Village Reform Congregation Rabbi Steven Newman, far right, recites a blessing as he helps hold up a Tallit (prayer shawl) above the B'Nai Mitzvahs he taught during their preparation for their Bat Mitzvahs and Bar Mitzvah. The B'Nai Mitzvah was Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Village Reform Congregation at Century Village in Pembroke Pines. The eldest Bat Mitzvah celebrant, Claire Molly Gross, 97, is at center.

PEMBROKE PINES

Seniors celebrate their b’nai mitzvah at Pembroke Pines synagogue

A group of five seniors prepared for months to celebrate the Jewish tradition — usually a rite of passage for youngsters. Photo Gallery Available

State oversight

Inside a nursing home: cartoons, tunes and tears

A recent inspection at one nursing home caring for children found significant shortcomings.

Healthcare

Abused, isolated: the hard life of little Anubis Day

Anubis Day and more than 200 other Florida children are at the heart of a bitter fight over the state’s practice of putting frail children into nursing homes.

Ken and Kevin Foley (father and son) in their Coaral Springs home, April 24, 2013. Kevin is a 21-year-old heroin addict, now in the Broward County drug court, who is working to kick the habit and stay out of trouble. He turned to heroin after being addicted to prescription drugs. With the state's crackdown, the pills became to expensive and the supplies dried up.

Drug addiction

As pill mills fade away, heroin fills the void

There are signs that heroin is returning as a cheap alternative to prescription pills, the by-product of Florida’s successful crackdown on pill mills. Photo Gallery Available

Gloria Morrison, right, received the gift of life, for Mother's Day, from her son, Paul Morrison, left, now 21, at Ryder Trauma Center, for a press conference, Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

MEDICINE

Mother in need of kidney gets the best present from her son

When Gloria Morrison took ill and needed a kidney transplant, the only suitable donor was her youngest son Paul.

Teenager critically injured after being run over by Broward County Transit bus

Witnesses say a Broward bus pulled away after the door closed on a teenager’s arm.

Edson Jocelyn, center, describes his working conditions as a wheelchair attendant at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. He is flanked by SEIU chapter director Eric Brakken, left, and Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness, right. Jocelyn, who has worked for Superior Aircraft Services for seven years, said his job requires him to help disabled passengers to the bathroom, something he isn’t trained for.

TRANSPORTATION

Airport employees: We’re exposed to blood and vomit

Union files complaint with OSHA and the Department of Transportation that wheelchair attendants work in an ‘unsafe’ environment. Video Available

POLITICS

Charlie Crist, reversing course, comes out for gay marriage

Charlie Crist, a possible Democratic candidate for Florida governor, now says he supports gay marriage.

HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood, police union headed to negotiations

Hollywood is about to offer 13 percent raises for its police officers, but is that enough to repair a damaged relationship?

Cessna loses power, lands on Fla. highway

Officials say a small plane has made an emergency landing on US 27 in South Florida.

The water storage tower near West Lake Park is getting a paint job to match its natural surroundings. Drivers heading east on Sheridan will see a beach scene; those heading west will see mangroves.

HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood tower goes for the natural look

A Hollywood water tower is getting a makeover to match its natural surroundings.

HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood police and fire hold open house on Saturday

Firefighters will rappel down a building, put out a fire and show how they rescue a passenger trapped in a smashed car. Police will show how they handle armed gunmen and work with their K-9 counterparts.