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Phil Rosenthal enjoys making connections. His hit Netflix travel documentary series “Somebody Feed Phil” is about experiencing other cultures through their people and food. And he created and executive produced the nine-season sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond,” which depicted the comically complex relationships of a family, often around the dinner table. During a visit to Central Florida in 2024, he said: “The best part of this experience for me isn’t even the food. That’s as much as I love it. It’s meeting people. It’s making new friends.” Rosenthal will return to Orlando this week for a show at the Dr. Phillips…

Looking back at last week’s victories in New Jersey, Virginia and Georgia, as well as other states and other states, Democrats have bragging rights. Florida Democrats are also elated with some of their wins in local elections. “The pendulum is swinging, and the Florida Democratic Party is the force behind it,” the group’s website says. Florida Democratic Party State Committee Chair Nikki Fried echoed similar sentiments. “It’s been 28 years since the city of Miami last elected a Democrat as mayor, but tonight’s results show that the pendulum has swung and its source is the Democratic Party,” she said. Fried…

By Florida Daily Investments Broward County Public Schools’ routine procurement for construction management oversight has become a rather flash point, with internal documents and public records requests raising serious questions about how Request for Qualifications (RFQ) RFQ-26-059 was drafted, issued, and evaluated. The solicitation, titled Construction Management Agents – Owner Representatives (CMA-OR), was published in August 2025 and asked districts to select two companies to serve as owner representatives. But critics say the RFQ’s wording, timing, and evaluation procedures effectively narrowed the competition, created inaccurate statements about school board approvals, and ultimately culminated in the Qualifications Screening and Evaluation Committee…

Supporting characters from the animated movie “Zootopia” will be in the spotlight in Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s new 4D show “Zootopia: Better Zoogather.” Benjamin Clawhauser, a cheetah who works a desk job at the Zootopia Police Department, is represented by large animatronics in the attraction and a two-dimensional appearance on a large screen in the park’s Tree of Life Theater. Clawhauser is voiced by actor Nate Torrence, who visited Walt Disney World this week to preview the show ahead of its Friday release. In the attraction’s storyline, Clawhauser takes time off from the ZPD to attend a concert of singing gazelles…

Extending his goal streak to four games and his point streak to seven, Marchand scored with a backhand from the front of a chaotic net to make it 2-1. It was Marchand’s 10th goal in 14 games, matching his career best for few games played (2019-20), according to NHL stats. Head coach Paul Maurice said of Marchand’s play, “There were a lot of chances and a lot of creativity.” “He plays very consistently and energetically, so we can emulate that.” In a strong second period, the Panthers outscored the Sharks 20-3 in the frame and had an 80% offensive advantage,…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – A man accused of making threats against a Florida synagogue was shot and killed by law enforcement officers Thursday while serving an arrest warrant. Gainesville resident Ali Ihsan Bayhan was involved in a bomb threat reported at Temple Israel in Tallahassee on Wednesday, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Florida lawmaker dies after ‘brutal attack’, officials say Authorities said they searched the temple but found no explosives. An investigation was conducted and a warrant for Bayhan’s arrest was obtained the next day. The shooting occurred around 3 p.m. Thursday as members of the…

MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – A Miami-Dade sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed during a fight Friday afternoon, the sheriff’s office announced. Deputy Devin Jaramillo was a young member of the agency at just 27 years old. Video: Good Samaritan pulls 74-year-old man from burning car in Clearwater Few details about the incident have been released, but NBC 6 South Florida reports that Jaramillo was responding to a traffic accident on Southwest 128th Avenue when the fight broke out. Deputy Devin Jaramillo (Credit: Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office) Sheriff Royce Cordero-Stutz told reporters that Jaramillo was “subjected to a brutal attack.” The deputy…

PALM CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — A snake? Inside the car engine? It’s more likely than you think. Palm City residents were in for an unwelcome surprise when they discovered a slimy stowaway inside their car’s engine, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. Farmer’s Almanac announces publication will be discontinued for the first time in 208 years due to financial difficulties The sheriff’s office said the ball python became wrapped around the engine, requiring Animal Control Officer Molly Cameron to travel to the Stuart West area to help remove it. Fortunately for the snake, Cameron was able to safely remove…

Mark Allen Geralds, 58, is scheduled to die by lethal injection on Dec. 9 in a Florida prison. Gerards will be the 18th person scheduled to be executed in Florida in 2025, making DeSantis the most executions in a year than any other Florida governor since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976. The previous record was set in 2014 with eight executions. Mr. DeSantis signed the death warrant one week before Brian Fredrick Jennings’ execution on November 13th. Another convicted murderer, Richard Barry Randolph, is scheduled to die on November 20th. Florida mother cuts family’s throat with suicide promise…

Video above: “News 5 Now” — Top stories for November 7, 2025 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) – Florida Attorney General James Usmeyer sent a letter to the Pensacola City Council over a drag show at the Saenger Theater two days before Christmas. Usmayer says “Drag Queen Christmas” pokes fun at a holiday that is sacred to Christians. Court of Appeals upholds order requiring full SNAP payments. Trump administration asks Supreme Court to intervene Florida Attorney General James Usmayer (shown in file photo) criticized the drag show scheduled to be held at the Saenger Theater and asked the Pensacola City Council to…