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U.S. Attorney for South Florida to resign before Trump’s inauguration

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 7, 2025. Posted in Crime and Public Safety, Florida News, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, News, Politics.

Markenzy Lapointe announced Monday evening his resignation as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida. Lapointe, nominated by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2022, in a prepared statement said his resignation will take effect at 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 17. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be Jan. 20. It is customary for U.S. attorneys to resign during a presidential transition. Lapointe replaced Juan Antonio Gonzalez, who took over in 2021 after Trump-nominated Ariana Fajardo Orshan’s resignation. Several other U.S. attorneys across the...

Restaurant challenging Florida drag show law says it will host shows again when it reopens

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

TALLAHASSEE — As an appeals court considers the constitutionality of a 2023 Florida law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows, it also is looking at another question: Is the case moot after an Orlando restaurant that challenged the law closed and said it plans to reopen elsewhere? An attorney for operators of the restaurant, Hamburger Mary’s, filed a brief Monday at the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals arguing that the case is not moot. The brief said Hamburger Mary’s, which closed the Orlando location in June, has continued to produce drag shows with other venues and...

Dolphins owner Steve Ross says he’s bringing back GM Chris Grier, coach Mike McDaniel

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 6, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Dolphins, NFL, Sports.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Miami Dolphins are bringing back general manager Chris Grier and coach Mike McDaniel for the 2025 season. Owner Steve Ross released a statement Sunday night saying he’s bringing back the tandem after the team was eliminated with Miami’s season ending in a 32-20 loss against the New York Jets. “As we now look towards 2025, our football operation will continue to be led Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel with my full support,” Ross said in his statement. “Their positive working relationship is an asset to the Dolphins, and I believe in the value of stability.” The...

Heat’s Spoelstra vows to ‘quiet all the distractions’ after Butler suspension, says, ‘I’m not a clickbait type of coach’

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 5, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

MIAMI — Moments after the Miami Heat said Saturday that coach Erik Spoelstra would not comment on the seven-game team suspension issued Friday to forward Jimmy Butler, Spoelstra on Saturday commented on the situation prior to his team’s game against the Utah Jazz at Kaseya Center. “I know there’s been a lot over the last 48 hours that has happened,” Spoelstra opened. “We’re just going to focus on tonight, want to quiet all the distractions. Enough has been said. “We have clarity and we’re just going to focus on this group in the locker room, that’s what I want them to focus on. We can quiet...

Days of Alabama, Georgia dominating SEC and college football are over | Commentary

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 5, 2025. Posted in Columnists, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Opinion, Sports.

It’s over, Georgia. It’s over, Alabama. Your dominant, dynastic days of ruling the SEC and reigning over college football are a relic of days gone by. No longer can you stockpile talent with the confidence that your second- and third-string five-stars will wait patiently for their turn. The transfer portal has enabled “lesser” programs to shatter your glass ceiling, and NIL payments have further redistributed the wealth. Sure, you’ll still be good — great, even. But your era of absolute dominance, where you stood unchallenged atop your league and your sport, is a thing of the past. The...

UCF football adds veteran coach to guide offensive line

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 5, 2025. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports, UCF Knights.

UCF has added a veteran coach to its football staff, hiring former Appalachian State coach Shawn Clark as its new offensive line coach. ESPN’s Pete Thamel first reported the move, which the Orlando Sentinel confirmed. Clark, 49, spent nine seasons at his alma mater, first as offensive line coach and then head coach, guiding the Mountaineers to a 40-24 overall record, including a 25-15 record in the Sun Belt. But he was fired after a 5-6 campaign this past season. “I’m thrilled to join UCF as the new offensive line coach and have the chance to work with such talented student-athletes and...

Winderman’s view: Without a fully engaged Jimmy Butler an outlook as bleak as loss to Pacers

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 3, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, Miami Heat Blog, NBA, Sports.

Observations and other notes of interest from Thursday night’s 128-115 loss to the Indiana Pacers: – No, we’re not going to go through the Heat mantra that last season was painted on the court during City Edition nights. – You know, the one about, “Hardest working . . . ” – But do consider each one of those touchstones and then consider Jimmy Butler’s performances the past two nights. – Yes, illness can sap. – And 13 days off requires a degree of build up. – But after missing 10 of the season’s first 30 games, something more could, would and should be expected. – This, of course, comes...

Heat fall flat in defenseless 128-115 loss to Pacers, with Butler again passive

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 3, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

MIAMI – For a second consecutive night, the edge from Jimmy Butler was missing. For the first time in a while, the defense also was missing. For the Miami Heat, that proved too much to overcome in a 128-115 loss Thursday night to the Indiana Pacers at Kaseya Center. In falling for only the second time in their last nine home games, the Heat proved unable to contain the Pacers’ pace and ball movement as well as an inability to contain Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton. Indiana closed at .531 from the field and 17 of 40 on 3-pointers, with Hailiburton finishing with 33 points and a season-high...

2 dead and 18 injured in small plane crash in Southern California

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 3, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, National News, Network, News.

By JAIMIE DING and EUGENE GARCIA FULLERTON, Calif. (AP) — Two people were killed and 18 injured when a small plane crashed through the rooftop of a commercial building in Southern California on Thursday, police said. Related Articles National News | Ethics report details allegations of campaign violations by Cherfilus-McCormick National News | An Army veteran’s path to radicalization followed divorces, struggling businesses in Texas National News | FBI releases new video of a suspect planting a pipe bomb near DNC...

Winderman’s view: Heat’s Kel’el Ware offers statement in win against rookie rival

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 2, 2025. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, Miami Heat Blog, NBA, Sports.

Observations and other notes of interest from Wednesday night’s 119-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans: – When it came to rookie big men Wednesday night at Kaseya Center, the hype clearly was with Pelicans center Yves Missi, the No. 21 pick out of Baylor. – Entering the night, Missi stood first among rookies in double-doubles and rebounds per game, third in blocks per game. – Such are the benefits of playing time. – Albeit while losing. – By contrast, Heat first-round pick Kel’el Ware, the No. 15 pick out of Indiana, has largely had to bide his time. – But Wednesday, as the Heat...