The Orlando Brightline station has enough ridership for the company to focus long distance routes. This means starting June 1, there are big changes to monthly discount passes. According to Brightline’s website, their “smart” plan from Miami to West Palm Beach currently costs $399 for one month, which includes 40Continue Reading
The Biden administration expanded protections last month to include gender identity and sexual orientation, but some Texas politicians oppose the changes.Continue Reading
“I’m looking at this twister coming, this car gets sucked up. I see the debris, and then all of a sudden our truck got hit,” Jeff Frederickson said.Continue Reading
Gabe Sanchez, who ran the Black Swan Saloon in Deep Ellum from 2010 until it closed in 2020, is preparing to reopen it in East Dallas.Continue Reading
New numbers from Harrisburg show registered Republicans have crept within a few percentage points of registered Democrats in the Keystone State.Continue Reading
Lane restrictions are planned on I-81 South from Exit 180 to Exit 165 for shoulder cutting, according to PennDOT.Continue Reading
Since 2001, Howard Herring has been the president of the New World Symphony Orchestra and continues to aspire and develop the world’s top musicians and find ways to immerse the community in classical music and education. A native of Oklahoma, Mr. Herring started his musical career as a pianist byContinue Reading
These film permits were issued last week by the Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory & Economic Resources’ Office of Film and Entertainment, (305) 375-3288; the Miami Mayor’s Office of Film, Arts & Entertainment, (305) 860-3823; and the Miami Beach Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment-Film and Print Division, (305) 673-7070.Continue Reading
Nothing is more boring, or more pivotal: both the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County are due to name teams to suggest charter changes. Nobody but an insider ever talks about a charter. It’s as well understood as the Electoral College is nationally – that is, it’s a mystery. ThinkContinue Reading
Below are some of the FYIs in this week’s edition. The entire content of this week’s FYIs and Insider sections is available by subscription only. To subscribe click here. SEWER WORK ON SCHEDULE: The management of Miami-Dade’s Water & Sewer Department expects to meet all requirements of a federal consent decreeContinue Reading
The City of Miami’s latest design for its new government administration building, as part of the rising Miami Freedom Park, has earned praise and a recommendation for approval. The proposed facility is eight stories with government offices spread out over 235,000 square feet, with an attached parking garage for upContinue Reading
Miami International Airport will add six passenger gates in a new Concourse K beside the South Terminal under a four-year, $621 million contract with a firm that is to design and build the project within four years, according to a just-released call for services. The project is part of aContinue Reading
Construction costs in Miami-Dade remain flat without any signs of escalation, according to those involved. Some of the commodities like concrete and steel have leveled off to the point that they are holding their prices throughout the duration of the project, which was not the case in 2022 and 2023,Continue Reading
Brickell’s much-anticipated Class-A-plus office tower, 830 Brickell, prepares for its completion in the second half of the year. “The construction is progressing,” said Andrew Trench, executive managing director at Cushman & Wakefield. “What we call sort of a super superstructure, it’s complete.” Final touches are being made on the glassContinue Reading
A Norwegian fish-farming complex that plans to produce at build-out 1 billion servings of salmon a year near Homestead at what would be the world’s largest aquaculture facility is to get a $250 million loan boost via industrial revenue bonds up for approval by county commissioners this week. The commissionContinue Reading
Miami-Dade appears to be on the verge of a growing worldwide movement, literally, allowing micromobility vehicles in the county’s incorporated and unincorporate areas. The ordinance by Commissioner Raquel Regalado, dealing with a hotly debated issue countywide, ultimately passed without comment Tuesday after the Chairman’s Policy Council & Intergovernmental Affairs CommitteeContinue Reading
The first of three live broadcasts of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest yielded the initial results of the competition, with 10 countries out of 15 moving forward into the grand final on Saturday (May 11) and five countries going home. Most notable among the 10 winning countries are Luxembourg, whichContinue Reading
Fallout art imagines Lucy suiting up in the Brotherhood of Steel’s signature power armor with a furry companion by her side. Prime Video’s Fallout show is set in the same universe as the best-selling Bethesda video game franchise, but follows an all-new story involving three strangers on separate quests whoContinue Reading
Bill Murray stars in Jim Jarmusch’s 2019 zombie comedy The Dead Don’t Die, which brilliantly references Murray’s other zombie film. The 73-year-old actor is one of the most recognizable movie stars ever, known for starring in some of the best comedy movies of all time, such as Groundhog Day andContinue Reading
