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Morning Juice: Feds Turn Tables on Nigerian Scammer; Tropical Storm Brewing Near Bermuda

​Here's what's happening in Broward and Palm Beach this morning:A nonprofit environmental firm says that the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf is similar to the one that occurred over 30 years ago in Mexico's Bay of Cempeche. Those experts have faith that advances in technology will make it ... More >>

Morning Juice: John Goodman Jailed; West Palm Stripper Busted for Armed Robbery

​Here's what's news this morning in Broward and Palm Beach:Wellington polo mogul John Goodman is in a Palm Beach County jail this morning, charged with vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter in connection with the February crash that killed 23-year-old Scott Wilson. [Palm Beach Post]Construction ... More >>

Morning Juice: School Official Shows Political "Bullet" Wound; Ex-GOP Official Dishes on Rothstein

​It's Friday in Broward and Palm Beach. Let's check the news:Jeffrey Hernandez, chief academic officer in Palm Beach County public schools, says he "took a bullet" for Superintendent Art Johnson after parents rejected a new curriculum designed to improve standardized test performance. [Palm Beach ... More >>

Morning Juice: Oil Will Ride Current to South Florida Coast; Circle K Killings an Isolated Event

​Here's what's in the local news this morning:If crews don't fix the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico soon, then scientists say it's "inevitable" that an ocean current will bring that contaminated water up Florida's east coast, through Broward and Palm Beach. [Palm Beach Post]Two forensic psycholog ... More >>

Morning Juice: Law Firm Accused of Shaking Down Insurers; SunFest Protest Leads to Arrest of Mayor's Son

​Here's what's happening in Broward and Palm Beach counties this Monday morning:With the oil spill in the Gulf, South Florida restaurants are soon to pull items from the menu like shrimp and oysters that comes from that region. [WPLG-10]Police have arrested a third and fourth suspect in an armed r ... More >>

Morning Juice: Gardiner Leaves Bench; Fins Trade Down, Take Penn State Lineman

​Here's what's happening in Broward and Palm Beach:Broward Circuit Court Judge Ana Gardiner has decided to resign her post rather than face allegations of misconduct that were first reported by Bob Norman in New Times two years ago. Gardiner was to be tried by the Judicial Qualifying Commission fo ... More >>

Morning Juice: Corruption Spreads to Town of Palm Beach; Judge Blasts Regulators for Everglades Pollution

​The news in Broward and Palm Beach:In a show of support for teachers who oppose Senate Bill 6, students in two Broward County schools walked out of class Wednesday. The bill would tie teacher pay to student performance on standardized tests, leading to even more teaching-to-the-test than educator ... More >>

Morning Juice: Deutch Wins Wexler Seat; Josie Ratley Wakes From Coma

​Here's what's happening in local news this Wednesday morning:As expected, Democrat Ted Deutch coasted to victory in the special election to replace Robert Wexler in the 19th Congressional District that straddles central Broward and Palm Beach counties. [Palm Beach Post]Four weeks after she was ne ... More >>

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Flickr: Photomike07A view of the Intracoastal waterway from Palm Beach.​

Morning Juice: Salesman Guilty on Felony Counts; Seminoles Get Exclusive Gambling Deal

​​Here's the news this morning from Broward and Palm Beach:After four hours of deliberation a jury found former Miramar Commissioner Fitzroy Salesman guilty on four felony counts of bribery and extortion. He faces up to 60 years in prison but will likely be sentenced to five to seven. These felo ... More >>

China Grill Goes for Cheap Chic

Photo provided​If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter for Broward and Palm Beach counties, here's a taste of what you missed this week. Click here to subscribe. The ritzy, glitzy, over-the-top China Grill is giving us one more reason to visit: It's trying to be not ... More >>

Morning Juice: Nova Professor Murdered in Home; FBI Agent Shows Salesman the Money

