Knockout Round Begins • Round of 32 Matches Scheduled
Monday, July 6th, 2026
Operating Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Round of 16 Matches Scheduled
Tuesday, July 7th, 2026
Operating Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Round of 16 Matches Scheduled
Thursday, July 9th, 2026
Operating Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Quarterfinal Match
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
Quarterfinals
Operating Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Quarterfinal Match(es)
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
Semifinals
Operating Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Semifinal Match
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
Semifinals
Operating Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Semifinal Match
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
Third-Place Playoff
Operating Hours: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Third-Place Match
Sunday, July 19th, 2026
FIFA World Cup Final
Operating Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• FIFA World Cup Final
About Gulfstream Park Located at 901 South Federal High-
way, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009, Gulfstream Park & The Village at Gulfstream Park, owned and operated by 1/ST, the consumer-facing brand of The Stronach Group, has been one of the country’s premier Thoroughbred horse racing venues since 1939. In addition to live Thoroughbred horse racing, Gulfstream Park offers two floors of exciting casino gaming. Level 1 features a blend of racing simulcasts and slot machines, while Level 2 offers additional slot gaming, live entertainment, and interactive promotions. Guests can enjoy more than 600 Las Vegas-style slot machines, electronic table games, and a variety of engaging promotions and tournaments. The property is also home to Carousel Club, operated by Gulfstream Park, a vibrant openair gathering destination featuring seasonal events, live entertainment, specialty programming, and community celebrations throughout the year. Ideally situated between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport, and just one mile from the Atlantic Ocean, Gulfstream Park & The Village at Gulfstream Park is South Florida’s premier entertainment destination. The property features an open-air lifestyle center with an international collection of restaurants, world-class art galleries, a bowling alley, outdoor cafés, fashion boutiques, health and beauty services, and a diverse array of shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences. Gulfstream Park is located at 901 South Federal Highway, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009.
For more information about Gulfstream Park & The Village at Gulfstream Park, please visit: www.gulfstreampark.com
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U.S. 1 (Fort Lauderdale) Named Florida’s Most Passive-Aggressive Road
Some roads don’t produce full-blown road rage; they produce something pettier, slower-burning, and arguably more exhausting: drivers who refuse to let you merge, close the gap when you signal, block intersections to avoid “losing their place,” sit stubbornly in the passing lane, or pretend not to see vehicles trying to pull out.
American River Wellness, experts in return to duty support, wanted to explore the roads across America where everyday driving manners seem to disappear. The study surveyed 3,011 motorists to identify the routes most associated with passive-aggressive behavior behind the wheel, the places where commuting becomes a daily test of patience, where small acts of discourtesy stack up, and where drivers are left feeling more tense, irritated, and worn down long before they reach their destination.
Nationally, the top 10 most passive-aggressive roads in America are:
#1. Ventura Boulevard, Los Angeles, California
Ventura Boulevard is where casual errands go to become psychological warfare. Between the coffee stops, studio traffic, school runs, delivery drivers, left turns, valet pull-ins, and people trying to slide out of tiny side streets, every block seems to ask drivers whether they can still behave like adults. The answer is not always encouraging. Gaps vanish the second someone signals. Cars creep forward to block exits. A driver will let three seconds of silence pass rather than make eye contact and wave someone through. It is not classic LA freeway rage. It is slower, smugger, and somehow more personal.
#2. U.S. 1 (Federal Highway), Fort Lauderdale, Florida
U.S. 1 through Fort Lauderdale has a tropical way of making everyone behave like they are guarding the last open table at brunch. Between beach traffic, drawbridge delays, condo entrances, restaurants, tourists, delivery vans, and locals trying to get somewhere before the next red light, the road creates constant little tests of patience. Drivers block exits, close gaps, creep forward at intersections, and act personally wounded when someone needs to change lanes. It is not always explosive. Often, it is worse: a slow, sunlit refusal to make anyone else’s day easier.
#3. Central Avenue (Yonkers to White Plains Corridor), Westchester County, New York
Central Avenue has the polished suburban impatience of a road where everyone is heading to a store, appointment, school pickup, or restaurant reservation, and nobody wants to be delayed by someone else’s turn signal. The corridor is packed with entrances, lights, plazas, side roads, and drivers making last-second lane decisions. Cars creep forward to block exits, gaps vanish without apology, and anyone trying to cross traffic can feel like they have asked for a personal favor. It is not dramatic New York driving. It is quieter, tidier, and somehow just as stubborn.
#4. U.S. 280 through Mountain Brook, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and Hoover, Alabama
U.S. 280 has a special talent for turning normal drivers into tiny traffic accountants. Around Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Inverness, Grandview, and Hoover, every gap feels guarded, every turn signal feels like a negotiation, and every side-road exit seems to come with a silent “not in front of me.” It is not dramatic enough to feel like road rage, which is exactly the point. The frustration builds slowly: shopping-center traffic, lane changes, brake lights, and drivers treating one car length as sacred personal property.
