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When Florida’s Billy Napier and Miami’s Mario Cristobal finally collide, the loser will get wrecked
Billy Napier’s team finally plays Mario Cristobal’s team on Saturday at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, but the seeds for this spectacle were planted long ago. Florida’s Napier and Miami’s Cristobal were hired eight days apart in 2021, five months into the most chaotic period of change their sport has ever seen. Each of their schools […] The post When Florida’s Billy Napier and Miami’s Mario Cristobal finally collide, the loser will get wrecked appeared first on On3.
Miami Dolphins star Jaylen Waddle inspires children to save and smile
MIAMI - Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle made a surprise trip to a local Boys and Girls Club in Fort Lauderdale.Kids were in awe at seeing Waddle walk into the gym and erupted with cheers. "It was great," shared an excited child. "I've never seen him in real life."Waddle, the Dolphins, and Truist teamed up for a Day of Care spotlighting its "Beyond The Field" campaign, partnering with the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County. Children of all ages could ask Waddle questions and receive a cool Dolphin backpack. But that's not all! The fun moved to...
Holland America Announces Segmented Grand Voyages
Holland America Line is offering cruisers the chance to book segments of the 2025 Grand World Voyage or Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole starting from $169 per day, according to a press release. Guests can choose from seven segments on the Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole tour sailing aboard the...
False distress calls wreak havoc on rescue efforts
No responsible boater would send a distress signal without an actual emergency, yet it happens all the time. Last year, less than 2 percent of the 22,248 emergency beacon activations received by the U.S. Mission Control Center, which serves as the central data information hub for 406MHz distress beacon signals, were actual distress calls. The other 98 percent were either false alarms or undetermined.
Court clears way for Florida to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors
A federal appeals court has ruled that transgender minors in Florida cannot be prescribed puberty blockers or other hormonal treatments, even if their parents approve, while the state hashes out legal concerns over its gender-affirming care ban.
South Florida children's book author seeks to bring holiday joy to military families
MIAMI — This is sure to get you in the holiday spirit and make "Miami Proud."The children's book "POMP, SNOW, and CIRQUEumstance" is coming to life as a holiday movie. Dream Studios in Pompano Beach is producing a television film version of the book, which is a holiday story about three characters and is designed for military families and kids on military bases. Neil Goldberg, who founded Dream Studios and co-wrote the book, grew up in a military family. It's his passion to give back, especially to children."I was one of those children that was looking for outlets that didn't...
Do Florida school board elections signal the end of Moms for Liberty?
The poor results of school board candidates backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in this month’s primary raised questions about whether the governor’s influence could be on the wane. He might not be alone. Since his endorsements mirrored those of Moms for Liberty — they jointly targeted several incumbents...
What is sloth fever? The Oropouche virus and its symptoms, explained.
The Oropouche virus, a potentially fatal disease also referred to as "sloth fever," has made its way to the United States, prompting questions about what Americans should know. On Tuesday, Florida's health department reported 30 cases of Oropouche fever in the state, all linked to travel from Cuba. There has also been one case reported in New York following travel.In an update Tuesday, the CDC said at least three of the initial cases reported in the U.S. were hospitalized and that the agency is "currently developing a plan for rapid detection and response" to the virus.Earlier this month, the Centers for...
Mother Arrested After Shockingly Jumping Into Fight to Help Teen Daughter [Watch]
A Florida mom is facing some serious consequences after getting involved in her teenage daughter's feud with a former friend. Being a parent is one of the most rewarding things that a person can go through in their lives. With that comes some stress, of course, and some ups and downs, but you always want to love and support your kids.
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