The Burmese Python problem down here is a problem. So much so that there was, once upon a time, a state sanctioned open hunt for the invasive snakes. That went bust. And now, according to a study published in The Royal Society this week, it looks like the Burmese pythons…

Allen Jerkens, Hall of Fame thoroughbred trainer and legend of the sport of horse racing, has died at the age of 85. Jerkens was nicknamed the “Giant Killer” thanks to his horses constant take-downs of favored big-name thoroughbreds over the years. In 1973, Jerkens’ horse Onion bested legendary Triple Crown…

Fort Lauderdalians are known for their love of boats, but we’ve also got lots of love for cars. Beautiful, wonderful, cars. And there will be plenty of those to gawk at this week at the 2015 Fort Lauderdale Auto Show.  The show, which runs from today until Sunday, will feature…

Sen. Maria Sachs called for the state to get tougher on the texting and driving ban. As it stands, texting and driving in Florida is only a secondary offense, which means a citation can be issued only when the driver is already seen committing another offense, like running a red…

On Tuesday, Broward commissioners voted to build a 40,000 square foot animal care shelter in Dania Beach. The shelter project will be undertaken by Stiles Corp, and will cost around $1.5 million, according to the Sun-Sentinel. It will also be replacing the old World War II military barracks that’s currently…

Despite public outcry over the unfairness of red light cameras, and despite not one — but two — judges ruling that red light camera citations are in violation of state law, Fort Lauderdale commissioners decided they’re going to keep the traffic lights with cameras anyway. For now, the red light…

Frank Artiles’ restroom bill that is being criticized as an anti-transgender ordinance has passed its second hurdle in twelve days. On Tuesday, the House Government Operations Subcommittee voted to approve the bill 7-4. Back on March 5, the House Civil Justice Subcommittee approved it with a 9-5 vote.  The bill…

“One of the arguments from those who pushed the homeless ordinance and back it is that the homeless are driving people away from local businesses. We’re saying ‘no’ to that argument” says Mark Sims, pastor of St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church in Coral Springs. “We’re saying, no maybe they’re not…

We’ve all had that moment when we receive a mail from the county, open it up, and see a photograph of our vehicle. The ticket says we owe some arbitrary extravagant amount of money for running a red light. We proceed to punch things. But now, thanks to rulings by…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Fort Lauderdale! Time to put on something green, hit the beach, grab some brew, and dance an Irish jig. You’re not Irish, but it doesn’t matter. This is a holiday where drinking heavily is actually encouraged. And it’s a holiday that can be great if done…

On Tuesday, Palm Beach Commissioners agreed to allow Uber to operate on a temporary basis as they try to hash out an agreement on how to regulate the ride-sharing company. Broward County commissioners are also still trying to find a way to regulate Uber while lawmakers in Tallahassee are looking…

The fight to make Uber legit in Palm Beach went to a vote today, commissioners agreed to allow the ride-sharing service to operate temporarily — something the Chamber of Commerce urged them to do as well. At issue during Tuesday’s vote, as it has been from the beginning, is if…

Today marks the eighth anniversary since Robert Levinson, a Coral Springs private detective, vanished from Kish Island in Iran, where he was researching a cigarette-smuggling case. And now FBI Director James B. Comey has announced that the reward for information leading to Levinson’s location, recovery, and return has been increased…

Since the car service Uber began operating in Palm Beach in August, county commissioners have been working on details to regulate the ride-sharing service, two bills have been introduced in the state legislature to legalize it, local cab drivers have been expressing their frustration over it, and at least two…