#5. Route 17 through Paramus, Paramus, New Jersey Route 17 through Paramus has turned shopping traffic into a full-contact personality test. Between malls, jughandles, restaurant entrances, commuters, side roads, and drivers who know exactly which lane they should have been in half a mile ago, the corridor creates endless opportunities for petty road behavior. Cars block exits, gaps vanish at the first blink of a turn signal, and anyone trying to merge can feel like they are asking a personal favor from the entire county. It is not just impatience. It is the confident New Jersey art of making “not in front of me” look like a traffic strategy.
#6. Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia Main Line, Pennsylvania Lancaster Avenue has a distinct Main Line way of
making traffic feel quietly personal. Between college traffic, train stations, school runs, cafes, side streets, shoppers, and drivers who know exactly where they are going, every few blocks seems to produce another small test of patience. A car waits to pull out, and the lane rolls forward as if helping would set a dangerous precedent. A signal flashes, and the nearest gap tightens. It is not usually dramatic. It is composed, tidy, and very committed to making sure nobody slips in ahead without permission.
#7. Rockville Pike, Montgomery County, Maryland Rockville Pike has a way of making even a basic errand feel like a competitive sport. Between shopping centers, office traffic, Metro stops, restaurants, medical appointments, and drivers constantly trying to slide in and out of side roads, the corridor produces endless small tests of courtesy. A signal goes on, and the gap disappears. Someone waits to leave a plaza, and the line inches forward just enough to block them. It is not dramatic road rage. It is quieter than that of a polished, suburban refusal to let anyone gain even six feet without earning it.
#8. North Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
North Avenue has a gift for turning routine Chicago driving into a series of tiny grudges. Between neighborhood traffic, buses, cyclists, delivery trucks, shoppers, school traffic, and drivers trying to slip through before the next light, the road gives people constant chances to be generous. Plenty choose a strategy instead. Cars nose into crosswalks, block side streets, close gaps when someone signals, or sit just close enough to make a merge feel personal. It is not the expressway version of bad driving. It is more intimate than that, block by block, lane by lane, with everyone pretending they are simply “keeping traffic moving.”
#9. Route 1 (Boston Post Road) through Guilford and Madison, Guilford and Madison, Connecticut
Route 1 along the shoreline has that deceptively pleasant New England quality: charming storefronts, beach traffic, school runs, weekend visitors, and just enough congestion to make everyone faintly resentful. The passive-aggression is subtle but steady. A driver trying to turn out of a plaza can wait while five cars pretend not to see them. Someone heading to the beach may block a side street rather than lose a spot in the crawl. A local stuck behind out-of-town plates may suddenly become allergic to courtesy. It is scenic enough to seem relaxed, but underneath it all, the gaps are guarded.
#10. Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas Westheimer Road has the scale and stamina to turn a normal Houston errand into a long exercise in defensive patience. Between shopping centers, restaurants, office traffic, apartment exits, side streets, and drivers making sudden lane decisions across a very busy corridor, it creates endless chances for low-level road selfishness. A signal flashes, and the next gap disappears. A car waits to leave a plaza, and traffic rolls forward just enough to trap it. Nobody has to shout for the road to feel tense. Westheimer does passive-aggression across miles of bumper-to-bumper gridlock.
2 other Florida roads were also rated among the most passive-aggressive nationwide: #26. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa Dale Mabry Highway feels like Tampa’s long-running argument over who deserves the next car length. It has stadium traffic, shopping plazas, school traffic, restaurants, commuters, and drivers making sudden decisions across multiple lanes, which gives passiveaggression plenty of room to breathe. Someone signals, and the gap disappears. Someone waits to exit a plaza, and the line inches forward just enough to block them. A driver sits in the wrong lane until the last second, then expects mercy from people who have already decided they are fresh out. Dale Mabry is not just busy. It is petty by design.
#58. Sand Lake Road, Orlando Sand Lake Road has the perfect recipe for low-level Florida traffic drama: tourists, restaurant rows, themepark spillover, rideshares, hotel traffic, rental cars, and locals who are deeply tired of all of the above. The
passive-aggression is rarely subtle in feeling, even when it is subtle in action. Cars hover in blind spots, block plaza exits, refuse to let confused visitors merge, or inch forward into intersections because losing one place in line would apparently ruin the evening. It is the sort of road where everyone knows someone is lost, and nobody is especially interested in helping.
Interactive map showing the most passive aggressive routes in the country: https:// americanriverwellnessrecovery.com/passive-aggressivedrivers/
The survey also explored the everyday behaviors Floridians associate most with passive-aggressive driving, and many of the results pointed less toward outright recklessness and more toward small, deliberate acts of selfishness.
The most commonly reported behavior was drivers cutting across lanes at the last second, chosen by 23% of respondents. Close behind were motorists refusing to let cars pull out from side roads or parking lots (16%), followed by tailgating without overtaking (11%).
Other commonly noticed behaviors included:
• Drivers refusing to let others merge — 12%
• Drivers deliberately slowing down after being passed — 9%
• Drivers speeding up when someone signals — 8%
• Drivers sitting stubbornly in the passing lane — 8%
• Drivers pretending not to see another waiting driver — 6%
• Drivers blocking intersections or entrances — 5%
When asked where passive-aggressive driving happens most often, merge lanes and lane-drop areas dominated the results, with 26% of respondents saying these spots bring out the worst behavior in motorists. Busy downtown streets, suburban commuter roads, and shopping corridors each received 13%, while roads near malls and retail parks followed closely behind at 12%.
