
February 12, 2025 at 3:00:00 PM
South Florida's East Coast and its Unruly Inhabitants: Portuguese Men-of-War
Portuguese men-of-war are marooning themselves on South Florida’s beaches in high numbers this year, likely due to higher winds. Local beachgoers hoping for a swim are often finding the shoreline dotted with the big blue jellyfish, which cause painful stings that can last for days.

February 11, 2025 at 12:00:00 AM
The Verdict is in: Adam Hasner will be the Next President of Florida Atlantic University
Hasner, a former Republican member of the Florida House and an executive at the GEO Group, was supported unanimously by the Board of Trustees. Some in the FAU community opposed the decision to give Hasner the school's coveted top spot, concerned that it will push more politics into academics.

February 10, 2025 at 1:00:00 PM
A Dream Endangered: South Florida’s Venezuelans Unite to Fight TPS Revocation
On the campaign trail, President Trump vowed to deport 11 million undocumented immigrants. But hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in Florida were shocked to learn that his Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, had taken steps to end TPS, or Temporary Protected Status.

February 7, 2025 at 11:00:00 PM
FAU Students and Faculty Express Concern over Presidential Candidate Adam Hasner
Students, faculty and alumni cited fears that Florida Atlantic will be forced to take a hard turn to the right, citing anti-DEI policies from Tallahassee and Hasner's work with GEO, a private prison company. Some students expressed frustration that Hasner is reportedly the leading candidate and staged a walk-out.

January 31, 2025 at 8:30:00 PM
2025 South Florida Fair: More Thrills, Fewer Headlines
After last year's violent incidents, one of South Florida’s favorite events made a comeback, emphasizing enhanced safety and cooperation with police. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a chaperone 21 years or older.

February 2, 2025 at 1:00:00 AM
Florida Legislature Defies DeSantis on Ballot Initiative Restrictions
The governor’s proposal to ban third-party signature collectors was delayed until March. Through citizens' initiatives, Florida voters got two amendments on the November 2024 ballot -- one to restore abortion rights and another to legalize recreational marijuana -- but they both failed.

January 31, 2025 at 3:00:00 PM
Florida Politicians Scramble to Keep up with Trump's Immigration Agenda Amid GOP Power Tussle
In the wake of the Laken Riley Act, signed by Trump earlier this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis calls Florida legislature’s bill “weak,” while advocates for immigrant rights question the constitutionality of it all.

January 27, 2025 at 10:00:00 PM
A Tale of Two Streets: East and West Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach
While Delray officials seek to reimagine the popular street, local businesses fear displacement. The buzz is exciting for many entrepreneurs, but others question whether the rush to develop has made the neighborhood unaffordable.

January 24, 2025 at 2:00:00 PM
'Sometimes civil disobedience is an appropriate response to injustice' - MLK Feted in Florida
Despite low temperatures, rainy skies and inauguration ambivalence, crowds gathered to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy in Palm Beach and Broward Counties this week. “Let the White House know – don’t take this away,” said one participant.

January 24, 2025 at 1:00:00 PM
The Alarm is Ringing: How Long Will Palm Beach County Schools Hit Snooze For?
Florida legislators moved to enact later start times in 2023. Now, they’re having second thoughts. While teens are keen on the idea of getting more sleep, the shift could be more disruptive to family schedules than initially realized.

January 21, 2025 at 4:00:00 AM
Gleaning in Honor of MLK: A Day of Service to Fight Hunger and Unite Communities
Volunteers from across Palm Beach County gathered at Bedner’s Farm in Boynton Beach to participate in a special day of service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Together, they engaged in the age-old practice of gleaning, harvesting fresh produce that gets donated to food insecure people nearby.