The solid reason why Lee Child named his character Reacher proves that Alan Ritchson is the perfect casting choice for the role. When Tom Cruise was first cast as Jack Reacher in the 2012 movie, Lee Child’s readers could not help but feel disappointed because the actor just did notContinue Reading
In 2022, A24 and Peacock announced that they would be teaming up to produce Crystal Lake, a Friday the 13th television series, but the latest update on the show is concerning. Despite being one of the most well-known franchises in horror, it’s been 15 years since a new Friday theContinue Reading
Director George Miller reveals who will cameo as grizzled antihero Max Rockatansky in the spinoff prequel movie Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Miller rose to prominence with the 1979 dystopian action movie Mad Max, an adventure centered around a police officer-turned-vigilante in a wasteland. The movie was a global successContinue Reading
Spoilers are ahead for Hacks season 3, episode 2, “Better Late.”Continue Reading
Warning! This post contains minor spoilers for Apple TV+’s Dark Matter.Continue Reading
While Five Nights At Freddys was a huge hit upon release, there is an upcoming 2024 horror movie that may beat its big box office success. It took nine years for the indie video game Five Nights At Freddys to receive a movie adaptation and the projects path to theContinue Reading
In sweltering Brazil, flooding killed dozens of people and paralyzed a city of about 4 million people. Voters and politicians in India, amid national elections, are fainting in heat that hit as high as 115 degrees (46.3 degrees Celsius). A brutal Asian heat wave has closed schools in the Philippines,Continue Reading
Kim Ki Nam, a North Korean propaganda chief who helped build personality cults around the country’s three dynastic leaders, has died at 94, the North’s state media said. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said the country’s current leader, Kim Jong Un, visited the body of Kim Ki NamContinue Reading
The U.S. paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over concerns that Israel was approaching a decision on launching a full-scale assault on the southern Gaza city of Rafah against the wishes of the U.S., a senior administration official said Tuesday. The shipment was supposed to consist ofContinue Reading
The event is set to take place from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. May 18 at Panther Island Pavilion.Continue Reading
“We’re trying to fight for that footage because the footage is going to tell the truth,” said Chanell Johnson.Continue Reading
The hospital resumed taking patients transported by EMS effective 7 a.m. Tuesday after a pause of about a week amid staffing issues.Continue Reading
A couple is locked up in Chester County after allegedly starving and tormenting a 12-year-old girl until she ultimately died.Continue Reading
50 Cent has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex Daphne Joy over her public accusations that he raped and physically abused her, calling them a “calculated attack” of false allegations designed to destroy his reputation. In a case filed Monday in Houston court, the rapper (real name Curtis Jackson)Continue Reading
Just two weeks after Usher tied Charlie Wilson for the most No. 1s by a male artist on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, the latter legend reclaims the title for himself as “Superman” tops the list dated May 11. “Superman” jumps from No. 3 after an 8% increase in playsContinue Reading
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. After just two weeks in theaters, Abigail is dancing its ways onto digital platforms. The vampireContinue Reading
While most war movies told their story from a male perspective, some great entries in the genre told important stories centered on female characters. The bias toward primarily depicting men in war movies was an extremely limiting way to look at the harrowing effects of conflict and wholly ignored theContinue Reading
Though the music and big dance set pieces might grab the audience’s attention, the best La La Land quotes show the emotional power of the movie. The romance between Mia (Emma Stone) and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) is full of heart and sadness, all conveyed in some of the movie’s mostContinue Reading
Star Wars has had some incredible redemption arcs for its characters throughout the franchise’s nearly five decades, but these 10 redemptions were the very best. Redemption has been a core theme throughout Star Wars movies and TV shows, beginning when Luke Skywalker believed in his father enough to turn himContinue Reading
Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story is finally here, and here are all of the filming locations that were used in the Netflix movie, explained. Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story shows off a lot of different locations that are involved in the film’s fictional recounting of the Pop-Tart space race, showing off variousContinue Reading
Vanderpump Rules season 11 has been an overwhelming, emotional rollercoaster for the cast of the series, who finished off the season with a dose of reality that was shocking to viewers. While the major plotline of Vanderpump Rules season 11 has revolved around the cast doing their best to findContinue Reading
Chicago Fire will say goodbye to one of its longest-serving stars after 12 seasons. The NBC flagship show is the first installment in the One Chicago franchise, which also comprises Chicago P.D., Chicago Med, and the previously cancelled Chicago Justice. Fire focuses on the personal and professional lives of theContinue Reading