​The news in Broward and Palm Beach:A Nova Southeastern University science professor is believed to be dead following a home invasion early Tuesday morning. Police say a man and his wife were tied up by an intruder, who shot the man -- believed to be homeowner Joseph Morrissey -- and then set the ... More >>

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Flickr: weelzupAn alley off Worth Avenue in Palm Beach.​

Morning Juice: Broward Judge Faces Trial; Friction Among Acreage Activists

​Here are your local headlines for Broward and Palm Beach:Broward Judge Ana Gardiner will be tried by the Judicial Qualifications Commission in September over allegations that she displayed a "lack of candor" in answering questions by the commission about her relationship with attorney Howard Sche ... More >>

Carmine's Gourmet Market Opens Burger and Pizza Joints

If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter for Broward and Palm Beach counties, here's a taste of what you missed this week. Click here to subscribe. Photo providedCarmine's Gourmet Market: the mothership.​Sushi seems to be a starting point for Palm Beach chefs. Sushi ... More >>

From Fire to Ice: Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop Reopens in Palm Beach

Favorite island ice cream shop back in business with new look and streamlined service.

Morning Juice: BSO Gets Deal in Pompano; Protests Over Education Cuts, Health Care

​Here's what's happening in Palm Beach and Broward:The Broward Sheriff's Office received a tentative agreement with Pompano Beach, but the commission approved a deal for just two and a half years, not five, and Sheriff Al Lamberti will have to demonstrate he can control salary increases and the co ... More >>

New Afternoon Treats and Drinks at Steak 954

If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter for Broward and Palm Beach counties, here's a taste of what you missed this week. Click here to subscribe. If you haven't wandered past the mesmerizing glow of jellyfish gracing the entrance of Steak 954 because you're put off ... More >>

Morning Juice: Grandmother Killed by Deputies in Pompano Beach; St. Patty's Day Parade Brings Big Shots to Broward

​Let's see what's happening in Palm Beach and Broward counties this Monday morning:A drug raid around midnight Saturday by Broward Sheriff's Office led to a deadly shooting after the owner of a suspected drug house, Brenda Van Zwieten, 52, brandished a gun. Van Zwieten's family says she wasn't a d ... More >>

Morning Juice: Eggelletion Prepares for Prison; Norovirus Fears in Broward

​Here's what's happening in Broward and Palm Beach this Friday:Former Broward County Commissioner Josephus Eggelletion will be sentenced today after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an FBI bribery sting. [Miami Herald]Police have identified the man whose remains were found in a box near Jo ... More >>

Morning Juice: Miramar City Manager Gets Backing From Officials; BSO Car Flips in Pompano

​The news in Broward and Palm Beach:Despite Miramar City Manager Robert Payton's name surfacing in the FBI sting case against former commissioner Fitzroy Salesman, the current commission spoke Monday of its confidence in him. Payton hasn't been charged with a crime and will testify for the prosecu ... More >>

Morning Juice: Mysterious Backpack in the Novack Murder Case; Trash Clash Tonight in Sunrise

​Here's what's happening this Tuesday morning in Broward and Palm Beach:John Goodman, the Wellington polo patron who ran a stop sign earlier this month and killed another driver, had a cocaine habit, according to the divorce filings by his former wife. [Palm Beach Post]Narcy Novack, widow of slain ... More >>

Best Of Broward-Palm Beach Readers' Poll 2010 Best Artist

flickr.com​Tell us the best artist in Broward and Palm Beach counties in the comments section below.Need some suggestions? Click here for an archive of articles about local artists.And click here for a master list of all Readers' Poll items.