Smaller but still notable frustration zones included:
• Parking lots and plaza entrances — 7%
• Construction zones — 5%
• Beach or tourist roads — 4%
• School pickup and drop-off areas — 3%
• College-town roads — 3%
Emotionally, many drivers said the experience lingered long after the actual interaction ended. While 33% said they were “annoyed but got over it quickly,” a significant share reported more lasting effects.
• 15% said passive-aggressive driving leaves them anxious or tense behind the wheel
• 15% said it makes them angry, even if they do not outwardly react
• 12% said it makes them drive more defensively
• 9% said it leaves them exhausted by the end of the trip
• 9% admitted it makes them more impatient with themselves
• 7% said the stress stays with them for the rest of the drive
The survey also asked Floridians which drivers they believe are most likely to behave passively-aggressively on the road. Young drivers topped the list at 32%, followed by daily commuters at 22%.
Truckers who participated in the survey said one of the biggest misunderstandings ordinary motorists have is just how dangerous it is to cut in front of large vehicles. Twenty percent said drivers underestimate how risky this behavior can be, while 18% pointed to widespread misunderstanding around truck blind spots.
Truckers also highlighted several other common misconceptions:
• Trucks need far more space to stop safely — 14%
• Trucks are often driving to strict schedules — 12%
• Trucks cannot always move over immediately — 11%
• Trucks need extra room to turn — 9%
• Trucks cannot accelerate quickly after slowing down — 9%
• Trucks are heavily affected by hills, weather, and road conditions — 7%
“Passive-aggressive driving tends to fly under the radar because it does not always look dramatic, but over time it can create enormous stress for drivers,” says Graham Sargent of American River Wellness. “A lot of these behaviors are small acts of impatience or territorial driving that people almost normalize, yet they contribute to tension, anxiety, and emotional fatigue behind the wheel every single day.”
Small acts of discourtesy stack up.
Celebrate Love, Soccer & Dads This June At Olive & Sea
Score Big With Soccer-Themed Cocktails, & Toast
[1] Olive & Sea is excited to announce it will be celebrating this summer’s soccer festivities with two soccer-themed cocktails. [2] Executive Chef Will Garcia has created a Father’s Day dinner special sure to please any dad.
Olive & Sea, a stunning rooftop Mediterranean restaurant on the Intracoastal, is offering an impressive calendar of specials this June celebrating Pride Month, kicking things off with soccer-themed fun and honoring dads this Father’s Day with a delicious prime rib special.
Drink with Pride
Olive & Sea is proud to announce the Rainbow Paradise cocktail in honor of Pride Month. Made with Absolut vodka, Malibu coconut rum and pineapple and orange juices, and finished with cranberry and a touch of sparkling citrus, this lively cocktail has a refreshing-island-inspired finish. It will be available throughout June,
with $1 from each cocktail sold being donated to The Pride Center at Equality Park.
Kick Off Soccer Celebrations
Olive & Sea is excited to announce it will be celebrating this summer’s soccer festivities with two soccer-themed cocktails available from Friday, June 19th, 2026 through Sunday, July 19th, 2026: the Golden Goal Sangria and the Red Card Paloma. The Golden Goal Sangria is a rich and fruit-forward blend of red wine, fresh seasonal fruits and warm cinnamon notes, crafted for a crisp and cool finish worthy of celebration. The Red Card Paloma is a vibrant blend of juicy pineapple, bright citrus and premium tequila, elevated with a subtle kick of spice for a refreshing yet bold finish.
All three Pride and soccer cocktails will be featured during happy hour daily at Olive & Sea from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. They will be available at the main bar, on
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the waterfront patio and in the main dining room, as well as at the pool bar of the adjacent Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina hotel.
A Prime Plan for Father’s Day
Executive Chef Will Garcia has created a Father’s Day dinner special sure to please any dad. On Sunday, June 21st, 2026 from 5:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m., all guests are welcome to enjoy the Roasted Prime Rib with an onion au jus and horseradish cream and a selection of two of the following sides: crispy fingerling potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, charred broccolini with harissa chili crunch and crispy brussels sprouts with bacon lardon tossed in a garlic aioli. Olive & Sea’s complete menu of breads, spreads, skewers, pizzas and more will also be available.
For dinner reservations, visit: www.OpenTable.com. Or call: (954) 527-6716. Complimentary
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valet parking is available to all Olive & Sea guests. For more information, visit: www.oliveandseaftl.com.