The main villain in Shrek was Lord Farquaad (voiced by John Lithgow), who was trying to get rid of all the fairy tale creatures in Duloc, but the movie didnt quite explore his reasons for this. In 2001, DreamWorks established itself as a worthy competitor to Pixar with the animatedContinue Reading
Throne of Glass features a lot of great characters throughout its seven books and novella collection, but Sarah J. Maas’ fantasy series completely wastes one of its most promising players. There is no shortage of powerful characters in Throne of Glass, whether they boast magical abilities, physical prowess, or politicalContinue Reading
Warning: Contains potential spoilers for Avengers (2023) #14 !Continue Reading
Kenya’s government has begun bulldozing homes built in flood-prone areas and promising evicted families the equivalent of $75 to relocate after a deadline passed to evacuate amid deadly rains. In the capital, Nairobi, a bulldozer ripped through iron-sheet walls as people watched in despair. Security forces with guns and batonsContinue Reading
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk called Tuesday for a special meeting of the secret services to discuss alleged Russian and Belarusian infiltration after a Polish judge who had access to sensitive state information defected to Belarus. Authorities in NATO and European Union member Poland are investigating the judge, Tomasz Szmydt,Continue Reading
NASA announced on Tuesday that the Boeing Starliner crew flight test will launch no earlier than 6:16 p.m. on May 17. According to a news release, United Launch Alliance plans to roll the rocket, with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, back to its Vertical Integration Facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force StationContinue Reading
Prince Harry arrived in London on Tuesday to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games but won’t see his father during the visit, a spokesperson said. King Charles III, who returned to his official duties last week after being sidelined for three months with cancer, is too busy toContinue Reading
Donald Trump squirmed and scowled, shook his head and muttered as Stormy Daniels described the unexpected sex she says they had nearly two decades ago, saying she remembered “trying to think of anything other than what was happening.” It was a story Daniels has told before. This time, Trump hadContinue Reading
Protesters say cops don’t keep them safe, “We keep us safe.” by Hannah Krieg This afternoon the University of Washington propped up police-guarded barricades at all entrances of the Quad. This marks the UW’s first crackdown on student protesters after six days of peaceful camping. While a UW spokesperson toldContinue Reading
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Amazon is making it easy to serve moms for Mother’s Day Brunch. Starting on Thursday (Feb.Continue Reading
There’s a lot of fresh blood in the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 this week, with Tommy Richman’s “Million Dollar Baby” debuting at No. 2, Shaboozey‘s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” rising to No. 3, and Sabrina Carpenter‘s “Espresso” rising to No. 4 (all behind a second week atContinue Reading
Although 2023s horror box office was dominated by the likes of Five Nights at Freddy’s, The Nun II and Scream VI, the best franchise entry of the genre last year was a much-belated reboot of a franchise so firmly rooted in the 2000s its amazing theres already been two attemptsContinue Reading
A stunning new Darth Maul wristwatch by Citizen celebrates the dark side like never before. 25 years ago, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace kicked the prequel trilogy off in style. The iconic Sith Apprentice Darth Maul made his debut, and by the end of The Phantom MenaceContinue Reading
J.R.R. Tolkien wrote several stories set in Middle-earth along with The Lord of the Rings, each taking place at different points in this fictional universe’s timeline. Of course, with many of these books being prequels to Frodo’s story, it can sometimes be confusing to pinpoint a reading order. Those lookingContinue Reading
Jar Jar Binks is notorious as the bumbling buffoon of the Star Wars prequel era, but what if he was actually a Dark Lord of the Sith? First introduced in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Jar Jar was the movie’s comic relief, constantly getting himself into troubleContinue Reading
The CW’s long-running vampire love triangle TV show The Vampire Diaries boasts many popular characters and engaging storylines focusing on romantic and supernatural intrigue. The show, based on L. J. Smith’s fantasy novel series of the same name, was created in the wake of Twilight’s massive popularity. However, while TwilightContinue Reading
One upcoming movie featuring Glen Powell proves a surprising and unusual trend for the actor’s overall career. Powell, who stars in the upcoming Twisters, has been performing onscreen since 2003. After appearing in early teen features including the Richard Linklater movie Fast Food Nation, he began to appear in moreContinue Reading
A reveal in the Cobra Kai season 6 trailer offers a way for the show to settle the Johnny vs. Daniel debate, even without a proper rematch. Though Daniel beat Johnny in The Karate Kid, Cobra Kai has been notably more ambiguous when it comes to comparisons between the characters’Continue Reading
Although Rotten Tomatoes’ recent Best Movies of All Time list does feature some of the best superhero movies, there are some notable omissions both from the MCU and DCU. The superhero movie genre has become a huge part of Hollywood with dynamic storytelling, crossovers, and action-packed events that more oftenContinue Reading
The Roast of Tom Brady streamed live on Netflix on May 5, 2024 and left absolutely nothing on the field. The three-hour event was hosted by Kevin Hart and put the future Hall of Fame Quarterback Tom Brady on the hot seat where virtually no subject was completely off limits.Continue Reading
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Amazing Spider-Man #49! The Marvel Universe is going through one of its most terrifying eras of all time during the ongoing Blood Hunt event, which has ushered in the age of vampires – and Spider-Man is on the front lines trying to take them down.Continue Reading
Playing the lottery in Florida was a pleasure for one Publix shopper. The grocery store chain can once again claim it sold a winning jackpot ticket. The sole winner matched all five numbers — 7, 23, 24, 56 and 60 — along with the Powerball, 25, to win the estimatedContinue Reading
People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz. The law, prompted by the frustration a legislator felt at not being able to buyContinue Reading
Boeing’s first astronaut launch is off until late next week because of a bad valve in the rocket that needs to be replaced. The countdown was halted Monday night after a pressure-relief valve in the Atlas V rocket’s upper stage opened and closed so quickly and so many times thatContinue Reading
Jim Moses of American Airlines expects this summer’s rush, which starts May 17 and runs through September 3, will surpass pre-pandemic levels.Continue Reading
Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lady A, Riley Green, Ashley McBryde, Brothers Osborne and Walker Hayes took the stage on Saturday (May 4) at the 11th annual iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One in Austin, Texas. Old Dominion kicked off the show with a performance including some some ofContinue Reading
Influential shareholder advisory groups Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis advised Universal Music Group (UMG) investors to vote their disapproval of a UMG compensation report that details CEO Lucian Grainge‘s 2023 pay package, which included a one-time $100 million stock and options award, when it’s put to an advisory voteContinue Reading
GOAL — a sustainability program developed by founding members Oak View Group, State Farm Arena and its NBA sports tenant the Atlanta Hawks, Fenway Sports Group and green building expert Jason F. McLennan — has released a report outlining the impact of its first year of work. The group’s 2024 Impact ReportContinue Reading
It’s Tuesday, May 7th, and we have a lot to cover after the Met Gala yesterday. In case you missed the biggest night in fashion, we’ve got you covered. From best looks at the Met Gala, to behind the scenes action on the red carpet, to performances we go throughContinue Reading
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. This year’s 2024 Met Gala highlighted dazzling and high fashion moments where all celebrities embraced theContinue Reading
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Doja Cat made quite the statement at the 2024 Met Gala. The “Paint the Town” redContinue Reading
Country singer HARDY links up with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg for his short film “Gin & Juice” and to promote his new song “Gin & Juice (Another Shot From Dr. Dre).” The short film features appearances from Snoop, Dre and actress Nicola Peltz Beckham and is made in collaborationContinue Reading
Tom Holland continues to be the sweetest boyfriend. The actor took to Instagram on Tuesday (May 7) to share a stunning snap of his girlfriend Zendaya’s standout Met Gala outfit, which she chose in collaboration with her stylist Law Roach. The Euphoria star rocked a custom Maison Margiela by John GallianoContinue Reading
Nichelle Nichols’ net worth is surprising given her status as TV royalty. Born Grace Dell Nichols on December 28, 1932, Nichols was a trailblazing actress and singer best known for her role as Lieutenant Nyota Uhura in the original Star Trek series. Nichols broke barriers as one of the firstContinue Reading
It has been 20 years since the series finale of Friends, and the conclusion to one of the biggest sitcoms of all time looks a little different now. Although the two-part finale, “The Last One,” is often regarded as one of the best episodes of Friends , the payoff ofContinue Reading
The Roast of Tom Brady on Netflix threw just about every punch imaginable at the greatest NFL quarterback of all time. No one who participated in the historic live event was safe from a punchline, including the legendary head coach of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick, and even theContinue Reading
For any viewers looking for shows like Family Guy, there are some great adult cartoons available. By using and often subverting the animated family sitcom format popularized by The Simpsons, Family Guy’s reign began in 1999, and, like its predecessor, appears to have no end in sight. In recent years,Continue Reading
The newest entry to the Blade Runner franchise, Blade Runner 2099, is already raising some major questions about some of the changes Blade Runner 2049 made to replicants. The Blade Runner franchise has only been growing since the first film debuted in 1982, and it will continue to expand withContinue Reading
