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Skip to content Sections xml:space="preserve"> Search xml:space="preserve"> Forecast Today's Paper Newsletters Obituaries Learn more about subscriptions April 18, 2021 76°F Home page SPORTS EATING VACCINE PUZZLES OPINION TO DO LOTTERY LOCAL NEWS Advertisement Advertisement Eating Tip your robot: South Florida restaurant hires robo-servers to deal with staff shortages Eating Tip your robot: South Florida restaurant hires robo-servers to deal with staff shortages The robots have arrived in Broward County, and one Hollywood seafood restaurant now uses robot employees to greet patrons, show customers to tables and serve food and drink. By Phillip Valys Apr 17, 2021 COVID-19 Vaccines Hospitalizations plunge among Florida seniors, as COVID immunity takes hold The number of Florida seniors entering the hospital for COVID dropped sharply over the past month, an indication that the vaccination campaign begun in December has been effective in protecting the group most vulnerable to the disease. By David Fleshler and Cindy Krischer Goodman Apr 17, 2021 Florida reports 6,323 new COVID-19 cases, and 74 additional deaths on Saturday Florida will get 423,750 COVID vaccines next week, a decline for the second consecutive week. Here’s where they’ll go Education Ten years later, have Broward schools fixed the problems a grand jury found? A grand jury made 20 recommendations about Broward schools in 2011, ranging from ending campaign contributions from vendors to electing a superintendent. The district followed only about a third of them. By Scott Travis Apr 17, 2021 US & World News Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss is said to end his bid for Sun Sentinel parent Tribune Publishing The Swiss billionaire who seemingly came out of nowhere last month to make a serious offer for Tribune Publishing, has decided to take himself out of the bidding, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. By Katie Robertson Apr 17, 2021 Weather Forecast Be prepared to sweat. South Florida is in for another scorcher Sunday The mercury is expected to reach 93 Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties By Eileen Kelley Apr 17, 2021 Careers and Finance Billionaires who live in small towns across the United States Stacker compiled a list of 25 billionaires who live in some of America's smallest towns, using data from Forbes and the U.S. Census Bureau. For similar lists visit Stacker . By Hannah Lang, Stacker Nov 13, 2020 Hollywood News Yellow Green Farmer’s Market opens with new look and large crowds in Hollywood | Photos Hundreds of people flow through the Yellow Green Farmer’s Market in Hollywood after a 13-month shutdown caused by the pandemic By Wayne K. Roustan Apr 17, 2021 Good luck finding a cheap rental car. A shortage is driving up prices. Miami Dolphins NFL draft prospects you should want on Dolphins, or your favorite team: Omar Kelly’s 2021 man-crush list South Florida Sun Sentinel Dolphins columnist Omar Kelly breaks down his favorite prospects in the 2021 NFL draft. By Omar Kelly Apr 17, 2021 Hyde: From zero to Zito — Panthers’ changes started at the top | Commentary Winderman: Heat-Nets a reminder of all things Big 3, with these trios mattering most | Commentary Florida News Failure at Piney Point: Florida let environmental risk fester despite warnings As early as 2008, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was predicting possible disaster at the old Piney Point phosphate plant in Manatee County north of Bradenton if a plan to use the site for dredging went forward. By bethany barnes , christopher o'donnell and zachary t. sampson Apr 17, 2021 VACCINE HEADQUARTERS See more VACCINE HEADQUARTERS articles Here are the latest rules for COVID-19 vaccine sites Here’s where to find a COVID-19 vaccine in South Florida Answers to your vaccine questions: When can I go back to Canada if I got my shots in Florida? How many people in Florida have been vaccinated for COVID-19? Track the state’s progress here MAP: Search for COVID vaccine sites in Florida and find out how to make an appointment Advertisement MOST POPULAR 1. Daddy Yankee joins Marc Anthony in his virtual concert ‘One Night’ on Saturday Apr 16 2. IRS da fecha de envío de nueva ayuda para las familias. Aquí lo que debe hacer para recibirla Apr 14 3. Hospitalizations plunge among Florida seniors, as COVID immunity takes hold Apr 17 4. Heat’s Victor Oladipo remains sidelined with knee injury, Jimmy Butler questionable vs. Nets; James Harden out for Brooklyn 2h 5. Tip your robot: South Florida restaurant hires robo-servers to deal with staff shortages Apr 17 MORE TOP STORIES News A Castro will no longer be leading Cuba. But there are relatives still in government. For the first time in over six decades, no one with the Castro surname will be at the helm of Cuba’s government. But there are still a few Castro family members in positions of influence. By Bianca Padro Ocasio Apr 17, 2021 News Miami-area woman held by feds after making videos threatening to kill VP Kamala Harris A longtime nurse at Jackson Memorial Hospital has been charged in Miami federal court with making threats to kill Vice President Kamala Harris, which she recorded in a series of videos she sent to her husband in prison. By Jay Weaver Apr 17, 2021 NRA honcho so traumatized by Parkland massacre, he went cruising | Fred Grimm Letters to the Editor Election laws aren’t broken and don’t need fixing | Letters to the editor Florida lawmakers should stop changing election laws that work well. Apr 17, 2021 South Florida 100: Regardless of Johnson & Johnson vaccine issues, keep getting vaccinated Florida must address vaccine inequities: Here’s how | Opinion COVID-19 Vaccines COVID vaccine demand drops, threatening statewide immunity Even with all adults in Florida now eligible for COVID vaccination, demand has dropped dramatically in the last week. By Cindy Krischer Goodman Apr 16, 2021 Florida’s COVID variant cases explode after spring break The Criminal Case against Joel Greenberg: Listen to part 1 of the Orlando Sentinel's podcast Apr 16, 2021 Matt Gaetz and Ron DeSantis: A friendship that may become a liability Politics ‘Sexism is alive and well.’ Matt Gaetz’s scandal puts a new spotlight on Florida’s male-dominated capital culture The Matt Gaetz scandal is putting a new spotlight on a longstanding sexually charged political culture in Tallahassee, where a long-rumored game assigned points for sleeping with interns, lobbyists, aides and other elected officials. By Skyler Swisher Apr 16, 2021 They just don’t make state senators like they used to | Steve Bousquet How medical marijuana, powerful allies fueled rise of Orlando doctor now embroiled in Matt Gaetz sex scandal Go Guide 10 things to do in Fort Lauderdale this weekend: Red noses, high heels and a circus downtown | Photos Free movies, free music and places to lounge poolside and riverside with the beautiful people this weekend in downtown Fort Lauderdale. By Ben Crandell Apr 16, 2021 Bodega Taqueria y Tequila plans to party in Aventura, West Palm Beach ... and beyond DON’T MISS THESE Coronavirus Tracking COVID-19 in Florida: Here are the latest statistics including new cases and deaths Here are Florida's key coronavirus data as reported by the state, including new cases, death, hospitalizations and the progress of vaccine distribution. By Aric Chokey Apr 1, 2021 Eating Florida restaurant inspections: Search our database for recent health code violations Search for health code violations found during restaurant inspections in Florida over the past 30 days. Apr 14, 2021 Broward County News These rescued dogs and cats are up for adoption in Broward County | Photo database If you're looking for a furry friend to rescue from a shelter, search our updated database of dogs and cats available today at the Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Center By Aric Chokey and Baidi Wang Apr 15, 2021 South Florida Parenting Summer camps: Guide to over 100 camps - including virtual Find a summer camp in Broward and Palm ...