As the Florida Panthers continue their march toward a second consecutive NHL Stanley Cup championship, fans will gather in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday for one of the largest official watch parties

Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and Florida's theme parks will be popular, including the new Epic Universe. See holiday travel forecast.

Many memorial services, ceremonies, concerts and other events are happening over the long Memorial Day weekend. Here's what you need to know.

“While some travelers embark on dream vacations and fly hundreds of miles across the country, many families just pack up the car and drive to the beach or take a road trip to visit friends,” said Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel. Worst time: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

A state law that required later start times for middle and high school students beginning in the 2026-2027 school year may not happen.

Memorial Day is, of course, a time to honor America's fallen soldiers. It's also the unofficial start of summer, even if the solstice is still a few weeks away. As always, the Buy Side staff is busy finding the best deals for you to shop and save this holiday.

South Florida could give a wild introduction to Memorial Day weekend before offering up a relatively normal summer-like day — heat and chance of storms — on the Monday holiday. On Thursday, the National Weather Service in Miami said there’s a marginal risk for isolated strong to severe storms for the eastern half of South Florida Thursday and Friday afternoons between 2 and 10 p.