‘A devastating reality:’ Asylum-seeking Florida workers contribute billions to economy, study finds
South Florida is home to one of the largest groups of asylum seekers whose jobs are now jeopardized by federal immigration policies designed to oust them from the U.S.
Woman shot in foot by brother during group altercation in Downtown Orlando
A woman sustained a non-life-threatening injury after she was shot by her brother during a group altercation in Downtown Orlando early Sunday morning, the Orlando Police Department said. At approximately…
Commentary: Florida’s preparedness gap is growing faster than infrastructure
The question facing Florida is not whether we will continue to grow. We will. The question is whether our infrastructure, preparedness efforts and communities can keep pace with that growth.
Hurricane center forecasts system could develop off Florida coast
The National Hurricane Center on Sunday continued to project a system could form in the Atlantic off the coast of Florida early this week.
Man dead after attempting to cross street in Orange County
A 21-year-old man is dead after being struck by a sedan while attempting to cross a street in Orange County on Saturday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. At approximately…
Commentary: Demings failing us with tourist-tax boondoggle | Mike Thomas
As former Sentinel columnist Mike Thomas writes, a task force intended to direct funds from the Tourist Development Tax could just be another heist to aid the tourism industry instead…
Editorial: Immigrants need a community’s support
On the eve of this nation’s 250th anniversary, we reflect on its accomplishments. But we shouldalso take stock of moments when our faith in America’s innate goodness falters. Most of…
South Florida’s best Key lime pie revealed in reader poll
The Sun Sentinel polled readers to find the best spot for Key lime pie in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties for our Best of South Florida Dining series.
Stanford’s first proton therapy patient is 7. His case shows why the treatment matters
A tech breakthrough fits a specialized type of radiation treatment into standard treatment rooms, including at Stanford Medicine.
Central Florida Congressional races attract out-of-district candidates
Several Central Florida Congressional races feature candidates who don't live in the districts they want to represent, including some vying for the seat of retiring U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster.