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Saturday, November 7, 2026

Panthers' new second line leads a 5-3 win over Chicago

Plus, sewage overflows in Fort Lauderdale and a Kodak Black sighting in GTA 6.

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The Panthers' new second line powers a 5-⁠3 win over Chicago

The Vilmanis-Reinhart-Verhaeghe line drove the Panthers' win

4
goals by the second line Wednesday
9
points by the second line Wednesday
9
goals for Verhaeghe through 16 games
4
games in Reinhart's goal streak

Sources: Florida Hockey Now, WPLG Local 10

If you missed Wednesday's game in Sunrise, the Panthers' new second line stole it. With Sasha Barkov out for at least another few weeks, Sam Reinhart has stepped in at center, and Sandis Vilmanis and Carter Verhaeghe are riding with him.

Vilmanis scored twice at Amerant Bank Arena, the first two-goal game of his career, and added two assists. Paul Maurice said, “They were our first line tonight.” The trio combined for four goals and nine points.

  • Record: 9-5-2 after Wednesday's win
  • Niko Mikkola: appeared to hurt his left leg in the third
  • Saturday: at Washington, 12:30 p.m., WSFL 39
  • Sunday: vs. Boston Bruins, 1 p.m.

Florida beat Chicago 5-⁠3 and visits Washington Saturday

  • Blackhawks3
    Panthers5
    FinalWed., Nov. 4, at Amerant Bank Arena
  • Panthers
    Capitals
    Sat., Nov. 7, 12:30 p.m.At Capital One Arena

Sources: Florida Hockey Now, WPLG Local 10

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Kodak Black appears to be in GTA 6's Vice City, with a Nov. 19 release

If you're counting down to Grand Theft Auto 6, here's a South Florida twist. Rockstar's new launch photos include a character who looks like Pompano Beach native Kodak Black, with similar face tattoos, his signature hairstyle and personalized jewelry.

NBC6 reports the 29-year-old rapper and his attorney, Bradford Cohen, confirmed the feature in a social media video. Miami New Times notes that Rockstar's announcement doesn't identify him or explain a role, and calls a cameo versus something more an open question.

Nov. 19release date for Grand Theft Auto 6

is fictional, but Miami and South Florida inspired it.

Sources: NBC 6 South Florida, Miami New Times

  • New screenshots: released Thu., Nov. 5
  • Kodak Black's real name: Bill Kapri
  • Fan-spotted details: bird tattoo between the eyebrows, chain with “1800” reference
  • Setting: , in the fictional state of Leonida

Kodak Black says he's in GTA 6, but his role isn't clear

WhatWhat the reports say
The lookSimilar face tattoos, hairstyle, jewelry
Kodak Black's sideConfirmed in video with attorney Bradford Cohen
RockstarAnnouncement doesn't identify him or a role
His roleCameo or more: an open question

Sources: NBC 6 South Florida, Miami New Times

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News Notes

Sewage

Raw sewage oozed out of manholes across Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods Friday as the sewer system tries to recover from weeks of flooding. Tankers hauled sewage between neighborhoods because of faulty pump stations, and the city posted warnings at waterways from the landings in Coral Ridge to south off Las Olas. WSVN

Flood sensors

Broward County is installing solar-powered flood sensors across Fort Lauderdale, starting in areas known for flooding. They send updates every 10 minutes to officials through a map, phone alerts and email. WPLG Local 10

10 minutesbetween flood sensor updates to Broward officials

Each location uses two sensors: one above ground and another inside a nearby catch basin.

Source: WPLG Local 10

Bridge

A small canal bridge partially collapsed Thursday near Northwest 74th Place and Northwest 48th Avenue in the neighborhood, and officials closed the roadway Thursday morning. No injuries were reported. NewsRadio WIOD

Mosquitoes

Health and city officials warn that standing water left by the rain in western Broward could fuel mosquitoes that carry illnesses such as dengue. Oakhill Equestrian Park was still closed Friday because of standing water. CBS Miami

Schools

Broward schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn has finalized a recommendation to close 10 schools for the 2027-28 academic year. Caribbean National Weekly

Home

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Around Florida

Dolphins

The Dolphins' young defense faces the NFL's No. 1 Lions offense in a Week 9 game Sunday at Miami Gardens. On Friday in Lauderhill, retired Dolphins and Lions players hosted 50 active-duty service members for the NFL's , with a 40-yard dash, throwing drills and a shuttle drill. The Palm Beach PostWPTV

The Lions' No. 1 offense visits the Dolphins Sunday

  • Lions
    Dolphins
    Sun., Nov. 8Week 9 in Miami Gardens

Sources: The Palm Beach Post, WPTV

King tides

are back, and Diario Las Américas reports they could flood some low Miami streets through Monday, even without rain. The National Weather Service expects minor, isolated coastal flooding, milder than in late October, when saltwater covered stretches of streets in Miami-Dade and Broward. Diario Las Américas

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Today’s puzzles

A new puzzle in each one every morning, played right here.

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Quoted

Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.

— Cesar A. Cruz

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Was anybody refused to vote on Tuesday because they didn't have a new voter's card went to vote and was not able to vote,today 11/5/26 just got my new voter's registration card at 5.

“30 ,they should have been sent out a month ago how many other people not able to go and vote.”

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The Wrap

Disco ball cocktails you can take home? Good Night John Boy, a 1970s-themed bar, celebrated its Fort Lauderdale grand opening Friday, Nov. 6. It brings retro decor, late-night dancing and glittery drinks to town. Groovy, baby.

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  1. Fri., Nov. 6Amendment 3 passed: what Broward homeowners do next
  2. Thurs., Nov. 5Sunshine returns after Broward's flood, and the school tax is renewed
  3. Wed., Nov. 4Flooding strands cars at Sawgrass Mills and Amerant Bank Arena
  4. Tues., Nov. 3Red Wings spoil the Panthers' Hometown Remix debut with a 5-3 win in Sunrise
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Panthers' new second line leads a 5-3 win over Chicago

Plus, sewage overflows in Fort Lauderdale and a Kodak Black sighting in GTA 6.

The TLDR

  1. Panthers' new second line powers a 5-3 win over Chicago
  2. Kodak Black appears to be in GTA 6's Vice City
  3. Raw sewage oozes from Fort Lauderdale manholes after flooding
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Property TaxesAmendment 3 passed, and Broward homeowners with a homestead exemption don't need to do anythingIf you already have a homestead exemption, Amendment 3 needs nothing from you. Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar said his office will adjust the numbers itself, and your exemption goes "from $50,000 to $150,000." The amendment raises the exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. Broward residents should get a letter in the mail in January.Friday’s editionRead SchoolsBroward's superintendent recommends closing 10 schools in 2027-28, and the School Board votes Dec. 15If your child is at a school on Superintendent Howard Hepburn's list, here's where it stands. Hepburn is recommending closing seven elementary schools and three middle schools in 2027-28. The nine-member School Board has the final say and votes Dec. 15. District staff also put a 26-school option on the table for discussion.Friday’s editionRead WeatherBroward's flooding should ease as drier air and sunny skies arrive ThursdayIf your street is still a pond, relief is coming. The National Weather Service in Miami says drier air and sunny skies move in Thursday and last through the weekend, after rain that was due to taper off Wednesday afternoon. The heaviest totals fell between Weston and Sunrise.Thursday’s editionRead

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