Riddick: Furya is officially happening, with development on the long awaited Vin Diesel sci-fi sequel well underway. The first three movies in the Riddick franchise, Pitch Black (2000), The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), and Riddick (2013), have accumulated a cult following. Riddick was introduced as a lethal criminal en routeContinue Reading
Inception used Edith Piafs song Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien as the kick for Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his team during their missions of infiltrating dreams, and it does have a deeper meaning in the story than it seems. The movies of Christopher Nolan have various themes in common, mostlyContinue Reading
Dr. Daniel Smith and Dr. Chris Bernier are the last two candidates the school board will consider over the next two weeks.Continue Reading
The City of Jacksonville opened a phone bank Tuesday to help connect people with mental health resources in the community.Continue Reading
Warning! Spoilers for Daredevil #8 and potential spoilers for Daredevil #9 ahead!Continue Reading
SpaceX plans to send another Falcon 9 rocket into space Wednesday from the Space Coast. SpaceX is targeting 11 a.m. Wednesday for a mission to send 23 Starlink satellites into orbit. The Falcon 9 rocket will lift off from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. This is the secondContinue Reading
Despite pleas from Democrats and gut-wrenching testimony from doctors and rape survivors, a GOP-controlled legislative committee rejected a bill Tuesday that would have added cases of rape and incest as exceptions to Louisiana’s abortion ban. In the reliably red state, which is firmly ensconced in the Bible Belt and whereContinue Reading
Billions of people are using different kinds of energy each day and 2023 was a record-breaking year for renewable energy sources — ones that don’t emit planet-warming pollutants like carbon dioxide and methane — according to a report published Wednesday by Ember, a think tank based in London. For theContinue Reading
Could your child be in the next generation of space journalists? Central Florida nonprofit SpaceKids Global is partnering with Blue Origin’s nonprofit Club for the Future for the SpaceKids Global Press Squad Competition. SpaceKids Global was founded in 2015 by Sharon Hagle, with the mission to bring space to kidsContinue Reading
Transgender activists have flooded a Utah tip line created to alert state officials to possible violations of a new bathroom law with thousands of hoax reports in an effort to shield trans residents and their allies from any legitimate complaints that could threaten their safety. The onslaught has led theContinue Reading
Three Northwest ISD students face charges, but parents want to know their names and intentions to protect their children. Federal law conceals their identities.Continue Reading
Six witnesses from across Minnesota testified on Tuesday in the Feeding Our Future trial that they didn’t see thousands of meals distributed to apartments, parks or a music venue.Continue Reading
The Central York High School girls softball team displayed their dominance in their game against York High school, showcasing their skill and experience with a convincing 19-3 win in just three innings. The implementation of the 15 run rule further emphasized their commanding performance on the field. LockedIN Magazine’s RickContinue Reading
BE:FIRST’s “Masterplan” blasts in at No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100, dated May 1, ending Creepy Nuts’ consecutive run atop the chart at 13 weeks. The title track of the septet’s concept single released April 24 on CD, “Masterplan” debuts at No. 2 for CD sales with 115,963Continue Reading
BLACKPINK‘s Lisa brought some pink venom to the Miami International Autodrome on Sunday when the K-pop star served as the Formula 1 Grand Prix flag-bearer and met the Oracle Red Bull Racing team. On Tuesday (May 7), Lisa posted photos from the event on Instagram, writing that she felt “HonoredContinue Reading
Susan Buckner, the actress and dancer best known for her turn as the bubbly and often-teased Rydell High cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 blockbuster musical Grease, has died. She was 72. She died Thursday in Miami, family spokesperson Melissa Berthier announced. No cause of death was revealed. Buckner portrayed HollywoodContinue Reading
WARNING: Contains SPOILERS for Star Trek: Discovery, season 5, episode 6, “Whistlespeak”.Continue Reading
The Legend of Zelda live-action movie faces an impossible Link problem, as proven by the most controversial element of a 2024 video game adaptation. A live-action Legend of Zelda story was confirmed by Nintendo in 2023, causing a great deal of discussion. Many were worried about the film given theContinue Reading
The Sims 4 players tired of their creations wasting their time playing video games like Blicblock and Incredible Sports are in luck because a new mod allows them to experience some excellent real-world titles. Given how flexible and reactive The Sims‘ systems are, it stands to reason that users couldContinue Reading
Evil season 4 has a huge challenge after its unbelievable five-year Rotten Tomatoes streak. The horror show has consistently received excellent reviews since its first season premiered in 2019. After initially releasing on CBS, the series then transitioned to Paramount+, which has also produced its latest season. Evil season 3Continue Reading