Morning Juice: Corruption Sting in Miramar Lures City Manager; 18-Month Old Infant Struck by Truck in Lauderhill

​Tuesday morning's news in Broward and Palm Beach:The federal corruption investigation in Miramar goes right to the top, as filings in that case indicate that former commissioner Fitzroy Salesman set up a meeting between an undercover agent and City Manager Robert Payton, who then helped the agent ... More >>

Morning Juice: Belle Glade Guards Snared in Federal Sting; Rothstein Partners Feeling Heat

​Here's what's happening in Broward and Palm Beach:It appears that yet another group of public employees walked right into a federal sting. This time, the suits were back in Palm Beach County, where the U.S. Attorney's office revealed that state corrections officers in Belle Glade agreed to transp ... More >>

Best Of Broward-Palm Beach Readers' Poll: Best Theater Company

Who's producing our next magnificent Moor?​Tell us the who's the best theater company in Broward and Palm Beach counties in the comments section below. Need some suggestions? Click here for an archive of articles about South Florida's best thespians.And click here  for a master list of all Re ... More >>

Best Of Broward-Palm Beach Readers' Poll: Best Museum

Flickr user: takomabibelot​Tell us the best museum in Broward and Palm Beach counties in the comments section below.Need some suggestions? Click here for an archive of articles about museums.And click here for a master list of all Readers' Poll items.

Borgo Antico Pizzeria Debuts on Palm Beach Island

Photo by Flickr user Mike Wiacek​If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter for Broward and Palm Beach counties, here's a taste of what you missed this week. Click here to subscribe.Palm Beach is not exactly the place you'd expect to find a pizzeria that seems plucked f ... More >>

Best Of Broward-Palm Beach Readers' Poll: Best Boutique

Flickr user: Sherry's Rose Cottage​Tell us the best boutique in Broward and Palm Beach counties in the comments section below.Need some suggestions? Click here for an archive of articles about boutiques.And click here for a master list of all Readers' Poll items.

Morning Juice: Fatal Shooting in Boynton Beach; Rothstein's Conspicuous Consumption

​The news in Broward and Palm Beach this Tuesday morning:A double shooting late last night in Boynton Beach where one man is dead and another is in critical condition. It appears the shooting occurred on the road and that the dead man -- who hasn't been identified -- was driving a gold Lincoln Nav ... More >>

New Times Best of Broward-Palm Beach Readers' Poll 2010

​Think you know the best record shop, burger, and gay bar in Broward and Palm Beach counties? In the coming weeks, we'll be asking you to vote in our Readers' Poll. The results -- and some of the messages you leave in the comments field on the items below -- will be published in our annual New Tim ... More >>

Best of Broward-Palm Beach Readers' Poll: Best Hamburger

Tell us where to find the best hamburger in Broward and Palm Beach counties in the comments section below.Need some suggestions? Click here for an archive of articles about some of the best local hamburger joints.And click here for a master list of all Readers' Poll items.

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Flickr: patrickjoustTea in Palm Beach.​

Resolve to Save the Planet, Lose Weight with Sublime's Pumpkin Cheesecake

If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter for Broward and Palm Beach counties, here's a taste of what you missed this week. Click here to subscribe. If you're like most people, your New Year's resolution probably includes shaving off a few pounds, shrinking your carbon ... More >>

Holiday Treats From La Bonne Bouche

If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter for Broward and Palm Beach counties, here's a taste of what you missed this week. Click here to subscribe. Photo by Flickr user Pierre-Olivier​Local, artisanal, gorgeous, and damned tasty too. What's not to like about the holid ... More >>

Agliolio in Wellington Offers Do-It-Yourself Menu

If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter for Broward and Palm Beach counties, here's a taste of what you missed this week. Click here to subscribe. ​The basic elements of human life are oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus, garlic, and olive oil.Or ... More >>

Star Miami Chef Michelle Bernstein Brings Her Show to Palm Beach

Atlantique Arrives on Atlantic in Delray

If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter for Broward and Palm Beach counties, here's a taste of what you missed this week. Click here to subscribe. Photo by Flickr user kondro86​Almost lost in the hype about all the newbies and newbies-to-be heading for Atlantic Aven ... More >>

Morning Juice: Vigilante Justice in Coconut Creek; Saints Light Up the Fins

​Nothing like a server crash to start your week! Here's an abbreviated edition of MJ:Madoff associate Jeffry Picower dead after being found at the bottom of the pool in his Palm Beach home. Gatsby-esque, isn't it? [Palm Beach Post] A Davie man is in jail for beating the hell out of a man who ... More >>

