Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, dies at 47

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

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Brad Arnold, the lead singer of the Grammy-nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, died Saturday, months after he announced that he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer. He was 47. The band said in a statement that Arnold “passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, in his sleep after his courageous battle with cancer.” 3 Doors Down formed in Mississippi in 1995 and four years later received a Grammy nomination for the breakout hit “Kryptonite.” Arnold wrote the song in math class when he was 15 years old, according to the band statement. Their debut album,...

Malik Reneau scores 23, Miami finishes strong in 84-78 win over Boston College

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 8, 2026. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

BOSTON (AP) — Malik Reneau had 23 points, Shelton Henderson and Tre Donaldson scored big buckets down the stretch, and Miami defeated Boston College 74-68 on Saturday. Miami led 50-40 with about 12 minutes left in the game, but the Hurricanes managed only seven points in the next 6 1/2 minutes. Donald Hand Jr.’s jumper gave the Eagles a 58-57 lead with 5 1/2 minutes remaining for the Eagles’ only lead since it was 10-9. Henderson’s layup put the Hurricanes back ahead 20 seconds later and Donaldson scored nine points in the final 4 1/2 minutes to wrap up the win. Henderson scored 19 points...

Security concerns and skepticism are bursting the bubble of Moltbook, the viral AI social forum

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 7, 2026. Posted in Business, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, Network, News.

By KAITLYN HUAMANI You are not invited to join the latest social media platform that has the internet talking. In fact, no humans are, unless you can hijack the site and roleplay as AI, as some appear to be doing. Moltbook is a new “social network” built exclusively for AI agents to make posts and interact with each other, and humans are invited to observe. Elon Musk said its launch ushered in the “very early stages of the singularity ” — or when artificial intelligence could surpass human intelligence. Prominent AI researcher Andrej Karpathy said it’s “the most incredible sci-fi...

Judge orders Trump administration to bring back 3 families deported to Honduras, other countries

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 7, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By ELLIOT SPAGAT SAN DIEGO (AP) — A judge says the federal government must return three families hurt by the first Trump administration’s policy of separating parents from the children at the border, saying their deportations in recent months relied on “lies, deception and coercion.” Related Articles Justice Department will allow lawmakers to see unredacted versions of released Epstein files Feds can’t withhold social service funds from 5 Democratic states amid fraud claims, judge rules Judge strikes down old Arizona...

Gators’ new OC aims to produce offensive fireworks at Florida

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 7, 2026. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

GAINESVILLE — Overlooking the white-sand beaches on the Florida Panhandle, Jon Sumrall and Buster Faulkner first hatched their plan to resurrect the Gators. Two men who rose through the coaching ranks on opposite sides of the football had neighboring houses. Their families vacationed at the same time. Dreams of joining forces were discussed during these annual getaways off State Road 30A. “My first couple of conversations with Buster about maybe being on my staff happened before I was the head coach at Florida,” Sumrall said. “It was like, ‘Hey, if one of these happens one day, what do you...

Worried about mortgage income?

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 7, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates.

? Self-employed buyers: Worried about proving income for a mortgage? • Use your 1-year tax return to qualify — no need for lengthy histories • Fast approvals based on your actual business earnings Learn how this flexible program works and if it fits your Florida home goals. Visit fidelityhomegroup.com/self-employed-programs to start. Drop a comment with your city — Naples, Miami, or Destin! We’re here to help. ? Link in profile #SelfEmployedHomeLoans #MortgageTips #FloridaHomes #HomeLoanHelp #FidelityHomeGroup

A funeral home stashed 189 decaying bodies and handed out fake ashes. His mother was among them

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 6, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, Network, News.

By JESSE BEDAYN COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Derrick Johnson buried his mother’s ashes beneath a golden dewdrop tree with purple blossoms at his home on Maui’s Haleakal? Volcano, fulfilling her wish of a final resting place looking over her grandchildren. Then the FBI called. It was Feb. 4, 2024, and Johnson was teaching an eighth-grade gym class. “’Are you the son of Ellen Lopes?’” a woman asked, Johnson recalled in an interview with The Associated Press. There had been an incident, and an FBI agent would fly out to explain, the caller said. Then she asked: “’Did you use Return to...

Daily Horoscope for February 06, 2026

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 6, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Horoscopes, Things To Do.

General Daily Insight for February 06, 2026 Gentle words can still carry real weight. At midday, the Moon squares expansive Jupiter, stretching patience as feelings bump against limits in family matters or group efforts. By 5:48 pm EST, talkative Mercury steps into Pisces, which reminds us to encourage one another’s exploration of imagination. With Mercury leveling up our empathy, we can mend misunderstandings, revive stalled conversations, and let intuition guide timing. Progress sticks when compassion ensures that everyone gets heard. Choosing our words carefully is vital, for our...

Florida residents file petition asking court to stop DeSantis’ redistricting effort

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 6, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, News, Politics, Social.

TALLAHASSEE – Lawyers for residents in Broward and Miami-Dade counties have filed a petition challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session where lawmakers would redraw congressional boundaries mid-decade instead of every 10 years. After months of trying to convince the Legislature to take up redistricting on its own, DeSantis on Jan. 7 called a special five-day session in April for the “purpose of considering legislation relating to the drawing of congressional districts for the State of Florida.” The same day, Secretary of State Cord Byrd, a DeSantis appointee, sent a letter to...

Top 3 Reasons To Buy a Home Before Spring

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on February 6, 2026. Posted in Buying Tips, For Buyers, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates.

If you’re planning to buy a home this year, you may be focused on the spring market. And hoping that when spring does hit, you’ll see:Mortgage rates drop a little more.More homes hit the market.But here’s what most buyers don’t realize. Buying just a few weeks earlier could mean paying less, dealing with less stress, and feeling less rushed.Here are three reasons why accelerating your timeline over the next few weeks could actually be a better play.1. Holding Out for Lower Rates May Not Pay Off A lot of buyers are hoping mortgage rates will fall even further. But that’s not the best...

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