Dolphins coach Brian Flores gave an endorsement of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Friday but stopped short of addressing speculation that the club is interested in trading for troubled Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Asked if he is committed to Tagovailoa for the rest of the 2021 season barring injury, Flores said, QUOTE “Barring injury, yeah.” 

Dolphins coach Brian Flores gave an endorsement of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Friday but stopped short of addressing speculation that the club is interested in trading for troubled Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. Asked if he is committed to Tagovailoa for the rest of the 2021 season barring injury, Flores said, QUOTE &ldquo;Barring injury, yeah.&rdquo;&nbsp;

Brian Flores commits to Tua Tagovailoa for 2021 but won't rule out Deshaun Watson trade

On the surface, Dolphins receiver Mack Hollins seemed like a curious choice to be a captain. Picked up off waivers late in 2019, he figured to be in a fight for playing time on a deep receiving corps. Perhaps he shouldn’t have been. When the Dolphins turned to him against Jacksonville, Hollins responded with four receptions for 61 yards. Then, last weekend against Atlanta, he scored on a 4-yard reception to give Miami a short-lived 28-27 lead in the closing minutes. Hollins’ performances only hinted at reasons teammates voted him a captain. A more complete picture was on display Wednesday when he stepped to the podium and addressed the media, offering a frank take on the state of the 1-6 Dolphins and what it takes to snap out of this funk. 

On the surface, Dolphins receiver Mack Hollins seemed like a curious choice to be a captain. Picked up off waivers late in 2019, he figured to be in a fight for playing time on a deep receiving corps. Perhaps he shouldn&rsquo;t have been. When the Dolphins turned to him against Jacksonville, Hollins responded with four receptions for 61 yards. Then, last weekend against Atlanta, he scored on a 4-yard reception to give Miami a short-lived 28-27 lead in the closing minutes. Hollins&rsquo; performances only hinted at reasons teammates voted him a captain. A more complete picture was on display Wednesday when he stepped to the podium and addressed the media, offering a frank take on the state of the 1-6 Dolphins and what it takes to snap out of this funk.&nbsp;

Why is Mack Hollins a Dolphins captain? His words tell you all you need to know

The John I. Leonard athletic community is mourning the sudden death of a "beloved" teacher and high school football coach. Carey McCray, 48, died suddenly on Monday due to complications from a recent medical condition. A social studies teacher the last six years, McCray recently served as the Lancers' defensive coordinator as well as the current head coach for the school's girls flag football program. John I. Leonard athletic director Jim Howell said "(McCray) poured his all into his students both in the classroom and on the athletic field. He was extremely influential, impactful and positive to not only our students but everyone he came in contact with." 

The John I. Leonard athletic community is mourning the sudden death of a "beloved" teacher and high school football coach. Carey McCray, 48, died suddenly on Monday due to complications from a recent medical condition. A social studies teacher the last six years, McCray recently served as the Lancers' defensive coordinator as well as the current head coach for the school's girls flag football program. John I. Leonard athletic director Jim Howell said "(McCray) poured his all into his students both in the classroom and on the athletic field. He was extremely influential, impactful and positive to not only our students but everyone he came in contact with."&nbsp;

John I. Leonard mourns sudden death of 'beloved' coach Carey McCray

A man and two women were arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl, cocaine and heroin Wednesday morning at a Palm Beach hotel, police said. According to an arrest report, police were called to the Fairfield Marriott on South Ocean Boulevard following reports of drug activity. Detectives found drugs and paraphernalia in plain view, according to the report. The 45-year-old man was also charged with intent to distribute. He remained in custody Friday. The women, a 25 and a 30-year-old, were released Thursday. 

A man and two women were arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl, cocaine and heroin Wednesday morning at a Palm Beach hotel, police said. According to an arrest report, police were called to the Fairfield Marriott on South Ocean Boulevard following reports of drug activity. Detectives found drugs and paraphernalia in plain view, according to the report. The 45-year-old man was also charged with intent to distribute. He remained in custody Friday. The women, a 25 and a 30-year-old, were released Thursday.

Man, two women arrested on drug charges at Palm Beach hotel

Healthy Start is marking its 30th year of helping mothers and babies across Florida. The program, launched by Governor Lawton Chiles, provides health screenings to pregnant women and then to their newborns and connects them to other services they may need. Its work has helped to cut Florida’s infant mortality rate by 32 percent. Representatives gathered last week at the Wellington-area campus of HomeSafe, a nonprofit that helps abused children, to acknowledge the program’s success, but said they have plenty of more work to do, led by lowering the infant mortality rate for Black babies. 

Healthy Start is marking its 30th year of helping mothers and babies across Florida. The program, launched by Governor Lawton Chiles, provides health screenings to pregnant women and then to their newborns and connects them to other services they may need. Its work has helped to cut Florida&rsquo;s infant mortality rate by 32 percent. Representatives gathered last week at the Wellington-area campus of HomeSafe, a nonprofit that helps abused children, to acknowledge the program&rsquo;s success, but said they have plenty of more work to do, led by lowering the infant mortality rate for Black babies.