About Olive & Sea Olive & Sea is a rooftop Intracoastal waterfront restaurant serving colorful and bold Mediterranean-style dishes, livened by fresh flavors, locally sourced seafood specials and authentic seasonings and rubs. Olive & Sea is open for breakfast daily from 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.; happy hour daily from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and dinner service Sunday – Thursday from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Olive & Sea is located northwest of the famed 17th Street Causeway bridge and Intracoastal at 1881 Southeast 17th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33316 adjacent to the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. For reservations, visit: www.OpenTable.com. Or call: (954) 527-6716. And for more information, visit: oliveandseaftl.com. Follow us: @OliveandSeaFTL
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Broward County
Expands Mentorship Opportunities For Students
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County (BBBSB) has reached a major milestone in expanding youth mentorship opportunities throughout South Florida after receiving official district-wide partnership approval from Broward County Public Schools.
With the endorsement of The School Board of Broward County and Superintendent Dr. Howard Hepburn, BBBSB will now be able to expand mentoring opportunities across all schools within the district, removing previous barriers that limited access at certain campuses. The landmark multi-year partnership will remain in effect through October 31st, 2029.
The approval significantly strengthens the organization’s ability to connect more students with caring adult mentors through school-based programs focused on academic achievement, emotional well-being, career readiness and personal growth.
“This partnership represents a transformative moment for the youth of Broward County,” said Malena Mendez, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County. “With the support of Broward County Public Schools, we can expand access to mentorship and ensure more students have positive role models helping guide them toward brighter futures. Our mission aligns naturally with the district’s commitment to empowering students and helping them achieve success.”
BBBSB has maintained longstanding relationships with Broward County schools, students and district employees for years, but this district-wide approval will now allow mentorship programs to expand more efficiently and reach students across campuses throughout Broward County.
Through school-based mentoring, students are paired with trusted mentors who provide encouragement, guidance and consistent support in environments where young people already spend much of their time learning and developing. Research continues to demonstrate the positive impact mentorship can have on confidence, attendance, academics and long-term outcomes for youth.
Programs available through the partnership include:
• Bigs Inspiring Scholastic Success, a schoolbased mentoring initiative designed to improve grades and classroom behavior for academically at-risk students.
• BIG Futures, a college and career readiness initiative that prepares youth for post-secondary success through mentoring, scholarships and workforce development opportunities.
• Little Steps, Big Strides, a wellness initiative connecting youth and families with counseling and Mental Health resources.
• Mentoring Children of Promise, supporting youth impacted by incarceration within their families.
• BIGPride, a mentoring initiative designed to support LGBTQ+ youth through affirming and supportive relationships.
• Bigs with Badges, connecting youth with law enforcement officers, firefighters, first responders and military personnel.
According to BBBSB’s 2025 Impact Report:
• 100% of Littles enrolled in Bigs Inspiring Scholastic Success graduated high school.
• Almost 97% of youth participating in Mentoring
behaviors.
The district will support the partnership through ongoing collaboration and data sharing, including attendance records, report cards and student outcome surveys to help track program success.
The partnership was championed by BBBSB Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Becker, along with Broward County School Board members Debra Hixon and Nora Rupert and Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor/Commissioner Ben Sorensen. Rupert, a former Big herself, shared a personal connection to the organization during the school board meeting where
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the partnership received unanimous
“Big Brothers Big Sisters is fantastic,” Rupert said. “We did all sorts of things with our Littles. This is such a great organization, so I’m happy to support it.” Hixon added, “Thank you to Big Brothers Big Sisters for pouring into our students. It’s important and we truly value the partnership.”
BBBSB Board Chair Marlene Williams, Vice Chair Lania Rittenhouse and Board Members David Greenberger and Michael Velazquez attended the school board meeting in support of the proposal.
To become a mentor or learn more about the organization’s programs, visit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County: https://www.bbbsbroward.org/ ?utm_source=chatgpt.com
About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County For more than 50 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County has offered unprecedented access to resources to empower youth to reach their full potential through meaningful mentoring relationships. These mentoring relationships build self-confidence and emotional well-being, encourage young people to stay on a path to graduation and higher education, and help them establish a plan for a successful future. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County is to ignite the power and promise of youth.
For more information, visit: www.bbbsbroward.org.
[1] David Greenberger, Malena Mendez, Marlene Williams, Lania Rittenhouse, Jennifer Becker and Michael Velazquez, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County board members and executive staff [2] Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s 2026 High School Big Brother of the Year, Josiah Ferguson with his Little. [3] Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County’s 2026 High School Big Sister of the Year, Juliana Pineda with her Little
Attorney General
James Uthmeier Files
First-In-The-Nation State-Led Lawsuit
Against OpenAI, CEO
Sam Altman For Deceptive Practices And Harms To Floridians
Attorney General James Uthmeier announced legal action against OpenAI and its Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman, alleging that the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public—including to children—while concealing serious risks, suppressing internal safety warnings, and deceiving Floridians about the true nature and dangers of the product.
“Today, we announced the first-in-thenation state-led lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. “OpenAI and Altman ignored internal and external safety warnings, put children at great risk, and allowed a dangerous product to reach millions of Floridians.”
“Today’s AI companies have largely assisted with the evolution of the digital playground. Protecting our children means teaching them to navigate not just the real
people behind the screens, but the artificial minds engineered to mimic them,” said FDLE Special Agent in Charge Mike Duffey. “Parental vigilance must shift from simply monitoring who our children talk to, to ensuring they understand what they are talking to—because a machine programmed to please can never replace the safety of human boundaries.”