Morning Juice: Pleas in Mafia Case; Crist Asks for Corruption Inquiry

​As we continue to watch for candidates in the race to replace Congressman Robert Wexler, let's see what else is brewing in Broward and Palm Beach.Prosecutors have scored guilty pleas from six men accused of racketeering for the Bonanno crime family, but the alleged ringleader is still holding out ... More >>

Florida Lawyer Ruffles Feathers in High Society With His Pesky Subpoenas

Flickr: cassaccinoPalm Beach dining: Now serving subpoenas, with a caviar side.​God knows the island of Palm Beach doesn't hold grudges against greedy attorneys, but Brad Edwards, you're pushing your luck. The attorney from Fort Lauderdale's Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler represents a gaggle of Jane D ... More >>

Legal Sea Food Offers Cheap Lust

If you're not a subscriber to our weekly Café Bites dining newsletter for Broward and Palm Beach counties, here's a taste of what you missed this week. Click here to subscribe. ​If food is the new pornography, oysters are the new Viagra. So if you're lusting for the sweet-salty caress of a cool ... More >>

Welcome to Palm Beach: You'll Like it Better if You Don't Live Here

Flickr user: thewentworths1At least the snowbirds love it here.​Poor Palm Beach County. First West Palm was named one of the most depressing places in America. Now a new Gallup poll of West Palm, Boca, and Boynton Beach residents has revealed that those most emotionally attached to the area are ol ... More >>

Buyer Snatches Up Madoff Home in Montauk; Bidding War for Palm Beach Digs?

Flickr: edmondsundressedMadoff's home in Palm Beach​This month, when Bernie Madoff's three homes went on the market, it was anyone's guess as to whether their link to the convicted swindler would be regarded as a curse or whether it would add to the home's mystique. Folks with $10 million to spend ... More >>

Fore! Bailed-Out Big Shots Exiled to Palm Beach Golf Course

Flickr: AndreJenny.comExecutives whose blunders had to be bailed out by taxpayers must console themselves at golf courses like this one, at the Breakers.​Much was made of the cold shoulder turned by Palm Beach high society against the Jaffe family and others linked to Bernard Madoff, whose locker ... More >>

As Region Suffers, Football Stars Shine Bright

Flickr: elevenwarriorsLed by Brandon Linder, arguably the state's best prospect, St. Thomas Aquinas at a practice prior to a nationally televised game.​If you had to pick the county in America with the best high school football players, it would probably be Los Angeles -- but that's not fair: With ... More >>

Spring Fashion Trend: Fraudster Chic

Flickr: bobsorosThe modern Ponzi wears his hat low and his collar high.​In what may be the most tone-deaf, irresponsible men fashion trend since Marky Mark's sagging pantaloons, Brooks Brothers is now encouraging us to dress like Ponzi schemers and multi-millionaire welfare queens.Of course, that' ... More >>

Palm Beach Rebs Threaten Secession

Rebellion, Palm Beach-style​Nothing secedes like excess. We here at the Juice thinks it makes  sense: Palm Beach town councilman William Diamond urged his fellow confederates at yesterday's council meeting to consider seceding from Palm Beach County and forming a  new county of its very ... More >>

"Let Them Win": Tales of Life Inside the Everglades Club

The Florida Center for Instructional TechnologyNo t-shirts allowed in the hallowed dining halls of the Everglades Club. Aside from the racial and religious discrimination discussed in this week's New Times cover story about the Everglades Club, there are some more eccentricities worth noting ab ... More >>

To Fellow Inmates, Madoff's So Bad, He's Good

Schadenfreude-starved followers of the Palm Beach pirate may be delighted to hear this, from an inmate at Madoff's prison in Butner, North Carolina, courtesy the New York Post:"Some of the guys were talking about smacking him around a little, just to get the notoriety of it."But don't get your hopes ... More >>