Healthy Start marks 30th year of helping mothers and babies across Florida

The Lake Park Library is letting its patients borrow more than books. Since the spring, it also has loaned out laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots. The computers are available for four hours at a time and must be used at the library, on Park Avenue next to Town Hall. Patrons who don't have internet access at home can borrow the hotspots for a week at a time. Some larger libraries also offer these services, but Lake Park’s directors say they took on these services despite its small size to help patrons bridge the digital divide. 

The Lake Park Library is letting its patients borrow more than books. Since the spring, it also has loaned out laptops and Wi-Fi hotspots. The computers are available for four hours at a time and must be used at the library, on Park Avenue next to Town Hall. Patrons who don't have internet access at home can borrow the hotspots for a week at a time. Some larger libraries also offer these services, but Lake Park&rsquo;s directors say they took on these services despite its small size to help patrons bridge the digital divide.

The Lake Park Library loans out more than books

West of Boynton Beach, the connector road that allows residents to bypass heavily congested Boynton Beach Boulevard reopened late Thursday. Motorists use the east-west road to get to and from Lyons and Acme Dairy roads. It allows access to Canyon Town Center without traveling on Boynton Beach Boulevard. The part of the road that provided access from Acme Dairy Road has been closed since late April to facilitate construction of a roundabout, a circular intersection that will guide traffic around a central island into and out of the new park. 

West of Boynton Beach, the connector road that allows residents to bypass heavily congested Boynton Beach Boulevard reopened late Thursday. Motorists use the east-west road to get to and from Lyons and Acme Dairy roads. It allows access to Canyon Town Center without traveling on Boynton Beach Boulevard. The part of the road that provided access from Acme Dairy Road has been closed since late April to facilitate construction of a roundabout, a circular intersection that will guide traffic around a central island into and out of the new park.

Boynton Beach connector road reopened Thursday

Off the South Florida coastal waters, Chessie the manatee, whose name stuck after a 1994 rescue from the Chesapeake Bay, has gone missing after he managed to ditch his fourth tracker in his 35-year lifespan. Officials say the getaway was likely abetted by an alligator chomping on Chessie’s floating GPS tracker. Alligators do not target manatees themselves, just the tracker, which is attached to a 4-foot tether made to come apart if it snags on something. 

Off the South Florida coastal waters, Chessie the manatee, whose name stuck after a 1994 rescue from the Chesapeake Bay, has gone missing after he managed to ditch his fourth tracker in his 35-year lifespan. Officials say the getaway was likely abetted by an alligator chomping on Chessie&rsquo;s floating GPS tracker. Alligators do not target manatees themselves, just the tracker, which is attached to a 4-foot tether made to come apart if it snags on something.

Chessie the manatee escapes again; an aligator likely helped him escape

An investigation has found that U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg is one of eight Florida judges who should have recused herself from a case because either she or a family member owned stock in the company facing the lawsuit. Both of Rosenberg’s cases involved NextEra Energy, the parent company of Florida Power and Light. Her husband, former State Attorney Michael McAuliffe (Mick-ALL-iff), owned stock in the company. While the courts found that her holdings did not influence her decisions in any way, Rosenberg’s actions did not follow the law. She did not return a call from The Post seeking comment. 

An investigation has found that U.S. District Judge Robin Rosenberg is one of eight Florida judges who should have recused herself from a case because either she or a family member owned stock in the company facing the lawsuit. Both of Rosenberg&rsquo;s cases involved NextEra Energy, the parent company of Florida Power and Light. Her husband, former State Attorney Michael McAuliffe (Mick-ALL-iff), owned stock in the company. While the courts found that her holdings did not influence her decisions in any way, Rosenberg&rsquo;s actions did not follow the law. She did not return a call from The Post seeking comment.

U.S. Distirct Judge Robin Rosenberg one of eight Florida judges under investigation

Thousands of texts between Corey Johnson and an online Muslim girlfriend showed his drift toward violence in the days before he stabbed a 13-year-old boy to death and tried to kill two other people. A jury is considering a murder charge against Johnson following the March 2018 attacks at a Palm Beach Gardens home. The texts showed graphic images, many of which Johnson found on Islamic State websites. Johnson had developed an interest in Islam, and his attorneys say these images helped drive him to kill. They also said the girlfriend broke up with him days before the attacks.

Thousands of texts between Corey Johnson and an online Muslim girlfriend showed his drift toward violence in the days before he stabbed a 13-year-old boy to death and tried to kill two other people. A jury is considering a murder charge against Johnson following the March 2018 attacks at a Palm Beach Gardens home. The texts showed graphic images, many of which Johnson found on Islamic State websites. Johnson had developed an interest in Islam, and his attorneys say these images helped drive him to kill. They also said the girlfriend broke up with him days before the attacks.

Texts with girlfriend show Corey Johnson's drift toward violence before fatal sleepover stabbing

Palm Beach News Briefs - The Palm Beach Post  - West Palm Beach, Florida

Palm Beach News Briefs - The Palm Beach Post &nbsp;- West Palm Beach, Florida

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Palm Beach News Briefs - The Palm Beach Post

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