The civil complaint alleges that OpenAI and Altman prioritized speed to market and commercial gain over user safety, disregarded repeated warnings from experts both inside and outside the company, and deployed a product that facilitates and
encourages harm—including self-harm and violence—while falsely assuring users it was safe.
The complaint also alleges that ChatGPT collects data from minors without meaningful parental oversight, causes behavioral addiction and cognitive harm, and is prone to dangerous errors that the company has actively downplayed.
Florida Law prohibits unfair and defective trade practices. The complaint alleges that OpenAI’s conduct causes ongoing harm to Floridians and demands accountability. The State seeks damages on behalf of the people of Florida and an end
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi Launches New Premier Sightseeing Cruise
historic landmarks, and the vibrant energy of Fort Lauderdale from a unique perspective on the water. (Photo Credit: https://watertaxi.com/premiersightseeing-cruise/)
Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new Premier Sightseeing Cruise last week and are offering visitors and locals a new way to experience the Venice of America from the water.
Departing daily from Stop F7 at Las Olas Landing, the 90 minute narrated sightseeing cruise will take guests through Fort Lauderdale’s scenic Intracoastal Waterway aboard one of the iconic Water Taxi vessels. Guests will experience
waterfront mansions, mega yachts, historic landmarks, and the vibrant energy of Fort Lauderdale from a unique perspective on the water.
The Premier Sightseeing Cruise will operate three times daily at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., creating flexible opportunities for guests to enjoy the experience throughout the day.
“This new sightseeing cruise is an exciting addition to what we offer here at Water Taxi,” said Bill Walker, CEO of Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi. “Fort Lauderdale is one of the most beautiful cities in the country from the water, and this experience allows both visitors and locals to slow down, relax, and truly take in everything that makes this city so special.”
The cruise is designed to provide a relaxing and entertaining experience for
visitors looking to explore Fort Lauderdale beyond the traditional beach experience while also offering residents a fresh way to rediscover their city.
“We are always looking for ways to continue elevating the guest experience and showcase Fort Lauderdale as a premier waterfront destination,” said Greg Farley, President of Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi. “The Premier Sightseeing Cruise gives people the opportunity to enjoy the city’s incredible waterways in a fun, accessible, and memorable way.”
Guests aboard the cruise will enjoy live narration highlighting the history, culture, architecture, and lifestyle that make Fort Lauderdale one of South Florida’s most unique destinations.
“We’re thrilled to officially launch this new experience for our guests,” said
to the deceptive and dangerous practices outlined in the complaint.
Last month, the Office of Statewide Prosecution launched a criminal investigation after prosecutors reviewed chat logs between ChatGPT and Phoenix Ikner, the gunman who opened fire at Florida State University on April 17, 2025, claiming two lives and injuring several others. The criminal investigation is ongoing.
To read the full complaint as filed in the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, visit: https:// www.myfloridalegal.com/sites/default/files/ openai-filed-stamped-complaint.pdf
Jennifer Hoffman, General Manager of Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi. “Whether someone is visiting for the first time or has lived here for years, there’s something magical about seeing Fort Lauderdale from the water. We believe this cruise will quickly become a must-do attraction in the city.”
Tickets for the Premier Sightseeing Cruise are available now at: https:// watertaxi.com/premier-sightseeing-cruise/
For more information about Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi and its experiences, visit: https://watertaxi.com.
We Can “Bearly” Contain Our Excitement!
Flamingo Gardens to Welcome Two Orphaned American Black Bear Cubs
Flamingo Gardens is thrilled to announce the upcoming arrival of two orphaned American black bear cubs, Bentley and Treena, donated by Chestatee Wildlife Preserve in Dahlonega, GA, who will soon call Flamingo Gardens their forever home.
The young bears, now approximately 14 months old, were rescued in Georgia following a heartbreaking incident last year in the Bent Tree community, where their mother was tragically killed. After a dedicated community search effort, the cubs, later named Bentley and Treena in honor of the Bent Tree community, were safely recovered and brought into care at Chestatee Wildlife Preserve.
Since being rescued and bottle-fed by wildlife caregivers, Bentley and Treena have become dependent on human care and cannot be released back into the wild.
Flamingo Gardens is honored to provide them with a safe, enriching, and permanent habitat where they can thrive while helping inspire compassion and conservation awareness among guests of all ages.
“These bears have already touched the hearts of so many people,” said Keith Clark, CEO of Flamingo Gardens. “Their journey is both heartbreaking and hopeful, and we are incredibly proud to provide them with a loving forever home while helping educate our community about wildlife conservation and coexistence.”
Flamingo Gardens plans to introduce the bears to the public following their arrival and acclimation period, with special opportunities for guests, members, and supporters to welcome the cubs to South Florida.
“Bentley and Treena will serve as
important ambassadors for their species, helping visitors learn about the challenges facing wildlife and the importance of protecting native habitats and respecting wild animals in their natural environments,” said Michael Ruggieri, Senior Director of Wildlife at Flamingo Gardens.
