Broward schools back down on plan to hold graduations in gymnasiums

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 24, 2026. Posted in Education, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Local News, News, Social, South Florida Schools.

The Broward School District has agreed to return most graduation ceremonies to rented venues after a plan to move them to three high school gymnasiums generated a firestorm of controversy. Superintendent Howard Hepburn issued a memo to Broward School Board members late Friday announcing the change in plans. The School Board heard from numerous students, parents and elected officials at a Wednesday meeting opposing the use of high school gyms. Related Articles Gymnasium graduation plan prompts heated Broward School Board debate Broward moves some...

Prosecutors allege gang members tried to kill Indiana judge to derail domestic abuse trial

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 24, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, Network, News.

By TODD RICHMOND Members of a motorcycle club and a street gang worked together in an attempt to kill an Indiana judge in hopes of derailing a domestic abuse case against one of their own, prosecutors alleged Friday, hours after police announced they had arrested five people in connection with the investigation. Related Articles Meta pauses teen access to AI characters Powdered whole milk could be a culprit in the ByHeart botulism outbreak, tests show Texas Black man exonerated nearly 70 years after execution in case...

Judge rules US Justice Department filed a lawsuit over Georgia voter data in the wrong city

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 24, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By JEFF AMY and CHARLOTTE KRAMON ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge in Georgia on Friday dismissed a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit seeking voter information from the state, ruling the federal government had sued in the wrong city. Related Articles California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast Vance touts the Trump administration’s record against abortion at a Washington rally Private guard called 911 in ICE detainee homicide, saying man ‘kept going’ after suicide...

Hurricanes wide receiver, former Chaminade star Jojo Trader reportedly enters transfer portal

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 23, 2026. Posted in College Sports, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Hurricanes, Sports.

Hurricanes wide receiver and former Chaminade-Madonna star Jojo Trader is entering the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. Trader is the fourth UM wide receiver to enter the transfer portal following the regular season, joining Chance Robinson, Ny Carr and Ray Ray Joseph. Trader was a top prospect coming out of high school. He was listed as a four-star prospect and the No. 9 wide receiver in his class. He was a Sun Sentinel Super 11 selection and a first-team All-County pick as a junior and senior. Trader played sparingly at Miami. He played 99 snaps across seven games in...

Heat’s Ware sent home for hamstring treatment; Mitchell out vs. Blazers

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 23, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Miami Heat, NBA, Sports.

PORTLAND, Ore. – The Miami Heat’s five-game western swing has turned into a no-game western swing for center Kel’el Ware. After missing the first two games of the trip – Monday night’s loss to the Golden State Warriors and Tuesday night’s victory over the Sacramento Kings – Ware again was out for Thursday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center due to his hamstring strain. The Heat then announced two hours prior to Thursday night’s tip-off that Ware would return to Miami for additional treatment, leaving him unavailable for the final two stops of the trip – Saturday...

TikTok strikes deal for new U.S. entity, ending long legal saga

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 23, 2026. Posted in Business, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, News, Social.

TikTok said Thursday that its Chinese owner, ByteDance, had struck a deal with a group of non-Chinese investors to create a new U.S. TikTok, concluding a six-year legal saga that saw the app banned by Congress, ensnared in politicking between global superpowers and forced into a 14-hour blackout in the United States. Investors including software giant Oracle; MGX, an Emirati investment firm; and Silver Lake, another investment firm will own more than 80% of the new venture. That list also includes the personal investment entity for Michael Dell, the tech billionaire behind Dell...

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 22, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National News, Network, News.

By JUAN A. LOZANO and PATRICK WHITTLE HOUSTON (AP) — Winter weather brings various hazards that people have to contend with to keep warm and safe. Related Articles Former DEA agent sentenced to 5 years in prison for using badge to protect drug trafficking friends Food costs spiked while gas prices cooled. Here’s the latest look at consumer expenses. Chess grandmaster died of cardiac arrhythmia with methamphetamine, kratom in his system Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes...

Conservative group says Los Angeles school policy hurts white students in federal lawsuit

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 22, 2026. Posted in Education, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By JAIMIE DING LOS ANGELES (AP) — A conservative group filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday challenging a Los Angeles schools policy meant to address the harms of segregation, alleging that it discriminates against white students. Related Articles Gymnasium graduation plan prompts heated Broward School Board debate FAU faculty member won’t get job back after Charlie Kirk posts Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges Broward School Board to address...

Autopsy finds Cuban immigrant in ICE custody died of homicide due to asphyxia

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 22, 2026. Posted in Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, National Politics, Network, News, Politics.

By MICHAEL BIESECKER and RYAN J. FOLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — A Cuban migrant held in solitary confinement at an immigration detention facility in Texas died after guards held him down and he stopped breathing, according to an autopsy report released Wednesday that ruled the death a homicide. Related Articles Conservative group says Los Angeles school policy hurts white students in federal lawsuit Minnesota statewide strike, economic blackout to protest ICE on Friday Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump’s immigration...

Rueben Chinyelu’s fourth consecutive double-double helps No. 16 Florida beat LSU

Written by Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Syndicated User on January 21, 2026. Posted in College Sports, Florida Gators, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage, Fort Lauderdale Mortgage Rates, Latest Headlines, Sports.

By MARK LONG GAINESVILLE — Rueben Chinyelu scored 15 points and tied his career high with 21 rebounds, becoming the first Florida player in two decades with four consecutive double-doubles, and the 16th-ranked Gators handled LSU 79-61 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. Chinyelu matched David Lee’s double-double streak from 2005 as Florida (14-5, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) extended its home winning streak to 16. It was Chinyelu’s second 20-plus-board game of the season, making him the third player in school history to accomplish the feat. Urban Klavzar hit a career-high...

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