Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

Here are the top stories for Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Get the weather forecast for today here.

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Spirit pilots appeal to lenders to back airline’s overhaul in bankruptcy, reject liquidation

Dolphins owner Steve Ross reveals succession plan, says he has received stunning offer for team

Weekend things to do: Kevin James, Pam Ann, remembering Bob Weir, new BBQ in Delray

Florida high schools post ‘historic’ graduation rates

DeSantis picks new Florida Supreme Court justice, his sixth appointee to seven-member court

Researchers study ‘scary’ amount of seaweed that could clog South Florida beaches this year

Battle of the Bands? More like a benefit: HBCU marching bands to perform in Boca on MLK Weekend

Cherfilus-McCormick lawsuit against campaign rival dismissed

Appeals court rejects class-action lawsuit over data breach at Broward Health

Miss Manners: My cheap husband complains about money in front of our dinner guests

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