The cubs’ rescue story drew widespread community support and regional attention in Georgia, highlighting both the emotional connection people have with wildlife and the importance of responsible human-wildlife interaction.
The public could begin visiting the bears on Saturday, June 6. For more information about Flamingo Gardens, visit: www.flamingogardens.org or follow Flamingo Gardens on social media.
Courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General
Ann Storck Center to Host 40th Annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge
Ann Storck Center – a Fort Lauderdalebased private nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities – is excited to host its 40th Annual All Heart Volleyball Challenge on Saturday, June 13, on Pompano Beach.
Bump, set, give back! The community event will feature a fun-filled day of volleyball, music raffle, prizes, lunch, dinner, beverages and more to make a difference in the lives of adults and children with developmental disabilities. Co-ed 61s volleyball teams are invited to participate in the beach volleyball tournament in competitive or recreational divisions.
Teams must consist of a minimum of six players and can be a maximum of eight players. Players under 18 years old must have a signed waiver.
Sponsorship opportunities are available and range from $400 to $10,000. Individual tournament entry is available for
$50, and registration for a team of eight is $400. Registration includes a shirt, meals, drinks and prizes.
Proceeds benefit Ann Storck Center, which accommodates 96 permanent residents and serves more than 300 clients daily through an array of critical care, learning and ability-focused programs.
The 2026 confirmed sponsors to date are Rick Case Automotive Group, Beach House, Lucky Fish Beach Bar + Grill, Oceanic, Gulf Stream Brewery, TDON and Jet’s Pizza.
When: Saturday, June 13, 2026 Volleyball Tournament: 7:30 a.m.—6 p.m. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., and the event starts at 8 a.m.
Where:
270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
(North of the Pompano
For parking, the most convenient place to access the event is the Pompano Beach Parking Garage located at 3460 NE 3rd St. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Cost:
Student Player: $30
Individual tournament entry: $50 Team of six: $300 Team of seven: $350 Team of eight: $400
Tickets include a shirt, meals, drinks and prizes.
How:
Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available and range from $1500 to $10,000. For more information about the event or to purchase a sponsorship, please visit: https://www.annstorckcenter.org/volleyball, or contact or Sarah Depante at: sdepante@annstorckcenter.org or: (954) 584-8000.
About Ann Storck Center:
Ann Storck Center (ASC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through an array of critical care, learning and ability focused programs. ASC has been serving the community for more than 65 years, originally known as the Pediatric Care Center, then in 1981 becoming ASC. Today, ASC accommodates over 300 individuals on six separate sites including a school/therapy center, adult day training program, two intermediate care facilities offering specialized residential services, as well as four group homes embedded in the community offering a more independent lifestyle. For more information, visit: annstorckcenter.org/, or on social media visit: facebook.com/annstorckcenter, instagram.com/annstorckcenter/, twitter.com/annstorckcenter.
world-renowned marine wildlife
Broward County Public Schools Named Guy Harvey Conservation District
ards of ocean conservation.
About the Guy Harvey Foundation
Fort Lauderdale/Broward County, Florida, June 2026 – Broward County Public Schools has been named a Guy Harvey Conservation District for the 20252026 school year, signifying the school system’s commitment to environmental education through teacher professional development, experiential learning and environmental leadership.
“We are inspired by the work and commitment of the educators and schools in Broward County Public Schools that, through the Guy Harvey Conservation Education Program, promote Marine Science and strengthen conservation education,” said Jessica Harvey, CEO of the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF), the global Non-Profit Organization that supports scientific research, advances education, and drives advocacy that protects Marine Ecosystems to keep the ocean a place for exploration for generations to come.” Through the Guy Harvey Conservation
Education Program, educators, and by extension schools and school districts, can participate in regional professional development opportunities dedicated to environmental STEAM education.
Following their training in the program, participants become Guy Harvey Conservation (GHC) Educators who are then empowered with recognition, knowledge and resources they can share with students to foster environmental awareness and contribute to a sustainable future.
The program offers supplies and grants for field trips enabling GHC Educators to enhance their teaching and instill conservation values in students. Open to all elementary, middle and high school educators, the immersive and experiential education program training includes all the materials, classroom supplies and educational content they need to inspire and excite the next generation of stew-
“Having these types of hands-on opportunities, professional development and resources for our teachers is essential for quality student learning,” according to Dr. JP Keener, Science Supervisor for the District. “We are grateful to the GHF for providing these valuable resources.”
There are 11 schools in Broward County Public Schools that are recognized as Guy Harvey Conservation Schools and 86 educators in the District are Guy Harvey Conservation Educators.
“The commitment of school systems across the nation dedicated to environmental STEAM education creates a ripple effect as educators become catalysts for positive environmental change in the minds and actions of their students,” Harvey added. “Our goal is to educate and enlighten more than 50 million students and more than five million teachers globally with our educational initiatives.”
With a focused mission to better understand and conserve the ocean environment, the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) collaborates with local, national and international organizations to conduct scientific research and provides funding to affiliated researchers who share this objective. GHF’s educational efforts include professional development opportunities for educators and creation of resources for students and marine enthusiasts to better understand the importance of our oceans and their inhabitants.
