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How to reach the Sun Sentinel’s reporters and editors
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (120+ words) Here are the ways to contact the newsroom staff of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, which covers Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties as well as Florida statewide news: Newsroom leadership ... Here are the ways to contact the newsroom staff of the South Florida Sun Sentinel, which covers Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties as well as Florida statewide news: Executive Editor: Gretchen Day-Bryant, [email protected] Managing Editor: David Schutz, [email protected] Metro News Editor: Juan Ortega, [email protected] Sports Editor: Kathy Laughlin, [email protected] Entertainment/Features Editor: Melina I. De Rose, [email protected] Editorial Page Editor: Steve Bousquet, [email protected] Letters to the editor: Email [email protected] How to submit items to Sun Sentinel event listings...
How you can help the Sun Sentinel cover your community
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (379+ words) Trustworthy local news and information requires resources that advertising alone can no longer support. Today, subscriptions, donations and philanthropic investments are what can sustain local news, ensuring our neighbors stay informed and leaders held accountable. Accountability is what happened when reporter Scott Travis asked why the Broward School District was spending $2.6 million to rent office space amid a budget crisis. After Scott's story was published, the school board quickly moved to get out of the lease. And for a year Abigail Hasebroock has focused on Boca Raton's government-campus redevelopment plans, keeping tabs on the contentious proposal for a swath of land near the city's downtown. Local reporters tell you what you need to know to stay safe. Bill Kearney prompted a water fitness instructor to write: "I read your article about lightning this morning and just wanted to say thank…...
Menorah lighting at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale | PHOTOS
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (244+ words) Photos of Menorah lighting celebration at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale on the second night of Hanukkah, Thursday, Dec 26, 2024. A caravan of trucks with giant menorahs from the Chabad Lubavitch of Fort Lauderdale celebrate the second night of Hanukkah during a menorah lighting celebration at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Kids reach for Hanukah gelt thrown from a fire truck as they celebrate the second night of Hanukkah during a menorah lighting celebration at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Families gather to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah during a menorah lighting celebration at Las Olas Oceanside Park in Fort Lauderdale. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun Sentinel) Downtown Jewish Center Chabad Rabbi Schneur Kaplan celebrates the second night of Hanukkah during a…...
Morning Update: South Florida’s top news stories for Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (126+ words) Wary homebuyers backing out of purchases more often, including in Fort Lauderdale, report says Save Boca group submits petition signatures in attempt to force vote on redevelopment plan Broward superintendent tries to calm fears on school closures Spirit Airlines rival Frontier adding a half-dozen big-city routes out of Fort Lauderdale Florida Supreme Court won't halt Pulitzer-Trump case Florida consumer advocates propose new FPL deal to halve rate hikes College football watch parties: Where to watch Noles, Canes, Gators and those high-flying FAU Owls New citizenship criteria for a new America | Pat Beall Teen accused of stabbing to death 14-year-old boy in Oakland Park, deputies say Miss Manners: Our nanny lives in the basement, and she has gotten territorial...
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Tuesday, July 15, 2025
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (97+ words) Florida airports ordered to report any "weather modification" activities "Constantly looking up": Crash near North Perry airport renews safety debate One of multiple suspects arrested in shooting at Boynton "Peace in the Hood" event How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling Broward teachers vote overwhelmingly to keep their union Bondi"s fumbling of Epstein case is so typical | Editorial Travel Troubleshooter: KLM forced me to pay because I was a "no show." But I wasn"t!" Miss Manners: The bride"s mother sent me a bill. How should I respond?...
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Tuesday, April 29, 2025
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (160+ words) Here are South Florida's top stories for Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Heat flail to the finish, swept out of playoffs in record 138-83 romp by Cavaliers Panthers score two goals in 11 seconds to edge Lightning, take 3-1 lead in series Estranged husband accused in wife's death in Spain dies by suicide in jail, attorneys say Fort Lauderdale senior living home tied to infamous New York landlords DeSantis' new Broward School Board appointee talks about his big move, strong local ties It's an auto racing weekend! The Beachfront Grand Prix Festival to make a pit stop in Fort Lauderdale Boca Bash 2025 goes smoothly, with few problems reported amid patrols Travel Troubleshooter: Vail Resorts canceled the season. Where's my refund? Book review: Vintage Carl Hiaasen attitude guides his new "Fever Beach' about "dumb as a post' white supremacist Miss Manners: I'm tired of only talking about…...
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Wednesday, July 16, 2025
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (112+ words) Pilot, passengers rescued by neighbors after plane crash identified | Listen to 911 calls Palm Beach County offering up to $100,000 for first-time homebuyers Time to vote for best subs in South Florida: Here are the Top 5 finalists! Florida executes man for killing 2 outside bar, the 26th US execution this year Miccosukee Tribe of Florida wants to join a federal lawsuit against Alligator Alcatraz Florida flouts auditing law on "emergency" immigration spending | Scott Maxwell They were the keepers of the Hillsboro Lighthouse, and now their descendants will pay them tribute Miss Manners: The secret about my new house got out, and now things are awkward at work...
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (137+ words) Hurricane Erin's early and rapid intensification may be a sign of things to come, experts say Another new home insurance company gets Florida permit. This makes 15 since reforms were enacted. DeSantis appoints state Rep. Mike Caruso as Palm Beach County court clerk and comptroller Here's how redistricting push may spell trouble for South Florida Democrats Judge rejects bid to dismiss West Palm Beach officer's criminal case after fatal Boynton pursuit Flags in Palm Beach County to be flown at half staff to honor late state Rep. Joe Casello Appeals court OKs use of "sexual predator' label on driver's licenses Princess Cruises' new Florida-bound ship completes sea trials Travel Troubleshooter: Help! Turo is charging $500 for cracked paint on my rental car Miss Manners: There's no safe topic of conversation anymore...
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (129+ words) Florida surgeon general says his "goal" is to ban mRNA COVID vaccine Open carry is "law of the state," Florida attorney general says Dolphins Deep Dive: Perkins, Furones discuss McDaniels" possible firing and answer viewers" questions Tuesday at 11 a.m. Property values went up. How high will Broward taxes go up with them? More South Floridians accused in fake nursing diploma scam, feds say Beloved Courtyard Cafe diner is reborn in an unlikely space " inside an Italian restaurant "Thriving in South Florida": New study highlights diversity of local Sephardic Jews Trump says the US military again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela Travel Troubleshooter: Iberia downgraded me to economy. Where"s my refund? Miss Manners: She thinks she"s funny, but her tasteless "jokes" are hurtful...
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Tuesday, June 3, 2025
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (117+ words) Several more BSO deputies suspended or fired in wake of Tamarac triple murder High-rise projects would add more than 27,000 new residential units in Fort Lauderdale All international travelers should get measles vaccinations, CDC says Walmart rides wave of Florida growth with new round of store makeovers Adult swim: Find a South Florida pool to learn for the first time or improve your skills this summer West Park man shot by Broward Sheriff's deputy faces several charges American Dream mega-mall sued by Miami-Dade over years of construction delays How a Florida court took unusual steps to limit abortion access for minors Miss Manners: The marriage proposal you saw on TikTok was bogus...