex Condon

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 5, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

GAINESVILLE — Ailing and unable to gain an upper hand on Vanderbilt, No. 6 Florida turned to a 20-year-old sophomore from Slovenia to scratch out a critical SEC win. With point guard Walter Clayton Jr. out (ankle) and shooting guard Alijah Martin struggling with a hip injury, Urban Klavzar rose to the occasion to help the Gators break open a close game and slip by the Commodores 86-75 Tuesday night at O’Connell Center. Florida forward Alex Condon feels the pressure from Vanderbilt guards Graham Calton (7) and Tyler Nickel on Tuesday night at O’Connell Center. (Alan Youngblood/AP) With UF...

Carter Verhaeghe has fourth career hat trick in Panthers’ comeback victory over the red-hot Islanders

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 3, 2025. Posted in Florida Panthers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, NHL, Sports.

By ALANIS THAMES SUNRISE — Carter Verhaeghe had his fourth career hat trick, Sam Reinhart scored his 31st goal and the Florida Panthers beat the Islanders 6-3 on Sunday night to ending New York’s winning streak at seven games. Verhaeghe added an assist on Matthew Tkachuk’s empty-netter for a four-point night. Reinhart also had an assist. Evan Rodrigues also scored for Florida, and Spencer Knight made 31 saves. Aleksander Barkov had three assists, and Gustav Forsling added two assists. Kyle MacLean, Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Marc Gatcomb scored for the Islanders. Jakub Skarek stopped 27...