For more information, visit: www.GuyHarveyFoundation.org. Follow the GHF on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ GuyHarveyOcean. On LinkedIn at: www.linkedin.com/company/guyharveyfoundation. Or connect on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/GuyHarveyOcean.
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Co-ed 61s volleyball teams are invited to participate in the beach volleyball tournament in competitive or recreational divisions.
Guy Harvey is a
artist, scientist, diver, angler, conservationist and explorer, fiercely devoted to his family and his love of the sea.
One Size Does Not Fit All
Property Tax Update By Hallandale Beach Mayor Joy Cooper
We finally know what will be on the ballot in November when it comes to Property Taxes. Some are calling for a defund local government amendment. Others are calling it defund the police amendment. Ambiguous language in amendment appears to be protecting Public Safety. The issue is, one size does not fit all.
There are many cities, particularly smaller rural cities and those that have limited commercial property that will not be able to afford public safety let alone other basic services. Actually, many police and fire agencies made the trek to Tallahassee to vocally speak against it. Even Tax Watch spoke against the bill for being rushed and not sufficiently vetted.
So what does it do? It provides, if it passes in 2027, all homesteaded properties that owners declared residency by January 2027 will have an exemption of 150,000 and in 2028: 250,000. If residency is declared after 2027, they will have to be a resident for five full years for the 250,000 exemption. Those residents will be able to receive a 25,000 exemption for
school taxes and up to 50,000 for other taxes. Currently, there is an over 10 percent cap of non-homestead now it will be reduced to 5 percent. It does not apply to school taxes.
Not paying taxes always sounds great. The issue is that this revenue is the major revenue that local governments depend on to serve our residents. Cities and counties and special taxing districts, hospitals, children’s services, water and flood control to name a few.
It also defines that government can only spend money for core public “needs” including public safety, education and schools, Infrastructure and natural resources. There is language also referencing existing pension obligations. Obviously, this is pretty ambiguous language. Are parks core needs? Community centers? Senior Centers?
Broward County Property Appraiser has done an evaluation of every city and our county impacts. Last week, the projection was at 10.4 percent reduction which equated to 4.7 million for Hallandale Beach annually. I do not have updated figures at the time of writing this
article. It has been an interesting proposition. We are fortunate to have a good mix of commercial and non-homestead properties.
The issue becomes what happened in the year where pension obligations increase due to lack of investment returns. In that year, we have to pay the obligation but may not have the revenue to pay. All money for tax must provide for services what gets cuts.
While the state budget and property taxes were the main focus of special session. There was an additional bill passed that further mandates how local governments can change the millage rate. The Florida law allows cities to apply up to 10 mills overall. The new law requires that if local governments want to increase the millage rate by over 110% of the roll back rate to fund their budget it will require a super majority vote.
This may sound reasonable, but it does mean in years where government cost index are high and we are required to find basic services there could be a stalemate of on the dais. When cities or counties cannot pass a budget, a city could go in
default with agencies including the state. I’ve been posting lately in different Social Media accounts about this issue. One of the first responses was from a homesteaded resident that said “if it sounds too good to be true it is” and “the devil is in the details” others are “yeah, we should cut taxes.” To flip the coin on the question to ask people what in fact if we have to cut services what they want cut? Are the details people don’t want to talk about? What will happen to response times? Do you want your streets paved sooner or later? Do you want public spaces maintained? Do you want quicker turnarounds with services? What will the fees be for parks, libraries, and community centers?
As always, I am available anytime for your questions, concerns, and ideas to make our City a better place on my Phone/Text at: (954) 632-5700. Or you can email me at: jcooper@cohb.org. Please visit me on my Facebook page at: Mayor Joy Cooper. Like! Follow! And share!
New Downtown Hollywood Business Directory Connects Residents And Visitors
The directory was developed by the City’s Economic Development team to increase visibility and contribute to the area’s vibrant business community for residents and visitors.
The City of Hollywood has launched a new Downtown Business Directory, providing residents and visitors with a convenient online resource to discover and connect with businesses throughout Downtown Hollywood.
Available through the City’s Economic Development website: www.choosehollywoodfl.com, the directory serves as a centralized platform where users can browse local businesses and quickly access important information. Features include direct links to business websites, online ordering options, reservation platforms, and other tools that make it easier to support local establishments.
The directory was developed by the City’s Economic Development team in collaboration with the Information Technology Department. The project is designed to improve digital access to Downtown businesses while increasing visibility for merchants, restaurants, service providers, and other establishments that contribute to the area’s vibrant business community.
Future enhancements are already being planned, including a self-service feature that will allow business owners to submit and manage their own listings. The addition is expected to help keep information current while expanding participation
By Hallandale Beach, Mayor Joy Cooper
declared, “He who saves his Country does not violate any Law.”
Listen carefully when any ruler says something like that.
We are losing ground economically. We are losing credibility abroad. We are losing tourists, workers, stability, trust, constitutional guardrails, and whatever remained of the illusion that the government answers to “we the people.”
The tourism economy is taking a hit, with international visitors increasingly reluctant to come to the United States. Even migration—the lifeblood of America’s economic growth, innovation, labor force and national renewal—is now moving in the wrong direction. Fewer people are coming in, more Americans are leaving, and by some estimates the country has already crossed into negative net migration.
That is not the mark of a nation “winning.” It is the mark of a nation people are increasingly choosing to escape.
Even the looming World Cup—normally an economic windfall for tourism, travel and hospitality— is being shadowed by the administration’s immigration crackdown, detention protests and threats to disrupt international travel at key airports.
That is what happens when a nation treats visitors, immigrants and dissenters as threats first and human beings second: people stop coming, businesses suffer, and fear becomes official policy.
The economy, despite the administration’s relentless victory laps, is flashing warning signs: downgraded growth, strained consumers, rising costs, depleted savings, and policy chaos that leaves families, small businesses and entire industries guessing what fresh disruption tomorrow will bring.
We are being worn down by the losses.
Meanwhile, the man who promised to end wars has presided over their continuation and expansion. The man who promised to bring prices down has helped drive uncertainty up. The man who promised to drain the swamp has turned government into a spoils system for loyalists, cronies, contractors, oligarchs and power brokers. The man who promised law and order has treated the law as something to be weaponized against enemies and waived for friends.
This is not winning.
This is the slow-motion defeat of a constitutional republic by spectacle, grievance, greed and brute force.
The losses are piling up.
Americans were told they would get prosperity. What they got was an economy in which corporate profits and stock market gains mask the fact that ordinary households are stretched thin, savings are shrinking, debt is mounting, and the cost of basic necessities keeps eating away at wages.
They were told tariffs would punish foreign governments and bring jobs home. What they got were higher costs passed down to consumers, retaliation, supply disruptions, and a trade policy built less on strategy than on political theater. Even the courts have begun treating the tariff agenda as what it is: economic policy by executive improvisation, with judges striking down or narrowing tariff maneuvers while the administration keeps looking for new legal workarounds.
They were told immigration crackdowns would make America stronger. What they got was a nation frightening away the workers, students, tourists, entrepreneurs and families who have long helped power its economy.
They were told America would be respected again. What they got was a country increasingly viewed as unstable, hostile, unpredictable and unsafe—not merely by adversaries, but by allies, visitors, investors and would-be partners.
They were told the wars would end. What they got was more war talk, more military escalation, more blank checks for the war machine, and more excuses for expanding executive power in the name of national security.
They were told the Constitution would be restored. What they got was a president who
That is not constitutionalism. That is the language of kings, dictators and strongmen who believe their intentions place them above the law.
The Constitution was written precisely to prevent that kind of thinking from taking root in America.
The problem with Trump’s brand of winning is that it requires Americans to lose.
For the police state to win, the Fourth Amendment must lose.
For the surveillance state to win, privacy must lose.
For the war machine to win, peace must lose.
For the executive branch to win, the separation of powers must lose.
For the oligarchs to win, working families must lose.
For the propaganda machine to win, truth must lose.
For a strongman to win, the Constitution must lose.
Trump’s “winning” is simply the latest branding campaign for an old con: convince the people they are winning while stripping them of the power to govern themselves.
Call it what you will—national security, border security, economic nationalism, law and order, anti-corruption, emergency authority, America First—but when the end result is more government power and less individual freedom, we should know by now who is really winning.
The winners are the same as always: the defense contractors, data brokers, private prison operators, surveillance companies, lobbyists, political insiders, Wall Street speculators, government contractors, partisan enforcers, donors with access, loyalists seeking payouts, and bureaucratic power centers that thrive on fear, crisis and control.
The losers are “we the people.”
This is the hard truth Americans must face: a government that promises to make you “win” by taking power away from someone else will eventually take power away from you, too.
Rights are not partisan. Due process is not partisan. Free speech is not partisan. Privacy is not partisan. Limits on executive power are not partisan. The Constitution is not supposed to be a campaign prop, a legal technicality or a speed bump on the road to political victory.
The Constitution is the contract that binds the government down.
Without it, all we have are rulers and subjects.
That is why the real measure of any administration is not how loudly it boasts, how many enemies it punishes, how many executive orders it signs, how many troops it deploys, how many agencies it purges, or how many headlines it dominates.
The real measure is whether the people are freer, safer in their rights, more secure in their property, more protected from government abuse, and more capable of holding power accountable. By that measure, we are not winning.
We are losing in all the ways that matter.
A president can call it winning. A party can call it winning. The media can package it as winning. The crowds can chant along.
But as I make clear in my book Battlefield America: The War on the American People and in its fictional counterpart The Erik Blair Diaries, if the price is the Constitution, then we all lose.
Editor’s Note: John Whitehead is an attorney and author who has written, debated and practiced widely in the area of constitutional law, human rights and popular culture. John Whitehead’s commentary are his views and he is open for discussion, he can be contacted at: johnw@rutherford.org. Information about The Rutherford Institute is available at: www.rutherford.org
By John & Nisha Whitehead
“We’re gonna win so much, you may even get tired of winning.” — Donald Trump
